Foothill Ranch, Calif. (March 8, 2026) – Monster Energy® Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Seth Hammaker delivered a determined performance at the Indianapolis Triple Crown, securing third overall in the 250SX Class with race finishes of 3-9-2 at Round 9 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Lucas Oil Stadium. Demonstrating strong speed throughout the day, Hammaker consistently placed himself in contention while navigating the demanding three-race format to maintain a podium position. In the 450SX Class, Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Garrett Marchbanks battled through a challenging night marked by setbacks and difficult starts, ultimately finishing 14th overall with race finishes of 20-9-13 as he continues to build momentum in the championship.

The Indianapolis Triple Crown delivered another demanding test for riders inside Lucas Oil Stadium, where the unique three-race format emphasized consistency, quick recoveries, and strong starts. A track notorious for soft and rutted conditions, each position gained or lost across the three races played a critical role in determining the final overall results.

Qualifying set the tone early for Hammaker, who immediately established himself as the fastest rider on the track aboard his KX™250. In the opening qualifying session, he posted the fastest lap of the session and maintained the top position. Carrying that momentum into the second session, Hammaker once again topped the leaderboard to stand as the fastest overall qualifier heading into the night show, putting himself in a strong position for the Triple Crown format.

Race 1 saw Hammaker launch into the mix near the front of the pack before settling into sixth on Lap 1. Remaining composed through the early chaos, he began working methodically through the field, finding clean lines and maintaining steady momentum through the rhythm sections. As the race progressed, Hammaker continued to close the gap to the leaders, eventually moving into third and maintaining a strong pace through the closing laps to secure a podium finish in the opening race. Race 2 started with another strong jump off the gate as Hammaker quickly placed himself near the front and settled into third place during the opening lap. While battling for position, Hammaker got cross-rutted in the treacherous whoops section, causing him to go down and remount at the back of the field. Refusing to let the setback define the race, Hammaker mounted an impressive charge through the field, passing 12 riders to recover to ninth by the checkered flag. In the final race of the night, Hammaker once again faced adversity after a difficult start, which placed him mid-pack in the early laps. Remaining patient, he began picking off riders one by one while maintaining consistent lap times as the race progressed. A late-race battle for fourth intensified the action in the closing laps, but Hammaker continued to push forward and surged into second place and finished within one second of the winner, securing third overall on the night with finishes of 3-9-2. His efforts keep him firmly in the championship fight as he leaves Indianapolis sitting second in points, just one point behind the series leader. 

In the 450SX Class, Marchbanks focused on maintaining rhythm during qualifying as he continued to work on finding comfort with the evolving track conditions. In the opening session, he ran inside the Top 10 early before slipping back to 13th as the pace intensified late in the session. Continuing to refine his laps in the second qualifying session, Marchbanks worked to find improved flow through the rhythm sections and ultimately secured 14th overall heading into the night show.

Race 1 saw Marchbanks secure a solid start before beginning to work his way through traffic in the early laps. Finding a strong rhythm, he climbed to eighth while navigating the demanding track layout, until a crash later in the race dropped him back to 21st and affected the handling of the bike. Despite the setback, Marchbanks regrouped and was able to make a pass before the finish to secure 20th. Race 2 brought a stronger jump off the gate, though he was again forced to battle through heavy traffic in the early laps. Remaining composed, he steadily worked his way forward and climbed into ninth place while maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race to secure a Top 10 finish. The final race of the night proved difficult after Marchbanks was caught in a multi-rider crash entering the first turn, leaving him deep in the field early. Fighting through the remainder of the race while managing the physical toll from the incident, he continued pushing forward and crossed the line in 13th, earning 14th overall on the night as he currently sits 17th in the championship standings.

“Overall, it was a solid day. I started strong in qualifying and grabbed P1, which put me in a good position heading into the night. The first two races didn’t go exactly how I planned, especially the second one after I made a mistake in the whoops and crashed, but I was able to come back from last to ninth. I was proud of the way I bounced back in Race 3. I put my head down, made some passes, and got up to second, which helped salvage third overall. It was important for the points, and I’m looking forward to moving into the East/West Showdown in Birmingham after the break.”

 – Seth Hammaker

“It felt like we were searching for a bit throughout the day in these soft, rutted conditions, but the team and I kept working and making small changes that helped as the day went on. I had a crash in the first race that bent the bike up pretty badly, which made it tough to put consistent laps together. Race 2 was better and I felt more comfortable, but in Race 3 I got caught up in an incident in the first turn and had to fight from way back. The results might not look great on paper, but I’m encouraged by the progress we made. We’ll use the break to reset and come back ready for Birmingham.”

 – Garrett Marchbanks