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Sunday, July 8, 2018
MUSQUIN EARNS SECOND CONSECUTIVE WIN WITH VICTORY AT REDBUD!
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HERLINGS COMPLETES INDONESIAN MXGP ROUT, PRADO OWNS MX2
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| 13th Rd. Motocross 2018 – Semarang (Asia) |
| Jeffrey Herlings re-asserted his grip on the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship with his eighth 1-1 moto haul of the season thanks to victory at Semarang and the Grand Prix of Asia today. Red Bull KTM ruled both categories for the tenth time in what was the second Indonesian stop in the space of a week. |
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| Round thirteen of twenty in 2018 MXGP meant another hot episode of action in Indonesia and the second of back-to-back dates in the country. After the cloudy humidity of Pangkal Pinang the teams and riders faced the searing mid-30s heat of Semarang with a wide, fast and spectacular clay circuit hosting the Grand Prix of Asia. MXGP Jeffrey Herlings aced an emphatic return from collarbone surgery to own both Grands Prix in Asia on his KTM 450 SX-F. The Dutchman was finally able to train and ride with a degree of normality after his surprising success in Pangkal Pinang and went to Semarang with rising confidence. He deposed of Tim Gajser late in the first moto to win, and then controlled the second moto from the front to record 19 chequered flags from the 26 run in the 2018 competition so far. The 23 year old was able to extend his lead in the championship from 12 to 24 points over teammate Tony Cairoli. The World Champion suffered through two long races with an injured left thumb to register results of 3-4. The ranking gave #222 4th place overall and meant that he missed the MXGP podium for just the third time in 2018. Glenn Coldenhoff was 17th overall. The Dutchman had initially chased hard and placed in the top ten of the first moto but was then penalised by ten positions after race direction adjudged #259 to have jumped while medical flags were being waved. He classified 14th in the second dash. Herlings: “I don't think we could have dreamt of these results. We came to Indonesia totally unprepared but to go 2-1 last week and then even better today – with the Qualification Heat and both motos – is absolutely awesome. We couldn't have wished for anything better. This is not the ‘normal’ Jeffrey Herling yet but to leave Indonesia with two GP wins is a blessing. Red Bull KTM have done such an incredible job and I loved spending all this time with them. The team gave me a perfect bike and I would not be winning without them. I’m now looking forward to Loket in two weeks time. It is not my favourite track but the goal will be as many points as possible.” Cairoli: “I was very worried this week because I had a lot of pain and until Friday I could barely ride around on a scooter! I tried on Wednesday and it was so painful so I knew it would be hard to race, especially at this hard-pack track that is so tough on the landings. On Saturday it was almost impossible to ride without painkillers and for Sunday we decided to have an injection. The pain slowed a little bit but only for 15-20 minutes. The first moto was good actually; third place and I didn't expect that I could be top five with this problem. It was a surprise. I had a good start in the second moto but was pushed a little bit wide by Jeffrey on the first corner and we both lost the lead as we were 1-2. I made another mistake on the jump, came short and hurt the thumb again so I dropped back to ninth and I knew I needed to regroup. In the end fourth was good and just one point from the podium. We know we have lost some points for the championship but there are still a lot of GPs to come.” Coldenhoff: “I didn't feel that great on the track on Saturday and had a bad start in the first moto on Sunday; it was really hard to come through and not easy to pass. In the end I should have been eighth but was penalised for not respecting the yellow flags. Normally I’m the first person to slow when I see the flags but this time I really could not see them in time. We complained after the moto but nothing could be done. 18th was really disappointing. I made some small mistakes in the second moto but was very far back. I gave everything I had but I think it wasn't my moto. I don't really know what happened but we’ll analyse it and work on it. We need to improve and forget this one. I’m not happy going home but on the other side I am happy to be going home! I want to re-group, work hard and come back swinging in Loket.” MX2 Jorge Prado confirmed his status as Spain’s most successful Grand Prix rider ever with his sixth Grand Prix win of 2018 on the KTM 250 SX-F. The teenager ran to second place behind charging World Champion and teammate Pauls Jonass in the first race of 30 minutes and 2 laps duration but profited from a fall by the Latvian on the opening corner of the second moto. Prado was free to escape to his eighth moto triumph and Jonass confirmed the resilient speed he had shown all weekend to fight his way back to 6th. #1’s 1-6 allowed him to walk the podium for the ninth occasion this year, alongside Prado who now has eleven trophies. Sensationally the duo is now tied at the top of the MX2 championship with seven rounds and fourteen sprints left to dispute. Jonass keeps the red plate courtesy of his superior moto win advantage (12 to Prado’s 8). Prado: “I had a great weekend. The track looked really good when we arrived on Friday and I thought this would be a decent place for me, even if the dirt is not the best for my riding style. I really enjoyed it and I’m happy with the overall win and to level with Pauls on points; I could not wish for a better weekend.” Jonass: “This GP was much better than the last so I cannot be too disappointed as I tried my best and just had some bad luck at the beginning of the second moto. The speed and the fitness was there as was my feeling on the track. I’m really looking forward to get back to Europe. It has been a long week and I want to get back to a normal training programme and focus on making some more points again in the championship and to get that gap again.” Now for the long journey home. MXGP will have a free weekend to recover from the travel and the jetlag back in Europe before the slick hard-pack of Loket and the Grand Prix of Czech Republic awaits on July 22nd. Next race: Grand Prix of Czech Republic, Loket, July 22nd Results MXGP Semarang 2018 1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED), KTM (1-1) 2. Tim Gajser (SLO), Honda (2-3) 3. Clement Desalle (BEL), Kawasaki (4-2) 4. Tony Cairoli (ITA), KTM (3-4) 5. Tommy Searle (GBR), Kawasaki (7-7) Other KTM 17. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED), KTM (18-14) Standings MXGP 2018 after 13 of 20 rounds 1. Jeffrey Herlings, 583 points 2. Tony Cairoli, 559 3. Clement Desalle, 447 4. Tim Gajser, 410 5. Romain Febvre, 400 Other KTM 7. Coldenhoff, 329 Results MX2 Semarang 2018 1. Jorge Prado (SPA), KTM (2-1) 2. Pauls Jonass (LAT), KTM (1-6) 3. Calvin Vlaanderen (RSA), Honda (5-2) 4. Ben Watson (GBR), Yamaha (3-5) 5. Thomas Covington (USA), Husqvarna (7-3) Standings MX2 2018 after 13 of 20 rounds 1. Pauls Jonass, 550 points 2. Jorge Prado, 550 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen, 422 4. Ben Watson, 412 5. Calvin Vlaanderen, 369 www.mxgp.comwww.ktm.com | media.ktm.comFacebook | YouTube | Twitter | |
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Justin Starling Joins the Leatt Family
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Justin will be racing in Leatt Apparel and X-Frame Knee Braces.
Leatt is proud to have Justin join their family and excited to see where his professional racing career will take him. See what Justin has been up to lately on his Facebook , Instagram and Twitter.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (July 2, 2018) РThe latest addition to the Leatt family, Justin Starling, will be racing in Leatt gear onboard his AJE Motorsports / Skas̬ MX Husqvarna for the last four rounds of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. He will also be defending his title at the Dutch Supercross as well as racing both the Geneva and Bercy Supercross events.
Justin, who is originally from Florida, made his professional debut in 2012 after a successful amateur start that included being crowned Loretta Lynn’s Champions in 2002 and 2009. He also claimed the Ironman Award at Mini O’s in 2010. His professional career accomplishments include being selected to race the Motocross of Nations for Team Puerto Rico and being crowned the Dutch Supercross Champion in 2017, as well as finishing 12th overall this year in the Monster Energy 250 West Supercross Class.
Justin will be racing in Leatt Apparel and X-Frame Knee Braces.
“Leatt’s products are amazing. They look great, are of good quality, and hold up perfectly. There is no doubt that Supercross and Motocross can be dangerous. Leatt products give me the confidence to feel safe and ensure that I can keep on racing!” Justin says.
Leatt is proud to have Justin join their family and excited to see where his professional racing career will take him. See what Justin has been up to lately on his Facebook , Instagram and Twitter.
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Amateur Motocross Stars shine at Lucas Oil JuniorMotoX Championships
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Baggett Battles to 4th, Bloss 6th at the Wick 338 MX | Team RMATVMC-KTM-WPS Race Report
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Blake Baggett was ready to fight at the front, as he took to the Southwick sand and posted the third-fastest time of the morning. With his good gate pick, he launched off the start with full force and led the field into the first turn. After jockeying for position, Blake settled into his rhythm and took 3rd early on. He continued his charge, and the Engine Ice-supported rider took the checkered flag in 4th place.
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Payson, UT (July 2, 2018) – At the halfway point of the season, round six of the 2018 Pro Motocross Championship series headed to the only sand track on the circuit at the Wick 338 in Southwick, MA. The heat didn’t faze Team RMATVMC-KTM-WPS, as Blake Baggett kept on the gas for 4th overall, Benny Bloss used his speed for 6th, and Dakota Alix made his return to racing.
Rider Report:
Photo Credit: Kardy Photos
Blake Baggett was ready to fight at the front, as he took to the Southwick sand and posted the third-fastest time of the morning. With his good gate pick, he launched off the start with full force and led the field into the first turn. After jockeying for position, Blake settled into his rhythm and took 3rd early on. He continued his charge, and the Engine Ice-supported rider took the checkered flag in 4th place.
The start of moto 2 was a repeat of the first, as Blake used the power of his FMF Racing exhaust to lead the field into the first turn. With track conditions at their most challenging of the day, BB4 slid outside the top five early on before putting on a charge and fighting his way back to finish in 4th place. Blake’s 4-4 score earned him 4th place overall, and he continues to hold down 5th place in championship points.
“The track was demanding,” said Baggett. “I had two good starts and got into my rhythm out there. I gave it my best effort, but I came up a bit short. We will regroup and go after a podium at RedBud next weekend.”
In moto 1, Benny Bloss started outside the top ten after the first lap. It took only two laps for Bloss to find his flow in the sand and push inside the top ten. Keeping his speed up, the ODI-supported rider charged to just outside the top five, finishing the moto in 6th place.
A better start in moto 2 allowed Benny to battle inside the top ten early on. The DT-1-supported rider used every bit of the track as he battled his way to another 6th place finish. Benny’s 6-6 score earned him 6th place overall, and he continues to hold down 7th place in the championship points.
“I’m happy with my ride today,” said Bloss. “My speed was there all day. We will do some work this week and come out strong at RedBud.”
Dakota Alix put on his Fly Racing gear and lined up for the first time since Glen Helen. In 250MX moto 1, Dakota fought inside the top 20 early on. After having issues, Dakota slid back into the field. He mounted an impressive charge from outside the top 20 to work his way up to 14th by the moto’s end. In the second moto, Dakota kept the pace and finished inside the top twenty in 19th, giving him 18th overall on the day.
Team Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-KTM-WPS will spend the 4th of July weekend at one of the more popular tracks on the circuit, RedBud MX in Buchannon, MI, for round seven of the 2018 Pro Motocross Nationals.
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Thank you to our 2018 sponsors:
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC | KTM | WPSFly Racing, Palmetto Motorsports, FMF Racing, Bubba Burger,, Engine Ice, Alpinestars, ODI, Scott, Galfer, Motorex, Acerbis, Seat Concepts, Decor Graphics, Sunstar, Regina Chains, WP Factory Services, Hinson Racing, DT-1, Dunlop, ASV, Motion Pro, Talon, Dubya,Excel, Loenbro Motosports, The W Training Facility, Garmin, SoCal SuperTrucks, Gear, Truck Central, Safety-Kleen, Hurly, ETS Fuels, Beta Tools, ProPegs, Xtrig, San Diego Powder and Protective Coatings
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TOP-10 FOR AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT SOUTHWICK
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Team Suzuki Press Office – July 3.
Weston Peick #34 - 450 Class - 9-11 for 10th Place
Justin Bogle #19 - 450 Class - 18-20 for 23rd Place
Justin Hill #46 - 450 Class - 21-DNS for 40th Place
Jimmy Decotis #47 - 250 Class - 20-35 for 21st Place
• Justin Bogle returns to action on the Suzuki RM-Z450 and scores two holeshots.
• Jimmy Decotis runs podium speed on the Suzuki RM-Z250 in only his second race back.
The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team made their annual stop to the only sand circuit on the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and fielding three riders on the all-new Suzuki RM-Z450, the team came into Massachusetts for the weekend’s Southwick National with a head of steam.
Justin Bogle returned from injury and made an immediate impact in the 450 class, scoring both holeshots and running with the front-runners. Team-mate Weston Peick overcame a first-turn crash in the second moto to earn a top-10 finish and has now finished inside the top-10 at every National in 2018. Justin Hill looked primed and ready to make a statement in only his third 450 National. Unfortunately, Hill was collected in a first-turn crash in the first moto. Nevertheless, he gritted-it-out and completed the moto, despite a deep cut in his arm.
In the 250 class, hometown hero Jimmy Decotis nearly pulled the holeshot in the opening moto on his RM-Z250 and worked to match the pace of the front-runners in his second race back from injury.
Peick continues to impress on the all-new Suzuki RM-Z450. The Menifee, California resident has the heart of a warrior, evidenced by his charge through the pack in the second moto. Collected in a massive first-turn pile-up, Peick put his head down and rocketed past nearly three-quarters of the field. His efforts netted a 10th place finish - his sixth top-10 in the series and he holds sixth in the point standings.
The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team expected Bogle to make his return at this weekend’s RedBud National. It was a pleasant surprise when the National-winning Bogle came back earlier than previously thought to race at Southwick. The Cushing, Oklahoma native used lightning-fast reflexes and the speedy Suzuki RM-Z450 to nail both holeshots. However, mistakes and ‘ring rust’ slowed his charge. Bogle’s 18-20 moto scores netted him 23rd overall, and he vows to only improve from here.
Hill spent this past week preparing for Southwick by riding at several sand tracks in the North Carolina area. Unfortunately, there was no way that the 450 stand-out could prepare for the melee that occurred in the first turn of the opening moto at Southwick. Hill suffered a deep cut in his right arm, but still managed to finish the race. After receiving medical attention following the moto, it was determined that Hill should be evaluated at a local hospital. We will provide an update on his condition when it becomes available.
Decotis had the Southwick National circled on his calendar months ago. The Massachusetts native was determined to race his hometown National. The RM-Z250 rider achieved his goal and did more than that by running in second place during the opening moto. Fans hung over the fences yelling Decotis’ nickname, “The Rippa,” while Jimmy styled at the front for several laps. A series of crashes slowed his progress, but that’s to be expected for his second race back from a serious spinal injury. Decotis was caught up in a first-turn crash in the second moto and the impact caused a mechanical issue that could not be overcome and he had to retire from the race.
Weston Peick [450 Class, 9-11 for 10th Place]:
“Southwick was tough. I got off to a rough start. On Friday, I crashed hard during press day and hurt my shoulder. I was going into Saturday banged up. In the first practice, we made some changes in order to find a good setup for the sand. We went one direction, but I struggled with it in the first moto. I got tangled in the first turn but made some passes and settled into a groove. We made some suspension changes for the second moto, and that was better. I went down in the first turn and came through the pack pretty quickly, but then I collided with a rider while passing for 10th. I had to dig deep and I came back to 11th. Overall, it was a bad weekend, but I played it safe and salvaged some points.”
Justin Bogle [450 Class, 18-20 for 23rd Place]:
“My starts were awesome. Pretty much everything else beside that was far off. Fortunately, I got the first race out of the way. I felt good in the first half of the motos, but Southwick was hot and gnarly. I’m adjusting to racing again, because it has been so long since I’ve seen a gate drop. It was a shock to the system. Southwick wasn’t one of my best days, but I do know that there’s a lot more, so I’m not too worried about it. Things will come here soon.”
Justin Hill [450 Class, 21-DNS for 40th Place]:
“I felt like a fish out of water in the sand. I could have pulled it together and had a really good start in the first moto. I’m fairly certain someone ran me over. That’s why I fell over. I was third when that happened. A footpeg caught me. I really couldn’t feel my arm immediately after the impact. I got on the bike and pushed, but my arm was still numb. It was determined that I should seek additional medical advice after I pulled off the track, so I went to the emergency room and had bad lacerations. The doctors did some nerve tests. That’s why I sat out the second moto. I’m not sure how I pushed through the first moto - It must have been adrenaline! It’s one of those things. If there’s anything I can take from the weekend, it’s crazy what can be accomplished without understanding what’s really going on. I got a few stitches, and those will come out this week.”
Jimmy Decotis [250 Class, 20-35 for 21st Place]:
“It was fun being involved with press day. I was able to go home and see some family, and also visit some of the spots I like to eat at. Everything was going smoothly. I qualified 13th in timed practice, and I didn’t care too much about my position because I was feeling good. In the first moto, I really wanted to get the start. I had a good jump out the gate and my Suzuki laid down the horsepower in the sandy start. I came around in third and moved into second. Then I rode tight and let the pressure of that event get to me. I wasn’t hitting my marks. I ended up crashing about halfway through the moto, so that set me back. I ended up 20th. I had a good jump in the second moto, but someone ended up tucking their front end and crashing into me. I fell and somehow managed to get my boot caught in the engine. When I pulled my foot out my boot pulled off a radiator hose. My bike was pouring coolant for half of the moto, but then it finally gave up. It was a freak thing.”
Jeremy Albrecht [Team Manager]:
“Southwick was a tough race. The heat index was very high, and the track itself made the conditions extremely challenging. I continue to be impressed by Weston Peick. He had a big crash during press day, but he dug deep and came away with another top 10. It was nice to see Bogle racing. His starts were dialled, but he’s not used to that pace. The intensity will come. As for Hill, he suffered from a case of bad luck. The speed was there, but that’s how these things go.
“Jimmy Decotis was excited to race Southwick. It’s incredible that he was even able to race after breaking his back during the Supercross series. Jimmy had the ability to finish on the box, but these things take time. Overall, I like what I’m seeing from our riders. It’s only a matter of time.”
The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team will travel to Buchanan, Michigan for round seven of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, held at the famed RedBud circuit on July 7th.
Southwick AMA MX Image Gallery: CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
Championship Points: CLICK HERE
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Team Suzuki Press Office – July 3.
Weston Peick #34 - 450 Class - 9-11 for 10th Place
Justin Bogle #19 - 450 Class - 18-20 for 23rd Place
Justin Hill #46 - 450 Class - 21-DNS for 40th Place
Jimmy Decotis #47 - 250 Class - 20-35 for 21st Place
• Justin Bogle returns to action on the Suzuki RM-Z450 and scores two holeshots.
• Jimmy Decotis runs podium speed on the Suzuki RM-Z250 in only his second race back.
The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team made their annual stop to the only sand circuit on the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and fielding three riders on the all-new Suzuki RM-Z450, the team came into Massachusetts for the weekend’s Southwick National with a head of steam.
Justin Bogle returned from injury and made an immediate impact in the 450 class, scoring both holeshots and running with the front-runners. Team-mate Weston Peick overcame a first-turn crash in the second moto to earn a top-10 finish and has now finished inside the top-10 at every National in 2018. Justin Hill looked primed and ready to make a statement in only his third 450 National. Unfortunately, Hill was collected in a first-turn crash in the first moto. Nevertheless, he gritted-it-out and completed the moto, despite a deep cut in his arm.
In the 250 class, hometown hero Jimmy Decotis nearly pulled the holeshot in the opening moto on his RM-Z250 and worked to match the pace of the front-runners in his second race back from injury.
Peick continues to impress on the all-new Suzuki RM-Z450. The Menifee, California resident has the heart of a warrior, evidenced by his charge through the pack in the second moto. Collected in a massive first-turn pile-up, Peick put his head down and rocketed past nearly three-quarters of the field. His efforts netted a 10th place finish - his sixth top-10 in the series and he holds sixth in the point standings.
The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team expected Bogle to make his return at this weekend’s RedBud National. It was a pleasant surprise when the National-winning Bogle came back earlier than previously thought to race at Southwick. The Cushing, Oklahoma native used lightning-fast reflexes and the speedy Suzuki RM-Z450 to nail both holeshots. However, mistakes and ‘ring rust’ slowed his charge. Bogle’s 18-20 moto scores netted him 23rd overall, and he vows to only improve from here.
Hill spent this past week preparing for Southwick by riding at several sand tracks in the North Carolina area. Unfortunately, there was no way that the 450 stand-out could prepare for the melee that occurred in the first turn of the opening moto at Southwick. Hill suffered a deep cut in his right arm, but still managed to finish the race. After receiving medical attention following the moto, it was determined that Hill should be evaluated at a local hospital. We will provide an update on his condition when it becomes available.
Decotis had the Southwick National circled on his calendar months ago. The Massachusetts native was determined to race his hometown National. The RM-Z250 rider achieved his goal and did more than that by running in second place during the opening moto. Fans hung over the fences yelling Decotis’ nickname, “The Rippa,” while Jimmy styled at the front for several laps. A series of crashes slowed his progress, but that’s to be expected for his second race back from a serious spinal injury. Decotis was caught up in a first-turn crash in the second moto and the impact caused a mechanical issue that could not be overcome and he had to retire from the race.
Weston Peick [450 Class, 9-11 for 10th Place]:
“Southwick was tough. I got off to a rough start. On Friday, I crashed hard during press day and hurt my shoulder. I was going into Saturday banged up. In the first practice, we made some changes in order to find a good setup for the sand. We went one direction, but I struggled with it in the first moto. I got tangled in the first turn but made some passes and settled into a groove. We made some suspension changes for the second moto, and that was better. I went down in the first turn and came through the pack pretty quickly, but then I collided with a rider while passing for 10th. I had to dig deep and I came back to 11th. Overall, it was a bad weekend, but I played it safe and salvaged some points.”
Justin Bogle [450 Class, 18-20 for 23rd Place]:
“My starts were awesome. Pretty much everything else beside that was far off. Fortunately, I got the first race out of the way. I felt good in the first half of the motos, but Southwick was hot and gnarly. I’m adjusting to racing again, because it has been so long since I’ve seen a gate drop. It was a shock to the system. Southwick wasn’t one of my best days, but I do know that there’s a lot more, so I’m not too worried about it. Things will come here soon.”
Justin Hill [450 Class, 21-DNS for 40th Place]:
“I felt like a fish out of water in the sand. I could have pulled it together and had a really good start in the first moto. I’m fairly certain someone ran me over. That’s why I fell over. I was third when that happened. A footpeg caught me. I really couldn’t feel my arm immediately after the impact. I got on the bike and pushed, but my arm was still numb. It was determined that I should seek additional medical advice after I pulled off the track, so I went to the emergency room and had bad lacerations. The doctors did some nerve tests. That’s why I sat out the second moto. I’m not sure how I pushed through the first moto - It must have been adrenaline! It’s one of those things. If there’s anything I can take from the weekend, it’s crazy what can be accomplished without understanding what’s really going on. I got a few stitches, and those will come out this week.”
Jimmy Decotis [250 Class, 20-35 for 21st Place]:
“It was fun being involved with press day. I was able to go home and see some family, and also visit some of the spots I like to eat at. Everything was going smoothly. I qualified 13th in timed practice, and I didn’t care too much about my position because I was feeling good. In the first moto, I really wanted to get the start. I had a good jump out the gate and my Suzuki laid down the horsepower in the sandy start. I came around in third and moved into second. Then I rode tight and let the pressure of that event get to me. I wasn’t hitting my marks. I ended up crashing about halfway through the moto, so that set me back. I ended up 20th. I had a good jump in the second moto, but someone ended up tucking their front end and crashing into me. I fell and somehow managed to get my boot caught in the engine. When I pulled my foot out my boot pulled off a radiator hose. My bike was pouring coolant for half of the moto, but then it finally gave up. It was a freak thing.”
Jeremy Albrecht [Team Manager]:
“Southwick was a tough race. The heat index was very high, and the track itself made the conditions extremely challenging. I continue to be impressed by Weston Peick. He had a big crash during press day, but he dug deep and came away with another top 10. It was nice to see Bogle racing. His starts were dialled, but he’s not used to that pace. The intensity will come. As for Hill, he suffered from a case of bad luck. The speed was there, but that’s how these things go.
“Jimmy Decotis was excited to race Southwick. It’s incredible that he was even able to race after breaking his back during the Supercross series. Jimmy had the ability to finish on the box, but these things take time. Overall, I like what I’m seeing from our riders. It’s only a matter of time.”
The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team will travel to Buchanan, Michigan for round seven of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, held at the famed RedBud circuit on July 7th.
Southwick AMA MX Image Gallery: CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
Championship Points: CLICK HERE
For more team information: CLICK HERE
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Geico Honda Southwick 2018 Race Report
Courtesy of Geico Honda
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Southwick, MA (June 30, 2018) – The GEICO Honda team headed to the brutally rough Southwick National facing even tougher conditions than normal thanks to high temperatures and humidity throughout the race weekend. While RJ Hampshire was hurting physically after a big crash last weekend, he mixed his old sand skills with some old-fashioned grit to grab fourth overall for the day, and a moto podium. Chase Sexton and Cameron McAdoo showed good speed also, as the team put bikes up front in both motos. Sexton took eighth overall and McAdoo was 11th.
Hampshire didn’t ride all week while trying to recover from his crash late in the second moto last Saturday at Muddy Creek. On Saturday morning, he wasn’t even sure he could race. The Florida native knows how to ride sand, though.
“Really tough week on my body,” said Hampshire. “First practice we were decent and then second practice I couldn’t even hold on to the handlebars. I think I was outside the top 20! First moto I got a decent start and was able to stay with the front pack for a few laps and then went down. Never really got going again and ended up seventh. Our plan going into that second moto was to just get a good start and not worry about going fast but just clicking off laps. I ended up holeshotting but got passed right away. By no means was I close to going the fastest but I was just clicking them off like we had planned. Third in the second moto for a fourth overall is a pretty big step considering my week. The team and I will continue to make progress.”
Sexton had a great race going but crashes at the wrong times hampered his results. He was running with the podium group in moto one before he crashed, and a first-turn crash in moto two didn’t help, either. His 5-14 scores gave him eighth overall.
“Southwick, I had a pretty good day going with qualifying fourth out of practice and then getting a fifth in the first moto even with having a tip over mid moto,” said Sexton. “Second moto had a really good start but connected with a few riders in the first turn which put me on the ground. The rest of the moto I had some more falls and it was just an overall rough moto for me. It’s too bad because I felt pretty good riding. I’m really looking forward to these last six nationals and I’m ready to put two solid motos together this next weekend at RedBud! It’s time to be a podium contender every weekend!”
McAdoo just missed the top 10 with 9-13 scores and 11th overall. He was involved in the same first turn
crash that collected Sexton in moto two.
“Southwick had some ups and downs and we had to fight hard all day,” he said. “Ended up ninth in moto 1, but moto two was tough. I ran into a down bike on the start and crashed. I put my head down and made a lot of passes on the first lap, and I was happy about that, but I ended up sliding out in a corner and was back to 40th again! I then worked my way to 13th. The 9-13 for 11th overall isn’t exactly what I wanted, but I can see the positives. We’ll put in some more work this week and be ready for RedBud.”
Southwick marked the first national this season without Jeremy Martin under the tent. The former series points leader is out for the season after back surgery following last weekend’s big crash in moto two.
Next up for the team is the RedBud National in Michigan this Saturday.
GEICO Honda Results
Kubota Southwick National
4. RJ Hampshire
8. Chase Sexton
11. Cameron McAdoo
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