When the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship pulls into Millville, Minnesota for Round 7, the scenic Spring Creek MX Park offers far more than a rider-friendly layout in the land of the lakes. It serves as a severe pressure cooker for championship contenders carrying heavy point leads and mechanical updates into the second half of the summer. With the 250 standings separated by a razor-thin two-point margin at the top, the undulating terrain and massive elevation changes of Spring Creek demand absolute precision from machine and rider alike.
The 250 Title Chasm: Davies and Kitchen at Odds
The headline narrative of the 250 division centers on the fierce battle between New Zealand's Cole Davies, who holds the red plate with 227 points, and Washougal's Levi Kitchen, sitting closely behind at 225 points. Hot on their heels are Jo Shimoda and Julien Beaumer, both deadlocked at 194 points, creating a high-stakes quadruple threat that leaves zero room for error through the Minnesota sand and loam. Davies and Kitchen have traded blows across previous rounds like RedBud and Southwick—where names like Cole Davies, Sacha Coenen, and Levi Kitchen shared victories—making every single moto start at Spring Creek critical for momentum.
The provisional entry list for Millville highlights the depth of the field chasing these leaders, featuring established contenders such as Julien Beaumer on his KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition, Nate Thrasher aboard his Yamaha YZ250F, Chance Hymas on the Honda CRF250R Works Edition, Ryder DiFrancesco on the Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition, and Drew Adams on the Kawasaki KX250.
450 Heavyweights and Machine Development
Meanwhile, the 450 class brings its own brand of drama, featuring elite heavyweights like Cooper Webb on the Yamaha YZ450F, veteran stalwart Eli Tomac aboard the KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition, and Jett Lawrence representing Honda with the CRF450R Works Edition. Technical intrigue also surrounds machines like Dylan Ferrandis's Ducati Desmo 450MX and Jordon Smith's Triumph TF 450-X, highlighting how manufacturer development runs in parallel with the brutal weekly battle for championship points.
Broadcast and Streaming Logistics
For fans tuning in from the United States on Saturday, July 18, 2026, comprehensive live coverage is anchored by Peacock. The day begins with Race Day Live qualifying sessions at 8 a.m. PST / 11 a.m. EST, hosted by Jason Weigandt and multi-time Pro Motocross Champion James Stewart, who also team up in the booth to call the afternoon race action. A Spanish-language broadcast option is likewise available directly on Peacock starting at the same time.
The official gate drop for the first points-paying motos kicks off at 11 a.m. PST / 2 p.m. EST (1 p.m. local Central Time for the 250 class moto #1, followed by the 450 class moto #1 at 2:10 p.m. local time). International viewers outside of the United States can stream every session live and on-demand via the SuperMotocross Video Pass, while audio-only enthusiasts can tune into Sirius XM Channel 85.
Spring Creek Saturday Schedule Breakdown
Understanding the chronological flow of Millville is vital for tracking track degradation:
- 8:00 AM – 11:05 AM CDT: Group A and Group B qualifying sessions for both 250 and 450 classes, interspersed with track maintenance.
- 11:35 AM – 12:00 PM CDT: 250 and 450 Consolation Races.
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM CDT: Opening Ceremonies.
- 1:11 PM CDT: 250 Class Moto #1 Gate Drop (Moto #2 follows at 3:30 PM CDT).
- 2:10 PM CDT: 450 Class Moto #1 Gate Drop (Moto #2 follows at 4:29 PM CDT).
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