The return of AMA Supercross 450 was rich in intense and exciting moments, with Jett Lawrence leading most of the main event but crashing and leaving the door open for Cooper Webb’s victory
The main event of the night saw Jett Lawrence initially dominate the race, securing the holeshot ahead of Cooper Webb and Hunter Lawrence.
In the second corner, Jason Anderson collided with Justin Hill, Justin Barcia, and Carson Mumford, setting the stage for an action-packed race. Eli Tomac, engaged in a fierce battle with Vince Friese for sixth place, suffered a setback when he hit a berm, dropping to 16th place at the end of the second lap.
As the race unfolded, Ken Roczen attempted to pass Vince Friese for fifth place but ended up colliding, resulting in Roczen’s fall and dragging Malcolm Stewart with him. The ensuing chaos pushed Chase Sexton, Dylan Ferrandis, and others off the track, leaving Vince Friese in a surprising solo fifth position.
Midway through the race, Aaron Plessinger made a strategic move to take third place from Hunter Lawrence, while Jett Lawrence increased his lead over the other riders. Justin Cooper and Chase Sexton passed Friese for fifth and sixth, intensifying their ongoing battle.
Eli Tomac was gaining momentum and progressively gaining positions in this stage of the race, eventually overtaking teammate Justin Cooper to move up to sixth midway through the race, and continued his progression by passing Chase Sexton to reach fifth and then Hunter Lawrence to be fourth a few minutes before the end of the race.
With Jett Lawrence comfortably leading with a four-second advantage over Cooper Webb, the battle for third place intensified between Tomac and Plessinger. Tomac, behind Plessinger for two laps, made a successful pass, securing third place.
The climax of the race came in the final moments, when Jett Lawrence unexpectedly crashed, allowing Cooper Webb to take the lead with a minute and a half remaining. Determined to recover, Jett got back on his bike, but faced more challenges. In a last-ditch effort on the final lap, Jett collided with Vince Friese in the whoops, resulting in another fall.
In the end, Cooper Webb emerged victorious, crossing the finish line ahead of Eli Tomac, Aaron Plessinger, Jett Lawrence, and Hunter Lawrence. The unexpected twists and turns of the race left fans amazed, solidifying the seventh round as one of the most memorable of the Supercross season.
Standings in Arlington:
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