2026 SuperMotocross Round 8 450 Heats Underway

Top riders compete in qualifying heats ahead of the main event.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:39am

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The 2026 SuperMotocross season continued today with Round 8 taking place in Daytona Beach, Florida. The top 450cc riders are competing in qualifying heat races, with the top nine finishers from each heat advancing directly to the feature event. Heat 1 featured a strong field including Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, and Cooper Webb, while Heat 2 results are still pending.

Why it matters

The SuperMotocross World Championship is one of the premier off-road motorcycle racing series, featuring the best riders from both the AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross championships. These qualifying heat races will determine the starting lineup for the main event, which is a crucial step towards crowning the 2026 450cc champion.

The details

The top nine riders from each heat race will advance directly to the 450cc feature event, skipping the Last Chance Qualifier. Heat 1 included several top contenders, but the results have not yet been reported. Heat 2 results are also still pending. The Last Chance Qualifier will provide one final chance for riders who did not finish in the top nine of their heat to make the main event field.

  • The 2026 SuperMotocross Round 8 is taking place on March 1, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The players

Eli Tomac

A veteran rider and multi-time AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross champion.

Ken Roczen

A former 450cc world champion looking to regain his title form.

Cooper Webb

The reigning 450cc SuperMotocross champion, seeking to defend his crown.

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What’s next

The 450cc main event will take place later today, with the top riders from the qualifying heats battling for the Round 8 victory.

The takeaway

The 2026 SuperMotocross season is heating up, with the top riders in the 450cc class competing in critical qualifying heats to determine the starting lineup for the main event. The action is sure to be intense as they vie for championship points and the chance to stand atop the podium.