SETH HAMMAKER - GRIT 243 250SX

GRIT-243 | 250 SX

The road to the podium wasn't necessarily ideal, for Pennsylvania's Seth Hammaker. The Kawasaki rider would execute qualification lap with immense precision, showcasing a bit of his Pennsyvanian roots throughout the muddiest of early stages for this Saturday in Alabama. However as the track began to dry, Hammaker remained an imminent threat for being one of, if not the, fastest 250cc rider on the track. That notion was carried into the first heat race of the evening, where Hammaker dove into the opening corner and would unfortunately collide with Haiden Deegan! The two motorcycles were jammed together...so much so, that Seth would be forced out of the race, and into the LCQ that followed! Once there, he knew that qualifying was of the utmost importance. But even with rival Haiden Deegan alongside him, Hammaker stepped-up to the plate when it mattered most...contending for a win, immediately as the racing process began. Moving through the laps that followed, there was nothing that could stand in Hammaker's way as he constantly distanced himself from Deegan who trailed. Though the race was for a mere gate choice, the point that Hammaker proved while moving ahead to victory would be rather definitive - and give him a momentum boost of sorts, with the main event now approaching. Rocketing a gate position that could be considered a disadvantage by many, Hammaker's jump and reaction time would somehow equate to a remarkable sixth-place standing on the first full lap of competition! He would pass Chance Hymas two laps later, and shortly thereafter, he overtook Jeremy Martin as well. Now fourth, it was a process of residing behind Jalek Swoll until the Floridian would make an unfortunate mistake on the ninth circuit...washing out and subsequently granting a position to the Pennsylvanian. It was then a process of pursuing Cameron McAdoo, and as Hammaker continuously chipped away at his fellow Kawasaki teammate, the race would be nearing a pivotal end. The battle between the two athletes was familiar, but the fighting spirit of both top-tier competitors could be seen by all in attendance. Through the white flag lap, the action was phenomenal and Hammaker was portraying a desire to constantly better his position...even if the achievement may have been slightly out of reach (with the time remaining). In conclusion, he took third place at the final flag - garnering a tremendous position, after a disastrous qualifying effort could have resulted in a problematic main event!

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