Tomac Drops to Third in Nashville Supercross

Cortez native loses ground in 450SX points race

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:44pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic motion and energy of a Supercross race, with sharp planes of color and overlapping shapes representing the competitive action on the track.Tomac's fall in the points standings has set the stage for a tight 450SX title fight in the season's final races.Today in Nashville

Eli Tomac, the Cortez, Colorado native, has fallen to third place in the overall 450SX Supercross points standings after a disappointing finish in the latest race in Nashville, Tennessee. Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen have now moved into first and second place, respectively, in the championship.

Why it matters

Tomac was the preseason favorite to win his second 450SX title, but this setback in Nashville has opened the door for his rivals to overtake him in the points race. The 450SX championship is one of the most prestigious titles in professional motorsports, so Tomac's drop to third place is a significant development in the ongoing title fight.

The details

In the Nashville Supercross race, Tomac finished outside the podium in fourth place, allowing Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen to move ahead of him in the overall points standings. Lawrence won the race, cementing his position at the top of the leaderboard, while Roczen's second-place finish was enough to push him into second overall.

  • The Nashville Supercross race took place on April 12, 2026.
  • After this race, there are 5 events remaining in the 2026 450SX Supercross season.

The players

Eli Tomac

A professional motocross and Supercross rider from Cortez, Colorado, who is a two-time 450SX champion and one of the top riders in the sport.

Hunter Lawrence

An Australian professional motocross and Supercross rider who currently leads the 450SX points standings.

Ken Roczen

A German professional motocross and Supercross rider who has moved into second place in the 450SX points standings.

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What they’re saying

“I'm disappointed with my performance in Nashville, but there's still a lot of racing left this season. I'm going to regroup and come back stronger at the next round.”

— Eli Tomac

What’s next

The next 450SX Supercross race will take place on April 26, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.

The takeaway

Tomac's drop to third place in the 450SX points standings has opened up the championship race, with Lawrence and Roczen now in prime position to challenge for the title. The remaining five races will be crucial as Tomac looks to regain his momentum and reclaim the points lead.