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CHRIS BLOSE | GRIT-207 | 250SX
CHRIS BLOSE | GRIT-207 | 250SX With a newfound roster of riders being set to battle in Houston, the industry would anticipate fireworks from the moment practice began on Saturday. An optimal course had been developed for all of these athletes to compete on, including none other than veteran, Chris Blose. The Monster Energy Pro…
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CULLIN PARK | GRIT-207 | 250SX Exhibiting a tireless work ethic in the weeks leading up to the inception of the 250cc East Coast Championship, Cullin Park couldn’t wait for his wheels to roll onto the raceway in Houston, Texas. Press Day would go rather well for all involved parties, and would forecast the specific…
Read MoreCHANCE HYMAS | GRIT-207 | 250SX
CHANCE HYMAS | GRIT-207 | 250SX With all in his supporting cast working with a resilient mindset, Chance Hymas would embody the same characteristics while racing the clock on Saturday afternoon at NRG Stadium. This track would possess a good mix of technical sections, along with adequate straightaways for a motorcycle to unleash its true…
Read MoreTOM VIALLE | GRIT-207 | 250SX
TOM VIALLE | GRIT-207 | 250SX Categorized as one of the most talented members of this 250cc division, the resumé of Tom Vialle would speak volumes. He seized every opportunity thus far in his career and was certain to be fully focused on the task(s) at hand while competing in Southern Texas on Saturday. Surveying…
Read MoreADAM CIANCIARULO | GRIT-207 | 450SX
ADAM CIANCIARULO | GRIT-207 | 450SX With Malcolm Stewart unfortunately sidelined with injury, riders like Adam Cianciarulo knew that there would be position(s) to grab well within the range of a top-ten overall. But the desired accolades weren’t going to be easy to obtain, especially with Justin Cooper (and others) amongst an influx of riders…
Read MoreJOEY SAVATGY | GRIT-207 | 450SX
JOEY SAVATGY | GRIT-207 | 450SX A mix of veterans and younger competitors were amongst the field of highly talented 450cc athletes in Houston; and with the momentum that Joey Savatgy had recently been accruing, it was apparent that he’d be a betting favorite (for a single-digit finish) by the time the main event would…
Read MoreKEN ROCZEN | GRIT-207 | 450SX
KEN ROCZEN | GRIT-207 | 450SX Though the track was a bit moist when practices began, Ken Roczen would be able to oblige to the conditions and acquire a bundle of serious lap-times throughout Saturday afternoon. With Chase Sexton running near the fifty-second mark, there were a myriad of riders that were following suit in…
Read MoreJUSTIN COOPER | GRIT-207 | 450SX
JUSTIN COOPER | GRIT-207 | 450SX The plethora of switchbacks this track offered provided excellent racing for the round of Houston; where riders were ultra competitive from the moment free practice began. Justin Cooper and his Yamaha were one of the most eye-catching tandems of the 450cc qualification realm, launching the middle quadruple jump with…
Read MoreCOOPER WEBB | GRIT-207 | 450SX
COOPER WEBB | GRIT-207 | 450SX Contending for the 450 SX championship, Cooper Webb knew the importance of having a successful performance amid the fourth round of the 2023 series. His rivals, Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton, were exploding onto the raceway time and time again; and Webb’s infiltration of the top-five was imminent from…
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SHANE MCELRATH – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm SHANE MCELRATH Suzuki’s Shane McElrath seemed to step into a higher territory of sorts, for this year’s High Point National. With significant amounts of precipitation hitting the track before action began on Saturday, the rider from North Carolina seemed to acclimate extremely quickly to track he’d…
Read MoreMALCOLM STEWART – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm MALCOLM STEWART Aspiring to remain within the top-ten, Malcolm Stewart’s talent couldn’t be denied as action began in Pennsylvania. Despite the muddy track conditions, Stewart was poised and proved that his versatility would flourish on this challenging circuit. He was far, from just a stellar sand…
Read MoreDYLAN FERRANDIS – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm DYLAN FERRANDIS The rider from France was steadily searching for optimal settings, and the flow of year’s past aboard his Honda machine thus far in 2024. The talent level of Dylan Ferrandis was never in question, and he appeared to be on a superb path to…
Read MoreJASON ANDERSON – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm JASON ANDERSON Through the muddy conditions of practice on Saturday morning, Jason Anderson managed to remain an elite competitor among the 450MX division. The Kawasaki athlete was as versatile as ever, and created an array of strong lap-times across the statistics sheet…garnering third upon the conclusion…
Read MoreJUSTIN COOPER – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm JUSTIN COOPER The prospect to the 450MX division, New York’s Justin Cooper, was eager to perform in the Northeast for this June weekend. He was acclimated to these conditions, and even with the rain that had fallen over the course throughout the moments prior to qualification,…
Read MoreAARON PLESSINGER – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm AARON PLESSINGER Ohio’s Aaron Plessinger would look forward, to all of the possible variables that this High Point National could provide. Immense precipitation, an array of line choices, and extensive elevation changes, would all play into the arsenal of the KTM athlete. Therefore as he gathered…
Read MoreHUNTER LAWRENCE – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm HUNTER LAWRENCE Hunter Lawrence’s speed in the 450MX division was undeniable, and the Australian once more excelled while stationed in Pennsylvania. After a thorough practicing effort, he would execute a nearly flawless hole-shot distinction before taking the lead. Maintaining the first-place registry for a significant amount…
Read MoreCHASE SEXTON – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm CHASE SEXTON Illinois’ Chase Sexton was willing to excel at his highest level in order to obtain a top-tier standing at the High Point MX circuit. The KTM rider had shown flashes of brilliance thus far in the series, and aspired to do much the same…
Read MoreJETT LAWRENCE – GRIT 255 450SX
GRIT-255 | 450 SX June 17th, 2024 3:00 pm JETT LAWRENCE Seeking to continue his streak of excellent performances alive, Honda’s Jett Lawrence was determined to establish a victorious presence yet again, while stationed in Pennsylvania. He was sensational in practice, and carved through the rutted soil with precision aboard his meticulously crafted Honda. Once…
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