Daytona International Speedway Hosts Round 8 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship
Daytona Beach, FL – The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship reaches a critical juncture as Round 8 unfolds at the renowned Daytona International Speedway under cool, overcast skies. Despite rain from the previous night, the Supercross track is expected to perform well as the crew has efficiently managed track conditions.
The 450SX Championship intensifies with Red Bull KTM’s Eli Tomac facing off against Honda HRC’s Hunter Lawrence, who arrives with momentum from his inaugural 450SX victory in Arlington. The competitors are separated by a mere four points, with Cooper Webb and Ken Roczen also remaining in striking distance.
Notably absent from the event are several key riders. Jorge Prado of Red Bull KTM continues to recover from a shoulder injury sustained in Seattle, missing his second consecutive race. Chase Sexton, riding for Monster Energy Kawasaki, will not compete due to hip and back injuries from a training crash. Additionally, Jason Anderson of Twisted Tea/HEP/Suzuki is sidelined due to ongoing medical concerns, confirmed just hours before the race.
As the championship battle ensues, all eyes are on Tomac and Lawrence as they navigate the challenging Daytona track in pursuit of crucial points.
