Jett Lawrence struggles with injury in season opener at Pala
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Jett Lawrence finished third overall in the season-opening round of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. Despite having won every Pro Motocross round during the previous season, Lawrence faced challenges due to a serious ankle injury sustained during pre-season training. He commented on feeling 'inefficient' while racing, managing fourth in Moto 1 and third in Moto 2. His brother, Hunter Lawrence, swept the motos at the event. Jett Lawrence aims to improve his performance for the next weekend's race, focusing on enhancing his starts and refining his bike setup.
- •Jett Lawrence finished third with results of fourth in Moto 1 and third in Moto 2.
- •He suffered a serious ankle injury prior to the season start.
- •Hunter Lawrence won both motos at the Pala event.
- •Jett identifies improving his starts as a key focus for future races.
- •The next race is scheduled for the following weekend.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Jett Lawrence after Pala: 'It's pretty hard to beat people when ... you are feeling like a $2 t-shirt'
"Jett Lawrence failed to win at Fox Raceway for the first time in his Motocross career, but he knows why.
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