250cc race results: AMA Pro Motocross RD2 – Hangtown – Kitchen wins

Levi Kitchen secured the overall victory in the 250cc class at the AMA Pro Motocross Round 2 held at Hangtown, demonstrating impressive resilience across both races. Despite a slow start in the opening race, Kitchen methodically advanced through the field to finish second behind his teammate Seth Hammaker, who led from the outset. Jo Shimoda completed the podium in the first race, although he was held up for a significant portion behind Nick Romano, limiting his progress. The second race was marked by a dramatic crash at the start, involving Hammaker and several other riders, which compromised Hammaker’s race position early on. This incident allowed Cole Davies to seize the lead and dominate the race to claim victory. Once again, Kitchen overcame a poor start to climb to second place, securing enough points to claim the overall win for the day. Hammaker managed to recover to ninth in the second race, which was sufficient for him to finish third overall. Beaumer capitalised on consistent performances to finish third in the second race and take second place in the overall standings. The event highlighted Kitchen’s determination and skill in navigating through the pack despite initial setbacks, while Hammaker’s early crash in race two underscored the unpredictable nature of motocross racing. The results set the tone for a competitive season ahead, with Kitchen and Hammaker both showing strong form for their team. Looking forward, the Hangtown round will likely serve as a valuable learning experience for the riders, particularly in managing race starts and avoiding early incidents. Kitchen’s ability to recover from poor starts could become a defining factor in his championship campaign, while Hammaker will aim to avoid similar setbacks in upcoming rounds. The performances of Davies and Beaumer also suggest a tightly contested series as the season progresses.