SuperMotocross Round 12 Heads to St. Louis for Charity Race

Top dirt bike racers compete in annual Love Moto, Stop Cancer Supercross event

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:58pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the intense motion and energy of a Supercross race, with the riders and their bikes blending into a dynamic, colorful blur.The annual Love Moto, Stop Cancer Supercross Race in St. Louis promises a thrilling display of high-powered dirt bike racing and charitable spirit.St. Louis Today

Round 12 of the SuperMotocross World Championship takes place at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri, featuring the second East/West Showdown of the 2026 season. The event is the annual Love Moto, Stop Cancer Supercross Race, with nearly every bike carrying special livery to showcase the charity. The tight championship battle between Eli Tomac, Kenny Roczen, and Hunter Lawrence has tightened further after Lawrence's recent crash.

Why it matters

The St. Louis Supercross race is one of the most important events of the season, as the top dirt bike racers in the country compete for a good cause, raising awareness and funds for cancer research and treatment. The championship battle has also intensified, with Tomac, Roczen, and Lawrence all vying for the title in the final stretch of the season.

The details

The 250 riders will compete in the second East/West Showdown of 2026, with Cole Davies looking to repeat his recent Birmingham victory. In the 450 class, Eli Tomac holds a slim 14-point lead over third-place Kenny Roczen, with Hunter Lawrence also in the mix after his recent crash. All three riders control their own fate in the championship race.

  • The Supercross Round 12 event will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Two weeks ago, the East's Cole Davies secured the victory in the East/West Showdown in Birmingham, Alabama.

The players

Eli Tomac

The current leader in the 450cc championship standings.

Kenny Roczen

Sits third in the 450cc championship, 14 points behind Tomac, after securing his second win of the 2026 season.

Hunter Lawrence

Crashed early in the previous event, tightening the 450cc championship battle.

Cole Davies

The East rider who secured the victory in the previous East/West Showdown in Birmingham.

Haiden Deegan

The West rider who was penalized one position for cutting the course in the Birmingham East/West Showdown, and can clinch the 250cc title this week with a win and a poor finish by Max Anstie.

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What’s next

Haiden Deegan can clinch the 250cc title this week if he wins and Max Anstie finishes fifth or worse.

The takeaway

The St. Louis Supercross race is a crucial event in the SuperMotocross championship, with the top riders competing for a good cause and the title race heating up in both the 450cc and 250cc classes.