Daxton Bennick wins the first SuperMotocross 250 moto in Columbus

Daxton Bennick secured his first career race victory during the opening 250 moto at the SuperMotocross event in Columbus, Ohio. Bennick inherited the lead late in the race after Cole Davies suffered a mechanical issue involving his rear brake. Davies had established a commanding lead early on a muddy track after securing the holeshot but dropped to 22nd place following the equipment failure. Levi Kitchen earned second place after moving up in the closing minutes, while Ryder DiFrancesco finished third. The race also saw championship contenders Jo Shimoda and Julien Beaumer finish 12th and 16th, respectively, after both riders encountered difficulties on the track. Cameron McAdoo, who recently returned from an injury, rounded out the lead lap in sixth position.

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