Seth Hammaker in for 250 East

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker has went on an up and down journey throughout his career. He made his professional debut in 2021 and immediately put the sport on notice, winning his third career main event at Arlington. Multiple podiums and flashes of speed put Hammaker on the radar, but injuries began to pile up. 2025 was a return to the front for the Pennsylvania native after changing his program. With a move to Florida joining The Dog Pound, Hammaker rebuilt his career and returned to the top step of the podium. A pair of main event wins including an East/West Showdown triumph at Indianapolis and a runner-up finish in both the 250 East and SMX Playoff standings proved that Hammaker was ready to fight and showcase his true potential.

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When asking Hammaker about his shift last year, the two biggest aspects of his comeback were evident right away: preparation and confidence.

“I feel like I’ve been able to grow as a rider more than ever,” Hammaker said. “It started with the move to Florida. Working with Michael Byrne, coming up with a plan and goals to maintain health and solid rides throughout the year helped me a ton. Then, executing and gaining confidence helped me secure the best season of my pro career. The main priority of last year was to get through the full season healthy and nothing changes this year to be honest.”

Two wins last year and experience with the red plate showed Seth Hammaker’s progression and confidence in the 250SX East series.

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Hammaker only missed one race last year after a big crash at Hangtown and put together his best season to date. While he remained competitive all year and healthy for most of the season, Hammaker underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum after his runner-up finish in the playoffs. I asked the 25-year-old about his progression back to standard practice, which he described as “smooth”.

“I got the surgery the Tuesday after SMX. Rehab went smooth and I was able to hit the three month goal to get back on the bike, which was ideal. I was back on the bike at the end of December and rode a few weeks of the turn track and outdoors, then hopped on Supercross and it felt great. I’ve been working on perfecting my technique more and being consistent throughout my motos.”

The sport of SuperMotocross tends to be a meat grinder, chewing up young, talented racers and spitting them out. While the mental and physical toll can crush dreams, Hammaker has stayed sharp and kept pushing with continued backing and support from Mitch Payton and the entire Pro Circuit team. Hammaker’s goal for the 250 East season is crystal clear: bring a #1 plate home.

“The loyalty means a lot to me. I really respect it and I want to get them a championship really bad,” Hammaker said. “I’m going to have to be consistent with my riding and put myself up front to stay out of the chaos. If I stay levelheaded and be the best I can be each race, that’s all I can ask for.”

Next weekend, the 250 East series kicks off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the same venue where Hammaker claimed his first professional win. He will sport #10 this season and attempt to deliver the Pro Circuit team’s first championship since the summer of 2019.