Houston Supercross Incident Review: Key Findings and Penalties
The recent round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Houston, Texas, drew scrutiny from the SMX Media team regarding several race incidents. Following a comprehensive review by Race Direction, notable penalties were issued alongside several instances where no violations were found.
Assessed Penalties
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Maximus Vohland (4th overall in 250SX)
- Penalty: Deduction of three championship points.
- Reason: Failed post-race sound check after Race 3.
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Brent Duffe, mechanic for Haiden Deegan
- Penalty: Monetary fine.
- Reason: Made contact with another rider using a pit board during Race 3. The specific rider involved has yet to be identified.
Additionally, Race Direction reviewed an incident involving Deegan and Levi Kitchen but found no grounds for penalties related to their exchanges during the race.
Reviewed Incidents and Outcomes
Penalties Issued:
- SMX Next Qualifying: Rider #93 stopped on track in Section 6; penalized with loss of fastest lap.
- SMX Qualifying 2: Rider #550 stopped on track in Section 7; penalized with loss of fastest lap.
- 250 Race 3:
- Rider #137 received a penalty of one position for a track cut from Section 7 to the start line.
- Rider #19 penalized three championship points for exceeding post-race sound limits.
Mechanic Contact Incident: Mechanic of rider #1w fined for contacting another rider with a pit board, as stipulated in the new 2026 rulebook.
Incidents Without Penalties:
- 250A Qualifying 1: Red flag incident by Rider #237; protocol followed for medical evaluation.
- 250A Qualifying 2: Rider #142’s re-entry prior to the finish line was deemed no penalty.
- 250 LCQ & 450 LCQ: Various reviews concluded no penalties for incidents involving Riders #129, #745, and #44.
- Multiple Reviews in SMX Qualifying 2 resulted in no penalties, including several red flags.
Conclusion
The Houston round delivered a mix of excitement and scrutiny as Race Direction ensured adherence to the rules. The penalties serve as a reminder of the strict enforcement of sound regulations and rider conduct in the 2026 series.
