With so many storylines dominating the headlines in this electrifying start to the 2026 AMA Supercross season, it would be easy to overlook Joey Savatgy after the opening three rounds. But take a step back, look beyond the final results, and it quickly becomes clear that the Quad Lock Honda rider is putting together one of his strongest season starts in years—going head-to-head with a deep field of factory-backed talent.
Anaheim 1 wasn´t exactly great. A 13th-place finish, modest on paper and largely ignored amid the chaos and narratives of the season opener, told only part of the story. Savatgy had gone down hard early and clawed his way back from dead last, salvaging points on a night that could have easily ended scoreless.
The real statement came one week later in San Diego. There, Savatgy delivered an impressive fifth place that was anything but accidental. He ran fourth for more than half the race, only surrendering the position in the closing stages, while clearly showcasing pace, composure, and race craft.
“After last weekend, this is a big relief for me, our sponsors, and the team. Everyone is working incredibly hard,” Savatgy said afterward.
Savatgy’s previous top-five result had come in the final round of last season, on a grid heavily depleted by injuries. This time the field was stacked and Savatgy earned his result on equal footing.
And it didn’t stop there. One week later at Anaheim 2, he backed it up with another solid performance, finishing sixth and doing so with two notable charge-backs through the pack—further evidence that his speed and consistency are no fluke.
“I caught Malcolm Stewart and RJ Hampshire halfway through the race, then ran off the track and had to do it all over again. “I’m really happy with my riding, the bike, and the team—everything is clicking. The goal now is to close the gap to the podium guys and keep moving forward week by week.”
After three rounds, Savatgy sits eighth in the championship standings, just one point behind Jorge Prado and two behind Justin Cooper. The next stop brings the Triple Crown format—territory Savatgy knows well and typically thrives in, backed by his recent experience in the FIM World Supercross Championship, where he has been a consistent front-runner and claimed a third runner-up finish.
Joey Savatgy may not be listed among the title favorites, but his start to the season deserves recognition. After years shaped by injuries, uncertainty, and short-term contracts, his current form isn’t just competitive—it’s a statement. And in a championship as unforgiving as AMA Supercross, that in itself is a small victory worth acknowledging.
