Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki riders Seth Hammaker and Drew Adams delivered strong performances in the opening round of the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class at Round 7 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Arlington, Texas, finishing fourth and sixth in the 250SX Main Event. In the premier class, Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Chase Sexton battled through the field to secure sixth place, while Garrett Marchbanks showed strong speed throughout the day before an unfortunate mid-race crash ended his night early.
Chase Sexton: “I felt more comfortable going into this weekend, and the bike was working great with the adjustments the team has made. My start in the main event made things tough, but I focused on making smart passes and being consistent. I’ve still got a way to go to prove myself, but the team and I are heading in the right direction.”
Garrett Marchbanks: “This was a frustrating race for me, because I felt really good all day and had a great start to the morning. I came out seventh in Heat 2 and felt comfortable and confident on the bike. I was making progress in the main event, and then I crashed in the whoops and decided to be safe and pull off, ending my night early. It’s disappointing, but I know where my pace is, and I’m focused on coming back ready for Daytona.”
Drew Adams: “It felt awesome to finally get back to racing, coming back from my injury. I was really happy with my speed all day, and winning the heat race was a big steppingstone into the season. The main event was a little chaotic with my start and bumping into another rider, which made me struggle with finding a good flow, but I stayed up front in the Top 5 and kept fighting. We’ve got a really good base to build from, and I’m excited to keep this momentum going into Daytona.“
Seth Hammaker: “It was a pretty good day all around. My goal at the end of the night was just to get better every time I was on the track. It’s hard to make passes with the dirt conditions being so fresh, and I had to work my way through a lot of riders, but I stayed patient and focused on my goal. I’ve got a few things to work on this week, but I’m looking forward to coming back strong for the team in Daytona.”
