GRIT 312 — 450SX — 6th — Jorge Prado

The resurgence of Jorge Prado continued, for racing in Denver. After his season in 2025, Prado would believe that he could compete at the highest level of the sport once more — and even when adapting to the newfound "SX" genre, it was clear that the Spanish athlete was acclimating to the unique racing series. For practice in Colorado, he was proficient in all areas

- and showcased undeniable sprint speed, on various laps of each round! From there, his

focus would shift to that of heat two. Prado, with his remarkable quick reaction time, would dash from behind the bracket and into turn number one. He claimed the hole-shot designation, with a pack of furious competitors behind him. He proceeded to execute the following nine-lap showcase, with remarkable rhythm. There were opponents including Chase Sexton, Ken Roczen, and various others, within close proximity to him. But it was as though Prado had constructed this game-plan and hit his marks with authority. He wasn't really rivaled, even as the contest progressed.

Jorge remained in total command of the chassis — and as a result, when the final flag was thrown, he took the heat race victory...which reiterated that his talented had translated from the MGP circuits, to that of Monster Energy Supercross! When massive amounts of championship points were on the line, Prado showcased his patented starting effort and stormed his way ahead to claim the hole-shot designation! He would then lead the field through the first lap. showcasing an aptitude that appeared as if he'd done this, countless times before (in the "SX" realm)! However, it was Hunter Lawrence, who's speed was a bit more than Prado's who surpassed him, on lap two. Ken Roczen would overtake him. not long thereafter, but Prado wasn't showing any signs of hesitance while in the bronze medal slot!

Minute by minute, the line of competitors behind Prado were beginning to thicken perse - with even Eli Tomac becoming a bit frustrated it appeared, when trying to get around the former MGP standout. However, Tomac's blistering corner speed was enough to propel him past Prado on the twelfth circuit. Though with less than a minute remaining, opponents such as Cooper Webb, were also becoming agitated.. which forced Webb into a block passing attempt (amongst a left-handed bowl turn), and sent the Yamaha athlete to the ground! Prado remained upright — though his pace had significantly diminished. In the three lap process left to complete, Jorge would be overtaken. by Malcolm Stewart and Chase Sexton.. leaving him in sixth, at the checkered flag!