Pro Motocross getting a re-injection of star power
Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas run through the hot-button topics ahead of Pro Motocross, including the stars who will be returning from injury, Webb and Sexton's outlook after an intense Supercross season, and more.
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PRO MOTOCROSS PRESENTED LIVE FROM THUNDER VALLEY IN LAKEWOOD, COLO., THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 7, ON NBC AND PEACOCK
Race Day Live Begins Saturday at Noon ET with Race at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock, with NBC Joining Coverage from 4-6 p.m. ET Haiden Deegan, Jett Lawrence, Eli Tomac, Aaron Plessinger, and More Motocross Stars Expected to Race STAMFORD, Conn. – June 5, 2025 – The 2025 SMX World ChampionshipTM series and Pro Motocross season continues this Saturday, June 7, from Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, Colo., live at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock, with NBC joining coverage at 4 p.m. ET. Live coverage will return exclusively to Peacock at 6 p.m. ET. Jett Lawrence won his second consecutive overall race of the 450 Class season in Hangtown last weekend, while Haiden Deegan remains unbeaten as he looks to defend his 250 Class title. Aaron Plessinger earned a runner-up finish in the 450 Class to move to second in the points standings, while Lawrence remains in first. Jo Shimoda earned runner-up in the 250 Class. NBC Sports' Jason Weigandt and SuperMotocross analyst James Stewart a seven-time AMA champion, will call this weekend's action in Thunder Valley. Will Christien and Jason Thomas will serve as reporters. Nine-time AMA Champion Ryan Villopoto and Racer X Editor-in-Chief Davey Coombs recap last week's action in Hangtown on the latest episode of the Title 24 podcast here. Race Day Live qualifying coverage this Saturday from Thunder Valley gets underway at Noon ET on Peacock. All live Pro Motocross coverage, including races and qualifying, plus on-demand replays, will be available on Peacock this season. Click here for more details. BROADCAST TEAM Play by Play: Jason Weigandt Analyst: James Stewart Reporters: Will Christien, Jason Thomas Race Day Live: Jason Weigandt, James Stewart, Jason Thomas, Will Christien HOW TO WATCH Streaming – Peacock TV – NBC Audio – SiriusXM NBC Sports Audio – Channel 85 *Encore presentation --NBC SPORTS--
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Yahoo
Motocross 2025 450 results, highlights, finish at Hangtown: Jett Lawrence wins overall, Eli Tomac Moto 1
The potential for a perfect season came to a rapid end in Moto 1 of the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, California, after a slow start and excessive heat relegated Jett Lawrence to a third-place finish, but he surged to the top of the leaderboard in Moto 2 and earned the overall victory with a 3-1. The Moto 1 loss was one of the few times Jett has been beaten in head-to-head Pro Motocross competition, and the third time he lost a moto on this track. A hard crash in the 2024 Hangtown race dropped Lawrence to 24th in Moto 1, and the effect of that accident contributed to a sixth-place finish in Moto 2. He rebounded immediately to score the overall victory in the next three rounds with four moto wins and a pair of second-place results. Aaron Plessinger lost track of the time on the clock late in the first moto and slowed, allowing Eli Tomac to blast past. Once he realized his mistake, the lost momentum was enough to put him in the clutches of third-place Jett. He was fortunate to fend off the 2023 Motocross champion and finish second in Moto 1. A third-place finish in Moto 2 after a fierce contest with Hunter Lawrence gave him the second position in the overall standings. Advertisement Justin Cooper replicated his career-best moto finish in the second race of the Hangtown Motocross Classic, but a fourth-place result cost enough points to relegate him to third in the overall standings. Cooper finished third in two rounds last year, at Thunder Valley and Spring Creek. As well as Moto 1 went for Tomac, the second race was the polar opposite. He got bumped coming out of the gate and entered Turn 1 in last place. Tomac charged through the field and was challenging for fifth with a realistic opportunity of catching up to second-place Cooper when he tucked a wheel and crashed. Tomac remounted in 12th, regained three positions to finish ninth, but the damage was done. He missed the podium by two positions (about 16 seconds) on the track. Hunter was part of last week's incredible podium that featured three riders returning from injury, but the effects of his shoulder problems in Supercross may not be completely gone. He rode well and swept the top five, but results of fifth in Moto 1 and fourth in Moto 2 combined to place him fifth overall in the standings. Advertisement Cooper Webb finished seventh in both motos, earning 30 points, which allowed him to maintain his combined SuperMotocross League lead. Missing the race after the effects of his hard Round 1 crash dropped Chase Sexton to a 17-point deficit for the top seeding entering the playoffs. Here are the 450 Motocross results, lap times, and points standings after Round 2 at Hangtown in Rancho Cordova, California: Results Overall Results Moto 1 Moto 2 450 MX Rider Points 450 SuperMotocross Points Manufacturer Points Here is the finishing order of Round 2 in Hangtown (points earners): 1. Jett Lawrence, Honda [3-1] 2. Aaron Plessinger, KTM [2-3] 3. Justin Cooper, Yamaha [4-2] 4. Eli Tomac, Yamaha [1-9] 5. Hunter Lawrence, Honda [5-4] 6. Cooper Webb, Yamaha [7-7] 7. RJ Hampshire, Husqvarna [6-8] 8. Jason Anderson, Kawasaki [9-6] 9. Jorge Prado, Kawasaki [12-5] 10. Malcolm Stewart, Husqvarna [8-10] 11. Joey Savatgy, Honda [10-11] 12. Coty Schock, Yamaha [11-12] 13. Benoit Paturel, Suzuki [13-14] 14. Colt Nichols, Suzuki [19-13] 15. Lorenzo Locurcio, [17-15] 16. Derek Kelley, Yamaha [16-16] 17. Freddie Noren, Kawasaki [18-17] 18. Valentin Guillod, Yamaha [15-20] 19. Grant Harlan, Yamaha [14-40] 20. Mitchell Harrison, Kawasaki [25-18] 21. Dante Oliveira, KTM [28-19] 22. Harri Kullas, Husqvarna [20-21] 23. Mason Semmens, KTM [21-26 ] Advertisement Motocross Results Pala 450 Results | 250 Results Supercross Results Anaheim 1 450 Results | 250W Results San Diego 450 Results | 250W Results Anaheim 2 450 Results | 250W Results Glendale 450 Results | 250W Results Tampa 450 Results | 250E Results Detroit 450 Results | 250E Results Arlington 450 Results | 250W Results Daytona 450 Results | 250E Results Indianapolis 450 Results | 250 E/W Results Birmingham 450 Results | 250E Results Seattle 450 Results | 250W Results Foxborough 450 Results | 250E Results Philadelphia 450 Results | 250 E/W Results New Jersey 450 Results | 250E Results Pittsburgh 450 Results | 250E Results Denver 450 Results | 250W Results Salt Lake City 450 Results | 250 E/W Results Advertisement More SuperMotocross News Jett Lawrence wins Hangtown Moto 2, overall Haiden Deegan's sweep secures Hangtown win Eli Tomac wins Hangtown Motocross 450 Moto 1 Haiden Deegan wins Hangtown Motocross 250 Moto 1 Hangtown Quals: Haiden Deegan wins 250s | Jett Lawrence wins 450s Lachlan Turner wins both WMX Hangtown motos Chase Sexton out of Hangtown Betting lines, predictions for Hangtown Hangtown Preview 2027 MXoN to be held in the Netherlands
NBC Sports
a day ago
- NBC Sports
Cianciarulo: Golf helps MX riders chase perfection
Former SuperMotocross rider Adam Cianciarulo joins Golf Today to discuss how dirt bike riders use golf as an "escape" and a way to "chase perfection" and more ahead of Pro Motocross at Thunder Valley.
