450 Qualifying Results: 2024 Las Vegas SMX Playoff 3

450 Qualifying Results: 2024 Las Vegas SMX Playoff 3

As the anticipation builds for the final 450 race of the year at the Las Vegas SMX Playoff #3, the qualifying results have set the stage for an exhilarating showdown. With Hunter Lawrence currently leading in points by a slim margin over Chase Sexton and his brother Jett, this race promises to be a winner-takes-all event.

A Competitive Field

Eli Tomac and Aaron Plessinger remain in contention, thanks to the triple points system in play for this round. If the top riders struggle, these two could capitalize and make a surprise comeback. Jett Lawrence showcased remarkable speed and smoothness during free practice, indicating he will be a formidable opponent as the evening unfolds.

Qualifying Highlights

In the qualifying sessions, Cooper Webb set the tone early with a fast lap. Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence quickly moved to the front, but it was Malcolm Stewart who surged ahead, initially grabbing

the top spot in the second session. However, the session was dominated by the Lawrence brothers, with Jett ultimately clocking an impressive 1:33.875—nearly two seconds faster than his closest competitors.

450 Overall Qualifying Results

Here’s a look at the top qualifiers for the event:

| POS | # | Rider Name | Best Lap |
|—–|—-|——————–|———–|
| 1 | 1 | Jett Lawrence | 1:33.875 |
| 2 | 96 | Hunter Lawrence | 1:34.958 |
| 3 | 3 | Eli Tomac | 1:35.725 |
| 4 | 2 | Cooper Webb | 1:35.911 |
| 5 | 21 | Jason Anderson | 1:35.962 |
| 6 | 4 | Chase Sexton | 1:36.076 |
| 7 | 27 | Malcolm Stewart | 1:36.623 |
| 8 | 32 | Justin Cooper | 1:36.944 |
| 9 | 7 | Aaron Plessinger | 1:37.064 |
| 10 | 28 | Christian Craig | 1:37.281 |
| 11 | 94 | Ken Roczen | 1:37.676 |
| 12 | 58 | Cullin Park | 1:38.180 |
| 13 | 45 | Colt Nichols | 1:38.391 |
| 14 | 14 | Dylan Ferrandis | 1:38.405 |
| 15 | 70 | Jerry Robin | 1:38.408 |
| 16 | 15 | Dean Wilson | 1:38.417 |
| 17 | 36 | Phillip Nicoletti | 1:39.181 |
| 18 | 23 | Grant Harlan | 1:39.601 |
| 19 | 68 | Romain Pape | 1:39.871 |

 

With Jett Lawrence leading the pack and the championship on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Tonight’s race is set to be a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 season, with several contenders vying for the title. Fans and riders alike are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an unforgettable evening of racing.