Pro Motocross Championship
Sacramento, CA
Hangtown Classic
Levi Kitchen Earns First Overall Win of 2026 at Hangtown
Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Levi Kitchen stood atop the podium for the first time this season after a consistent 2-2 performance earned him the overall victory at Round 2 of the Pro Motocross Championship at Hangtown MX. Teammate Seth Hammaker backed up his season-opening overall win with a moto win and another podium finish in third overall (1-9), while Nick Romano continued his impressive outdoor campaign with sixth overall (7-4). Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s Enzo Temmerman added a solid result for his first race back post-injury with 13th overall (10-17) in the 250 Class. In the 450 Class, Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Garrett Marchbanks tied his career-best fifth overall finish (6-5), while Chase Sexton overcame adversity throughout the day to finish seventh overall (11-4).
MX Results
Levi Kitchen
250MX
“The day was pretty good. My starts could definitely be a little better, but I'm happy with my speed, and overall it was a good day. In Moto 2, I got shut down early, but honestly, it probably saved me from getting caught up in that first-turn pileup. Sometimes you're the hammer, and sometimes you're the nail, and a lot of guys were the nail this time around. The bike is working great, the team's happy, and I'm happy.”
Seth Hammaker
250MX
“Hangtown started off really well. I qualified P1 and felt amazing on the track. In Moto 1, I got the holeshot, led every lap, and honestly, it was probably the best outdoor moto I've ever ridden. Everything just clicked. In Moto 2, I got caught up with some riders in the first turn and had to come from way back. We fought all the way up to ninth which gave us third overall, so I can't be too bummed about that. We still have the points lead, and I'm happy with how I'm riding and feeling heading into Thunder Valley.”
Nick Romano
250MX
“It was a really good day here at Hangtown. Going 7-4 in the motos and getting a Top 5 finish in Moto 2 was a big step forward. We had two good starts and showed a strong fight all day. Everything is starting to click with the bike and the team, and I feel like we're building momentum every weekend. I'm excited to keep it rolling heading into Thunder Valley.”
Garrett Marchbanks
450MX
“Overall, it was a solid day. Qualifying made things a little difficult, but we were able to put ourselves in a good position when it counted. I had to work through the pack in Moto 1, then got another good start in Moto 2 and made some strong passes to finish fifth. To come away with fifth overall is a great step forward for us. The team has been working really hard, and I'm happy with the progress we've made. We'll keep building and carry that momentum into Thunder Valley.”
Chase Sexton
450MX
“My result isn't where I expected it to be, so there's definitely some frustration leaving Hangtown today. I got off to a bad start in Moto 1, and was fortunately able to pick up my pace in Moto 2. We have a few things to work through this week, but I know what we're capable of. We'll keep fighting and putting in the work to show up ready to race at Thunder Valley.”
