2024 LAS VEGAS SMX #3 PRE-RACE REPORT: INJURED LIST, TV SCHEDULE & MORE

On Sep 19, 2024 Last updated Sep 19, 2024

2024 LAS VEGAS SMX #3 PRE-RACE REPORT: INJURED LIST, TV SCHEDULE & MORE

We have finally made it to the last round of the Supermotocross series, after 30 rounds of racing between Supercross, motocross and the SMX Playoffs it all comes down to this. Hunter Lawrence leads the series points by one over Chase Sexton with Jett Lawrence trailing closely behind. Whoever of the three takes the win this weekend will become the SMX champion and take home the big paycheck. Hunter Lawrence has been one of the most consistent riders throughout the entire year and last weekend proved why that is so important. Now Jett Lawrence has been known to get the job done when under pressure, but for Sexton and Hunter Lawrence, they’re not going to give it up that easily.

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COOPER WEBB IS HEADING TO MXDN

Cooper Webb at one of the few outdoor races he competed in this past season. He was out the majority of the rounds due to a UCL injury in his wrist/thumb.

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is excited to announce that Cooper Webb will join Team USA and race the MX2 class aboard the YZ250F at the 2024 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations. The team and the five-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross Champion are proud to represent the U.S. at the event with a rich history, which will be held this year at the Matterley Basin Circuit in Winchester, U.K. on October 4-6.

Cooper Webb said in a press release: “I’m so excited to be headed to MXON. It’s a fire drill situation and decision, but I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity. I was asked to ride a 250, so I spun some laps on Haiden’s bike and remembered how good the YZ250F is. I haven’t raced one since 2016, but I felt right at home with the few laps that I did. I will be all in on 250 prep after Vegas SMX, and I’m excited for the opportunity to represent my country. Let’s do this!”

THE COMEBACK KID

Jett Lawrence took third at the Dallas SMX.

It is not unknown that Jett Lawrence is one of the best riders on the track. After missing the majority of the outdoor season due to a UCL tear (same injury as Cooper Webb) Lawrence returned in style winning the first round of the SMX Playoffs at Charlotte. Last weekend in Dallas we saw a much more patient rider out of Lawrence. The track was slippery and dangerous to the point if a rider pushed too hard, they could find themselves on the ground and out for the final. Jett did not overwork himself and settled for third. Las Vegas has also been known to be a slippery hard-packed track, but this is winner take all and if we had to bet, Jett Lawrence will leave it all on the table.

INJURY REPORT

RJ HAMPSHIRE – HEALTH ISSUES

RJ Hampshire will be sitting out the Las Vegas SuperMotocross Finale after suffering a crash in Moto 2 at Round 2 of the SMX Playoffs in Texas. RJ is already gearing up for an intense off-season of training and setting his sights on the 2025 season.

CHANCE HYMAS – KNEE

Chance Hymas reinjured his knee at Dallas and will sit out the remainder of SMX and MXDN. The team stated that he has been riding with a tear in the knee the entire season and aggravated it once again. He will be out for the near future getting fixed up to prepare for Supercross in January.

JUSTIN COOPER – SHOULDER

Justin Cooper had a crash in the last round of SMX at Dallas. He posted a picture to his social media of himself in a sling but stated he would see how the week was going to go. It is not for sure that he will be out for the Las Vegas round, but he is dealing with an injury.

JALEK SWOLL – CONCUSSION

Jalek Swoll had a tough crash at the start of the Charlotte SMX where he was knocked out. It has not been reported if he will be returning to action at the Las Vegas SMX.

DAXTON BENNICK – HEALTH ISSUES

Daxton Bennick has been dealing with some general health issues which will leave him sidelined for the SMX Series.

DYLAN SCHWARTZ – WRIST

Dylan Schwartz has had multiple wrist surgeries throughout the year, and the latest led to an infection after Washougal. The healing process has taken longer than usual causing him to sit out SMX.

BENNY BLOSS – ARM/CLAVICLE

At a practice session during the Supercross series, Liqui Moly Beta Factory rider Benny Bloss sustained a fracture to his arm and collarbone. It is unclear of his return.

Team Manager Carlen Gardner Stated:“I am super bummed for Benny. He has had a fantastic season representing the new 450 RX and we are in such a good spot with him and the bike. This sport likes to test your mental strength every day and all we can take from this situation is that we know the level Benny can get back to and better when he heals up. He will undergo needed surgery and begin the road to recovery. He will be supporting his teammate Colt over the next two rounds as we are still in full swing to better ourselves each weekend”

GUILLEM FARRES – FEMUR

Guillem suffered a broken femur while training for the Daytona Supercross, he is reportedly preparing for next season (since he didn’t earn enough points to be seeded in the SuperMotocross Finals.

Team Manager Nathan Ramsey states: “Guillem is one of the most liked riders in the industry that I have ever worked with. I am completely gutted that he had an unfortunate crash while testing at the Baker’s Factory. He is not only tough, but he is strong, and we will support him in every way to get him back at the races doing what he loves.”

AUSTIN FORKNER – BACK & SHOULDER

Austin had one of the scariest crashes we’ve seen in a while when he came up short entering a rhythm section, which knocked his hand off the bars and sent him flying onto the infield concrete. As a result, he fractured his L3-L4 in his spine as well as a fractured scapula. Fortunately, his injuries did not require surgery, and he is expected to make a full recovery. Austin Forkner is still recovering and will be sitting out the SMX Finals.

JEREMY MARTIN – COMPLICATIONS FROM HIS CRASH EARLY IN SEASON

Jeremy Martin has decided not to ride the remainder of the 250 East Supercross season due to complications from his crash at round one in Detroit. When Jeremy began training for outdoor motocross he suffered another concussion which extended his recovery time and he missed all of the motocross rounds.

Jeremy Martin states: “I am incredibly disappointed to have to make this decision but when it comes to my health and my future, it is the right move. I struggled having to tell the team, but they were completely supportive knowing everything that I have gone through.”

MAX VOHLAND – FEMUR/HIP

Max has taken a long time off to ensure that his femur and hip heal properly. He will be back in 2025, but who he will race for has not been announced.

2024 LAS VEGAS SMX #3 MOTOCROSS: TV SCHEDULE

The Peacock premium streaming service costs $5.99 per month (or $59.99 for the full year) and it provides live coverage of the daytime qualifying sessions at each Round and live coverage of each motocross race. International motocross fans can now watch Weston Peick using the SuperMotocross Video Pass streaming service (Supermotocross.tv) for a one-year subscription.

DALLAS SMX #2 Raceday Live coverage – 1:30 p.m. (Pacific) 3:30 p.m. (Central) 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) – Peacock

DALLAS SMX #2 Gate Drop Live – 7:00 p.m. (Pacific) 9:00 p.m.(Central) 10:00 p.m. (Eastern) – Peacock

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450 POINT STANDINGS HEADING INTO LAS VEGAS SMX

Hunter Lawrence has taken the lead in the 450 points standings followed closely by Chase Sexton making the final round a winner-take-all all in Las Vegas.

Rider Name	Total Points	Previous Points	09/06 Charlotte, NC	09/13 Fort Worth, TX
Hunter Lawrence	90	+22	*18	*50
Chase Sexton	89	+25	*20	*44
Jett Lawrence	81	+16	*25	*40
Eli Tomac	69	+11	*22	*36
Aaron Plessinger	62	+18	*15	*30
Ken Roczen	58	+9	*17	*32
Cooper Webb	58	+12	*12	*34
Dylan Ferrandis	51	+14	*11	*26
Malcolm Stewart	48	+15	*15	*18
Jason Anderson	48	+20	0	*28
Colt Nichols	37	+13	*13	*24
Christian Craig	34	+10	*8	*16
Justin Cooper	33	+17	*16	0
Justin Barcia	33	+13	0	*20
Shane McElrath	31	+8	*9	*14
Dean Wilson	24	+2	*2	*22
Marshal Weltin	22	+4	*10	*8
Freddie Noren	18	+7	*7	*4
Harri Kullas	18	+5	*3	*10
Grant Harlan	15	+3	*6	*6

250 POINTS STANDINGS HEADING INTO LAS VEGAS SMX

Haiden Deegan has pulled a large gap on the rest of the field and is looking to become a second-time SMX Champion in Las Vegas.

Rider Name	Total Points	Previous Points	09/06 Charlotte, NC	09/13 Fort Worth, TX
Haiden Deegan	100	+25	*25	*50
Tom Vialle	81	+20	*17	*44
Levi Kitchen	78	+22	*17	*36
Jo Shimoda	76	+18	*18	*40
Julien Beaumer	69	+13	*22	*34
Jordon Smith	64	+16	*16	*30
Pierce Brown	56	+15	*11	*30
Max Anstie	49	+10	*15	*24
Ty Masterpool	43	+11	*10	*28
Cameron Mcadoo	42	+14	*14	*28
Nicholas Romano	40	+6	*8	*16
Ryder DiFrancesco	39	+12	*9	*18
R.J. Hampshire	36	+9	*13	*14
Garrett Marchbanks	35	+3	*12	*20
Coty Schock	30	+7	*7	*16
Chance Hymas	23	+17	*6	0
Lux Turner	15	+3	*3	*12
Jalek Swoll	14	+14	*0	N/A
Talon Hawkins	12	+2	*2	*10
Jett Reynolds	10	*4	*4	*6
Henry Miller	8	0	0	*8
Daxton Bennick	8	+8	0	N/A
Carson Mumford	5	*5	*5	0
Joey Savatgy	5	+5	0	N/A
Max Sanford	4	N/A	N/A	*4

2024 LAS VEGAS SMX #3 // FULL COVERAGE