SuperMotocross 2026 10 2026-03-22 2026-03-22 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/9i65c41710358128.jpg The second heat at Protective Stadium features the premier talent of the 250SX Eastern Regional Championship for the first half of the Birmingham East/West Showdown. The primary challenge for the 20-rider field is a track surface that has become increasingly technical and rutted following the Western heat. For current points leader Cole Davies, the objective is to maintain the momentum from his recent Triple Crown sweep in Indianapolis and secure a prime gate pick for the night's main event. Strategically, the Eastern heat is expected to be a battle of "holeshot mastery." Seth Hammaker, known for his explosive starts, enters the session with the goal of leading from the first turn to neutralize the technical rhythm sections. Meanwhile, Jo Shimoda and Nate Thrasher face the challenge of finding passing lanes in the split-lane section, which proved to be the decisive factor in the earlier Western race. With only the top nine advancing directly, the objective is to stay clear of the mid-pack aggression that often targets title favorites in these sprint-style heat races. 2459159