Jett Lawrence Kicks Off SuperMotocross World Championship with an Impressive Victor
ett Lawrence had a triumphant comeback to racing as he won the overall title in the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship Finals Playoff 1.
The defending SMX Champion proved he hasn’t lost speed or stamina with an exciting duel for the last moto win and overall triumph at zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway, following his absence for the majority of the Pro Motocross season.
Eli Tomac conquered the fast-paced, hybrid SuperMotocross course in the first 450SMX race. After a close battle with Jett Lawrence, he ended in second place after having led the majority of the second moto. The cumulative two-moto score determines the SuperMotocross event results, and Tomac placed second overall with (1-2) moto finishes. Chase Sexton, the most recent AMA Pro Motocross champion, competed in both 20-minute plus one lap races. Late in the last moto, Sexton lost ground to the two leaders and had to settle for third overall. After mid-pack starts in both races, Haiden Deegan produced two outstanding moto charges in the 250SMX class. Deegan won both 250SMX races convincingly to take first place in the 250SMX overall standings.
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Eli Tomac conquered the fast-paced, hybrid SuperMotocross course in the first 450SMX race. After a close battle with Jett Lawrence, he ended in second place after having led the majority of the second moto. A combi is used to determine the results of SuperMotocross events.
“I think I surprised myself more than I surprised you guys,” stated Jett Lawrence. “The race pace differed slightly from the practice pace.” However, that’s very awesome. Since this is the closest we can go outside, I recall mentioning back in 2023 that I really wanted to battle Eli outside. As a result, it was a pretty cool experience. I could say that I’ve crossed off a goal or a small item on my bucket list. I’m absolutely ecstatic to be
Haiden Deegan won both of the 250SMX Class races with thrilling come-from-behind finishes that saw him pass almost all of the leading competitors. In the first moto, Julien Beaumer led multiple laps. In the second, he fought for the lead and secured his first professional podium finish. In the second moto, Levi Kitchen pushed out an early lead over the pack, but in the closing moments of the race, Deegan caught and passed him, forcing Kitchen to settle for second place.
Deegan replied, “Yes, we have to return to work this week.” “We are working when I return. Because there were a lot of mistakes made today, even if I went 1-1, and I’m not thrilled about it. However, winning was good.
Haiden Deegan won both of the 250SMX Class races with thrilling come-from-behind finishes that saw him pass almost all of the leading competitors. In the first moto, Julien Beaumer led multiple laps. In the second, he fought for the lead and secured his first professional podium finish. In the second moto, Levi Kitchen pushed out an early lead over the pack, but in the closing moments of the race, Deegan caught and passed him, forcing Kitchen to settle for second place.
Deegan replied, “Yes, we have to return to work this week.” “We are working when I return. Because there were a lot of mistakes made today, even if I went 1-1, and I’m not thrilled about it. However, winning was good.