Round 11 of Monster Energy Supercross 2026 rolled into Detroit’s Ford Field, and it could prove to be one of the most significant stops of the season as the championship picture continues to take shape. Hear more from the leading riders of each category in this Reaction feature.

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P1 | Ken Roczen (Progressive Insurance Cycle Gear Suzuki):
We knew what we had to do – it was obvious that being 31 points down we had to start to execute a little bit. So, it was kind of fun to be in this little bit of a pressure position. And we made it happen tonight. We just had a really good day all day – I do have to say that [the track] was overall the trickiest in the main event. But we executed it, we got a good start and I just hung in there… I don’t feel like I was the fastest in the beginning necessarily, but it was tricky. The whoops got really beat up, it was rutty, it was kind of grabby, and certain sections were a bit technical. But we hung in there, 20 + 1, so it was an amazing win for us. And it’s just fun to keep these dreams alive and it’s fun to be in that position. I’m just trying to let it set in, sit down a little bit and, after the race/before the race, we’ll be excited to go again next weekend and have fun with it.

P2 | Chase Sexton (Monster Energy Kawasaki):
Detroit was my first round back from being injured. I got first in the heat race and second in the main event. It was a better night for me, and I’m glad to be back on the podium. It’s been a bit of a struggle, so we’ll take what we can get and turn this season around. I feel good – my riding feels good, and I think this is just the start. I’m excited for the future, and we’ll look ahead to St. Louis now.

P3 | Malcolm Stewart (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing):
It’s been tough after we had that unfortunate situation in Anaheim to start the season. After that, I was like, ‘I don’t know if I am going to get on the podium,’ and that’s just part of not believing in yourself. But I had to pull myself out of that and I want to give it up to Nathan Ramsey and the team – they’ve been in my ear all year long saying, ‘Hey, you can do this!’ So, a huge shoutout to the whole Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team, and just everyone who is behind me… I’m stoked with this result! The track was really tough tonight and it could bite you if you weren’t paying attention. I had a lot of trust in my motorcycle, which made a huge difference, and having now popped some champagne again, we want more.

P4 | Justin Cooper (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing):
The race day went well. The only thing I can really think back on is the start in the Main. I wasn’t ready for the gate drop, so I was a little off-balance and way back. I rode really well, and I came from 14th to 4th, but I needed the start tonight. I had really good speed in the beginning. I felt like, until halfway, I had a really good pace, and then it just caught up to me a little bit. I started slowing down and getting a little bit winded. I was able to catch Eli and pass him there, but yeah, fourth is what we had tonight. We needed to start up in at least the top five to finish better, but overall, the bike felt awesome all day, and I was just riding really well. We’ll take it to next weekend. I’ve got to get that start in the Main and get on the podium.

P5 | Eli Tomac (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing):
I knew I was going to take advantage of [Hunter Lawrence’s crash] once I saw that he was a lap down, but overall it was a bit of a frustrating day here. I have actually struggled here with my last couple of rides, so I don’t know what it is – I just haven’t had the best success at Detroit lately and maybe I’ve been in a bit of a mid-season slump. So, we’ll do what we can to get better and improve, and try to get back to winning some races and getting closer to the front.

P6 | Cooper Webb (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing):
It was an okay day. I qualified seventh overall, and then had a decent heat race. In the main event, that was just a really dumb move on my end. I thought I saw an opening and obviously didn’t, and took myself and [Jorge] Prado both down, which was a bummer. I went and apologized to him. So, I’m really bummed about it because I rode so well in that main event. I felt like I had the speed to win tonight. We’ll keep plugging away. It’s been a tough year, but it is what it is, and you’ve got to move on.

P7 | Dylan Ferrandis (Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati):
I am happy for the team and all the sponsors, TLD, Red Bull Ducati, and everybody on the team, so that feels good,” said Ferrandis. “I got a good start, but I was lacking a little bit of pace for sure. I can do better than what I did tonight, but I need to get back into that racing mode a little more. Overall, I think it’s the best I could have done today with a 7th. I showed that during my time off, I didn’t just chill, I was pushing and training. So I’m happy about that and happy for the team.

P8 | Justin Hill (Team Tedder Racing KTM):

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P1 | Cole Davies (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing):
When I don’t perform the way I know I’m capable of, I’m pretty hard on myself. Myself, my family, and the team put in so much work – that main event was how I know I can ride, and I’m proud of that. I put everything together, except for the start, and still made it happen. The bike was incredible through the whoops, which is where I made most of my passes. Going from 14th to first and extending our championship lead to nine points feels amazing.

P2 | Seth Hammaker (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki):
The day was pretty good. Qualified fastest and felt solid. In the heat race, I didn’t get the best start but worked my way forward. Right after I made the pass into second, I overjumped a triple and went over the bars, which wasn’t ideal. Banged myself up a bit, but was able to come back and salvage third. In the main, I got off to a good start and was up front early. I ended up leading for a bit, but lost the lead in the whoops and finished second. It’s good to be consistent, but I know I need to start getting some wins.

P3 | Jo Shimoda (Honda HRC Progressive):
The track was pretty jumpy and had massive whoops, and I was just uncomfortable. It was a bit of chaos in the first lap. I had arm pump right away, so it got sketchy. Honestly, there’s nothing good about today. I was slow, and I just couldn’t figure it out; I didn’t make the smart decisions. We’re five rounds in now, so I need to step it up and for the wins. I think [next week’s] Showdown is the best opportunity for the situation I’m in right now, so next week we have to deliver.

P5 | Henry Miller (MX6 Racing Kawasaki):
I made my first main event here in my rookie year back in 2016, so this place brings back some good memories. I’ve been in the top 10 in here quite a few times, actually, so I gel with this dirt. Detroit, you guys are awesome for cheering us on and coming out here and supporting us all. 
It’s amazing what you guys do every year for us. I had a good night, top five! MX6, they killed it this weekend. We’re building a new team this year – it’s a struggle, but we’re learning and we’re digging. We’ve got some things to prove and we’re coming for you guys.

P6 | Daxton Bennick (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing):
It was a rough day, all day, honestly. I didn’t really ride like myself and didn’t do anything great, so was never really able to turn it around. I was just off all day, but we’ll go back to work this week. It was frustrating, although we’ve had really good rides so far this year because my speed is good and so is my training, so we’ll get back to how I know I can ride and we should be fine.

P7 | Nicholas Romano (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki):
Today was a good day. Qualifying wasn’t where I wanted it to be, but I showed up for the night show. I ended up P2 in the heat and P7 in the main, so I’m happy with how it went. There are a lot of positives to take away. We’ll get back to work this week and see you guys in St. Louis.

P8 | Kyle Peters (Partzilla Blaster Power PRMX Racing Kawasaki):
P8 in Detroit, it was an eventul day but we turned it around for the main event! Considering I only had a couple of days on the bike, I’m happy with what we accomplished. All the glory to God, Ready for more.

P9 | Derek Kelley (MX6 Racing Kawasaki):
It was a rollercoaster of a night. From a solid P6 in qualifying, to crashing in the heat, winning the LCQ, then fighting back into a P9 in the main event with bent bars after going down in the whoops with a fellow rider. Lots left on the table but time will show the fruit of our labor. I can’t thank the team enough for putting in the overtime day in and day out to find every little gain we can!