The Southwick national was a pivotal moment in the Pro Motocross Championship, with the red plate in both classes changing hands. Cole Davies, who started the day with the points lead, suffered a crash and broke his collarbone in qualifying, ruling him out of the first moto. This setback allowed Levi Kitchen to capitalize and pull within two points of Davies. Despite Davies' strong starts and holeshots, his bike issues and crash in the first moto proved costly. Kitchen, on the other hand, executed two great starts and rode a strong second moto to finish second overall, a much-needed result after a few bad races. The main difference between the two riders is their starts, with Davies' quick reflexes and Kitchen's weight potentially hindering his performance off the line. With Shimoda out and Beaumer struggling, Kitchen has a chance to build on his recent form and potentially kick off another win streak at Spring Creek, where he won in 2024. The championship is shaping up to be a close battle, with starts and consistency potentially being the deciding factors.
