Ken Roczen wins Carson 450 SMX Moto 1

CARSON, California: ken Roczen took the lead from Jorge Prado just past the halfway point and held his advantage until the checkered flag to win Moto 1 of Round 2 of the 2026 SMX Playoffs at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Prado earned the holeshot and rode a comfortable pace until the for the first 12 laps. Roczen completed the pass in a split lane, when Prado went to the outside and had to slow for a fallen Joey Savatgy.