Cole Davies Scores First 250 Win at Indianapolis Supercross

Sweeps Triple Crown, Takes Points Lead

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Cole Davies dominated the Indianapolis Supercross Triple Crown, winning all three main events to score his first career 250 divisional victory. The Yamaha rider now holds a one-point lead in the 250 East championship over Seth Hammaker, who finished third overall despite a crash in the second race.

Why it matters

Davies' performance in Indianapolis establishes him as a top contender for the 250 East title, while also highlighting the competitive depth of the 250 class this season. The Triple Crown format provides an added challenge for riders, testing their consistency over three separate main events.

The details

Davies was in control throughout the Indianapolis event, winning the first two main events by comfortable margins before holding off a late charge from Hammaker in the final race. Jo Shimoda finished second overall with a podium sweep of his own, while Hammaker recovered from a crash in Race 2 to claim third place.

  • Cole Davies swept the three main events at the Indianapolis Supercross Triple Crown on March 9, 2026.
  • The Indianapolis Supercross was Round 9 of the 2026 SuperMotocross season.

The players

Cole Davies

The Yamaha rider scored his first career 250 divisional win by sweeping the Indianapolis Supercross Triple Crown, moving him into the points lead in the 250 East championship.

Seth Hammaker

The Kawasaki rider finished third overall in Indianapolis despite a crash in the second main event, and now trails Davies by one point in the 250 East standings.

Jo Shimoda

The defending 250 SuperMotocross World Champion finished second overall at Indianapolis, with a podium sweep of his own.

Daxton Bennick

The Husqvarna rider continued his strong start to the season, finishing fourth overall in Indianapolis.

Pierce Brown

The Yamaha rider, who entered Indianapolis as the 250 East points leader, finished fifth overall and dropped to third in the standings.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The 250 East riders will look to rebound at the next round of the SuperMotocross World Championship, scheduled for March 16 in Detroit.

The takeaway

Cole Davies' dominant performance in Indianapolis has established him as a legitimate title contender in the 250 East division, while also highlighting the depth of talent in the class this season. The Triple Crown format provided an added challenge, testing the riders' consistency over three separate main events.