As the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship heads to Arlington, the stage is set for another historic showdown in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex.
Marking the 47th Supercross race in the region and the 18th at AT&T Stadium, the event will return to the Triple Crown format for the first time since 2023, adding another chapter to Arlington’s rich Supercross legacy.
A Deep-Rooted Supercross History in Texas
Supercross first arrived in the DFW Metroplex in 1975 at Irving’s Texas Stadium, where Jimmy Ellis won the opener of the second-ever 450SX season. The event, spread over two days, saw Ellis dominate with a 1-1-1-2 performance. The series made stops at the Cotton Bowl in the ‘80s and ‘90s before Texas Stadium became a regular venue from 1986 to 2008. After the stadium was demolished, AT&T Stadium in Arlington took over as the new home of Supercross in the region, hosting its first event in 2010.
Since then, Arlington has been a key round on the Supercross calendar, hosting its first Triple Crown in 2020, where Eli Tomac claimed victory. The venue played a crucial role in the COVID-adjusted 2021 season, holding three rounds—each won by Cooper Webb en route to his championship. The Triple Crown returned in 2022 and 2023, with Tomac and Webb splitting the wins. In 2024, Arlington reverted to a traditional race format, but the Triple Crown is back for 2025, marking the first time a 250SX West Region event will feature back-to-back Triple Crowns (Glendale and Arlington).
Arlington’s Championship Influence
History suggests that success in Arlington often translates into championship glory. Of the 46 previous 450SX rounds in the DFW Metroplex, the winner has gone on to claim the title 48% of the time. That number rises to 65% for races held specifically at AT&T Stadium. However, last season saw Webb win in Arlington but ultimately fall short in the title race, while eventual champion Jett Lawrence finished fourth.
450SX Class: Webb, Roczen, and Sexton Battle for Supremacy
Cooper Webb enters Arlington fresh off his 26th career 450SX victory, achieved in dramatic fashion with a 0.8-second win over Ken Roczen. The win ties him with Chase Sexton atop the championship standings and marks his 67th career podium, placing him in the all-time top 10.
“It was a tough race, for sure,” said Webb. “I had to dig deep, especially with Ken right on me the whole time. These are the races that matter in a championship fight, and I’m pumped to get this one.”
Roczen, who has been involved in ten sub-one-second finishes in his 450SX career, once again fell just short in a nail-biting battle. His 73rd career podium moves him ahead of Webb in the all-time rankings.
“Man, that was intense,” Roczen said. “I gave it everything I had, but just couldn’t find a way past Cooper. These are the races you love and hate at the same time—so close, but still second. We’ll keep fighting.”
Meanwhile, Sexton put on a spectacular charge from dead last to finish third, securing his 36th career podium and extending his record streak of 46 consecutive 450SX starts.
“I didn’t make it easy on myself,” said Sexton. “Coming from dead last is never ideal, but I knew I had to push if I wanted to stay in the title fight. To come away with a podium and be tied for the points lead—it’s huge. Now we just need to keep building.”
Other standout performances included Malcolm Stewart, who finished fourth and earned his 23rd career top-five finish, and Justin Cooper, who landed his second consecutive top-five in just his fifth 450SX start.
250SX West: Championship Battle Intensifies
The 250SX West Region class last raced in Glendale with a historic moment—Jordon Smith claimed Triumph’s first-ever SuperMotocross (SMX) victory. With a 2-3-1 performance, Smith gave Triumph its eighth different brand victory in 250SX history and now sits just two points behind championship leader Julien Beaumer.
“Winning for Triumph was a huge moment,” said Smith. “To be the guy that gets their first win in Supercross is something special. The team has put in so much work, and it’s great to see it pay off. Now, we’re right in the mix for the title, and I’m ready to keep the momentum going.”
Haiden Deegan remains a key contender after finishing second overall in Glendale, just one point behind Smith and three points off the championship lead. With 11 podiums in 23 starts, he is proving to be a serious threat for the title.
“I wanted that win bad,” said Deegan. “I gave it everything I had, but Jordon was just a little better that night. It’s all good—we’re right there in the points, and I know what I need to work on. The battle is only getting started.”
Kiwi Cole Davies made waves by winning the first two motos in Glendale before an eighth-place finish in the final race knocked him down to third overall. Still, his podium finish keeps him within 15 points of the red plate.
“I was pumped to get those first two moto wins,” said Davies. “I felt strong all night, but that last race didn’t go how I wanted. Still, getting another podium this early in my career is huge, and I’m learning every time I hit the track.”
Arlington’s 250SX Legacy
The first 250SX race in the DFW Metroplex took place in 1985 at the Cotton Bowl, where Bobby Moore won an East/West combined main event. Texas Stadium hosted a 250SX round from 1986 to 2008 before the series moved to AT&T Stadium in 2010.
For 2025, Arlington will revert to the 250SX West Region after three seasons of East Region racing. Historically, the DFW Metroplex has hosted 12 East/West Shootouts, 15 Western rounds, and 15 Eastern rounds. The Arlington 250SX winner has gone on to win the championship 59% of the time—though Deegan defied that trend in 2024 by winning the race but missing out on the title.
Looking Ahead
With the return of the Triple Crown format, the 2025 Arlington Supercross is shaping up to be one of the most exciting rounds of the season. The championship battles in both the 450SX and 250SX classes are razor-tight, and with Arlington’s history of shaping title outcomes, this round could prove crucial in the fight for the 2025 Supercross Championships.
