History Made in the City of Brotherly Love
Lincoln Financial Field roared to life as it hosted its first-ever Supercross event, marking the return of the sport to Philadelphia for the first time since 1980. This 43-year gap between races is the longest in the sport's history. The 250SX Class also made its Pennsylvania debut, adding another layer of excitement to the electric atmosphere.
First place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Team Honda HRC's Jett Lawrence continued his scorching run in the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season, grabbing the holeshot and leading wire-to-wire for a dominant victory in Philadelphia. This win marks Lawrence's seventh of the year and extends his already impressive championship points lead to a commanding 12 points with just two rounds remaining.
Podium Battles Round Out the Night
Second place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
While Lawrence controlled the front of the pack in the 450SX Class, a fierce battle unfolded behind him for the remaining podium spots. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Chase Sexton put on a late charge, clawing his way up to second place. Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jason Anderson made a daring outside line pass in the final corner to secure the final podium position in a thrilling finish.
Third place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Anstie Claims First Win in Dramatic 250SX Race
First place 250SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
The Eastern Regional 250SX Class delivered a heart-stopping main event. Fire Power Honda's Max Anstie fought his way from fifth place at the start all the way to the checkered flag for his first win of the season. Series leader Red Bull KTM's Tom Vialle started poorly but managed to salvage a valuable second-place finish, extending his points lead to 15 points with one round left. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Haiden Deegan trailed Vialle closely throughout the race, securing third place and keeping himself in contention for the championship.
Second place 250SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Third place 250SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Supercross Season Heats Up as Denver Awaits
With only two rounds remaining, the intensity is cranked to the max! Next up is Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on May 4th. Don't miss a second of the action as the championship chase reaches its climax.
Experience the drama and adrenaline of Supercross live! Tickets are still available for the remaining rounds. Every race of the 28-round SuperMotocross World Championship, including playoffs and the final round, will be streamed live and on-demand on Peacock. Fans can also catch next-day encore presentations on CNBC, with select races broadcasted on NBC, USA Network, and more.
Giving Back - Love Moto Stop Cancer Supercross Auction
Don't miss the annual Love Moto Stop Cancer Supercross auction kicking off on April 29th! This incredible event raises money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Race-worn gear from the sport's top racers will be up for grabs, so head to supercrosslive.com/st-jude to bid and support a great cause!
For tickets, visit www.MOTO.events. Don't miss a moment of the thrilling conclusion to the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season!
