Hunter Lawrence Wins SuperMotocross World Championship Finals Playoff 2 and Takes Factors Lead
Haiden Deegan Victorious in Texas in 250SMX Class
Fort Price, Texas., (September 14, 2024) Workforce Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence took the general win at Texas Motor Speedway at SuperMotocross Playoff 2 of the SuperMotocross World Championship Finals, fueled by Monster Vitality. The 450SMX Class rookie used (1-3) moto scores within the two-moto race format to earn his first general win in 450 Class professional racing. With a double-points payout at Playoff 2, Hunter Lawrence moved into the collection factors lead with one spherical remaining and a $5.5 million greenback whole prize payout on the road.
The recently-crowned AMA Professional Motocross Champion, Crimson Bull KTM Manufacturing unit Racing’s Chase Sexton, took the runner-up spot in Texas with (4-1) moto scores and a dominating efficiency in Moto Two. Workforce Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence, the 2024 Supercross champion who returned to racing with an general win at SuperMotocross Playoff 1 only one week prior, completed third general in Texas through (3-2) moto scores. These high three racers line up on the SuperMotocross World Championship subsequent weekend in a winner-take-all state of affairs because of the triple-point payout. Within the 250SMX Class, Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan backed up his win at SuperMotocross Playoff 1 with one other (1-1) victory to increase his factors lead heading into the ultimate postseason race of the yr.
“Tremendous superior! I had a bit tremendous accident on the again [of the track], however that’s SuperMotocross. [smiles]. I’m completely satisfied to be getting out of right here with the purple plate. It feels good to get that one. I can’t say that I’m trying ahead to using that observe once more, so [I’m] grateful it’s performed… an enormous shout out to the crew and everybody that’s been part of this. We respect you guys, and we couldn’t do it with out you, so thanks.” – Hunter Lawrence, describing a second on the ultimate lap of Moto 2 the place he ran briefly off the observe and onto the speedway infield’s grass.
“[Getting a good start and getting clear of traffic was] one of many key elements. However we really made a change earlier than Moto 1 and I felt like I rode fairly nicely, [I] simply was approach again. So, I acquired a superb begin and was ready simply to experience my very own laps and, yeah, felt like I did again in Professional Motocross. Good race, second general, so we’re trying good for subsequent weekend. [We’ll] simply attempt to construct and are available out swinging in Vegas.” – Chase Sexton
“Somewhat little bit of lack of motorbike health on that one, however the bike [settings] beat me up. Now we’re going to return and positively have a gathering. Nonetheless a bit upset about that first one however… We’re on to the final spherical. When strain will get placed on, we appear to do good, so let’s run ‘em.” – Jett Lawrence, expressing the problem of organising the bikes for the hybrid SuperMotocross tracks of the SMX League.
The 250SMX Class offered nice racing and excessive drama throughout each Motos. Haiden Deegan broke away from the pack in every race, however there was nice battling behind him. Crimson Bull KTM Manufacturing unit Racing’s Tom Vialle got here out on high of a tense three-racer battle for second place within the second 250SMX moto; he earned second general with (3-2) moto finishes. Workforce Honda HRC Progressive ‘s Jo Shimoda adopted up a second place-finish in Moto 1 with a 3rd place in Moto 2 to seize the ultimate spot on the rostrum.
“Simply a whole lot of exhausting work and it pays off, and good household round you, too… The observe, it was gnarly. It felt like – if anybody’s from Cali, they know Lake Elsinore at 5PM, actually it’s simply baked. However general, it was a superb race, had some enjoyable. Two excellent begins right now, and that was my purpose.” – Haiden Deegan, when requested what made the distinction between his SMX Championship final yr by which he didn’t win an general victory, to successful all 4 250SMX post-season motos up to now in 2024.
“No. I’ve by no means seen a observe like right now. It was actually dry… The primary moto was really a bit bit sketchy. The second moto it was a bit bit higher. The observe… It was form of a combination, after all like an SMX observe, like supercross and out of doors [motocross}. I think it was a little bit more outdoor today…” – Tom Vialle, in the post-race press conference when asked if the SMX tracks remind him of some of the man-made tracks on the international motocross circuit.
“Less training, obviously. I want to recover a little bit because I only had a short time [back on the bike after a collarbone injury in August]. So final week I put in a superb quantity of using and coaching, however I simply want to return to the truck now and, you understand, keep cool.” – Jo Shimoda, after his second-place end in Moto 1, when requested what he discovered between Playoff 1 and Playoff 2.
