2026 Denver Supercross – 250SX West Heat 2 | Round 16

Heat 2 of the 250SX West class at the 2026 Denver Supercross is the second and final qualifying race of the division at Round 16 — and at Empower Field at Mile High, the battle for main event gate picks continues under the unique conditions that make Denver one of the most demanding stops on the entire Supercross calendar.

By the time Heat 2 gets underway, the 250SX West riders have a clearer picture of how the Denver track is behaving and how the altitude is affecting their performance. The thin air at Mile High takes a physical toll that builds throughout the night, and the riders who have managed their energy smartest through Heat 1 and the earlier sessions arrive at Heat 2 with a genuine advantage over those who have been pushing beyond their limits.

The Empower Field at Mile High track evolves quickly under race conditions. Lines are more defined, braking bumps are more pronounced, and the outdoor surface has developed the kind of character that rewards adaptability and precision over raw aggression. In a class as competitive as the 250SX West, finding those gains quickly in Heat 2 is the difference between a front-row start and fighting through traffic in the main event.

With Denver representing one of the final opportunities for the 250SX West riders to make a statement before the season closes out in Salt Lake City, Heat 2 is another chance to build momentum and arrive at the main event gate with confidence and a prime starting position.

Hit play on the video below and watch 250SX West Heat 2 from the 2026 Denver Supercross.

250 Heat Race 2