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Cycle News 2026 Issue 23 June 9

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even after a red-flag restart in moto two. Many wondered whether his injured foot would hinder him, but Jett showed he can turn it on when it counts. This is the 19th time he's swept the day and his 25th career over - all victory in 29 450MX starts. The maximum points draw also sees him reel in his brother, Hunter, who now sits six points up in the championship. "I knew if I picked a fast pace early that Hunter would VOLUME 63 ISSUE 23 JUNE 9, 2026 P79 26 JORGE PRADO 16TH (36-13) 450MX Jorge Prado lost serious ground in the championship hunt after a mechanical issue left him with a DNF in the first moto. "The issue in moto one while running in fourth place really cost us, which was especially true knowing my gate pick was going to end up being on the far outside for moto two," Prado said. "That wasn't good for me, but we did what we could to salvage points, and all I can do is be my very best for the remain- der of the rounds and see where we can end up overall." 24 RJ HAMPSHIRE 6TH (5-7) 450MX RJ Hampshire improved one posi- tion from last week but just missed a top five overall. He's now fourth in the championship standings. "It was another solid weekend," Hampshire said. "I was around that top five for most of the day again. My second moto start was a little better, but I still need to start farther toward the front. I was battling all day long—ate a lot of roost—but it's a solid start to the season with four good motos." MYOWNRACE Jett and Hunter were this close for most of the second moto, with Jett holding the advantage.

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