Indianapolis 450SX Main Event 3

Date
Sun 8th March 2026 (UTC)
Sat 7th March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-08T01:17:00

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01:17:00 UTC (20:17:00 Local)

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League
SuperMotocross

Season
2026

Round
9

Status
Match Finished

Location
Lucas Oil Stadium

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The third and final 450SX Main Event at the Indianapolis Triple Crown serves as the ultimate decider at Lucas Oil Stadium. In this high-stakes 12-minute plus one lap sprint, the overall trophy is awarded to the rider with the lowest combined score across all three motos. By this point in the night, the soft Indiana soil has transformed into a minefield of deep, technical ruts that demand absolute precision. One small mistake in a rhythm section can end a rider's night and alter the course of the entire championship.

The spotlight remains fixed on the razor-thin title fight between Hunter Lawrence and Eli Tomac, who arrived in Indianapolis separated by a single point. Tomac, a legendary Triple Crown performer, traditionally finds his best form as the track conditions deteriorate, but he faces a fierce challenge from Ken Roczen, a four-time winner in this stadium who excels in technical ruts. With Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton also in the mix, the final gate drop of the night will determine not only the Indianapolis winner but likely a new leader in the race for the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.

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Hunter Lawrence (Team Honda HRC) delivered a flawless performance in the final 450SX Main Event to secure both the race win and the overall Indianapolis Triple Crown victory. Lawrence grabbed a crucial holeshot and never looked back, leading all 17 laps to cross the finish line with a comfortable margin. By winning the third main, he broke a points tie with Eli Tomac, who finished second in the race. This victory marks Lawrence’s second overall win of the 2026 season and extends his championship lead to four points over Tomac heading into the next round.

The final race was a display of defensive precision on a "goat trail" track. Eli Tomac (Red Bull KTM) pressured Lawrence in the opening laps but was unable to find a safe passing lane in the deep ruts, eventually settling for a second-place finish in both the moto and the overall standings. Ken Roczen (HEP Suzuki) produced a resilient rebound after his Race 2 crash, finishing third in the final main to salvage a top-five overall result for the night. Cooper Webb (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) finished fourth in the moto, which was enough to secure him the final spot on the overall podium. Justin Cooper and Jorge Prado rounded out the top six in a race that saw many riders choose survival over aggressive maneuvers as the technicality of the track reached its peak.

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