Hammaker Leads Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki with Podium Finish in St. Louis
SMX Playoff 2 // St. Louis // Highlights:
- Qualifying: Kitchen 2nd, Hammaker 4th, Masterpool 10th, Adams 11th, Marchbanks 20th
- Overall: Hammaker 2nd, Masterpool 4th, Kitchen 10th, Adams 12th, Marchbanks 14th
ST. LOUIS (September 13, 2025) – The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team lined up inside The Dome at America’s Center for Round 2 of the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs, with Seth Hammaker leading the charge to another podium finish in second overall (3-3). Ty Masterpool followed with a season-best fourth (4-6), Levi Kitchen finished 10th (5-12), Drew Adams placed 12th (13-9), and Garrett Marchbanks rounded out the night in 14th (14-13).
Hammaker showcased his Supercross skills once again in St. Louis. After qualifying fourth, the No. 56 got great jumps in both motos, starting inside the top three each time. Hammaker rode smooth and consistent laps, holding steady in third for both motos to secure second overall on the night. With back-to-back podiums, Hammaker now sits third in SMX points heading into the championship finale.
“It was a good day here in St. Louis,” said Hammaker. “I ended up second overall with another consistent night. My body felt good, and even though qualifying was a little off, I was able to make some adjustments and get more comfortable with the track. It was a challenging layout — slick, tight, and tough to pass on — but we made it work. Going into both motos, my focus was on executing good starts since track position was going to be key. They weren’t perfect, but I put myself in a solid spot and rode it out. Overall, I’m happy to be on the podium again and in a good position heading into the final round in Vegas. The goal is to go out there, fight for the win, and see where it puts me.”
Masterpool delivered his best performance of the season, proving his strength after battling his way in through the Wild Card race. Qualifying 10th, the No. 26 ripped a great start in Moto 1 and ran up front the entire race, finishing fourth. In Moto 2, Masterpool was again battling up front, holding strong in seventh before making the pass to grab sixth. His 4-6 scorecard earned him fourth overall — his best finish of the season.
“Overall, it was a good day,” said Masterpool. “Coming from the Wild Card race, I didn’t have the best gate pick for Moto 1, but I made it work and put in a solid ride. In Moto 2, I was right there for a podium spot, just couldn’t quite get the pass done, and ended up tying for third but finishing fourth overall. Still, I’m feeling better and stronger each weekend, and I’m excited to finish it off with a bang in Vegas. I’m also really looking forward to next year — I feel healthy, confident, and ready to keep building.”
Kitchen came out swinging in St. Louis. After qualifying second, he put together a strong first moto, charging through the front pack and finishing fifth. In Moto 2, an early collision forced him to remount deep in the pack. Despite the setback, Kitchen clawed his way from 16th to 12th by the checkered flag, salvaging 10th overall. He now sits sixth in the SMX standings going into Las Vegas.
“Overall, it was a pretty good day here in St. Louis,” said Kitchen. “Qualifying went well, and I felt like I was riding really strong. In the first moto, I didn’t get the best start but worked my way up to fifth. In the second moto, I ripped a good start but came together with Haiden [Deegan] and went down, so I’m not even sure where I ended up. The positive is that I feel like my speed is there, and I’m getting better each weekend. Now it’s all about sending it in Vegas and seeing what we can do to finish this thing strong.”
Adams continued to build in his rookie SMX campaign. Qualifying 11th, the No. 98 rode inside the top 10 early in Moto 1 before fading back to 13th. In Moto 2, Adams got a better start, battling as high as seventh before ultimately finishing ninth. His 13-9 results gave him 12th overall on the night as he continues to gain valuable playoff experience.
“Round two here in St. Louis was a bit of a mixed day for me,” said Adams. “Qualifying went decent, and in the first moto I pumped up in the arms a bit and ended up 13th. The second moto was a step forward — I got a better start and finished ninth, which gave me 12th overall on the day. Not exactly where I want to be, but there were some positives to take away, and I’m looking forward to building on it heading into Vegas.”
Marchbanks showed grit in his return after a tough opening round in Concord. Starting the day with 20th in qualifying, the No. 36 fought forward from outside the top 15 in both motos. He charged to 14th in Moto 1 and 13th in Moto 2, ending the night 14th overall. Marchbanks now sits 12th in SMX points with one round remaining.
“Coming off a tough weekend in Charlotte with a DNF and only getting one short ride in this week, I wasn’t sure how things would go,” said Marchbanks. “I was dealing with a lot of pain in my leg, but I made it work and put in two solid motos. Nothing spectacular, but I was happy to grab some important points I didn’t think I’d have coming into St. Louis. Now the goal is to recover, regroup, and come into Vegas as close to 100 percent as possible so we can put up a strong fight for the final round.”
The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team now turns its attention to the SuperMotocross World Championship Finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where triple points are on the line to decide the 2025 SMX World Champion
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250MX Class Overall Results – The Dome at America’s Center
- Jo Shimoda (Honda) 2-2
- Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki) 3-3
- Nate Thrasher (Yamaha) 6-4
- Ty Masterpool (Kawasaki) 4-6
- Tom Vialle (KTM) 10-1
- Haiden Deegan (Yamaha) 1-14
- Jordon Smith (Triumph) 11-5
- Daxton Bennick (Yamaha) 9-7
- Max Anstie (Yamaha) 8-8
- Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki) 4-3
- Drew Adams (Kawasaki)
14. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki) 8-4
250 SMX Championship Point Standings
- Jo Shimoda (Honda), 92
- Haiden Deegan (Yamaha), 82
- Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki), 78
- Tom Vialle (KTM), 67
- Nate Thrasher (Yamaha), 64
- Levi Kitchen (Kawasaki), 53
- Ty Masterpool (Kawasaki), 48
- Jordon Smith (Triumph) 48
- Ryder DiFrancesco (GasGas), 41
- Cole Davies (Yamaha) 41
- Drew Adams (Kawasaki), 37
- Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 36
Team Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki uses WRP Titanium Fasteners
