Release from 29.03.2026
Another season-best in Round 11 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship series
Stewart recorded the third-fastest time in 450SX qualifying with a 51.894s lap, quickly finding comfort aboard his Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition and converting that pace into a P4 finish in 450SX Heat 2.
Completing the opening lap of the Main Event in fifth position, the 33-year-old maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, successfully negotiating the technical, deteriorating race-track to secure his first podium of the year. Stewart retains eighth in the 450SX Championship standings with six rounds remaining.
“It’s been tough after we had that unfortunate situation in Anaheim to start the season,” reflected Stewart. “After that, I was like, ‘I don’t know if I am going to get on the podium,’ and that’s just part of not believing in yourself. But I had to pull myself out of that and I want to give it up to Nathan Ramsey and the team – they’ve been in my ear all year long saying, ‘Hey, you can do this!’ So, a huge shoutout to the whole Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team, and just everyone who is behind me... I’m stoked with this result! The track was really tough tonight and it could bite you if you weren't paying attention. I had a lot of trust in my motorcycle, which made a huge difference, and having now popped some champagne again, we want more."
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing 250SX East teammates Daxton Bennick and Casey Cochran were both in action at Detroit, with Cochran making his first start of the 2026 SMX World Championship following a pre-season collarbone injury.
Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition, the pair each recorded P5 finishes in their respective Heat Races, securing direct transfer positions to the Main Event inside Ford Field.
Bennick went on to claim sixth in the Main Event, rebounding from a slow start and mid-race incident, which sees him maintain fourth position in the 250SX Eastern Division standings entering next weekend’s 250SX East/West Showdown in St. Louis.
“It was a rough day, all day, honestly,” Bennick reflected. “I didn't really ride like myself and didn't do anything great, so was never really able to turn it around. I was just off all day, but we'll go back to work this week. It was frustrating, although we've had really good rides so far this year because my speed is good and so is my training, so we'll get back to how I know I can ride and we should be fine."
For Cochran, he started the Main Event outside the top 10, making early progress through the field before a crash ultimately forced him to retire at the halfway mark – he will undergo further evaluations this week. Still, he was excited to be back at the races with his Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team.
“The Heat Race and qualifying were decent in Detroit, for not having had too much time on the bike,” commented Cochran. “Then, unfortunately, I slid out in the Main Event and landed on my injured collarbone. We weren't able to finish the race, but we'll get it checked out – hopefully everything is all good – and we'll be back."
Next Race: April 4 – St. Louis, Missouri
Results 450SX Class – Detroit
1. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
2. Chase Sexton (Kawasaki)
3. Malcolm Stewart (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)
5. Eli Tomac (KTM)
13. Jorge Prado (KTM)
Standings 450SX Class 2026 after 11 of 17 rounds
1. Eli Tomac, 229 points
2. Hunter Lawrence, 225
3. Ken Roczen, 215
8. Malcolm Stewart, 127
9. Jorge Prado, 113
12. Aaron Plessinger, 99
21. RJ Hampshire, 38
Results 250SX East – Detroit
1. Cole Davies (Yamaha)
2. Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki)
3. Jo Shimoda (Honda)
6. Daxton Bennick (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)
20. Casey Cochran (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing)
Standings 250SX East Class 2026 after 5 of 10 rounds
1. Cole Davies, 114
2. Seth Hammaker, 105
3. Jo Shimoda, 100
4. Daxton Bennick, 87
32. Casey Cochran, 2