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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 MoreMICHAEL MOSIMAN | GRIT-207 | 250SX
MICHAEL MOSIMAN | GRIT-207 | 250SX Yearning to make an impact at the season opener, the demeanor of Michael Mosiman was one of determination as practice began on Saturday afternoon. He would do whatever it took to make his way to the front of the line for qualification and pressed forward as much as possible…
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…
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MALCOLM STEWART – GRIT 238 450SX
MALCOLM STEWART | GRIT-238 | 450 SX After flying throughout practice and holding the pole position for quite sometime, Malcolm Stewart would approach the three-portion main event with confidence – and was eager for action to begin in Southern California. As the green flag waved for the opening main event, Stewart was located around a…
Read MoreDYLAN FERRANDIS – GRIT 238 450SX
DYLAN FERRANDIS | GRIT-238 | 450 SX As fans poured into Angel Stadium for one final occasion in 2024, the energy of the venue was electric…and had many in the 450cc practice sessions battling for cheers from the crowd, when navigating around the track in Southern California. Without question, a fan favorite, was that of…
Read MoreJUSTIN COOPER – GRIT 238 450SX
JUSTIN COOPER | GRIT-238 | 450 SX The battle for a top-ten position in the 450cc class, especially in the year of 2024, was one prestige. No path into single digits would come easy, and as we’d seen in the races thus far, an array of variables could be presented – leaving the winner of…
Read MoreKEN ROCZEN – GRIT 238 450SX
KEN ROCZEN | GRIT-238 | 450 SX Believing that he could return to championship form, long before the series began just weeks ago, Ken Roczen’s speed throughout the first three rounds was extremely impressive. He was an athlete who was as versatile and as naturally talent as anyone in the field; and knew that a…
Read MoreJETT LAWRENCE – GRIT 238 450SX
JETT LAWRENCE | GRIT-238 | 450 SX Despite the circumstances of last week’s event, Jett Lawrence walked to the starting line for main event number one with composure after demonstrating remarkable speed throughout the afternoon in qualification. He was superb amongst the longest rhythm lanes, along with navigating each corner with effortless maneuvering, making his…
Read MoreCHASE SEXTON – GRIT 238 450SX
CHASE SEXTON | GRIT-238 | 450 SX Once again proving that he possessed world-renowned speed within the afternoon qualifying sessions, the number one of Chase Sexton was an athlete who was exceptional on the Anaheim circuit amid Saturday’s practice laps. Managing to leap, land, and carve amongst the endless ruts that were trenched throughout the…
Read MoreJASON ANDERSON – GRIT 238 450SX
JASON ANDERSON | GRIT-238 | 450 SX Overcoming the bit of controversy that surrounded his brilliant performance last week in San Diego, Jason Anderson appeared ready for whatever battle was ahead after flying into the top three for practice sessions. The number twenty-one appeared in-tune with his chassis, piecing together lines with fluidity despite the…
Read MoreAARON PLESSINGER – GRIT 238 450SX
AARON PLESSINGER | GRIT-238 | 450 SX Holding the red-plate and thriving amongst the pressure that accompanied it, Ohio’s Aaron Plessinger would showcase remarkable sprint speed following the makeshift practice start in the latter stages of day-time qualification; though his overall lap-times (including the first session) didn’t necessarily correlate, with the effort that was put…
Read MoreELI TOMAC – GRIT 238 450SX
ELI TOMAC | GRIT-238 | 450 SX The number three of Eli Tomac appeared to have his flow from 2023 rekindled as practice began on Saturday. Following his speed amongst Press Day festivities as well, many in the industry predicted that Tomac could contend for the highest of feats as the final checkered flag was…
Read MoreCOOPER WEBB – GRIT 238 450SX
COOPER WEBB | GRIT-238 | 450 SX The tactician, Cooper Webb, was eyeing the track with an ecstatic sense of competitiveness as practice sessions were underway on Saturday. The circuit was beginning to break down by the minute, and all who watched knew that the North Carolina native was destine to flourish as the track…
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