In an exhilarating night at Nashville Supercross, Jett Lawrence seized the opportunity as leaders Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen faltered, with Roczen suffering a shock malfunction in the whoops section, allowing Lawrence to gain ground while running third. By the halfway mark of the race, Lawrence caught up to Tomac and took the lead in the sand section, leaving Tomac stuck amidst slower traffic. From there on, it was smooth sailing for Lawrence as he asserted sole control of the points.
250SX Showdown
RJ Hampshire convincingly clinched victory in the 250SX Showdown. The Rockstar Husqvarna rider needed to win to stay in the championship hunt, and he did just that in Nashville. Hampshire led every lap of the main event to secure the win and now sits atop the points standings.
250SX Showdown Results
- RJ Hampshire (Hus)
- Jo Shimoda (Hon)
- Tom Vialle (KTM)
- Jordon Smith (Yam)
- Jalek Swoll (Tri)
450SX
Points were tied, but Jett Lawrence once again set the fastest qualifying lap and completed his single lap within the 49-second range. This placed him in second, surpassing Justin Cooper’s time, while third-placed Cooper Webb held onto third.
450SX Main Event
- Jett Lawrence (Hon)
- Justin Cooper (Yam)
- Cooper Webb (Yam)
- Chase Sexton (KTM)
- Eli Tomac (Yam)
The night at Nashville Supercross bore witness to unforgettable moments. Seizing the opportunity presented by leaders’ mistakes, Jett Lawrence swiftly ascended to the top. RJ Hampshire’s triumph in the 250SX Showdown and Jett Lawrence’s victory in the 450SX class left an indelible mark on the evening. These outcomes indicate that the championship race is heating up, promising even more excitement in the remainder of the season.
