What will the dominant momentum be in the Indianapolis Supercross? Here are five things to keep an eye on.

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[{"selector":"#anim-dca5950c-b8f8-4785-b2ea-7445f911d3c5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.874999983834577%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Storylines deeper in the field gain important as riders compete for the top spot.

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[{"selector":"#anim-6ce87d07-a0e0-46f0-a4cb-639833658998 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(13.124999999857776%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Jett Lawrence won both at Daytona in Round 8 of 17 and Birmingham last week on either side of the divide in 2024, so it doesn't matter.

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[{"selector":"#anim-274d361e-4265-457a-8f15-7bd08213f768 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(22.23214285690196%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Lawrence is playing chess after his fourth win of the season, quickly removing pieces from the board.

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What will the dominant momentum be in the Indianapolis Supercross? Here are five things to keep an eye on.

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