Hunter Lawrence Earns Red Plate with Consistent Riding at Glendale

Ken Roczen wins Round 5 of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Ken Roczen became the fourth winner in five rounds of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, scoring his fourth top-five of the season. With this win, Roczen extended his winning streak to seven consecutive Supercross seasons and moved into second in the championship standings, five points behind the new leader, Hunter Lawrence.

Why it matters

Eli Tomac's crash on the opening lap of the 450 feature opened the door for Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen to pass him in the championship standings. This race highlighted the tight competition at the top of the 450 class, with Lawrence, Roczen, and Tomac all vying for the title.

The details

Lawrence was philosophical about his fourth consecutive runner-up finish, knowing that his consistent top-five finishes have propelled him to the top of the standings. Cooper Webb's third-place finish offered encouragement, as he looks to close the 15-point gap to the leaders. Justin Cooper earned his first top-five of the season with a fourth-place result, while Jorge Prado secured his second top-five of 2026.

  • Ken Roczen won his fourth race of the 2026 season on February 10, 2026 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The players

Ken Roczen

A Suzuki rider who won his fourth race of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship season.

Hunter Lawrence

A Honda rider who finished second at Glendale, earning the red plate as the new championship leader.

Cooper Webb

A Yamaha rider who finished third at Glendale, closing the gap to the leaders to 15 points.

Justin Cooper

A Yamaha rider who earned his first top-five finish of the season with a fourth-place result at Glendale.

Jorge Prado

A KTM rider who secured his second top-five finish of the 2026 season with a fifth-place result at Glendale.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This race showcased the depth of talent in the 450 class, with Lawrence, Roczen, and Tomac all vying for the championship lead. The tight competition at the top is sure to make the rest of the season an exciting one to follow.