Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb delivered another dominant performance at Round 9 of the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross series, leading all 25 laps for his third victory in the last four races. The win also marked his sixth consecutive podium finish, solidifying his championship contention.
Webb’s Commanding 450SX Victory
Webb built a strong lead early in the race and maintained his advantage throughout. Chase Sexton, running second, tipped over in the sand section, allowing Webb to cruise to an eight-second victory over his teammate, Justin Cooper.
450SX Podium Results:
- Cooper Webb – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing
- Justin Cooper – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing
- Chase Sexton – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
“I executed my start, rode great laps in the beginning, and then put it on cruise control for a drama-free race.”
Webb reflected on his performance, acknowledging that despite some mistakes earlier in the day, his main event went smoothly:
“I’ve been fighting demons, landing in fourth for the last three weekends. This podium is long overdue, and I’ve been trusting the process.”
Justin Cooper, securing his first podium of the season, was relieved to break into the top three:
“I had a good flow early, but after hitting the red cross flag, I lost my rhythm. I just wanted to bring it home and build momentum for the final stretch.”
Sexton, who recovered from his mid-race crash, emphasized the challenges of the Indianapolis track:
Seth Hammaker Wins 250SX East/West Showdown
The 250SX division featured the first East/West Showdown of the season, and Seth Hammaker took the holeshot, leading every lap to earn his second career Supercross victory. He became the eighth different winner in nine rounds of 250SX racing.
250SX Podium Results:
- Seth Hammaker – Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
- Tom Vialle – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
- Haiden Deegan – Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
“It’s been a while since I stood on the top of the podium. I tried to sprint away early and stay focused, and I’m proud of myself and my team.”
Hammaker, thrilled with his win, shared his thoughts:
“Like Daytona, I was close to victory again. The track was tricky and easy to make mistakes.”
Vialle, coming off another strong performance, acknowledged the track’s difficulty:
Deegan survived a rough moment where he went into the safety netting but managed to fight for a podium finish.
“I wanted the win, but my engine took a hit after I landed super hard on a quad jump. No excuses—Seth and Tom were better tonight.”
Supercross Championship Standings & Upcoming Race
The Indianapolis Supercross round contributes points to both the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season and the SMX World Championship. With a week-long break ahead, riders will regroup before heading to Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, on 22 March 2025, for the second Triple Crown format event of the season.