Honda HRC Progressive’s approach to the 2026 AMA Supercross season opener at Anaheim, California’s Angel Stadium was defined by strategic patience, with the team focused on capitalizing on opportunities while minimizing unnecessary risk. That mindset paid off in the main event, as Hunter Lawrence delivered a strong, measured ride to earn fourth.

“That was my best A1 to date. I said to myself that I’d be content with a top-five finish. I really wanted to get the win, but we’re still working, chipping away. I think we’re in a great spot to make progress where we want to and hopefully get that worked out. But I’m okay with tonight, for sure; this is one of my worst venues if you look back over my career, so I’m happy to move forward.”

Lawrence got a strong second-place start in the 450SX main event, and although the race was halted by a lap-1 red flag, the restart saw him start well again, in third. He slipped back two positions early on and spent the bulk of the race trying to get around Jason Anderson. After recovering from a scary off-track excursion in a rhythm section with just a few minutes remaining, he made a pass stick and challenged the third-place rider before ultimately ending the race fourth.

Hunter was seventh in the combined 450 times during the qualifying sessions. Other Red Riders included Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Joey Savatgy (12th), Shane McElrath (13th) and Christian Craig (19th), as well as McGinley Clinic’s Zack Williams (36th).

In the second 450SX heat race, Hunter Lawrence made decisive passes early on, climbing from fourth to second by lap 2 and maintaining that position until the checkered flag. Also advancing was McElrath, while Savatgy made it through from heat 1.

Despite his fourth-place finish, Hunter sits third in 450SX points (four behind second), thanks to a penalty to Jorge Prado for failing a post-race sound test. Hymas is second in 250SX West points, three behind leader Max Anstie.