π SMX PLAYOFF FINAL — EVENT RECAP! π
The 2026 SuperMotocross season came down to the final checkered flag at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, and what a way to close out the season! π₯ With the championship on the line, our riders battled through two motos in one final fight of the year. Here’s how the night unfolded:
π JORGE PRADO — 2026 SMX WORLD CHAMPION!
That performance secured Prado the 2026 450SMX World Championship, making him the first Spanish-born SMX World Champion. πͺπΈπ
π Final Result: P2 Overall π₯ Moto 1: P5 π₯ Moto 2: P1 π 2026 450SMX WORLD CHAMPION
β‘ ELI TOMAC Eli Tomac closed out the SMX season and his motocross career with a 13-11 moto score, finishing P12 overall at the final round. π Final Result: P12 Overall π Moto 1: P13 π Moto 2: P11
π₯ AARON PLESSINGER Aaron Plessinger battled through the final two motos, putting together 7-15 finishes to finish P10 overall at the SMX World Championship Final. π Final Result: P10 Overall π Moto 1: P7 π Moto 2: P15
π¨ JUSTIN HILL Justin Hill wrapped up the final round with 15-13 moto finishes, putting him P13 overall in the 450 class. π Final Result: P13 Overall π Moto 1: P15 π Moto 2: P13
π₯ JULIEN BEAUMER Julien Beaumer came into the final round with championship hopes and started the night by putting his KTM at the top of the 250 qualifying sheets. After qualifying P1 with a 1:15.001, Beaumer fought through two challenging motos to finish P6 overall with a 4-9 score. π Final Result: P6 Overall π Moto 1: P4 π Moto 2: P9 β±οΈ Qualifying: P1 — 1:15.001
The 2026 SMX season is officially in the books. From championship battles to the final gate drop, it was a season full of speed, pressure, and unforgettable racing. ππ₯
Congratulations to Jorge Prado on becoming the 2026 450SMX World Champion! π