The final round of the SMX Next series will take place this weekend in conjunction with Round 15 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Pittsburgh, PA. In its seventh year of competition, this weekend will crown the SMX Next Supercross AMA National Champion.
The 8 minute plus 1 lap finale will take place prior to the 250 and 450 LCQs on Saturday and will air live on Peacock.
Check out highlights from the previous four rounds and the entry list for this weekend below:
Season Highlights:
- Glendale: Kawasaki’s Landen Gordon showcased resilience by overcoming multiple lead changes to secure the season’s first win.
- Daytona: Drama unfolded as Alexander Fedortsov led after passing Gordon, only to suffer a heartbreaking flat tire, allowing Gordon to notch his second victory. Kawasaki teammate Enzo Temmerman made an awe-inspiring comeback from 17th place to finish second.
- Birmingham: A rollercoaster of crashes saw several leaders falter, but Temmerman’s determination clinched a third victory for Kawasaki.
- Foxborough: Amid muddy conditions, Kade Johnson of Yamaha outlasted his competitors for a standout victory, while Gordon fought valiantly to finish second despite multiple spills
SMX Next AMA National Championship Start List
# | OEM | Last | First | City | Country | |
16 | GAS | Robbins | Klark | Shamong | NJ | USA |
18 | KAW | Gordon | Landen | Atascadero | CA | USA |
21 | KAW | Temmerman | Enzo | Visalia | CA | USA |
23 | HUS | Gibson | Landon | Peachtree City | GA | USA |
27 | KAW | Wey | Vincent | Murietta | CA | USA |
34 | KAW | Wheaton | Reece | Irwin | PA | USA |
43 | HON | Wood | Tiger | Townsville | AUS | |
46 | KTM | Fauser | Luke | Midland | PA | USA |
47 | YAM | Edwards | Hayes | Montgomery | TX | USA |
72 | YAM | Betts | Gavin | Halfmoon | NY | USA |
107 | KTM | Renfro | Jordan | Lake Park | GA | USA |
124 | HON | Walker | Brock | Fort Worth | TX | USA |
132 | HON | Oehlof | Leum | Cairo | GA | USA |
140 | KTM | Buccheri | Russell | Duxbury | MA | USA |
177 | YAM | Johnson | Kade | Hideaway | TX | USA |
257 | YAM | Turner | Jesson | Chesterfield | SC | USA |
492 | YAM | Hartz | Landon | Chelsea | AL | USA |
600 | YAM | Fedortsov | Alexander | Hillandale | FL | USA |
809 | YAM | Ehlermann | Brayden | Westtown | NY | USA |
981 | YAM | Malinoski | Ryder | Wyoming | MN | USA |
Pittsburgh Race Schedule
11:30am – 11:38am SMX Next Free Practice
11:40am – 11:48am 250 Group C Free Practice
11:50am – 11:58am 250 Group B Free Practice
12:00pm – 12:08pm 250 Group A Free Practice
12:10pm – 12:18pm 450 Group A Free Practice
12:20pm – 12:28pm 450 Group B Free Practice
12:30pm – 12:38pm 450 Group C Free Practice
12:40pm – 12:48pm SMX Next Free Practice
12:48pm – 1:05pm Track Maintenance
1:05pm – 1:15pm 250 Group C Qualifying
1:20pm – 1:30pm 250 Group B Qualifying
1:35pm – 1:45pm 250 Group A Qualifying
1:50pm – 2:00pm 450 Group A Qualifying
2:05pm – 2:15pm 450 Group B Qualifying
2:20pm – 2:30pm 450 Group C Qualifying
2:35pm – 2:45pm SMX Next Qualifying
2:45pm – 2:55pm Promoter Track Walk #1
2:55pm – 3:20pm Track Maintenance
3:20pm – 3:30pm 250 Group C Qualifying
3:35pm – 3:45pm 250 Group B Qualifying
3:50pm – 4:00pm 250 Group A Qualifying
4:05pm – 4:15pm 450 Group A Qualifying
4:20pm – 4:30pm 450 Group B Qualifying
4:35pm – 4:45pm 450 Group C Qualifying
4:50pm – 5:00pm SMX Next Qualifying
5:00pm – 5:10pm Promoter Track Walk #2
5:10pm – 5:20pm Promoter Track Walk #3
5:20pm – 6:15pm Track Maintenance
Evening Program
6:30pm – 7:04pm Opening Ceremonies
7:04pm – 7:12pm 250 Heat #1 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main)
7:18pm – 7:26pm 250 Heat #2 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main)
7:33pm – 7:41pm 450 Heat #1 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main)
7:47pm – 7:55pm 450 Heat #2 – 6 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders (1 – 9 to Main)
7:55pm – 8:00pm Track Maintenance
8:00pm – 8:03pm SMX Next National Championship Sighting Lap
8:05pm – 8:15pm SMX Next National Championship – 8 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 20 riders
8:15pm – 8:21pm SMX Next National Championship Victory Circle
8:23pm – 8:30pm 250 Last Chance Qualifier – 5 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders (1 – 4 to Main)
8:34pm – 8:41pm 450 Last Chance Qualifier – 5 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders (1 – 4 to Main)
8:41pm – 8:50pm Intermission
8:50pm – 8:53pm 250 Sighting Lap
8:55pm – 9:12pm 250 Main Event – 15 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
9:12pm – 9:23pm 250 Victory Circle
9:23pm – 9:26pm 450 Sighting Lap
9:28pm – 9:50pm 450 Main Event – 20 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
9:50pm – 10:00pm 450 Victory Circle
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