In a bizarre turn of events during the Arlington Supercross on February 22, 2025, Cooper Webb crossed the finish line to secure a dramatic victory—but that wasn’t the only surprise of the night. As Webb celebrated his win, fans were left scratching their heads when an apparent time-travel mishap led to an amusing yet confusing trophy mix-up that involved Webb receiving the wrong trophy for the night’s race.
The moment was surreal and immediately went viral. Webb’s victory was immediately overshadowed by a significant mistake on the AMA’s part, one that involved confusion between the trophies for the event. The AMA had mistakenly presented Webb with the trophy for a future race, leading to an almost comical scenario in which Webb, who won the Arlington race, was handed a trophy intended for a later event. The mix-up sparked a wave of social media memes and jokes, with fans humorously suggesting that Webb had “time-traveled” to secure his victory in the wrong race.
While Webb’s performance in Arlington was undoubtedly impressive—showing incredible skill, control, and determination—his victory was marred by the strange trophy incident, which raised questions about how such a blunder could have occurred at a professional event of this magnitude.
The AMA quickly issued a statement acknowledging the mix-up, explaining that the wrong trophy was inadvertently placed in the winner’s circle by an overzealous production team. The organization confirmed that the trophy meant for a future race had been mistakenly given to Webb, who had, in fact, earned the correct award for his win in Arlington. While the mistake was purely logistical, it created a spectacle that overshadowed Webb’s triumph, with fans and commentators alike wondering how such a mix-up could happen on a stage as prominent as the Supercross series.
Despite the trophy confusion, Webb’s performance in Arlington was nothing short of remarkable. The 250SX East rider displayed his usual aggression and tactical precision, dominating the competition in a hard-fought battle. His victory added another solid performance to his season, reinforcing his status as one of the top riders in the series.
In the end, the mix-up was resolved, with Webb eventually receiving the correct trophy for the Arlington race. While the incident certainly raised eyebrows, it didn’t take away from the impressive skill Webb displayed on the track. Fans will surely remember the race not only for Webb’s thrilling victory but also for the unusual and humorous trophy mishap, which made for a memorable moment in Supercross history.
