Monster Energy® AMA Supercross Championship
Anaheim, CA
Angel Stadium
MONSTER ENERGY® KAWASAKI RIDER CHASE SEXTON TAKES HOME HIS FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON
Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Chase Sexton delivered a commanding performance at Round 3 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship inside Angel Stadium, capturing his first victory of the 2026 season. The milestone win marks the brand’s first supercross victory since Round 17 of the 2022 season. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks delivered a steady ride in the 450SX Main Event to finish 14th. In the 250SX Main Event, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki riders Cameron McAdoo and Levi Kitchen faced a challenging night, with McAdoo securing a solid fourth-place finish and Kitchen recording a 21st-place result following an early race incident. Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green riders Vincent Wey and Kade Johnson rounded out the night in the SMX Next Main Event, with Wey narrowly missing the podium in fourth, while Johnson continued on from an early crash to finish 16th.
SX Results
Chase Sexton
“I finally had a feeling on the bike that I’ve been looking for, really since I got on it, and I felt freed up to push the pace. Even from press day, I just felt normal again and I feel like I could ride how I wanted. Obviously, my speed was good, but I wanted to win so bad that I was over-riding it a bit. Honestly for the main event, I told myself I was going to go out there, ride a good pace, get to a flow and see what happens. I knew my speed was good enough to be able to ride not at 100% and still win, so it was good. It was a tricky track, and when I got out front I just logged my laps, read the pit board, and just rode her in to take the win. This win really means a lot both to me and the team, so it’s extra special to get it done for them."
Garrett Marchbanks
“I had a lot of confidence coming into the weekend. I felt comfortable on the bike right away and was able to build throughout the day. The goal was to stay patient and keep building, and that’s what we did. I’m just happy to be back on the bike and feeling like myself again.”
Cameron McAdoo
“The result doesn’t fully show how I felt on the bike tonight. I had good starts and felt strong throughout the main event, and I was right there fighting for a podium position. I stayed consistent and tried to be smart, especially late in the race when things got tight. Of course, you always want more, but there are a lot of positives to take away from this weekend. The speed is there, the starts are there, and we’re building every round. I’m proud of the effort from the whole Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team, and I’m excited to keep pushing forward.”
Levi Kitchen
“This was a tough night. I felt really good coming into the main event and had the speed to be up front, but things didn’t go my way, and it put me in a tough position. It’s frustrating because I know what I’m capable of, but this is part of racing, and all you can do is learn from it and reset.”
