Ken Roczen Leads 450 Main Event at SuperMotocross Round 8

Hunter Lawrence and Eli Tomac continue their season-long battle at Daytona Beach

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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In the 450 Main Event at the 2026 SuperMotocross Round 8 in Daytona Beach, Florida, Ken Roczen got the holeshot and took an early lead over Hunter Lawrence. Eli Tomac, who won his heat race, was slow to launch and started in fifth position but quickly moved up to third place by Lap 2. Cooper Webb was fourth and Malcolm Stewart rounded out the top five.

Why it matters

The 450 Main Event at SuperMotocross Round 8 is a crucial race in the season-long battle between young star Hunter Lawrence and veteran Eli Tomac. With the championship on the line, every position and point matters as they fight for the title.

The details

Ken Roczen, the veteran rider, got a strong start out of the gate and took the early lead in the 450 Main Event. Hunter Lawrence, who won his heat race, slotted into second place. Eli Tomac, the defending champion, had a slow start and found himself in fifth place on the opening lap, but he quickly moved up to third by Lap 2. Cooper Webb was running in fourth, while Malcolm Stewart rounded out the top five positions.

  • The 450 Main Event took place on March 1, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The players

Ken Roczen

A veteran rider who got the holeshot and took the early lead in the 450 Main Event.

Hunter Lawrence

A young star rider who won his heat race and slotted into second place in the 450 Main Event.

Eli Tomac

The defending 450 champion who had a slow start but quickly moved up to third place by Lap 2.

Cooper Webb

A rider running in fourth position in the 450 Main Event.

Malcolm Stewart

A rider rounding out the top five positions in the 450 Main Event.

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The takeaway

The 450 Main Event at SuperMotocross Round 8 is shaping up to be an exciting battle between the veteran Roczen and the young stars Lawrence and Tomac as they fight for valuable championship points in this season-long title race.