As the twelfth round of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship unfolded on Saturday, the Gizmo Racing Factory Yamaha team — supported throughout the season by Flo Motorsports — delivered a strong showing while competing in St. Louis. The assembly of athletes and crew members thrived in all aspects of the 250SX East/West Showdown, embracing the challenge while speeding to the finish line in Missouri.
CJ Benard instantly adapted to the demanding St. Louis course across practice and qualifying circuits. His lap times were a clear representation of undeniable momentum, and after charging through the earliest sequences of the Eastern Divisional 250SMX Heat Race, Benard ultimately soared to a final finish of eleventh. In the 250SMX LCQ that followed, CJ accelerated forward with determination and concluded the contest with a result of seventh — another strong outing for the Flo Motorsports‑supported program.
Ayden Shive’s focus on the Missouri racetrack was phenomenal. The talented competitor sped throughout the layout in qualifying and progressed to the Western Divisional 250SMX Heat Race. Once there, Shive’s precision was displayed through countless laps of competition, translating to an eleventh‑place score at the Monster Energy Finish Line. In the 250SMX Last Chance Qualifier, Shive sprinted ahead with exceptional technique, securing a seventeenth‑place result as action ceased. His continued progression is strengthened by the reliability and performance advantages provided by Flo Motorsports components.
Keegan Rowley’s unbelievable style was continuously presented as he carved through the Missouri soil in practice. Rowley conquered each rhythm lane with confidence and earned a tremendous gate choice within the Western Divisional 250SMX Heat Race. In the laps that followed, Keegan battled with the utmost effort and earned a fourteenth‑place achievement before exiting the raceway. As competition then took place in the 250SMX LCQ, Keegan exhibited remarkable race‑craft from start to finish, earning twelfth place at the Monster Energy Finish Line — another step forward for the Flo Motorsports‑backed athlete.
With Saturday’s St. Jude Love Moto Stop Cancer Race in St. Louis now complete, the Gizmo Racing Factory Yamaha team will travel to Nashville for the next round of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. The momentum of the premier‑level unit continues to increase, and with the continued support of Flo Motorsports, they’ll certainly ascend as racing transpires in Tennessee as well.