A range of storylines emerged from the second stop of Penrite ProMX 2026 in Canberra on Sunday. Our Captured content feature from Foremost Media unpacks the defining moments, as well as the developing narratives that shaped round two in illustration form.

As expected, current ProMX MX1 number two Nathan Crawford emerged on CRF equipment – underneath the all-new MotoCoach Elite Racing team banner – for round two after a high-profile split from the KTM Racing Team after Wonthaggi. There was a drastic improvement on the Queenslanders’ side, claiming P3 in qualifying and Superpole, as well as fourth place in moto one. It remains a strange development after being considered KTM’s frontman, with many questions left unanswered at this stage.

You’d have to assume that days such as Canberra were only dreamt about by team owner Craig Dack throughout 2025, with his factory Yamaha program having experienced its fair share of adversity between both Aaron Tanti and Jed Beaton’s respective injuries. Sure, we have real lows in this sport, although the collective smiles as seen here tell you all you need to know about the highs.

Kayd Kingsford’s pit board during moto two, indicating that the number five SCT Logistics Honda Racing entry of Alex Larwood is closing in…

Which was indeed the case! Larwood recovered from a lowly P16 finish in race one following bike dramas to claim the second moto victory, executing a pass on MX2 rookie teammate Kingsford.

There was a lot to be desired when it came to how the circuit formed up in Canberra. Confusion was aplenty given the mud-packed sections in certain sections of the track, especially considering there had been minimal rain in the lead-up to the event. This had an impact on the racing and even left some of the riders wondering what had happened.

JPM 360 Developments Kawasaki rider Ryan Alexanderson made an aggressive pass on the final lap and final turn of MX2 moto two, which left KTM Racing Team’s Dylan Walsh on the ground. Initially, it appeared like a greasy move – and in a lot of ways, it was – but it was also for the final spot on the moto and potentially round podiums, which is a big deal to someone like Alexanderson. If Walsh had been down for a little longer, lost a couple more spots, then Alexanderson would’ve been elevated to an overall podium, because as it was, he only missed out by two points. That’s not to have a stance on it either way, but it at least provides some added context to the pass.

Honda Racing boss Yarrive Konsky has got to be happy with what the younger Kingsford brother is delivering so far in 2026. Could the rookie walk away with the MX2 number one plate this year? It doesn’t seem all that far-fetched, as the red plates now belong to the number 20 leaving Canberra.

KTM Racing Team’s sole MX1 entry Zac Watson battled through the flu at the second round, revealing that he was pretty spent during the latter stages of moto two. He’s been solid to start 2026 and sits seventh in the MX1 standings – we’re yet to see a real flashy type ride – although we get the feeling that it is coming.

We had a Stark Varg in the field at Canberra! The number 99 of John Prutti lined up on the electric machine in the MX1 division, which represents the manufacturer’s continued push to enter the racing scene. He was joined by Jyle Campbell, with it being cool to see more of these bikes on the line.

Larwood’s second moto victory was an important win, even this early in the season. It signified that he is the alpha in the class, and that his speed is transferable across conditions.