Monster Energy® AMA Supercross
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham SX
MONSTER ENERGY®/PRO CIRCUIT/KAWASAKI RIDERS CAMERON MCADOO AND SETH HAMMAKER SCORE CONSECUTIVE DOUBLE PODIUM IN BIRMINGHAM
Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki riders Cameron McAdoo and Seth Hammaker secured another dual podium in the 250SX class this weekend after eventful heat races at the inaugural Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Birmingham, Alabama. Monster Energy® Kawasaki riders Jason Anderson and Adam Cianciarulo claimed second and sixth in their heat races, and sixth and 12th in the 450SX Main Event, respectively.
Birmingham SX Results
Cameron McAdoo
“I cannot complain about today. I was really consistent on my KX™250, and ran my race trying to make as few mistakes as possible. Obviously the incident in the heat race was not ideal, but I recovered quickly and still managed a second place finish. In the main I had a good start and ran a safe and quick pace, and towards the end I saw Seth coming up on me and we finished nose and tail with each other. The back-to-back double podium weekend is so cool, and the Alabama fans are awesome. I’m super happy for Seth too and his recovery from his heat race. Let’s keep this going into Indy!”
Seth Hammaker
“The day started out really well, having the fastest Q1 time and then almost having the overall fastest time. The heat race crash was a bummer deal, and I handled it the best way I could. Once I knew we had to go to the LCQ the team and I decided it was best to pull off and get the bike ready since it had quite a bit of damage. Once we won the LCQ and headed to the main I knew I had my work cut out for me to make it to the front with a bad gate pick, but the start went pretty well and I just rode my race and made it to the podium. I’m really happy with my comeback and keeping my head straight after all that happened. I’m pumped to get another double podium for my Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team.”
Jason Anderson
“I didn’t have the best qualifying time but getting second in the heat race got us back on track for the main event. In the main I didn’t get the best start, so I had to charge through the pack and eventually made my way up to sixth which I was stoked about. Sixth place is not where we need to be but I’ve already shown where we can be, so it’s time to keep putting in work on my KX™450SR and make it happen.”
Adam Cianciarulo
“The track workers did an awesome job of keeping the track dry considering the conditions, but limited track time was difficult to gauge the conditions. I am happy with my performance this weekend, I’m still fighting my hand injury a little bit but it gets better every round. I jumped on the red cross flag which was on me, apparently I was overly focused on my riding and unfortunately made that mistake that cost me points. I also had some really good starts on my KX450SR, now I just have to work on staying there. Let’s go Indy!”
Levi Kitchen
“All in all, it was a strong day for me. Qualifying went well, securing the second spot, and I clinched the win in my heat race. In the main event, I faced a bit of sluggishness in the initial five minutes, likely due to some crazy stuff within the top three. Fortunately, I made my way through the chaos unscathed and ultimately secured the second position. So, it turned out to be a successful night for me and the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team and I'm thrilled to leave with the red plate.”
Austin Forkner
“All I can say is wow, what a great start to the season. A year ago we didn’t make it past the first turn, and now here we are, holeshot, heat race and main event winners. It’s been a long, hard road to get here, but it feels great to be back up on top. A lot of people have doubted me and my return, but I’m glad to be back to where I feel like I belong. We have done lots of training, and I felt great on my KX™250 all weekend. I can’t thank my Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team, trainers and family enough. This is a game changer for me and I’m ready to keep this red plate.”
Maximus Vohland
“The day was going good until it wasn’t. I qualified pretty good and I felt comfortable in the mud. I had a good start for the heat race and set myself up in a good position for the mud and the main event. In the main I felt comfortable and thought we were going to have a good race until we had an issue that ended our night. I am bummed out for the night to end that way because I felt like I ran pretty good all day and had a great chance at a podium. But we will regroup and get back to it this week and come in firing to San Diego.”
Birmingham 250SX Race Recap
250SX Class Results
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1
2
3
5
9
10
RIDER
R.J. Hampshire
Jordon Smith
Levi Kitchen
Maximus Vohland
MOTORCYCLE
Husqvarna
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
250SX Eastern Regional Class Points Standings (Round 9 of 10)
0
1
2
3
5
16
RIDER
Hunter Lawrence
Haiden Deegan
Max Anstie
Chris Blose
Jo Shimoda
POINTS
224
168
166
132
56
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Yamaha
Honda
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
250SX Western Regional Class Points Standings (Round 1 of 10)
0
1
2
3
5
RIDER
R.J. Hampshire
Jordon Smith
Levi Kitchen
Maximus Vohland
POINTS
25
22
20
17
MOTORCYCLE
Husqvarna
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
250SX Futures Class Race Results
1
1
2
3
12
21
RIDER
Julien Beaumer
Daxton Bennick
Ryder DiFrancesco
Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson
MOTORCYCLE
KTM
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™450SR
Kawasaki KX™450SR
250MX Class Standings (Round 1 of 11)
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1
2
3
6
10
11
14
RIDER
Hunter Lawrence
Haiden Deegan
RJ Hampshire
Jo Shimoda
Carson Mumford
Ryder DiFrancesco
Jett Reynolds
POINTS
50
44
40
29
170
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Yamaha
Husqvarna
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
450MX Class Standings (Round 1 of 11)
0
1
2
3
6
RIDER
Jett Lawrence
Chase Sexton
Dylan Ferrandis
Adam Cianciarulo
POINTS
50
44
40
29
170
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Honda
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™450SR
Kawasaki KX™450SR
450SX Class Race Results
1
1
2
3
12
RIDER
Jett Lawrence
Jason Anderson
Chase Sexton
Adam Cianciarulo
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Kawasaki KX™450SR
KTM
Kawasaki KX™450SR
450SX Class Points Standings (Round 1 of 17)
0
1
2
3
12
RIDER
Jett Lawrence
Jason Anderson
Chase Sexton
Adam Ciancirulo
POINTS
25
22
20
10
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Kawasaki KX™450SR
KTM
Kawasaki KX™450SR
