The 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) playoffs saw round two completed on Saturday in Texas. Here's a quick look at some SMX Playoff 2 stats, rider vlogs, videos, points update, and more.
SMX Playoff 2 Quick Stats
250SMX Class
Haiden Deegan’s third career 250SMX overall win, his fifth career 250SMX overall podium—he’s been on the podium at all five SMX events so far.
Tom Vialle’s second career 250SMX overall podium
Jo Shimoda fourth career 250SMX overall podium
450SMX Class
Hunter Lawrence’s first career 450 win, first 450SMX overall win, first career 450SMX overall podium, and takes over 450SMX points lead. His first 450 overall win came in his 28th start.
Chase Sexton’s fourth career 450SMX overall podium.
Jett Lawrence’s fifth career 450SMX overall podium.
Related: Hunter Lawrence Earns SMX Playoff 2 450 Overall Win with Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Graphics
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Underrated Ride
Pierce Brown finishing 9-5 for seventh overall does not stand out on paper, but when you realize he went down in the first turn of both motos and was dead last, his 9-5 finishes are pretty damn impressive. On a track that riders said was hard to push and hard to pass, Brown sure did some damage coming through the field. Two claps for you, Pierce Brown.
Ripping Roczen
Ken Roczen had a Pierce Brown-like charge in the second 450SMX moto. Roczen went down and had his Suzuki RM-Z450 on a Tuff Block on the inside of the first turn as the field took over. But the German native remounted and got to work. Roczen, who has acknowledged he has struggled in hot conditions recently, put his head down and twisted the throttle. When it was all said and done, Roczen took sixth at the checkered flag. His 6-6 finishes landed him sixth overall on the day.
Injury Updates from SMX Playoff 2:
Quote of the Weekend
Hunter Lawrence on the win and final lap of the second 450SMX moto: "Yeah, super awesome. Had a little super accident up the back, but that's SuperMotocross!"
Post of the Weekend
Phil Nicoletti: “Today’s an example of why I’m retiring”
SMX Standings Update
After his second consecutive 1-1 day, Haiden Deegan continues to lead the 250SMX standings entering into the finale. No matter who wins, if Deegan finishes third or better, he will be crowned 250SMX World Champion for the second straight season.
After his first career 450 overall win, Hunter Lawrence heads into the finale with the 450SMX points lead. The #96 machine has a one-point advantage over Chase Sexton and a nine-point advantage over his brother Jett. Eli Tomac sits fourth, down 21 points. You've probably heard we are up for a "winner takes all" finish to the 450SMX championship, and that is the case. Between the top three, whoever takes the win, takes the trophy and $1,000,000 prize money. Tomac is still mathematically alive for the title, but he would need to win the overall and have some bad luck for the top three riders ahead of him. This situation where the finale winner takes all is exactly what the SMX Playoffs was created for. This will be our sport's version of the NFL "Super Bowl" finish to the season.
Remember, the third and final round is in triple points.
| Position | Rider | Hometown | Qualifying Points | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Haiden Deegan | Temecula, CA  | 649 | 166 |
| 2 |  Tom Vialle | Avignon, France  | 584 | 132 |
| 3 |  Pierce Brown | Sandy, UT | 400 | 131 |
| 4 |  Jo Shimoda | Suzuka, Japan  | 470 | 130 |
| 5 |  Jordon Smith | Belmont, NC | 430 | 124 |
| Position | Rider | Hometown | Qualifying Points | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jett Lawrence | Landsborough, Australia  | 561 | 156 |
| 2 |  Hunter Lawrence | Landsborough, Australia | 669 | 156 |
| 3 |  Eli Tomac | Cortez, CO | 349 | 129 |
| 4 |  Aaron Plessinger | Hamilton, OH | 601 | 116 |
| 5 |  Cooper Webb | Newport, NC | 350 | 109 |
Save of the Day
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Vlogs
Weege Show: A Bunch of Guys Think They Can Win
Weege, Gypsy Post-Race "Shoey" | Twisted Tea Best Post-Race Show Texas SMX
Haiden Deegan: Clean Sweep in Texas!! SMX Playoffs Round 2
The Lawrence brothers: SMX PLAYOFFS ROUND TWO 2024
Cameron McAdoo: VLOG: Ft. Worth SMX
SUPERMOTOCROSS ROUND 2 | Christian Craig Races in Fort Worth SMX 2024
Shane McElrath: WORST TRACK IVE EVER RIDDEN - Shane McElrath Vlog
Kyle Chisholm: SMX Playoffs Round 1 & 2
