Rider Reflections: 2026 Nashville Supercross
Catch the latest reactions from top riders after an action-packed AMA Supercross weekend in Nashville.
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Hunter Lawrence: “It feels great [to be back on top of the podium]. I’m so happy my wrist wasn’t holding me back today. That’s probably the coolest thing. Every Saturday I want to go out and have no limitations holding me back from anything. It feels like a home race with my collaboration with Gibson [Guitars] and how welcoming everyone is, and I always look forward to coming back.”
Cooper Webb: “This race was hard. The track was sketchy, and you wanted to push, but you couldn’t. I’m happy with [second] and we got through safe. I had another terrible start, which is not how you want to draw it up. We’ve got some work to do to catch that lead group, but I’ll take the podium after the past few weekends. It’s a good boost of confidence for me.”
Ken Roczen: “I just felt a little bit off today compared to the past few weekends, but nonetheless we still have only four races to go, and anything goes in the Main Event. I was doing pretty good, and once Hunter [Lawrence] got by me, I was going to settle for second, and that felt like it was a win for me today. I ended up tossing it right before the finish line, and luckily, I got the bike started and back going. I would have loved to finish second, but I’ll take a podium. That’s like a win for us. We’ve got a bunch of racing to go.”
Eli Tomac: “What a day – the whole day was good, other than the Main Event result. I was comfortable with my setup all day, so I’m just frustrated not only with the bad gate selection – I should have avoided the inside on the start – but also the crash. That bad start really put me in a tough spot from the get-go, and I had my work cut out for me trying to make passes on such a slick, tight track. I lost a bunch of points today, but all I can do at this point is ride my best at the remaining rounds and let the chips fall where they may.”
Justin Hill: "Nashville was a major step in the right direction for me. Bummed I couldn’t keep my mind together and hold down a podium. P5 is good, from where I came from. I gained experience battling the best in the world, maybe next time I’ll do better when three-time comes for my spot. Thanks everybody that’s been by my side through everything."
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Cole Davies: “The whoops were sketchy today. They were super steep, and since [the track crew] left them all day, the cups were really gnarly. I’m stoked, that was a good race. I didn’t get off to a good start, but I made it happen, and I’m stoked with that.”
Nate Thrasher: “Honestly, I did not ride good at all. I just didn’t have a flow. I was really great in practice and solid in the Heat Race. The track just kept getting harder packed, and I started struggling a little bit. I got a little pumped up and did the best I could. I’m pumped to be on the podium, but we’ve got a lot of work to do.”
Devin Simonson: “I was able to pick up on some lines battling with Henry [Miller] and made the pass on him quick [for fifth]. A bunch of carnage was happening out front, I honestly don’t know what, but I saw on the pit board I was battling for fourth, so I gave it everything I had and came out with this one.”
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