Eastern Divisional 250SMX Class: Race Report
Summary: Nate Thrasher claimed victory in the third and final race of the Eastern Divisional 250SMX Class this season, marking his first win of 2026 and the seventh of his professional career. Thrasher’s strategic race management and consistent performance throughout the day solidified his lead in the overall standings.
Race Results:
- Nate Thrasher (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing): 1st place (Race 3: 2-1-4 finishes, 7 points total)
- Landen Gordon (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing): 2nd place (Race 3: 4-2-2 finishes, 6 points total)
- Cole Davies (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing): 3rd place (Race 3: 5-4-1 finishes, 10 points total)
- Jake Bennick (second podium finisher): 4th place (Race 3: 3-5-5 finishes, 11 points total)
- Devin Simonson (ClubMX Yamaha): 5th place
- Jett Hammaker (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki): 6th place (Race 3: 1-3-6 finishes, tied with Davies but fourth on tiebreaker)
Key Highlights:
- The race commenced with Davies taking the holeshot, quickly establishing a lead before maintaining a competitive pace.
- Thrasher’s impressive climb from deep in the top ten showcased his determination, despite initial setbacks earlier in the day.
- Following a collision with teammate Nick Romano, Hammaker started from the back of the field but recovered to finish sixth.
Standings Context:
Thrasher’s dominance throughout the day positioned him at the top of the overall standings, with a combined tally of seven points. He has now recorded a Supercross victory in every year since his professional debut in 2021. Gordon’s podium finish marks a significant improvement, rising from a last-place finish in the previous week. Davies continues to lead in the Eastern Divisional Championship by 21 points over Hammaker, with just two races remaining.
Quotes:
- Nate Thrasher: “It’s awesome to be on top of the podium… We’re trending upward, and it feels good to be back up here.”
- Landen Gordon: “If you told me I’d be sitting on the podium after last weekend, that’d be unbelievable… I’m truly in shock.”
- Cole Davies: “It was a rough day, but we still managed a podium. I didn’t give up and fought through.”
This race not only highlighted the competitiveness of the 250SMX Class but also underscored the depth of talent within the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team, as they achieved a clean sweep of the podium.
