On the soft, technical layout, Prado quickly found comfort aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION during qualifying, posting the fifth-fastest time of 45.083s to take confidence into the upcoming three-race format.
The opening race of the Triple Crown saw Prado complete the first lap in fourth position, eventually crossing the line in P14 after experiencing vision difficulties in the challenging conditions.
Prado claimed 15th place in Race 2, before the four-time world champion earned another P15 in the third and final outing to finish 15th for the round. He sits 10th in the 450SX standings with just three rounds remaining in Supercross.
Jorge Prado: “It was a rough day in Cleveland. The Triple Crown format is still new to me and the conditions were challenging also, but I gained more experience and that is what is important this year. Three to go – we will keep learning, and I’m excited for the next few races to finish the season.”
Two-time 450SX Champion Tomac entered Cleveland only 15 points outside of the red plate, however, a heavy crash in the whoops during this morning’s Q1 session would ultimately end his weekend.
Tomac attempted to ride in the second session, before the decision was made for him to park his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and undergo further medical evaluation after experiencing ongoing discomfort in his hip region. Further information will be released once available.
Next Race: April 25 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Results 450SX Class – Cleveland
1. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
7. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)
8. Justin Hill (KTM)
15. Jorge Prado (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
21. Grant Harlan (KTM)
Standings 450SX Class 2026 after 14 of 17 rounds
1. Hunter Lawrence, 286 points
2. Ken Roczen, 285
3. Cooper Webb, 264
4. Eli Tomac, 255
8. Malcolm Stewart, 160
10. Jorge Prado, 147
16. Aaron Plessinger, 99
21. RJ Hampshire, 38
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