Jett Lawrence Secures Back-to-Back Victory at Birmingham Supercross

In a thrilling display of speed and skill, Team Honda HRC's Jett Lawrence secured his position as the first back-to-back winner in the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship with a stellar victory at the Birmingham Supercross. Battling adverse weather conditions and a challenging track, Lawrence's flawless performance inside Protective Stadium in Alabama captivated fans.

Jett Lawrence - First place 450SX Class - Birmingham Supercross - Photo Credit- Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

First place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

With heavy rains soaking the red dirt track the night before the race, conditions were ripe for an intense showdown on the circuit. Despite the challenging terrain, Lawrence seized the lead from the get-go, grabbing the Holeshot and maintaining his position at the front of the pack throughout the race.

Cooper Webb - Second place 450SX Class - Birmingham Supercross - Photo Credit- Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Second place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Ken Roczen - Third place 450SX Class - Birmingham Supercross - Photo Credit- Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Third place 450SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Cooper Webb gave chase but was unable to close the gap on Lawrence, settling for a solid second-place finish. Meanwhile, Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki's Ken Roczen showcased his resilience, storming through the field to claim a well-deserved third-place finish.

Lawrence expressed gratitude to his team and highlighted the demanding nature of the track, emphasizing the importance of patience and precision in navigating its treacherous twists and turns.

Tom Vialle - First place 250SX Class - Birmingham Supercross - Photo Credit- Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

First place 250SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Tom Vialle continued his winning streak with another commanding performance, securing his second consecutive victory in Birmingham. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Cameron McAdoo and Seth Hammaker rounded out the podium, delivering impressive performances of their own.

Cameron McAdoo - Second place 250SX Class - Birmingham Supercross - Photo Credit- Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Second place 250SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Seth Hammaker - Third place 250SX Class - Birmingham Supercross - Photo Credit- Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Third place 250SX Class – Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

As the championship heads to Indianapolis, Indiana for Round 10 at Lucas Oil Stadium, anticipation mounts for another thrilling installment of Supercross action. With the SuperMotocross World Championship heating up, fans can expect nothing short of adrenaline-fueled excitement as the season progresses.

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker Injured During Pre-Season Training

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – January 26, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Seth Hammaker will miss the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Eastern Regional Championship in Houston, Texas on February 4th following a wrist injury sustained in a crash while practicing. Hammaker was on form to contend for the 250SX Eastern Regional Championship when a crash during a routine practice session resulted in an injury to his wrist. Hammaker consulted medical professionals and it was determined that the injury will force him to miss the opening rounds of the 2023 Monster Energy Supercross Eastern Regional Championship.

Hammaker, the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross ‘Rookie Of The Year’ award winner, claimed two consecutive podium finishes at the start of the 2022 Western Regional Championship and secured eight top-10 overall finishes in the AMA Pro Motocross season. The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider carried that momentum into what had been a productive off-season of preparation prior to this set back which will delay him from his goal to once again challenge for race wins.

“It’s of course frustrating to have an injury right before the start of the season,” said Hammaker. “My training has been going really well recently and I feel that my speed and fitness are up to the level needed to race for wins. This injury will set me back a bit, but my full focus is on mending the injury and getting back out there on the track to compete at the highest level.”

Further updates on Hammaker’s expected return to racing will be provided when available.

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