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The fourth round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will take place in Houston and it will mark the first Triple Crown of the 2026 season. The SMX Next – Supercross Championship is back in action for round 2 of the series.
Scroll on for the latest injury updates, viewing guide and more.
Houston Supercross Injury News
450SX
Aaron Plessinger had a massive crash in his heat race at Anaheim 2. While he lined up for the main event, he was only able to complete 8 laps before pulling out of the race. He said on his social media that he will race Houston this weekend.
Update on Jett Lawrence: Honda HRC team manager Lars Lindstrom said prior to Anaheim 2, that he is pretty confident that Jett returns at some point during Supercross: “Jett’s recovery is going incredible. The bone that he broke in his foot—the talus bone—is a really important bone. It’s basically the main platform where the tibia and fibula connect. So for that to be fully healed is critical.”
Also out: Justin Barcia, Benny Bloss, Logan Karnow, Mitchell Oldenburg, Jordon Smith
250SX
Chance Hymas was collected in a first turn pileup at the start of the 250 main at Anaheim 2 and sustained a dislocated left shoulder. He is set to undergo surgery on Friday and will be sidelined for eight weeks, per the team.
Levi Kitchen was also involved in the first turn pileup and pulled out of the main event. He sustained a minor arm injury but will race this weekend in Houston.
Also out: Julien Beaumer, Jack Chambers, Ty Freehill, Brandon Ray
SMX Next
Ryder Malinoski was involved in a big crash at the start of the main with Max Shane. He sustained a dislocated hip and concussion in the crash.
Max Shane released an update via his social media this week saying he sustained “a small collapsed lung, lacerated lung, two fractured ribs, a lot of bruising and cartilage, a concussion, stitches in his chin and a ton of road rash all over my back and shoulder” in the crash.
Houston Supercross Viewing Guide
| Date | Race | Time | Channel | |
| Sat, Jan 31 | Race Day Live | 1:00 p.m. ET | Peacock | Live |
| Sat, Jan 31 | Night Show | 7:00 p.m. ET | Peacock | Live |
International viewers can stream the race live and watch on-demand with the SuperMotocross Video Pass.
Houston Supercross Pre-Entry Lists
Houston Supercross Track Map
Houston Supercross Race Day Schedule
All times local
11:02am – 11:12am KTM Junior Racing Practice
11:17am – 11:25am SMX Next Free Practice
11:30am – 11:42am 250 Group C Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
11:47am – 11:59am 250 Group B Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
12:04pm – 12:16pm 250 Group A Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
12:21pm – 12:33pm 450 Group A Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
12:38pm – 12:50pm 450 Group B Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
12:55pm – 1:07pm 450 Group C Qualifying (First 2 Minutes Free)
1:29pm – 1:41pm SMX Next Qualifying
1:46pm – 1:58pm 250 Group C Qualifying
2:03pm – 2:15pm 250 Group B Qualifying
2:20pm – 2:32pm 250 Group A Qualifying
2:37pm – 2:49pm 450 Group A Qualifying
2:54pm – 3:06pm 450 Group B Qualifying
3:11pm – 3:23pm 450 Group C Qualifying
3:33pm – 3:40pm 250 Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) – 5 Minutes/Plus 1 Lap – 22 Riders (Top 4 into the Races)
3:43pm – 3:50pm 450 Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) – 5 Minutes/Plus 1 Lap – 22 Riders (Top 4 into the Races)
3:53pm – 4:05pm SMX Next Qualifying
4:05pm – 4:15pm KTM Junior Racing Practice
5:30pm – 6:00pm Opening Ceremonies
6:06pm – 6:18pm 250 Race #1 – 10 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
6:31pm – 6:45pm 450 Race #1 – 12 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
6:52pm – 6:58pm KTM Junior Racing Main Event – 3 laps – 15 riders
7:05pm – 7:17pm 250 Race #2 – 10 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
7:21pm – 7:37pm 450 Race #2 – 12 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
7:48pm – 7:58pm SMX Next Main Event – 8 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
8:10pm – 8:22pm 250 Race #3 – 10 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 Riders – Points awarded for overall combined score. Olympic Scoring.
8:37pm – 8:51pm 450 Race #3 – 12 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 Riders – Points awarded for overall combined score. Olympic Scoring.
