With homebase at Angel Stadium under a pile of dirt for the next month, all eyes were instead on the finish line Saturday, Jan. 10, as AMA Monster Energy Supercross kicked off its off-road motorcycle racing season in Anaheim.
Cooper Webb, left, crosses paths with Christian Craig during the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross qualifying round at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Webb was last year’s champion. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Racers in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross competition are flagged during a qualifying round at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Six-year-old Kane Gilbert plays with his toy motorcycle as he waits for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross race to begin at Angel Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Kane has started racing six months ago, his uncle, Brannon Casey said. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Racers crowd the starting line during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross qualifying round at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Eli Tomac flies high during a qualifying round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross competition at Angel Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Racers take part in a qualifying run during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross competition at Angel Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Robbie Wagemen keeps focused during the qualifying round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross race at Angel Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Anton Nordstrom kicks up dirt during the qualifying round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross qualifying round at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Cameron McAdoo cruises through the air during the qualifying round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross race at Angel Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Hunter Lawrence greets fans during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross qualifying round at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Eli Tomac, right, flies high during a qualifying round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross competition at Angel Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
1 of 11
Cooper Webb, left, crosses paths with Christian Craig during the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross qualifying round at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Webb was last year’s champion. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Throughout the day, riders roared around the dirt track that bulldozers spent the last week creating in the stadium, flying over the jumps and hugging the turns. The morning qualifiers lead to the evening’s main event before a packed crowd.
But first, riders hung out with enthusiasts in the earlier part of the day during FanFest.
Supercross will be back in Anaheim for more racing on Jan. 24; find out more at supercrosslive.com.
Related Articles
Clerk-Recorder on Wheels will take services on the road in OC
Rain wasn’t going to stop these community elves in Santa Ana from giving gifts
Paid parking in parts of Old Towne Orange to begin Feb. 9
Public can comment now on plans for high speed rail segment from Los Angeles to Anaheim
Proposal for estuary restoration at Aliso Creek to be reviewed with environmental impact report
