Round 6 – AMA Supercross Championship

SEATTLE, Wash. – Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing returned to the top step of the AMA Supercross podium at Round 6 in Seattle tonight, as the two-time 450SX Champion raced to a convincing third win of 2026 in technical conditions at Lumen Field.

Equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Tomac set the second-fastest qualifying time behind Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Jorge Prado at the conclusion of the afternoon sessions.

The 33-year-old then powered to a measured third-place finish in the opening 450SX Heat Race, earning a strong gate selection for the upcoming Main Event as track conditions continued to break down throughout the night.

In launching out of the gates well for the Main Event, Tomac positioned himself in second position early on, then trailed the race leader during the opening stages of the race as he looked for opportunities to make a move. A decisive pass at the halfway point saw him take control of the lead, going on to deliver victory by 9.265 seconds.

Tomac recorded his third win of the 2026 SMX World Championship season in Seattle – which was also the 56th of his career in 450SX – and now is one point outside of the 450SX lead entering Arlington next weekend.

Eli Tomac: “Seattle was the usual conditions today, a tough track to really get ahold of and get comfortable on, but I saved the best for last – I got the best start and had my best ride in the Main Event. I cleaned up some lines, did some different jump combinations, and this was just typical Seattle, and one of the toughest rounds that we have on the schedule. I am glad to come here and get back on top, as the last couple of weekends have been a little tough, so we’re back at it!”

Also onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Aaron Plessinger qualified ninth overall during the afternoon, later taking a direct transfer to the 450SX Main Event with a convincing third-place finish in his Heat Race.

‘The Cowboy’ then powered to a good start in the Main Event, battling within the top-five throughout the opening stages of the race, before eventually crossing the finish in seventh position and continuing to improve into the middle stages of the Supercross series.

Aaron Plessinger: « Wrapping up Round 6 in Seattle, it was an alright night for me. I struggled a little in practice, but then got a pretty good start in the Heat Race and finished third, and then made another good start in the Main Event. Half of that one was solid, but it just kind of fell apart after that, so I’ve just got to be better. We’re getting back towards consistent riding and not making so many mistakes, and I think heading back to Florida this week will do me good – we’ll get some riding done and work on some things. The positives are that we got two good starts tonight and had some good laps, so we’ll build on that in Arlington! » 

Four-time world champion Jorge Prado continued his impressive pace in Seattle, setting the fastest overall qualifying time for the second-consecutive week with a 50.600-second lap — nearly half a second clear of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Eli Tomac.

An incident late in the second 450SX qualifying session, however, ultimately sidelined the 25-year-old for the remainder of the night program. After attempting to line up for Heat 2, Prado withdrew from Round 6 and will undergo further medical evaluation this week.

Next Race: February 21 – Arlington, Texas

Results 450SX Class – Seattle
1. Eli Tomac (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
6. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)
7. Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
11. Justin Hill (KTM)
15. Kevin Moranz (KTM)
16. Grant Harlan (KTM)

Standings 450SX Class 2026 after 6 of 17 rounds
1. Hunter Lawrence, 124 points
2. Eli Tomac, 123
3. Ken Roczen, 113
10. Jorge Prado, 73
11. Aaron Plessinger, 65
12. Malcolm Stewart, 52
13. Justin Hill, 51
16. RJ Hampshire, 38