DENVER SUPERCROSS: SEXTON LEADS AFTER FIRST PRACTICE, TOMAC SHOWS SPEED

Denver Supercross: First Practice Update

After the first round of practice in Denver, the pace is already heating up at altitude.

In the 450 class, Chase Sexton set the tone early, going fastest with a 51.2. Hunter Lawrence was right there in second, with Malcolm Stewart, Ken Roczen, and Eli Tomac also showing strong speed in the opening session.

450 Class – Practice 1

• Chase Sexton – 51.2
• Hunter Lawrence – 51.6
• Malcolm Stewart – 51.9
• Ken Roczen – 52.0
• Eli Tomac – 52.1

Eli Tomac looked aggressive and comfortable in his return, especially through the whoops, while Sexton’s late-session heater put him on top after the opening practice round.

The Denver elevation is already playing a role, with riders adjusting their gearing, timing, and rhythm choices as the track develops throughout the day.

250 West – Practice 1

In the 250 West class, Ryder DiFrancesco was fastest after the first practice session, with Haiden Deegan second.

• Ryder DiFrancesco – Fastest
• Haiden Deegan – 2nd

Early Takeaway

This is still just the first round of practice, but Denver is already shaping up to be a big one. Sexton looks sharp, Tomac looks ready, and the championship contenders are close as the day begins.