Foothill Ranch, Calif. (May 10, 2026) – Monster Energy® Kawasaki closed out the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship with a statement performance at the final round in Salt Lake City. Chase Sexton powered to a dramatic 450SX Main Event victory, while Levi Kitchen secured a second-place podium finish in the 250SX East/West Showdown. Garrett Marchbanks earned 12th in the finale and capped off his rookie premier class campaign with AMA 450SX Rookie of the Year honors. Nick Romano added a hard-fought 15th-place finish in the main event, while Seth Hammaker and Cameron McAdoo both showed front-running pace before an early-race incident cut their nights short. Together, Monster Energy Kawasaki and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki capped off the season with victories, podiums, and championship-defining milestones.

In 450SX Qualifying, Sexton and Marchbanks showed strong pace aboard their KX™450SR machines from the opening laps. Sexton consistently placed fourth in both sessions to qualify fourth overall, while Marchbanks showed early speed before securing 11th overall heading into the night program.

In 450 Heat 1, Sexton rounded the first turn in second and immediately applied pressure to the leader. Showcasing his speed with multiple fastest sector times, Sexton stayed patient before making the pass for the lead and taking control of the race to secure the heat race win. In 450 Heat 2, Marchbanks got off to a commanding start and briefly led the field early. After the intense opening laps shuffled him backward, Marchbanks regrouped while setting the fastest Sector 4 time to finish sixth.

In the final 450 Main Event of the season, Sexton once again put himself in contention with a front-running start while Marchbanks battled from mid-pack. Sexton strategically managed the opening half of the race before charging forward, first making the pass for third, then moving into second. With the lead in sight, Sexton closed to within two tenths of a second from the leader before executing the race-winning pass late in the race. Backed by multiple fastest sector times, Sexton rode his KX™450SR to his fourth consecutive victory in Salt Lake City. Marchbanks continued to battle throughout the main event, pushing through the pack to secure 12th. Sexton concluded the 450SX Championship sixth overall, while Marchbanks finished 14th in points and added AMA 450SX Rookie of the Year honors to his breakout season.

In 250SX Qualifying, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki came out swinging as Hammaker immediately set the tone aboard his KX™250, topping both East qualifying sessions and earning the fastest overall 250 lap of the day with a 48.871. Kitchen backed up the effort with a pair of second-fastest times in West qualifying to secure third overall, while McAdoo and Romano continued to build throughout the day to qualify 18th and 19th, respectively, for the night program.

In the 250 East Heat, Romano launched into the first turn and immediately placed himself at the front of the field, while Hammaker started just behind inside the Top 3. As the race developed, Hammaker methodically worked his way forward through multiple lead changes and intense battles, eventually taking over the top spot while recording the fastest lap and multiple fastest sector times to secure the victory. Romano maintained a strong pace against stacked competition to bring home sixth place. 

In the 250 West Heat, both Kitchen and McAdoo put their KX™250 machines in contention from the start, with McAdoo nearly grabbing the holeshot while Kitchen settled inside the Top 5. McAdoo charged into second while setting the fastest Sector 5 time, as Kitchen continued to push forward and eventually made the pass on his teammate to secure second at the line. McAdoo completed an impressive ride in third, giving Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki two riders with top gate picks going into the showdown.

In the 250 East/West Showdown, Kitchen, Hammaker, and McAdoo all started at the front of the pack, immediately putting themselves in position for a strong finale. Early in the race, McAdoo went down while running fourth, with Hammaker getting caught up in the crash, ending both riders’ nights early. Kitchen avoided the chaos and quickly went to work, charging his KX™250 forward and making a decisive pass for second. Despite pushing late, Kitchen ultimately secured a season-ending podium in second place. Romano battled from a mid-pack start and continued pushing through the field while recording the fastest Sector 4 time on his way to 15th. Additional Team Green™ strength was evident as MX6 Racing’s Derek Kelley and Henry Miller placed their machines seventh and tenth, highlighting multiple Kawasaki finishes inside the Top 10. Kitchen’s podium secured second in the final Western Divisional 250 Championship standings, while Hammaker also claimed second in the Eastern Divisional 250 Championship. McAdoo concluded his season seventh in West contention, with Romano finishing 10th in the Eastern Division.

“Salt Lake was a good way to end the season. I had a solid qualifying session, and we kept making good progress as the night went on. In the main event, I just tried to stay patient early, hit my marks, and put myself in a position to make a push late. Once I got close to Ken [Roczen], I knew I had to be aggressive. I wish I could have left with a championship, but it feels good to finish with a win. I’m proud of the effort from everyone on my team.”

 – Chase Sexton

“The last round of the season was a solid one for me, and it was really nice to be able to make it here. I haven’t been able to race Salt Lake too many times, so it was really fun for me to be able to race this year on the 450. It wasn’t the exact result I wanted, but qualifying was super solid. At the end of the day, we found some really good settings that felt like we were going in the right direction. In the heat race, I felt great, got off to a good start, and put in some good laps. In the main event, I had an okay start and had to work my way through the pack. I got into 11th trying to make some more passes, but the track was difficult tonight, and the whoops were part of it. I’m super happy to come out of it healthy, heading into the outdoors.”

 – Garrett Marchbanks

« It was another okay start, but I made good moves early, and I’m proud of that. I was riding aggressively and started closing in on the leaders. Then, Seth [Hammaker] and Cameron [McAdoo] went down, and I almost hit Cameron, so I had to check up and make time back up again. It got pretty chaotic out there, but I felt really good on the bike and had a good battle going. I’m stoked to finish the season up here battling with these guys. Big thanks to the whole Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team and everyone behind me. I’m excited to head into the outdoors.”

 – Levi Kitchen

“It was a solid day here in Salt Lake City. It wasn’t the end result I wanted, but I’m blessed to be back in the mix of things and finish the season 10th in the championship, despite missing the first three rounds, which keeps my head held high. I feel like we built a lot of momentum throughout the season, and I’m excited to carry that momentum forward.”

 – Nick Romano

“Bummed to finish off my Supercross season the way it did, but I’m happy that nothing major came from it, other than being very beat up. Thank you to the team and everyone in my corner who have stuck behind me. I’m looking forward to getting my body feeling better and ready for the outdoor series soon.”

 – Cameron McAdoo

“I’m definitely bummed to end the night like this. The season had its ups and downs, but I’m proud we made it through it all. Of course, I would have loved to finish the night and end it on the podium again, especially with how good I felt all day. The speed was there in qualifying and the heat race, but sometimes that’s just racing. We’ll regroup, heal up, and start getting ready for the outdoors.”

 – Seth Hammaker