Dirt Legal DBD Racing WMR KTM opened Supercross in Arlington with Military Appreciation debut, Cowboys guests, and strong progress toward Daytona.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Arlington Supercross Recap | The Dirt Legal DBD Racing WMR KTM
The team returned to action this weekend at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for Round 1 of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship. Riders were fortunate to get early track access on Friday during press day, debuting their military-themed gear and bikes in honor of Military Appreciation Night.
The team sported fresh kits from 110 Racing, paired with custom graphics by HBD and seat covers from GUTS. The military-inspired look stood out under the lights, and the riders were excited to showcase their offseason work in front of fans — including special guests Joe Milton, KaVontae Turpin, and Markquese Bell of the Dallas Cowboys.
Marcus Phelps
Phelps experienced a night of highs and lows. He opened the day with a challenging qualifying session while working through bike setup issues. After making adjustments heading into the second qualifier, he significantly improved his lap times and secured a spot in the night program.
In Heat One, Phelps didn’t get the start he needed and was unable to move forward enough to transfer, sending him to the LCQ. Lining up on the inside gate for the LCQ, he needed a strong launch — and delivered. Phelps grabbed a great start and briefly held a transfer position but ultimately fell short of advancing to the Main Event.
Despite the result, he showed steady improvement each time he hit the track, giving the team momentum to build on heading into next weekend.
Qualifying: P40
Heat: P17
LCQ: P8
Jace Kessler
Coming off the Partzilla Arenacross Series, Kessler entered the weekend confident and race-ready. He put together a strong qualifying performance, looking comfortable and in sync with the track.
In Heat One, he didn’t get the ideal start but made an aggressive inside move to position himself just outside the top ten. After getting shuffled back in the second corner, he began charging toward a transfer position before tangling with a tough block and tipping over.
In the LCQ, Kessler launched to a decent start and worked his way up to sixth, closing in on a transfer spot. Unfortunately, a mistake in the whoops section ended his night early. While luck wasn’t on his side, his speed and determination were evident, and he’s focused on putting it into the Main Event soon.
Qualifying: P36
Heat: P19
LCQ: DNF
Jaxen Driskell
It was a challenging outing for Driskell. He showed incremental improvement throughout practice, lowering his lap times each session. However, he wasn’t able to put together a clean qualifying lap and missed advancing to the night show.
After a shortened offseason, Driskell continues to rebuild momentum and strength each round. The team is confident he’ll return to full form as the season progresses.
Qualifying: DNQ
Recap
Arlington marked a gritty and hard-fought return to racing. The team is proud to be back under the lights and knows there’s more potential to unlock in the coming rounds. It was an honor to share the experience with members of the Dallas Cowboys and the incredible Texas fans.
Next stop: Daytona. See you back on the line this weekend!
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