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Cycle News 2026 Issue 12 March 24

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ROUND 10 / MARCH 21, 2026 PROTECTIVE STADIUM / BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA SUPERCROSS I MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS / SUPERMOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP P72 ergy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider started with the lead pack in third but gradually fell back as the race progressed. He found a second wind and charged back to the leaders, battling with Davies and Shimoda for a podium position. On the final lap, Hammaker made his move while Shimoda slid out with two turns remaining. The Daytona winner, Hammaker, fought to the finish, and his effort paid off with third overall, also bump - ing him to second in the 250SX East standings. been a third-place finish. With his fourth career win—his sec- ond in as many weeks—Davies further extended his points lead to six in the 250SX East division. "Looking at the positives, I gained points tonight, but I'm not exactly happy with that," Davies said. "I rode terrible to be honest. I was just overriding. We still made gains in points, so I'm happy with that, but I'm not happy with my riding." Seth Hammaker's Hail Mary final lap earned him a spot on the podium. The Monster En - getting into it a little bit, and I was able to make some passes." Davies finished second on the track but later inherited the win after Deegan's penalty. Davies led throughout the main event and led a total of eight laps after taking the lead from Levi Kitchen. Another battle with Jo Shimoda followed all the way to the final few corners as the two rivals exchanged passes late in the race. Davies made his move stick, which was fortunate for him as it technically earned him the win in what could've easily Deegan technically crossed the line first but received a penalty for cutting the track in the split lane.

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