Rider Reflections: 2026 SMX Final

Catch the latest reactions from top riders after an action-packed SMX Final.

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Jorge Prado: “One year ago, I was watching these races and didn't know if I'd ever be here. Red Bull KTM believed in me and gave me a chance to prove myself. We worked so hard for this goal and accomplished it. When I saw the rain, I was dreading what might come, but it stopped, and everything worked out. Haiden [Deegan] was riding incredible, so I did all I could to keep him behind me. I showed with hard work that dreams can come true."

Haiden Deegan: “I gave it everything I had [today]. I got the overall but not the championship, and that hurts. Credit to Jorge [Prado], he was riding great. I'll go into the offseason and work my butt off. There’s a Supercross championship I want, and I’m going to do everything I can to get it.”

Hunter Lawrence: “What a long year, but it was amazing. I’ve got a lot of good things in my life right now. A great result tonight, and now we go into the offseason looking for more next year.”

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Levi Kitchen: “It’s been tough [getting to this point]. I’ve been close [to a championship] a few times. I got a great start and just trusted my instincts. The rain was coming down, and I just needed to ride smart. It’s been a tough journey, for sure, and I couldn’t be more stoked [to finally finish it off].”

Cole Davies: “I get to go into the offseason with a lot of momentum. I had an unreal year. All the hard work paid off. Two championships in Supercross and Pro Motocross, so I’m really proud of myself. The playoffs didn’t go as I wanted, but we’ll reset and come back stronger next year.”

Landen Gordon: “I’ve made a big jump in my life, moving across the country to Florida [from California]. I had to warm up to it a bit. I’ve been working so hard, so I’m stoked. I don’t think people understand how much goes into this. I’ve put my whole heart into it and it’s paying off.”

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