Jett Lawrence won the 450 Moto 1 at the Washougal National on the eighth round of the US Nationals in Washougal, Washington, while his brother Hunter Lawrence finished second.
Last update: 27 July 2026. The result reinforced the Lawrence brothers’ run of dominance in the 450 class and had immediate implications for the SuperMotocross Championship standings as the season advanced toward its final rounds.
Lawrence brothers dominate Moto 1 at Washougal
Jett Lawrence took control of Moto 1 early and built a commanding margin over the field, ultimately finishing approximately seven seconds ahead of Hunter at the checkered flag after extending his advantage in the latter stages. The brothers completed a 1-2 that left the remainder of the field more than 43 seconds adrift collectively in the race narrative, marking the eighth time in 15 motos this season that the siblings finished first and second. The performance underscored Jett’s return to top form and Hunter’s capacity for consistent, tactical rides in the 450 class.
Key rivals and race incidents
Jorge Prado claimed third place in Moto 1 after capitalizing on early chaos in the opening sequence of turns. Haiden Deegan earned the holeshot but crashed in Turn 2 (alternatively reported as Turn 3 in race accounts) and remounted in 38th place. Deegan staged a significant recovery, moving into the top 10 by Lap 2 and into the top five by Lap 5, ultimately finishing fourth but 21 seconds behind Prado. The severity of Deegan’s early setback limited his ability to contest for the podium despite the comeback.
Notable setbacks included Garrett Marchbanks, who had been the second-fastest qualifier but crashed on Lap 2 and was forced to retire in 39th place. Eli Tomac, a regular podium contender at Washougal, suffered a poor start and spent large portions of the race outside the points before climbing to 14th by the finish, marking a rare off-track result for the rider at this venue.
Manufacturer performance and top-10 rundown
The Moto 1 top 10 reflected broad manufacturer representation across the 450 class. Honda led with the Lawrence brothers in first and second, KTM placed Jorge Prado third, and Yamaha fielded Haiden Deegan and Cooper Webb inside the top 10. Ducati riders Dylan Ferrandis and Justin Barcia secured fifth and sixth, respectively, while Triumph’s Jordon Smith, Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire and Beta’s Benny Bloss featured inside the top 10 as well. The spread highlighted competitive depth among the major brands at Washougal.
Dylan Ferrandis held position and finished fifth, while Justin Barcia remained in contention for top-five placings to take sixth. RJ Hampshire and Jordon Smith rounded out notable finishes inside the top tier, illustrating the varied manufacturer strengths on the Washougal track surface and layout.
The Washougal Moto 1 outcome strengthened the Lawrence brothers’ standing as primary contenders for the 450 title and influenced momentum heading into the remaining rounds of the US Nationals and the wider SuperMotocross Championship conversation. With several rounds left in the season, the performance at Washougal set the stage for intensified competition among Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence, Jorge Prado and Haiden Deegan as points-sensitive matchups resumed.
Race officials and teams prepared for Moto 2 and the remainder of the event with adjustments to strategy and bike setup expected after Moto 1’s incidents and track evolution. Coverage will continue as the weekend progressed and further results from Washougal emerged.
