The 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship finale beckons at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and 450MX's critical figures were available for comment on Friday's press day. Hunter Lawrence, Jett Lawrence, Haiden Deegan, Jorge Prado, Cooper Webb, Zach Osborne and Pierce Brown talk to Vital MX's Lewis Phillips ahead of championship day.

Fascinating stuff about starts from Jett and why his average start position is double Hunter's. The Lawrences discussed their respective outlooks as the (almost) winner-take-all scenario looms. Hunter revealed that he had a small head cold earlier this week, so has been focused on recovery, whilst Jett did more starts than motos.

Deegan discusses his winless rookie term, whilst he tackles rumors about him wanting $100,000 (USD) to race for Team USA at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. Deegan's become quite thoughtful as he learns more and more in AMA Pro Motocross' premier class.

Elsewhere, Webb talks about his selection for Team USA and Zach Osborne admits that he finally feels complete. Vital MX's press day interviews, hosted by Lewis Phillips, are proudly backed by THOR MX.