Chance Hymas wins Ironman 250 Moto 1 after overcoming early crash
Chance Hymas won his first overall of the season last week in Budds Creek.
Crawfordsville, Indiana: Chance Hymas triumphed in the first moto of the Ironman National, despite crashing on Lap 1 during the race. Julien Beaumer took the lead on Lap 2 after Hymas crashed, but Hymas mounted his bike again in fourth place and surged ahead as the clock wound down. The headline event of the moto was the intense showdown for the overall championship.
Cole Davies entered the race with a clear goal of securing a strong performance in both motos. He challenged both Beaumer and Hymas for the lead before settling into the top three positions. Meanwhile, Levi Kitchen faced numerous challenges from the start, finishing outside the top 10 on Lap 1. As they raced, Davies secured the championship with a crash later on lap 4, leaving him in 40th place due to his severely damaged bike.
Despite Beaumer's initial lead, Hymas closed the gap and held onto the top spot throughout the race. Beaumer crashed on Lap 2, but his significant lead over Davies meant he could afford to relinquish the top position. This victory marked Hymas' second title of 2026, following his win in the Supercross East division.
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