7 May 2026 · RaceMeUp Admin
Hunter Lawrence swings momentum in Denver; Ken Roczen clings to a one-point lead heading to Rice‑Eccles Stadium on May 9, 2026 — Lucas Coenen and Simon Längenfelder lead MXGP and MX2 after Trentino.
Winner‑takes‑all finale after Lawrence’s Denver surge

Hunter Lawrence produced a dominant performance at Empower Field at Mile High (Round 16, May 2, 2026) to close to within a single point of Ken Roczen in the 450SX standings. Lawrence led most of the Main Event and built a multi‑second advantage, turning a must‑deliver night into momentum for the Salt Lake City finale. Roczen’s runner‑up preserved the red plate but not a margin large enough to avoid a straight duel on May 9, 2026 at Rice‑Eccles Stadium. The championship will hinge on starts and who can handle pressure in a single decisive evening — a tactical contrast between Lawrence’s all‑out attack and Roczen’s season‑long consistency.
Deegan seals West, targets one last 250 spotlight in Salt Lake City
Video source: Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Open videoHaiden Deegan continued an emphatic 250 West run in Denver, posting another win and pushing his season totals to the highest single‑season win count across 250SMX riders. With the West title wrapped, Deegan will return to Salt Lake City for the East/West Showdown on May 9 as the headline attraction — a chance to gauge the depth of the divisions when they meet on the same track. For second place in the West and the top East challengers, the Showdown offers an opportunity to close season‑ending gaps and influence perceptions heading into outdoors.
After Trentino and Sardegna, championship margins remain small — track variety will decide
Across the FIM Motocross World Championship, Lucas Coenen leads the MXGP standings while Simon Längenfelder sits atop MX2 following recent rounds including Sardegna and Trentino. Calendar updates and contrasting circuits (deep beach sand in Sardegna versus the technical Il Ciclamino in Trentino) have kept the points close and given multiple riders chances to capitalize on track specialties. Expect the next European GPs to be decisive as the season moves into its middle phase: a single strong weekend can flip the tables in both classes.
Championship picture
FIM Motocross World Championship MX2 standings. The main value here is the points picture and how the latest movement affects riders, teams and the balance of the title fight. 1. Simon Längenfelder 244 pts; 2. Sacha Coenen 241 pts; 3. Guillem Farres 204 pts
Championship picture
AMA Supercross 250 East standings. The main value here is the points picture and how the latest movement affects riders, teams and the balance of the title fight. 1. Cole Davies 206 pts; 2. Seth Hammaker 180 pts; 3. Daxton Bennick 160 pts
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5FIM Motocross World Championship MX2 standings
1. Simon Längenfelder 244 pts; 2. Sacha Coenen 241 pts; 3. Guillem Farres 204 pts
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AMA Supercross 250 East standings
1. Cole Davies 206 pts; 2. Seth Hammaker 180 pts; 3. Daxton Bennick 160 pts
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Storylines Entering Salt Lake City: This Week in SMX
450 Storylines: HUNTER LAWRENCE: Closes in on Roczen going into finale, with only 1 point separating the 2 after Lawrence’s 5th 450SX Class victory of the season and career. It was his 29th career SM…
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How to Watch the Supercross Finale This Weekend
It all comes down to this! It’s Ken Roczen vs. Hunter Lawrence for the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, and the two title rivals are separated by just 1 point heading into Saturday’s fina…
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MXGP World Championship standings
After Grand Prix of Trentino (ITA): 1. Lucas Coenen 231 pts; 2. J. Herlings 227 pts; 3. Tom Vialle 206 pts
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7 May 2026
By RaceMeUp Admin
Standings
250 East
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Davies | 206 |
| 2 | Seth Hammaker | 180 |
| 3 | Daxton Bennick | 160 |
| 4 | Coty Schock | 137 |
| 5 | Nate Thrasher | 133 |
| 6 | Devin Simonson | 122 |
| 7 | Jo Shimoda | 100 |
| 8 | Henry Miller | 92 |
| 9 | Derek Kelley | 79 |
| 10 | Nick Romano | 65 |
250 West
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haiden Deegan | 215 |
| 2 | Levi Kitchen | 155 |
| 3 | Max Anstie | 148 |
| 4 | Ryder DiFrancesco | 147 |
| 5 |
450
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Roczen | 332 |
| 2 | Hunter Lawrence | 331 |
| 3 | Cooper Webb | 297 |
| 4 | Eli Tomac | 275 |
| 5 |
MX2
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Längenfelder | 244 |
| 2 | Sacha Coenen | 241 |
| 3 | Guillem Farres | 204 |
| 4 | Liam Everts | 202 |
| 5 |
MXGP
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Coenen | 231 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Herlings | 227 |
| 3 | Tom Vialle | 206 |
| 4 | Tim Gajser | 198 |
| 5 |
| 130 |
| 6 | Michael Mosiman | 107 |
| 7 | Hunter Yoder | 107 |
| 8 | Cameron McAdoo | 106 |
| 9 | Parker Ross | 82 |
| 10 | Joshua Varize | 80 |
| 251 |
| 6 | Chase Sexton | 212 |
| 7 | Joey Savatgy | 194 |
| 8 | Malcolm Stewart | 189 |
| 9 | Justin Hill | 172 |
| 10 | Jorge Prado | 169 |
| 185 |
| 6 | Janis Martins Reisulis | 170 |
| 7 | Mathis Valin | 159 |
| 8 | Karlis Alberts Reisulis | 150 |
| 9 | Valerio Lata | 133 |
| 10 | Kay Karssemakers | 114 |
| 191 |
| 6 | Maxime Renaux | 178 |
| 7 | Ruben Fernandez | 146 |
| 8 | Kay de Wolf | 144 |
| 9 | Andrea Adamo | 138 |
| 10 | Calvin Vlaanderen | 110 |