Round 3 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship heads to Thunder Valley, and all eyes will be on the highly anticipated AMA debuts of Belgian sensations Lucas Coenen and Sacha Coenen. Sacha will take on the 250 class, while Lucas steps into the premier 450 division, giving fans a rare opportunity to see the MXGP championship leaders battle America’s best. Meanwhile, Jett Lawrence enters the weekend with momentum in the 450 class, while the stacked 250 field continues to produce thrilling racing. Known for its altitude, rough conditions, and brutal layout, Thunder Valley is set to be one of the biggest tests of the season so far.
| Local Time (PDT) | Track Time (MDT) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am – 1:00pm | 7:00am – 2:00pm | Rider Services / Will Call Opens |
| 6:15am – 6:30am | 7:15am – 7:30am | Riders Meeting at AMA Semi |
| 6:30am – 6:45am | 7:30am – 7:45am | Chapel Service at AMA Semi |
| 7:00am – 7:15am | 8:00am – 8:15am | 450 Class Qualifying Grp B – 15 minutes (1 Lap Free) |
| 7:20am – 7:35am | 8:20am – 8:35am | 450 Class Qualifying Grp A – 15 minutes (1 Lap Free) |
| 7:35am – 7:50am | 8:35am – 8:50am | Track Maintenance |
| 7:50am – 8:05am | 8:50am – 9:05am | 250 Class Qualifying Grp A – 15 minutes (1 Lap Free) |
| 8:10am – 8:25am | 9:10am – 9:25am | 250 Class Qualifying Grp B – 15 minutes (1 Lap Free) |
| 8:30am – 8:50am | 9:30am – 9:50am | Track Maintenance |
| 8:50am – 9:05am | 9:50am – 10:05am | 450 Class Qualifying Grp B – 15 minutes |
| 9:10am – 9:25am | 10:10am – 10:25am | 450 Class Qualifying Grp A – 15 minutes |
| 9:30am – 9:45am | 10:30am – 10:45am | 250 Class Qualifying Grp A – 15 minutes |
| 9:50am – 10:05am | 10:50am – 11:05am | 250 Class Qualifying Grp B – 15 minutes |
| 10:05am – 10:35am | 11:05am – 11:35am | Track Maintenance |
| 10:35am – 10:45am | 11:35am – 11:45am | 450 Consolation Race |
| 10:50am – 11:00am | 11:50am – 12:00pm | 250 Consolation Race |
| 11:05am – 11:15am | 12:05pm – 12:15pm | WMX Warm up – Practice |
| 11:15am – 12:00pm | 12:15pm – 1:00pm | OPENING CEREMONIES |
| 11:20am – 12:00pm | 12:20pm – 1:00pm | Track Maintenance |
| 12:00pm – 12:10pm | 1:00pm – 1:10pm | 450 Class Sight Lap |
| 12:15pm – 12:50pm | 1:15pm – 1:50pm | 450 Class Moto #1 |
| 12:50pm – 1:00pm | 1:50pm – 2:00pm | Podium Interviews |
| 1:00pm – 1:10pm | 2:00pm – 2:10pm | 250 Class Sight Lap |
| 1:15pm – 1:50pm | 2:15pm – 2:50pm | 250 Class Moto #1 LIVE NBC |
| 1:50pm – 2:00pm | 2:50pm – 3:00pm | Podium Interviews (NO HALFTIME) |
| 2:00pm – 2:08pm | 3:00pm – 3:08pm | 450 Class Sight Lap |
| 2:15pm – 2:50pm | 3:15pm – 3:50pm | 450 Class Moto #2 LIVE NBC |
| 2:50pm – 3:00pm | 3:50pm – 4:00pm | 450 Winners Circle |
| 3:00pm – 3:08pm | 4:00pm – 4:08pm | 250 Class Sight Lap |
| 3:15pm – 3:50pm | 4:15pm – 4:50pm | 250 Class Moto #2 |
| 3:50pm – 4:00pm | 4:50pm – 5:00pm | 250 Winners Circle |
| 4:00pm – 4:05pm | 5:00pm – 5:05pm | WMX Sight Lap |
| 4:05pm – 4:25pm | 5:05pm – 5:25pm | WMX Moto #2 |
| 4:25pm – 4:35pm | 5:25pm – 5:35pm | WMX Winners Circle |
Thunder Valley National Race Day Live coverage begins at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) or 9:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) in the United States. In Europe, coverage starts at 5:00 PM in the United Kingdom (GMT) and 6:00 PM Central European Time (CET). For Australian fans, Thunder Valley Live begins at 2:00 AM Sunday morning Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Thunder Valley Gate Drops at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) or 12:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) in the United States. In Europe, the Heat Races start at 8:00 PM in the United Kingdom (GMT) and 9:00 PM Central European Time (CET). For Australian viewers, the gate drops at 5:00 AM Sunday morning Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
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