Prado Tops Qualification 1 at Seattle SuperMotocross Round

Defending champion sets fastest time as riders face soft track conditions

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Jorge Prado, the defending SuperMotocross World Championship title holder, set the fastest lap time in Qualification 1 for Round 6 in Seattle, Washington. Prado's time of 50.600 seconds was one second faster than Hunter Lawrence, while Eli Tomac moved up to third place on his final lap of the extremely soft Lumen Field track.

Why it matters

The Seattle round marks a key point in the 2026 SuperMotocross season, as riders look to gain valuable championship points on a unique track that favors certain riding styles. Prado's performance in qualifying suggests he could be the rider to beat, but the race is still wide open with several top contenders close behind.

The details

Prado, who won last week in Glendale, Arizona, told Peacock's Haley Shanley that he felt comfortable on the rutty Seattle track and that his bike was working well, allowing him to put in a fast lap time that caught many by surprise. Tomac, who struggled for much of the session, was able to move up to third place on his final lap around the circuit.

  • Qualification 1 took place on February 14, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

The players

Jorge Prado

The defending SuperMotocross World Championship title holder, who set the fastest lap time in Qualification 1 for Round 6 in Seattle.

Hunter Lawrence

The rider who posted the second fastest lap time in Qualification 1, finishing one second behind Prado.

Eli Tomac

The veteran rider who struggled early but was able to move up to third place on his final lap of the session.

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What they’re saying

“I feel comfortable on the track. I like rutty tracks. My bike is working really good, which makes it easier. I'm happy. I put up an okay lap. I didn't expect this lap time, but I think the key is to be smooth and no mistakes.”

— Jorge Prado (Peacock)

What’s next

The top riders will compete in the 450 main event later today to determine the winner of Round 6 of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship.

The takeaway

Prado's dominant performance in qualifying suggests he could be the rider to beat in the Seattle round, but the race is still wide open with several top contenders close behind. The unique track conditions at Lumen Field will likely play a key role in determining the outcome of the event.