ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 10, 2026) – The 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship got underway in front of a sold-out crowd inside Angel Stadium for the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. It turned out to be a memorable night for the elder statesman of the sport as 33-year-old Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Eli Tomac captured the 54th win of his legendary career in his debut with the team following a dominant performance in which the Coloradoan led every lap.
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2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final Locations Announced
Historic Crew Stadium, Dignity Health Sports Park, and Thunder Ridge Nature Arena named as host locations; introducing all new cities and venues for SMS 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 9, 2026) – During today’s Monster Energy SMX World ChampionshipTM season-opening press conference in Anaheim, CA, the SMX LeagueTM announced that Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio; Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California; and Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri will host the 2026 SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final in September.
Bass Pro Shops Partners With the SMX League to Bring Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final to Thunder Ridge
Bass Pro Shops will be featured partner across the entire SMX racing calendar, with Thunder Ridge hosting Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final in September
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2026) – The SMX LeagueTM announced today that Thunder Ridge at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, Mo., was selected to host the high-profile 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final on Saturday, Sept. 26. This comes as a part of a multi-year partnership agreement with Bass Pro Shops, launching at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross stadium season opener on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
The SMX League Announces Multi-Year Partnership with 5.11®
The global innovator of Purpose-Built GearTM to be featured across Supercross season and SMX World Championship Final
ELLENTON, Fla. (January 7, 2026) – The SMX LeagueTM announced today a multi-year partnership with 5.11®, the global leader in purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear designed for those who demand more of themselves and Challenge Possible™. This collaboration will showcase 5.11’s innovative gear throughout the Monster Energy Supercross season and the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final.
2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championshiptm Begins With Monster Energy Supercross Season Opener This Saturday In Anaheim Live At 7 P.M. ET On Peacock And NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – January 6, 2026 – The Monster Energy 2026 SMX World ChampionshipTM series and Monster Energy AMA Supercross season begins this Saturday, Jan. 10, from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in California, starting live at 6:30 p.m. ET with exclusive pre-race coverage on Peacock followed by the race at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
There will be an SMX Season Preview special live from Anaheim starting at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock which will include an encore presentation of the 2026 season preview show.
Speedway Presented by Bar Harbor Bank and Trust Announces 2026 Pro Stock Schedule
Ricky Craven, owner of SPEEDWAY brought to you by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, officially announced today the creation of a seven-race Pro Stock Series for the speedway’s inaugural 2026 season.
Granite State Pro Stock Series Announces New Partnership with Hudson International Speedway
In a joint announcement today at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, Hudson Speedway owner Ben Bosowski, Track General Manager John Esburnettt, and Granite State Pro Stock Series President Mike Parks revealed that the Granite State Pro Stock Series will now be presented by Hudson International Speedway beginning with the 2026 season.
CRA Unveils New Series Title Sponsor: Turn One CRA Pro Series
Champion Racing Association (CRA) announced today that the long-running CRA JEGS All Stars Tour will undergo a major rebranding ahead of the 2026 season. Beginning next year, the series will compete under its new official name: the Turn One CRA Pro Series on a multi year deal. The rebrand reflects an elevated level of industry support and a renewed commitment to advancing Pro Late Model competition across the region.
NBC Sports And The SMX League Announce 2026 SMX World Championship Media Schedule
STAMFORD, Conn. – December 8, 2025 – NBC Sports and the SMX LeagueTM announced today the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship broadcast and streaming schedule, including the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. 28 regular season races plus the postseason playoffs across the series, including exclusive live coverage of Main Event races, qualifiers, and heats, will be presented across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, and NBC Sports digital platforms.
A New Chapter Begins: Melo Acquires ASA’s Premier Racing Platforms
Marty D. Melo, owner of MDM Promotions, formally announced the acquisition of the ASA STARS National Tour, ASA Midwest Tour, CRA Super Series, CRA All-Stars Tour, and TrackTV from Track Enterprises. The acquisition represents a major organizational milestone within the asphalt short track industry and ensures continued operational stability, strategic growth, and long-term stewardship of these nationally recognized motorsports properties.