The 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship delivered another thrilling chapter at the iconic High Point Raceway in Pennsylvania as Round 21 of the Pro Motocross Championship saw standout performances from Hunter Lawrence and Cole Davies.
Under sunny skies at the famed “Country Club of Motocross,” Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence produced a flawless ride to secure his second 450SMX victory of the season, while Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies celebrated a career milestone by earning his first-ever Pro Motocross overall victory in the 250SMX Class.
Hunter Lawrence Dominates the 450SMX Class
Championship leader Jett Lawrence was the fastest rider in qualifying, edging his older brother Hunter and KTM’s Jorge Prado for pole position.
However, when the gates dropped, it was Hunter Lawrence who stole the show.
Moto 1
Hunter grabbed control early and quickly built a commanding lead while Jett fought his way through the field from an 11th-place start. Despite an impressive charge into second place, Jett had no answer for his brother’s pace as Hunter cruised to victory by 11.6 seconds.
Jorge Prado completed the podium in third, followed by Haiden Deegan and Garrett Marchbanks.
Moto 2
The Lawrence brothers once again led the field into the opening turns, with Hunter taking the holeshot and immediately asserting his authority.
Jett attempted to keep pace, but Hunter steadily increased his advantage throughout the race. Behind them, Deegan continued to impress by moving into third and applying late pressure on Jett.
Hunter ultimately completed a perfect 1-1 sweep, crossing the line 4.9 seconds ahead of Jett, with Deegan securing another podium finish.
450SMX Overall Results
- Hunter Lawrence (1-1) – Honda
- Jett Lawrence (2-2) – Honda
- Haiden Deegan (4-3) – Yamaha
- Jorge Prado (3-5) – KTM
- Aaron Plessinger (6-4) – KTM
The victory marked Hunter’s third career premier-class win and tightened the championship battle considerably.
450SMX Championship Standings
- Jett Lawrence – 182 points
- Hunter Lawrence – 180 points
- Haiden Deegan – 144 points
- Jorge Prado – 122 points
- RJ Hampshire – 121 points
Hunter’s six-point gain means he now trails Jett by just two points heading into the next round.
Cole Davies Breaks Through in the 250SMX Class
The 250SMX division produced another memorable weekend as New Zealand’s Cole Davies finally converted his speed into victory.
Davies topped both qualifying sessions and carried that momentum into race day.
Moto 1
After an early battle involving Casey Cochran and Julien Beaumer, Davies moved into contention and inherited the lead when Beaumer crashed while crossing the finish line.
The Yamaha rider maintained his composure and held off a late challenge from Beaumer to claim the moto win.
Jo Shimoda rode brilliantly through the field to finish third.
Moto 2
Davies left no doubt in the second race.
He grabbed the holeshot and controlled the moto from start to finish. Behind him, Beaumer secured second after an intense battle with Kayden Minear, while Shimoda worked his way forward to finish fourth.
Davies completed a dominant 1-1 sweep and celebrated the first outdoor overall victory of his career.
250SMX Overall Results
- Cole Davies (1-1) – Yamaha
- Julien Beaumer (2-2) – KTM
- Jo Shimoda (3-4) – Honda
- Levi Kitchen (6-5) – Kawasaki
- Kayden Minear (10-3) – Yamaha
The victory made Davies the 95th different rider to win a 250SMX Class event and the first rider from New Zealand to win a Pro Motocross overall since Ben Townley in 2007.
250SMX Championship Standings
- Levi Kitchen – 150 points
- Jo Shimoda – 149 points
- Julien Beaumer – 148 points
- Cole Davies – 143 points
- Seth Hammaker – 134 points
The championship picture has become incredibly tight, with just seven points separating the top four riders.
Eyes Turn to RedBud
Following its first summer break, the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship will resume on July 4 for Round 22 of the SMX World Championship at Michigan’s legendary RedBud MX.
With the Lawrence brothers separated by only two points in the 450SMX Class and an intense four-rider battle emerging in the 250SMX division, the stage is set for another blockbuster round in the pursuit of motocross glory.
