Chance Hymas secures Ironman 250 Moto 1 victory after early crash

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Chance Hymas secures Ironman 250 Moto 1 victory after early crash
Summary

Chance Hymas won the first moto of the Ironman National held in Crawfordsville, Indiana, after recovering from a crash on Lap 1. Initially leading, Hymas lost his position but regained the lead in the final laps, overtaking Julien Beaumer who had momentarily taken the lead. Cole Davies, who needed only a solid performance to secure the championship, faced difficulties and crashed during the race. Levi Kitchen also encountered issues, retiring in 40th place due to crash-related damage. Hymas's victory marks his first overall win of the season, further complicating the championship chase for other competitors.

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  • Hymas recovered from a Lap 1 crash to win the moto.
  • Beaumer initially led but lost the top spot to Hymas late in the race.
  • Davies only needed a solid performance for the championship but crashed late.
  • Levi Kitchen retired after suffering multiple crashes.
  • Hymas is now positioned for a stronger run in the remaining races.
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Chance Hymas won his first overall of the season last week in Budds Creek.

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