SuperMotocross 2026 10 2026-03-22 2026-03-22 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/9i65c41710358128.jpg The 450SX class arrives at Protective Stadium for the tenth round of the season, with the championship battle at a fever pitch. The primary challenge for the field is a technical track layout featuring a high-speed split-lane section that demands perfect timing and line choice. For Cooper Webb, the objective is to leverage his legendary race craft to secure a direct transfer and a prime gate pick, while his rival Hunter Lawrence aims to maintain his points lead by finding the "flow" early in the night. Strategically, Heat 1 is a test of composure under pressure. Eli Tomac, the fastest overall qualifier, enters the gate as the heavy favorite, with the goal of executing a clean start to avoid the mid-pack congestion. However, the objective for the rest of the 20-rider field—including Malcolm Stewart and Christian Craig—is to secure a top-nine finish to bypass the LCQ. With the Birmingham soil proving to be soft and rutted during practice, the primary tactical focus is navigating the whoops without losing momentum. 2459160