Words and photos from Gizmo Racing Yamaha
For the final round of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, the Gizmo Racing Factory Yamaha team exhibited extraordinary results throughout competition in Salt Lake City. The atmosphere in Utah was intense, and each member of the premier-level unit put
forth an outstanding effort to claim superb achievements at the checkered flag.
Keegan Rowley showcased stellar skills throughout the Utah racetrack, and his constant improvement throughout the premier racing series, led to astounding lap-times being established amongst each qualifying session of The Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown. He was undoubtedly one of the strongest 250SMX athletes of the season, and will continue to ascend as the year progresses.
Freddie Noren presented tremendous speed across the Salt Lake City circuit in practice, and his momentum was sustained as 450SMX Heat Race Two transpired. As racing took place, Noren displayed exceptional vision throughout the course – and despite undergoing a bit of bad luck, Noren was eager to move forward, following a nineteenth-place result being secured on the final leaderboard. For the
450SMX LCQ that followed, Noren battled from start to finish, to claim a score of seventh.
Florida’s Ayden Shive displayed a series of fast-paced laps in qualifying, and continued to present impressive race-craft in the 250 West Heat. The Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown format, was one of elite competition – and Shive competed with immense determination, to claim a result of twentieth. In the 250SMX Last Chance Qualifier thereafter, Shive’s corner speed and navigation around the track were top-tier, and led to a score of nineteenth being obtained as action concluded.
CJ Benard’s talent was undeniable as he charged through the Salt Lake City circuit, for practice rounds within The 2026 Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown. Benard’s expertise was presented through every facet of the Utah track – and with many events on the horizon, it’s clear that Benard will continue to contend for the highest achievements at the professional level.
The Gizmo Racing Factory Yamaha team thrived throughout the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Amongst countless rounds of challenging conditions, the team presented the utmost effort – constantly striving forward, to collect countless high-level feats. Preparation for future events is now underway, where the accomplished assembly of crew members and athletes is destined to succeed.
