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Somehow, Steve Matthes, of PulpMX Hockey fame, has convinced the powers at Feld to hold his Privateer Island race once again. This time, the Friday before the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season finale in Salt Lake City.
The race will be produced by us (Vurbmoto) and you can watch it LIVE on the PulpMX YouTube starting at 4:50 pm ET / 2:50 pm MT. An archived version of the race will air on PulpMX, Vurbmoto, and Racer X YouTube pages.
There are probably a lot of questions surrounding this race, so I’m here to answer them. Hopefully.
How does it work?
Steve has tried to create havoc in this race and it tends to work in his favor. To qualify, you must race in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Points are awarded for LCQ finishes throughout the season. If you make a 450 main event, you do not receive points.
The first rider to miss the main event (fifth place) receives 25 points, sixth place receives 22 points and the format carries on with the traditional Supercross scoring. At the end of the Supercross season, the top 17 racers in LCQ points advance to the LCQ Challenge. Steve has also allotted a few slots to 250 “Wild Card” riders, which makes up a 22-rider field.
What is the format?
One practice session will be held on Friday after press day. Eleven riders will be featured in the “B” qualifying session and another 11 riders in the “A” session.
Riders will then compete in two 6 minute plus 1 lap main events with Olympic style scoring determining the overall winner.
Remember that chaos part above? The second main event is an inverted staggered restart. Meaning, if you finished first in the first main event, you start last in main event 2.
All times below local.
Where can I watch and follow live timing?
The race will be produced by us (Vurbmoto) and you can watch it LIVE on the PulpMX YouTube starting at 4:50 pm ET / 2:50 pm MT. An archived version of the race will air on PulpMX, Vurbmoto, and Racer X YouTube pages.
If you want to follow live timing and scoring, download the Vurbmoto Prospect app for FREE on the App Store and Google Play.
Where can I donate?
The last two years, over $100,000 in purse money has been handed out to privateers EACH YEAR. While a final count won’t be revealed until the PulpMX Show on Monday, expect a hefty prize coming to the animals on privateer island.
If you want a chance to win a brand-new 2026 Yamaha YZ450 and other prizes with all donations going to the prize poll, grab a ticket here.
Who is racing?
Below is the entry list for tomorrow.
