Haiden Deegan and Eli Tomac emerged as frontrunners during the first qualifying session of the AMA Supercross event, with Tomac demonstrating exceptional speed. His lap time of 46.6 seconds was described as nearly flawless, setting the tone for the competition. Notably, Jorge Prado showed strong performance in his debut Supercross race outside of California, keeping the field tight among the top ten riders.
Consistent Speeds Secure Leading Positions
In the second qualifying heat, Tomac and Deegan maintained their leading times from Q1, ensuring top gate picks. Chase Sexton secured second position for the upcoming trio of races, closely followed by Lawrence in third place. The difference between Sexton, in second, and Webb, in seventh, was a mere three tenths of a second, highlighting the competitive nature of the session.
Promising Prospects Among the Gate Starters
Levi Kitchen earned the second gate pick and faces the challenge of improving his starts at turn one, with three race attempts ahead. Ryder DiFrancesco and Anstie rounded out the top contenders in the recent qualifiers, with times once again tightly packed.
Qualifying Highlights and What’s Next
The combined results from the 450cc and 250cc classes indicate a closely contested field as riders prepare for the upcoming SMX qualifying rounds. The strong performances by Tomac and Deegan reflect their readiness to compete at the highest level in tonight’s races.
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