Top 3 Best SuperMotocross Races of 2024

The 2024 SuperMotocross season has shown an array of thrilling moments that showcase the incredible talent and determination of its competitors. This season has delivered non-stop excitement, from spectacular victories that highlight the resilience of the sports top stars to remarkable comebacks that left us in awe. The intense and fierce battles have created an electrifying atmosphere as riders push their limits.

Here are our top 3 best SMX races of 2024:

Aaron Plessinger Wins San Diego

Starting first on the list is Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Aaron Plessinger’s career-first 450SX win! He came heartbreakingly close to his first 450SX Monster Energy AMA Supercross Main Event win in Detroit last year, only to lose it on the final lap with a dramatic crash. Fast forward one year, and "The Cowboy" found redemption in San Diego, finally securing that elusive career-first victory. Plessinger had been knocking on the door for some time, but last year’s near-miss had everyone wondering if he’d get another shot. When the opportunity came in San Diego, he capitalized on it, delivering a performance that electrified the crowd and spotlighted with a win that rocked the sport. Even other competitors were happy for Plessinger that night.

Aaron Plessinger career-first 450SX win in San Diego!<p>Photo Courtesy of Ayala Media</p>
Aaron Plessinger career-first 450SX win in San Diego!

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Chase Sexton’s 40th to 1st at Hangtown Moto 2

Second, Chase Sexton of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing delivered a jaw-dropping performance during the AMA Pro Motocross Championship Round 2 at Hangtown, showcasing one of the most remarkable rides in the history of the sport. After a crash in the third corner left him dead last in 40th place, Sexton mounted an incredible comeback, methodically picking off every rider in his path. With only a quarter of a lap to go, he closed a mere three-second gap to his teammate Plessinger and snatched the lead in a breathtaking finish. This historic ride from the 2024 450MX Champion will be etched in the record books as the first instance of a rider coming from dead last to claim victory.

This historic ride from the 2024 450MX Champion will be etched in the record books as the first instance of a rider coming from dead last to claim victory.<p>Photo Courtesy of BluGroove Media / Mina Hami</p>
This historic ride from the 2024 450MX Champion will be etched in the record books as the first instance of a rider coming from dead last to claim victory.

Photo Courtesy of BluGroove Media / Mina Hami

Jett Lawrence vs. Eli Tomac Charlotte Playoff 1 Moto 2

Last but surely not least, In an electrifying showdown at the SMX Playoff 1 in Charlotte, Team Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac delivered a battle for the ages. Coming off to a powerful start, Tomac seized the early lead, but Lawrence wasn’t backing down, hungry to prove himself against the veteran in their first epic clash.

As the race unfolded, the tension mounted, putting both riders in a high-stakes duel that had fans on the edge of their seats in Charlotte. Every corner and jump became a test of will as they pushed each other to the absolute limit. Lawrence's grit and smart tire choice came into play in a thrilling climax, setting him up for a jaw-dropping pass on Tomac in the final moments. This was the showdown everyone had been waiting for, and it absolutely delivered—Young Gun vs. The Legend, a battle that will be remembered long after the checkered flag fell!

This was the showdown everyone had been waiting for, and it absolutely delivered! Eli Tomac vs. Jett Lawrence<p>Photo Courtesy of Ayala Media / Josh Davey</p>
This was the showdown everyone had been waiting for, and it absolutely delivered! Eli Tomac vs. Jett Lawrence

Photo Courtesy of Ayala Media / Josh Davey