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Round three of the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, finished its triple-header inside NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, and delivered the third winner in as many rounds.

Cooper Webb made a last-lap pass to capture the 450SX Class win in front of 9,115 limited-attendance, pod-style seated, enthusiastic fans. Ken Roczen was on Webb's rear tire at the end for second and Adam Cianciarulo brought home his first podium in 2021. The Eastern Regional 250SX Class also delivered its third win in three rounds when Colt Nichols fought past his teammate to grab his first win in two years.


Webb led at the 450SX Class Main Event holeshot line but Ken Roczen hung close then moved past him two minutes into the 20-minute plus one lap race. Adam Cianciarulo settled into third with season-opener winner Justin Barcia close behind. Defending champ Eli Tomac was off to a mid-pack start and moved up through the field steadily.

Barcia was the fastest rider on the track, but a crash in the sand section after the midpoint of the race ended his chances of a podium finish. Roczen pulled, what appeared as, a comfortable lead of over three seconds late in the race, but Webb started his charge and moved up to Roczen's rear wheel in the closing laps. Webb benefitted when a Dean Wilson, while being lapped, flustered Roczen on the final lap; Webb took advantage and tucked inside a 180-degree corner, cut across the ruts, and sealed his spot in the lead.

“It was a close race the whole time and Kenny [Roczen] rode a solid race with not many mistakes," Webb recounted. "The track was really tricky, easy to over-ride and get impatient. The lappers there at the end was a bummer, I felt like we were going to have a really good battle, and obviously we did, but the lappers were really tough tonight. I hung in there and I pounced on that last lap and made it happen. I’ve really got to give it up to my team, they’re amazing.”

The win was the twelfth for Cooper Webb. The second place finish pushed Ken Roczen into the points lead, only one point ahead of both Webb and Barcia.

250 SXClass

The Eastern Regional 250SX Class delivered its own excitement as Christian Craig took the early lead and looked poised to repeat his round one win, but his teammate Colt Nichols kept close and made his first pass into the lead with just under three minutes left on the race clock.

Craig fought back by, but within two laps Nichols charged past again and made it stick to put himself into a title points tie with Craig. Last weekend's first-time winner, Jett Lawrence, got a bad jump at the start and had to play catch up. An aggressive pass on Michael Mosiman for third earned the Australian rider a podium on the night.

“It felt just like another day at the Yamaha test track out in California with me and Christian just kind of trading laps," Nichols said. "I got a good start. I’ve been struggling with my starts all day, so I’m glad we turned that around. I really just tried to be patient. I knew where he was a little faster, so I tried to pick up on a few lines. It felt great to finally get a win. It has been a while so I’m going to soak it in. It’s awesome to have the red plate, me and Christian will be sharing it so that is cool for the team. I’m looking forward to Indy and ready to keep the momentum rolling.”

Title favorites Austin Forkner and RJ Hampshire both sat out with injuries incurred in qualifying and free practice.


The series shifts to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana where another Saturday-SuperTuesday-Saturday triple-header drops the gate on January 30th. Feld has managed a limited-seating program that allows fan attendance. Tickets for several events in Indianapolis, Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Arlington are available for sale now, with tickets for the final rounds becoming available in the coming weeks.

450SX Class Results
1. Cooper Webb - KTM
2. Ken Roczen - Honda
3. Adam Cianciarulo - Kawasaki
4. Justin Barcia - GasGas
5. Eli Tomac - Kawasaki
6. Malcolm Stewart - Yamaha
7. Aaron Plessinger - Yamaha
8. Jason Anderson - Husqvarna
9. Zach Osborne - Husqvarna
10. Justin Brayton - Honda
11. Dean Wilson - Husqvarna
12. Dylan Ferrandis - Yamaha
13. Marvin Musquin - KTM
14. Joey Savatgy - KTM
15. Benny Bloss - Honda
16. Martin Davalos - KTM
17. Broc Tickle - Honda
18. Kyle Chisholm - Yamaha
19. Vince Friese - Honda
20. Justin Bogle - KTM
21. Carlen Gardner - Honda
22. Austin Politelli - Honda

450SX Class Championship Standings
1. Ken Roczen 60 Points
2. Cooper Webb 59 Points
3. Justin Barcia 59 Points
4. Eli Tomac 54 Points
5. Dylan Ferrandis 51 Points
6. Adam Cianciarulo 51 Points
7. Justin Brayton 51 Points
8. Malcolm Stewart 51 Points
9. Marvin Musquin 49 Points
10. Zach Osborne 40 Points
11. Aaron Plessinger 38 Points
12. Jason Anderson 34 Points
13. Dean Wilson 29 Points
14. Joey Savatgy 24 Points
15. Broc Tickle 23 Points
16. Kyle Chisholm 18 Points
17. Vince Friese 15 Points
18. Benny Bloss 13 Points
19. Martin Davalos 13 Points
20. Chase Sexton 10 Points

250SX Class Results (Eastern Regional)
1. Colt Nichols - Yamaha
2. Christian Craig - Yamaha
3. Jett Lawrence - Honda
4. Jo Shimoda - Kawasaki
5. Michael Mosiman - GasGas
6. Max Vohland - KTM
7. Josh Osby - Honda
8. John Short - Suzuki
9. Kevin Moranz - KTM
10. Thomas Do - KTM
11. Joshua Varize - KTM
12. Logan Karnow - Kawasaki
13. TJ Albright - Kawasaki
14. Jeremy Hand - Honda
15. Wilson Fleming - Honda
16. Lane Shaw - KTM
17. Luke Neese - Kawasaki
18. Grant Harlan - Honda
19. Devin Harriman - KTM
20. Mitchell Oldenburg - Honda
21. Bobby Piazza - Yamaha
22. Jonah Geistler - KTM

250SX Class Championship Standings (Eastern Regional)
1. Colt Nichols 70 Points
2. Christian Craig 70 Points
3. Jett Lawrence 64 Points
4. Jo Shimoda 56 Points
5. Michael Mosiman 53 Points
6. Max Vohland 46 Points
7. Josh Osby 42 Points
8. Austin Forkner 40 Points
9. John Short 39 Points
10. Mitchell Oldenburg 34 Points
11. RJ Hampshire 32 Points
12. Thomas Do 31 Points
13. Joshua Varize 29 Points
14. Kevin Moranz 24 Points
15. Logan Karnow 22 Points
16. Jeremy Hand 21 Points
17. Grant Harlan 21 Points
18. Hunter Sayles 17 Points
19. TJ Albright 14 Points
20. Luke Neese 14 Points