Hunter Lawrence wins Cleveland Supercross Triple Crown Feature 1

Olympic-style scoring will determine the overall winner after three features.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:34pm

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In the first feature of the Supercross Triple Crown event in Cleveland, Ohio, Hunter Lawrence earned the holeshot and took the win after Eli Tomac was unable to line up due to a hip injury.

Why it matters

The Triple Crown format at Supercross events awards the overall winner based on combined results across three features, so a strong start is crucial for riders looking to claim the title.

The details

Hunter Lawrence capitalized on Eli Tomac's absence, taking the holeshot and winning the first of three features that will determine the overall Cleveland Supercross Triple Crown champion. Tomac was unable to line up for the race due to a hip injury.

  • The Cleveland Supercross Triple Crown event took place on April 18, 2026.

The players

Hunter Lawrence

The rider who won the first feature of the Cleveland Supercross Triple Crown event.

Eli Tomac

The rider who was unable to compete in the first feature due to a hip injury.

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What’s next

The second and third features of the Cleveland Supercross Triple Crown will take place over the next two days, with the overall winner determined by the combined results across all three races.

The takeaway

The Triple Crown format rewards consistency, so Lawrence's win in the first feature puts him in a strong position to claim the overall title, but Tomac will look to bounce back in the remaining two races.