Rider Reflections: 2026 Denver Supercross
Catch the latest reactions from top riders after an action-packed AMA Supercross weekend in Denver.
450
Hunter Lawrence: “It’s good. When I see the 30 second board go sideways, I get so excited. Let’s go out, have fun, and do what I love to do. It couldn’t have been much better than that. I’m really happy. Let’s go to Salt Lake, baby.”
Ken Roczen: “It was a great race, I’m honestly happy with it. I just wasn’t fast enough, all day really. I know I had a great lap in qualifying, but Hunter [Lawrence] was on it all day. Once I got into second, I tried a little bit [to catch Lawrence], but I didn’t want to override because it was going to be a long Main Event. I just settled into second. We had a four-point lead, it’s one point now. It is what it is going into the last race. That’s most exciting for the fans, us, and everyone.”
Eli Tomac: “I’m just glad to land on the podium for the Colorado fans. I was so bummed when I stalled in the sand. I was able to claw back and have some fun on this track. It was a good bounce back [from the miscue]. I’m just happy to be back for these last two rounds. I love being on the West Coast and we’ll try to go get another podium next week.”
250
Haiden Deegan: “I’ve got to get [more] 250 [class] wins and add it to the record books. That was a good race; a perfect start and led it [from the beginning]. I got up to about a six-second gap and just tried to pace myself and put on a show for the Colorado fans.”
Levi Kitchen: “I’m actually really happy. Last week I hadn’t ridden yet, and I wasn’t sure if I was going to race. I had a fantastic week and I’m pumped [with this result]. I got up into second and just tried to put good laps in. The track was really difficult and could kind of bite you. I’m looking forward to finishing Supercross and heading outdoors.”
Ryder DiFrancesco: “Moving up the championship standings has been the goal the past few weeks. Second would be ideal. Tonight, once I got into third, there wasn’t really anything I could do. I just pulled it in and finished with a solid effort. We’ll go to Salt Lake City and try to stack [more] points.”
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