Jorge Prado leads Championship race ahead of SuperMotocross finale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 4:32 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Jorge Prado enters the final round of the SuperMotocross League with a 16-point lead over competitors Hunter Lawrence and Haiden Deegan. To secure his first American championship, Prado must finish on the podium in Round 31. Recent results show a tightly contested season among several riders, with Prado's previous successes setting up a crucial race ahead. Meanwhile, both Eli Tomac and Dylan Ferrandis announce plans to retire after this season's conclusion, adding significance to the championship battle.
- •Prado can clinch the title with a podium finish this week.
- •Four riders remain competitive due to close point standings.
- •Tomac has the most podiums and points in SuperMotocross history.
- •Dylan Ferrandis will retire after this season.
- •250s title race sees Levi Kitchen and Ryder DiFrancesco in a tight contest.
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Prado Grabs SMX Playoff Lead Heading Into The Final
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 SuperMotocross Round 31, SMX Playoff 3 Ridgedale Preview: winners, historic results, who to watch
"Jorge Prado will enter this weekend’s 450SMX Playoff finally with the lead after taking the overall victory on the back of two runner-up finishes at Playoff 2. Prado’s consistency gave him the slim edge over Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence, who each earned a moto win and a fourth-place finish. With double points on offer, that small edge added up to a real cushion in the championship chase heading into the Final.
"Jorge Prado holds a 16-point lead over Hunter Lawrence and Haiden Deegan in the final round. In 250s, it a shootout between Levi Kitchen and Ryder DiFrancesco.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 4:32 AMPrado Grabs SMX Playoff Lead Heading Into The Final
Jorge Prado will enter this weekend’s 450SMX Playoff finally with the lead after taking the overall victory on the back of two runner-up finishes at Playoff 2. Prado’s consistency gave him the slim edge over Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence, who each earned a moto win and a fourth-place finish. With double points on offer, that small edge added up to a real cushion in the championship chase heading into the Final.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 10:06 PM2026 SuperMotocross Round 31, SMX Playoff 3 Ridgedale Preview: winners, historic results, who to watch
Jorge Prado holds a 16-point lead over Hunter Lawrence and Haiden Deegan in the final round. In 250s, it a shootout between Levi Kitchen and Ryder DiFrancesco.
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