Preview and schedule for the US Nationals at Spring Creek featuring Tony Cairoli (Ducati)

Spring Creek Motocross Park in Millville, Minnesota, is one of the few sandy tracks in the USA. The weather forecast for Round 7 of the US Nationals is for summery warmth, with temperatures of 30 degrees and sunshine.

Eli Tomac returns

Red Bull KTM factory rider Eli Tomac is back in action following the neck injury he sustained at the season opener of the US Nationals.

Antonio Cairoli back in action

The nine-time world champion from Sicily will be competing in his third US race of the 2026 season in Millville. A week ago in Southwick, he finished the first race in 15th place, was running in the top seven in the second race, but was forced to retire due to a technical fault. Kosak-KTM rider Roan van de Moosdijk has concluded his US tour and has set off on his journey home to Europe.

Hunter or Jett?

Following his victory at Southwick, Jett Lawrence has now reclaimed the championship lead. As things stand, the two Australian brothers are set to battle it out for the title between themselves, but Haiden Deegan is now keeping up well with the pace of the frontrunners. For Jorge Prado (KTM), the sandy conditions at Millville present a good opportunity to prove his potential and secure a podium finish.

US Nationals 450 standings after 6 of 11 rounds:

1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), 271 points

2. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), 270, (-1)

3. Haiden Deegan (USA), 218, (-53)

4. Jorge Prado (E), 202, (-69)

5. Garrett Marchbanks (USA), 183, (-88)

6. R.J. Hampshire (USA), 183, (-88)

7. Dylan Ferrandis (F), 152, (-119)

8. Mikkel Haarup (DEN), 149, (-122)

9. Cooper Webb (USA), 139, (-132)

10. Jordon Smith (USA), 103, (-168)

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A fresh start for the 250cc class

Following Jo Shimoda’s injury-enforced withdrawal (broken collarbone), New Zealander Cole Davies (Yamaha) has now taken the championship lead with a narrow two-point advantage over Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki).

US Nationals 250 standings after 6 of 11 rounds:

1. Cole Davies (NZL), Yamaha, 227 points

2. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki, 225, (-2)

3. Jo Shimoda (J), Honda, 194, (-33)

4. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM, 194, (-33)

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Schedule for the US Nationals at Spring Creek *)

Saturday, 18 July 2026

*) Times are in CEST and subject to change