KEN ROCZEN WINS THE PREMIER CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP

Madera, Calif. | May 9, 2026 —

Supercross ended in historic fashion Saturday night at a sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the 17th and final round of racing. Ken Roczen was crowned the 2026 AMA Supercross 450cc Champion, earning the team’s first premier-class Supercross title aboard the No. 94 Progressive Insurance/Cycle Gear ECSTAR Suzuki.

Race Recap

  • Ken Roczen (#94) delivered when it mattered most in the main event, securing the result needed to clinch the 2026 AMA Supercross 450cc Championship.
  • Colt Nichols (#45) capped the season with a 14th-place finish overall.

Rider & Team Quotes

“What a fairy-tale ending it was for me and the team,” said Ken Roczen. “It took so much work to get here. Today wasn’t easy—just a lot of nerves going on. When it counted the most in the main event, we got a great start and made a pass happen and had an insane main event. I had some peace and quiet toward the end to manage it and bring it home. What a dreamy end. We won the championship tonight—this is so huge.”

“Never had a doubt,” said Team Principal Dustin Pipes. “Thank you to all the team members and partners that make nights like these a possibility. Ken won the championship and it was well earned.”

“I’m very excited to make it to Round 17,” said Colt

Nichols. “I wish I could have finished a little bit better and more consistently in the top 10 this year. Overall, I’m really glad to make all the races—there were a few that I couldn’t make. To end the season somewhat healthy and with a 14th place, I’ll take it. I’ve got to get myself healthy and get ready for these outdoor races and then World Supercross.”

Results Summary

Next Round

Supercross is complete, but the racing continues. Pipes Motorsports Group opens the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship in a few weeks at Fox Raceway in Pala, California.

2026 Salt Lake City, Utah Photo Gallery

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