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SMX Next – Motocross Schedule Revealed M X Sports Pro Racing, in conjunction with the SMX League, has confirmed the venues that will host SMX Next – Mo- tocross events this summer. A pair of Scouting Moto Combine, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, gatherings will be held in conjunction with the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, at the Independence Day tradition of the RedBud National (July 4) and the season-ending Ironman National Finals (August 29). Both SMX Next events will take place the Friday prior to each respective race, with the RedBud Combine on July 3 and the Ironman Combine on August 28. SMX Next combines the two Scouting Moto Combines with the five races that comprise SMX Next – Supercross and will culminate with the SMX Next World All-Stars during the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs. This season-long collaborative effort is focused on cultivating the development of the top A & B class prospects in amateur motocross. The 2026 SMX Next campaign officially began at the Anaheim 2 stop of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champi- onship. CN WIND IN THE P30 This year's Scouting Moto Combine event will be part of the Pro Motocross Championship and held at the RedBud and Ironman Nationals. Denney Returns As WMX Series Director M X Sports Pro Racing an- nounced that industry veteran Christina Denney will once again oversee the six-race Women's Mo- tocross Championship powered by Synchrony (WMX) as WMX Series Director. This comes on the heels of the declaration just last month that the WMX will join the SMX League beginning with the 2026 season. Denney served an integral role in the WMX's return alongside the Pro Motocross Championship last summer, which led to growth for the WMX that paved the way for January's an- nouncement at AIMExpo. "Christina's presence within the industry spans well over a decade. She has contributed significantly in a variety of roles to become one of the most highly regarded mem- bers in the motocross commu- nity," said Carrie Coombs-Russell, CEO, MX Sports Pro Racing. "We're fortunate to have someone who not only understands both the business and competitive side of the sport but also brings a per- sonal investment in mentoring our athletes. Christina understands that this is a community that benefits greatly when we work together, and she has fostered an environment that has allowed the WMX to flourish." "Being part of the growth of WMX is deeply personal to me," said Denney. "As series director, it's about more than racing—it's about creating space for women to be seen, supported, and be- lieved in. CN Christina Denney will again oversee the six-race Women's Motocross Championship powered by Synchrony (WMX) as WMX Series Director.