Prado on a tough night in the Philadelphia mud

Round 15 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field presented extremely challenging conditions, as heavy rain transformed the track into a muddy and slippery course. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado faced a tough night, ultimately finishing 16th in the 450SX Main Event. Despite a promising start during the dry qualifying sessions, where he secured fifth place with a strong lap time, the adverse weather conditions during the evening races significantly hampered his performance. Prado showed resilience in the 450SX Heat 2 by securing a crucial holeshot and finishing fifth, which earned him a direct transfer into the Main Event. However, the deteriorating conditions and a difficult start in the final race saw him drop well outside the top 10 on the opening lap. Struggling with impaired vision due to the mud and unable to find his rhythm, Prado fought back to finish 16th, reflecting the demanding nature of the Philadelphia round. In his post-race comments, Prado acknowledged the stark contrast between the dry qualifying and the rain-affected races. He expressed frustration over a poor start in the Main Event, which included wheel-spin that disrupted his flow and made recovery difficult. Nonetheless, Prado remains focused on learning and improving as the season progresses, looking ahead to the next round with determination. Meanwhile, Prado’s Red Bull KTM teammate Eli Tomac was absent from the event as he continues to recover from an injury sustained during qualifying at the previous SMX World Championship round in Cleveland. Tomac’s ongoing recovery leaves Prado as the primary KTM contender at this stage of the championship, adding further pressure to his performances in the coming rounds.