The Budds Creek National proved to be a pivotal round of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship, with the red plate changing hands in both the 250MX and 450MX divisions entering the season finale. Revisit the action through our Captured feature, highlighting the defining moments from the weekend in illustrated form.

It was a come-from-behind effort for defending 450MX champion Jett Lawrence in both Budds Creek motos, with the number one missing the premier-class podium for just the third time in his career. The other two? Hangtown’s infamous downhill crash in 2024 and Ironman’s one-lap penalty last year.

Red Bull KTM’s Jorge Prado was far from impressed with Mitchell Harrison directly after moto two, with the Spaniard’s frustration boiling over as lapped riders continue to be a talking point throughout his 2026 season. This last-lap incident proved costly, allowing Jett Lawrence to make his way through.

A tough weekend saw Levi Kitchen surrender his one-point advantage to Cole Davies, with Kitchen now 14 points down heading into Ironman. Ouch.

Haiden Deegan was the last rider circulating in the second 450MX qualifying session, with the circuit deteriorating significantly under a torrential downpour. It became an expression session for the 20-year-old, who continued to hit – and whip – some of the track’s biggest jumps.

And just like that – heartbreak for Hunter Lawrence in Unadilla, to a plus-one advantage exiting Budds Creek. It’s all to play for in the 450MX championship.

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Landon Gordon is a 250MX podium finisher! Wild to think about, considering he hadn’t cracked the top 10 in the class at any point during the 2026 season before this weekend.

Budds Creek lived up to its name early in Sunday’s proceedings. The track crew did a remarkable job of turning things around, as conditions improved drastically – particularly for the second motos.

The moment that cost Levi Kitchen a four-position penalty in moto one.

WMX was in action at Budds Creek, with defending champion Lachlan ‘LaLa’ Turner earning a convincing 1-1 performance – her fourth of the season – and enters the season finale with a 21-point advantage over Charli Cannon.

Chance Hymas returns to the Pro Motocross winner’s circle! It’s been more than 12 months since his last victory at Thunder Valley, making his Budds Creek triumph surely a major weight off his shoulders.