The opening round of the 2026 SMX Playoffs in Columbus proved to be a huge challenge for both riders and machinery due to the heavy rain and muddy conditions. In the latest episode of the AC & JB Show, Adam Cianciarulo and Justin Brayton take an in-depth look back at an eventful race weekend.

Much of the attention is focused on Haiden Deegan, who claimed his first-ever 450 victory in Columbus as well as the overall win. Cianciarulo and Brayton discuss how much confidence this breakthrough could give Deegan and why he could potentially become even harder to beat from this point forward.

They also analyze Hunter Lawrence’s difficult race, Cole Davies’ strong pace and Levi Kitchen’s chances. The other standout moments from Columbus are also discussed in detail.

Check out the latest episode of the AC & JB Show below and listen to the analysis from Adam Cianciarulo and Justin Brayton.

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