June 14, 2025

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Levi Kitchen Lands on the Overall Podium at High Point

The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team battled through the ruts and rollers of High Point Raceway at Round 4 of the Pro Motocross Championship, where Levi Kitchen continued his podium streak with a strong third overall (2-6). Garrett Marchbanks kept his momentum with a consistent fifth overall (7-4). Seth Hammaker made a statement at his hometown race by earnng his first 250 Pro Motocross Podium with a third place finish in Moto 1, closing out the day seventh overall (3-14). Solid rides by Ty Masterpool in 13th (9-17) and Drew Adams in 21st (16-35) rounded out the team's results.

Kitchen started the day with a strong P3 in qualifying, setting the tone for a solid day. In Moto 1, he got a good jump off the gate and quickly positioned himself inside the lead pack. He found his flow early, making a clean move into second and holding strong to finish P2 at the checkered flag.

In Moto 2, Kitchen looked set for another top ride, but nearly had a costly tip-over early on. He managed to stay on two wheels but lost several positions. Staying calm and focused, he charged back through the field, making consistent passes to salvage P6. His 2-6 moto scores were enough to lock in third overall, keeping him on the box for the third straight round and building solid momentum heading into the break.

"I felt like I made some real progress today," said Kitchen. "My starts were better. I almost went down in Moto 2, but managed to recover. Overall, I'm definitely improving and feeling stronger out there. Finishing on the podium feels great, even if it wasn't exactly the result I was aiming for. I've always had a tough time here at High Point, with my best finish before today being 10th, so it's awesome to see improvement here. I'm looking forward to the weekend off to recharge and then hitting the next round fired up."

Marchbanks continues to impress with gritty rides and speed. After a tough P18 in qualifying, he turned things around when the gate dropped. In Moto 1, he started mid-pack, but put in a relentless charge to take seventh. He came out swinging again in Moto 2, starting outside the top ten and impressively passing riders one by one to take P4 by the checkered flag. With 7-4 finishes, he secured fifth overall and three tio -five finishes in four srounds.

"It was a solid day overall," said Marchbanks. "Qualifying was probably one of my worst in a while - 18th overall. I felt fast, but the clock didn't agree. In Moto 1, I got shuffled off the start and had to work from the back again. I charged all the way up to sixth, but Jo got me with two turns to go, so i finished seventh. Frustrating after putting in that much effort. In Moto 2, I got a better jump but still got pushed back early. I followed Levi for a bit, but got around him, and found some solid lines. I worked up to fourth and tried to close in onthe top three, but they were just a bit too far. Overall, happy with the speed, I just need to work on my starts over the break."

Hammaker returned to racing in front of the hometown crowd after missing Thunder Valley due to injury. He kicked things off with a solid P7 in qualifying. In Moto 1, Hammaker pulled a great start and moved into third early, holding strong to the finish to claim his first career 250 Pro Motocross podium. Moto 2 saw him charge through the pack up to sixth before fading back to 14th. His 3-14 scores earned him seventh overall on the day.

"High Point was a solid day," said Hammaker. "I went P7 in the first qualifier and P3 in the second - felt good heading into the motos. In Moto 1, I got a decent start, around third or fourth. Levi got by me early, but I found my flow and moved back into third about halfway. Pumped to grab my first moto podium - been working toward that for a while. Moto 2 wasn't as strong. I started around 10th, made a few passes, but just didn't have the stamina to keep the pace. I faded and had to ride it in ended up 14th. still, a lot of posititves to take way. We'll reset over the break and come into Southwick ready to go."

Masterpool showed his determination at High Point. After qualifying P10, he was buried at the start of Moto 1 in 19th but clawed his way forward, amking pass after pass to finish a hard-fought ninth. In Moto 2, he was pushed deep off the start again and couldn't find his rhythm in the early laps. Still, he worked from outside the top 30 to finish 17th, earning 13th overall.

"Riding felt pretty solid day," said Masterpool. "I'm still working through being sick, but I just switched nutritionists, so things are heading in the right direction. Unfortunately, I threw up again after Moto 1, but with all the new food today, it's going to take some time for my body to adjust. The speed is there - I just haven't been able to keep food down, which makes things tough. We've got a little break now, so I'll get everything dialed and come back ready to go."

Adams started the day strong at High Point, qualifying fifth in both sessions and feeling confident heading into the motos. Unfortunately, the momentum didn't carry through. A tough start in Moto 1 left Adams buried in the pack, and he couldn't find his usual flow, finishing 16th. In Moto 2, he made solid progress after a decent start, but went down twice - the second crash resulted in a broken index finger on his left hand. Adams will use the break to recover and reset, with his sights set on lining up for Southwick.

"The day started off strong," said Adams. "I qualified fifth in both sessions, so I was feeling good heading into the motos. In Moto 1, I just didn't get the start I needed and honestly didn't ride like myself. Ended up 16th. In Moto 2, I got of to a decent start and was moving forward, but had a little tip-over. Got going again, made up a few spots, and then unfortunately went down a second time and broke my left index finger. I'll get it checked out, start some therapy, and do everything I can to be ready for Southwick."

After the break, the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team will gear up and return to the East Coast for Round 5 at Southwick.

250MX Class Results - High Point

1. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha, 1-1
2. Tom Vialle, KTM, 4-2
3. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki, 2-6
4. Chance Hymas, Honda, 5-3
5. Garrett Marchbanks, Kawasaki, 7-4
6. Jo Shimoda, Honda, 6-5
7. Seth Hammaker, Kawasaki, 3-14
8. Casey Cochran, GasGas, 11-9
9. Nate Thrasher, Yamaha, 10-10
10. Jalek Swoll, Triumph, 14-8
13. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki, 9-17
21. Drew Adams, Kawasaki, 16-35

250MX Class Points Standings

1. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha, 194
2. Jo Shimoda, Honda, 152
3. Chance Hymas, Honda, 132
4. Garrett Marchbanks, Kawasaki, 132
5. Tom Vialle, KTM, 125
6. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki, 124
7. Casey Cochran, GasGas, 88
8. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki, 88
9. Julien Beaumer, KTM, 87
10. Max Vohland, Yamaha, 82
13. Seth Hammaker, Kawasaki, 73
16. Drew Adams, Kawasaki, 62

 

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June 8, 2025

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Keeps the Podium Streak Going at Thunder Valley

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki continued its podium streak at Round 3 of the Pro Motocros Championship at Thunder Valley, with Levi Kitchen finishing third overall after a gritty 8-3 moto performance. The team battled Colorado's elevation and muddy conditions to secure multiple top-15 finishes. Garrett Marchbanks finished fourth overall (3-8), Ty Masterpool finished 10th overall (4-15), and Drew Adams finished 13th overall (19-7).

Kitchen carried his momentum from last weekend into another strong showing at Thunder Valley. He kicked off the day with a P5 in qualifying and looked fast heading into the motos. In Moto 1, Kitchen found himself buried mid-pack early on and dropped as far back as 20th. Undeterred, he put his head down and steadily worked his way forward, breaking into the top ten and finishing a hard-fought eighth. In Moto 2, a much better start allowed him to stay in the mix from the beginning. He kept charging, eventually making a kay pass into third just before the final lap, securing a P3 moto finish and landing back on the overall podium with third on the day.

"It was a bit of a grind today, but I'm glad to end it on the podium," said Kitchen. "Moto 1 was tough - I got a bad start and had to dig deep just to get back to eighth. Moto 2 was a little better off the line, and I was able to work my way up and make a move into third late in the race. I've been feeling really solid with my fitness and my riding overall, so it's good to keep building."

Garrett Marchbanks put together one of his strongest rides of the season at Thunder Valley. He started the day strong by qualifying fourth and carried that speed into Moto 1. Despite a mid-pack start in 13th, Marchbanks charged forwad confidently, passing riders one by one to secure a career-first moto podium in the 250 class with a third-place finish. In Moto 2, he got caught in a first-turn pile-up but remounted quickly and battled his way back to eighth. His 3-8 moto scores earned him a solid fourth overall on the day.

"Overall, it was a solid day and one of my best finishes at Thunder Valley," said Marchbanks. "I'm pumped to get my first-ever moto podium in the 250 class. Qualifying went well, I was fourth, and I've been consistent so far this season. Moto 1 went great. I came from 13th to third, which I was stoked on. The elevation and deep ruts made starts tricky, and in Moto 2, I got caught in the first-turn pile-up. I was 39th when I got up, but I charged back and finished eighth. Overall, it was a solid day. I'm happy with the way I've been riding. I haven't been this consistent outdoors before, so I'm just going to keep building from here."

Ty Masterpool, still shaking off the effects of illness, delivered a gritty performance in Lakewood. He came out strong in qualifying, locking in P3 to start the day. In Moto 1, Masterpool got a clean jump and found his flow inside the top five, eventually making a pass into third before settling for a solid fourth-place finish. Moto 2 proved more challenging as he continued to battle fatigue, but he dug deep to finish 15th, giving him a 10th overall for the weekend.

"Qualifying went well," said Masterpool. "I ended up P3, so I felt good heading into the motos. In Moto 1, I got a solid start and worked up to third, but hit a false neutral in a corner and dropped back to fourth. I was battling with Garrett Marchbanks in the last couple laps, but just couldn't hold onto that podium spot. I'm still fighting off the cold from last week and actually threw up between motos, so Moto 2 was more about survival, especially with the elevation here. The first three rounds haven't quite gone how I've wanted, but I'm focusing on getting healthy and turning things around."

Drew Adams continued to show his potential, qualifying seventh and putting in a strong ride in Moto 1. After a tough start that had him buried in 18th off the gate, adams stayed composed and steadily worked his way through the pack to finish an impressive fifth. In Moto 2, he ran in the top 10 before a tip-over set him back. Despite remounting and charging back, mechanical issues forced him to pull off early, leaving him 13th overall.

"The day ended a little short for me in Colorado," said Adams. "I qualified seventh and felt good going into the motos. In Moto 1, I didn't get the best start but was able to work my way up to fifth, which I was happy with. Moto 2 started solid, but I had a small tip-over that pushed me back. I tried to recover, but a mechanical issue ended my race early. It's frustrating when things happen outside your control, but there was definitely positives to take away. I'm focused on bouncing back next weekend."

The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team will head east to Pennsylvania for Round 4 at the High Point National next Saturday.

250MX Class Results - Thunder Valley

1. Chance Hymas, Honda, 1-1
2. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha, 2-2
3. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki, 8-3
4. Garrett Marchbanks, Kawasaki, 3-8
5. Tom Vialle, KTM, 6-5
6. Jo Shimoda, Honda, 9-4
7. Casey Cochran, GasGas, 13-6
8. Dilan Schwartz, Yamaha, 10-9
9. Mikkel Haarup, Triumph, 7-12
10. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki, 4-15
13. Drew Adams, Kawasaki, 19-7

250MX Class Points Standings

1. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha, 144
2. Jo Shimoda, Honda, 119
3. Chance Hymas, Honda, 95
4. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki, 86
5. Tom Vialle, KTM, 85
6. Garrett Marchbannks, Kawasaki, 85
7. Julien Beaumer, KTM, 81
8. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki, 71
9. Max Vohland, Yamaha, 65
10. Casey Cochran, GasGas, 64
13. Drew Adams, Kawasaki, 56

 

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June 1, 2025

Levi Kitchen Leads Pro Circuit Kawasaki to Strong Results at Hangtown

The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team powered through the Northern California heat at the Hangtwon Classic for Round 2 of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship. The team walked away with all five riders inside the top 15, with a podium finish from Levi Kitchen (3-3). Garrett Marchbanks took fifth overall (7-5), Ty Masterpool took eighth overall (4-16), Drew Adams took 13th overall (19-7), and Seth Hammaker took 15th overall (6-40).

Kitchen rebounded in a big way this weekend after a tough opening round at Fox Raceway. Despite qualifying in 16th, Kitchen came into Moto 1 with motivation. After starting mid-pack, he settled into seventh and began clicking off passes. He moved into podium position with just over a minute remaining on the clock, battling for third. Kitchen would finish in third and land on the podium for the first time since Detroit SX. In Moto 2, Kitchen quickly charged into the top five and eventually took over second before settling into his second, third-place finish of the day - his 3-3 performance earned him his first overall podium of the season.

"It was a much better day for me overall," said Kitchen. "Qualifying didn't go the way I wanted - It started off a little slow-but I was able to reset and turn things around once the gate dropped. My starts still need some work, but I managed to get out decent enough to put myself in a position to move forward. I made some good passes on strong guys in both motos and just focused on riding smart and staying consistent. Ending the day with 3-3 finishes for third overall feels really good, especially after how last weekend went. We're making progress, and I'm excited to keep building from here."

Marchbanks kept his early-season momentum going with another strong ride at Hangtown. He qualified fourth and overcame an 18th-place start in Moto 1. Slicing through the field to make consistent passes and push into the top ten by lap six. With half the race remaining, Marchbanks made three more passes to finish seventh. In Moto 2, Marchbanks battled his way to the front, starting in 12th but fighting between fifth and fourth place. Capitalizing on his competitors mistake, he moved into fourth briefly but would get passed at the end and take fifth, rounding out his fifth pace finish overall.

"Overall, Hangtown was a solid day," said Marchbanks. "Qualifying went well, I was fourth overall and felt strong on the bike. Moto 1 was similar to last weekend. I struggled off the gate and rode a bit tight early on, but I managed to work my way up to seventh. We made some changes before Moto 2, including switching tires, and I got a much better start. I was running up front but got shuffled back after a crash in front of me. I regrouped, made some good passes, and got up to fourth. Unfortunately, a couple mistakes in the final laps dropped me back to fifth. Despite that, I'm happy with the progress - my speed and fitness are there. I'm looking forward to keeping the momentum going into Thunder Valley."

Masterpool showed strong pace in qualifying, landing third fastest despite battling illness and high temperatures. In Moto 1, he ran up front the entire race, briefly moving into third before being passed by Kitchen in the final minutes to finish fourth. Moto 2 was a tougher battle; Masterpool struggled to make passes after starting mid-pack, and he held on for 16th, Placing him eighth overall.

"It was a pretty gnarly day," said masterpool. "I came down with the flu a few days ago and had been throwing up for the last few nights - even between motos today. I couldn't keep anything down, so I just focused on riding smart and conserving energy. In moto 1, I did what I could and salvaged a fourth. I was close to third, but Levi got me with a couple laps to go. In Moto 2, I had a decent start but got shuffled back after some chaos in the first few turns. Racing with a fever in this kind of heat was no joke-it turned into survival mode. Still, we made solid progress with the bike this week, and I'm looking forward to getting healthy and coming back strong next weekend."

Drew Adams faced adversity early but showed heart all day. After qualifying 20th, he launched from 26th off the gate in Moto 1 and battled through to finish 19th. In Moto 2, he bounced back with an impressive ride - starting in sixth, holding strong, and crossing the line in seventh, placing him 13th overall.

"Hangtown had its high and lows," said Adams. "Qualifying didn't go the way I wanted - I was 20th overall after struggling in the first session. In Moto 1, I had one of the worst starts I've ever had and just couldn't find my flow in the heat, finishing 19th. We made a tire change before Moto 2, and that really helped. I got a much better start, run up front, and finished seventh. It felt good to turn the day around."

Hammaker started the day with a strong sixth-place qualifying run. In Moto 1, he got out front early and ran third for much of the race before settling into sixth. Unfortunately, in Moto 2, Hammaker was caught in a first-turn collision that ended his day early, laving him 15th overall.

"The day started off strong for me with a solid qualifying and a good flow heading into Moto 1," said Hammaker. "I felt comfortable early on, and got a great start, and was able to run up front for most of the race before finishing sixth. Unfortunately, in Moto 2, I got caught up in a crash right after the start and wasn't able to continue. It's a tough way to end the day, especially after feeling so good earlier, but I'll regroup this week and come back ready for Thunder Valley."

The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team will head east to Colorado and Thunder Valley Motocross Park for Round 3 next Saturday.

250MX Class Results - Hangtown Classic

1. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha, 1-1
2. Jo Shimoda, Honda, 2-2
3. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki, 3-3
4. Julien Beaumer, KTM, 8-4
5. Garrett Marchbanks, Kawasaki, 7-5
6. Jordon Smith, Triumph, 11-6
7. Mikkel Haarup, Triumph, 10-9
8. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki, 4-16
9. Dilan Schwartz, Yamaha, 9-13
10. Michael Mosiman, Yamaha, 5-17
13. Drew Adams, Kawasaki, 19-7
15. Seth Hammaker, Kawasaki, 6-40

250MX Class Points Standings

1. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha, 100
2. Jo Shimoda, Honda, 88
3. Julien Beaumer, KTM, 67
4. Garrett Marchbanks, Kawasaki, 65
5. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki, 52
6. Tom Vialle, KTM, 52
7. Michael Mosiman, Yamaha, 47
8. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki, 46
9. Chance Hymas, Honda, 45
10. Seth Hammaker, Kawasaki, 45
12. Drew Adams, Kawasaki, 21

 

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May 24, 2025

Garrett Marchbanks Leads the Charge at Fox Raceway to Open the Pro Motocross Season

The 2025 Pro Motocross Championship kicked off with the first gate drop of the season at Fox Raceway, where the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team delivered a strong team performance. Garrett Marchbanks led the charge with a sixth overall finish (6-5), displaying front-running speed and consistency. Seth Hammaker went (8-7) for seventh overall, Ty Masterpool went 7-15 for 10th overall, Drew Adams went 9-14 for 11th overall, and Levi Kitchen went 10-38 for 16th. Each rider battled the dry Southern California terrain to open the season.

Marchbanks delivered an impressive performance, showing his speed early in the day with a P4 result in qualifying. After a rough start in Moto 1, Marchbanks charged through the pack to secure sixth. Moto 2 started stronger for Marchbanks, clocking the fastest lap two laps in a row and shwoing true grit. Marchbanks would charge from ninth to fifth, rounding out a solid sixth place overall.

"It felt awesome to be back on the 250," said Marchbanks. "I didn't get the best starts, but I made moves quickly and found good flow. I was P1 in the second qualifying session for a while and ended up fourth overall. That gave me cinfidene going into the motos. I gave it everything I had and tried to push at the end. Sixth overall is a solid start, and I'm excited to keep building from here."

Coming off a strong Supercross season, Hammaker showed his speed and determination in his outdoor return. After qualifying sixth, he launched into the top five off the start of Moto 1 but had a small tipover just before the halfway point. He remounted quickly to finish eighth. Moto 2 saw him satrt inside the top five again, running consistently inside the top group to secure seventh and a solid seventh overall.

"It was a pretty good day at Pala," said Hammaker. "Qualifying went well, and I got decent starts in both motos. That first moto, I was running third or fourth early, then tipped over. I got back up and made a few more passes to finish eighth. The second moto was intense at the beginning - I got into a rhythm and held on for seventh. It's a good place to start the series. We'll keep improving and come into Hangtown even stronger."

Masterpool came out swinging in Moto 1 after a tenth-place qualifying result. Nearly grabbing the holeshot, Masterpool defended second early on, holding his ground before he would fall back to finish seventh. In moto 2, he started in eighth but encountered a late-race challenge after taking a rock to the throat, ultimately dropping to 15th and finshing the day tenth overall.

"Qualifying went well, and I got a great start in Moto 1 - made a good move around the outside and felt like I rode well," said Masterpool. "In Moto 2, I took a rock to the throat on the last lap and ended up throwing up everything. I lost all my nutrients, and after that, it was pure survival mode. Still, I gave it everything I had. I'll bounce back and be better next weekend."

After stepping up as a fill-in rider for a few Supercross rounds and later sidelined by injury, rookie Adams returned to the gate to start his first full Pro Motocross series. After qualifying eighth, the no. 98 would find himself mid-pack off the gate in Moto 1. Settling into 15th on the first lap, Adams made his way into the top ten with five minutes plus two laps remaining and made one final pass to finish ninth. In Moto 2, he battled back from multiple crashes, setting him as far back as 25th; Adams charged forward to secure 14th and round out an 11th-place finish overall.

"Starts weren't great today, but I'm happy with how I charged every time I hit the track," said Adams. "I went down twice in the second moto but kept pushing and came back strong. Every lap was a learning experience, and I'm stoked on the progress. I'm ready to keep building next weekend."

Returning to the gate after injury, Kitchen qualified fifth to start the day. In Moto 1, Kitchen would show solid speed, moving from 15th up to tenth. Despite his efforts in Moto 2, Kitchen would be forced to pull off early du to a bike issue with three minutes remaining. Kitchen finished the day 16th overall.

"It was a tough day for me," said Kitchen. "I didn't get the best starts, but I fought through in the first moto to finish 10th. In Moto 2, I was making progress, but then had some bike troubles and had to pull off. It was DNF, which is always disappointing, but I'm healthy, and we'll regroup for Hangtown.

With the first round in the books, the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team will head north to Rancho Cordova, California, and the Hangtown Motocross Classic for round two next weekend.

250SX Class Moto 1 Results - Fox Raceway

1. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha
2. Jo Shimoda, Honda
3. Chance Hymas, Honda
4. Tom Vialle, KTM
5. Julien Beaumer, KTM
6. Garrett Marchbanks, Kawasaki
7. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki
8. Seth Hammaker, Kawasaki
9. Drew Adams, Kawasaki
10. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki

250SX Class Moto 2 Results - Fox Raceway

1. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha
2. Jo Shimoda, Honda
3. Tom Vialle, KTM
4. Julien Beaumer, KTM
5. Garrett Marchbanks, Kawasaki
6. Chance Hymas, Honda
7. Seth Hammaker, Kawasaki
8. Michael Mosiman, Yamaha
9. Ryder DiFrancesco, GasGas
10. Maximus Vohland, Yamaha
14. Drew Adams, Kawasaki
15. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki
38. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki

250MX Class Points Standings

1. Haiden Deegan, Yamaha, 50
2. Jo Shimoda, Honda, 44
3. Tom Vialle, KTM, 38
4. Chance Hymas, Honda, 36,
5. Julien Beaumer, KTM, 35
6. Garrett Marchbanks, Kawasaki, 33
7. Seth Hammaker, Kawasaki, 29
8. Michael Mosiman, Yamaha, 25
9. Ty Masterpool, Kawasaki, 22
10. Maximus Vohland, Yamaha, 22
11. Drew Adams, Kawasaki, 21
16. Levi Kitchen, Kawasaki, 12

 

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