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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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BENNY BLOSS – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX BENNY BLOSS Racing aboard the all new Beta 450 RX machine, Missouri’s Benny Bloss had been working tirelessly behind the scenes to excel within the highly competitive 450cc SX division for 2024. His demeanor toward improvement and constantly heightening his skillset was admirable, and translated to the demanding raceway of Daytona…
Read MoreJASON ANDERSON – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX JASON ANDERSON Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson fought with tremendous effort throughout round eight of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship…but the number twenty-one would have a bit more difficulty (than in races past) in regard to contending for a top-tier position on the leaderboard. He was extraordinary in practice, but the number twenty-one…
Read MoreDYLAN FERRANDIS – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX DYLAN FERRANDIS Regarded as a standout competitor amongst the dry terrain for the earliest of qualification segments, Honda’s Dylan Ferrandis possessed the confidence to excel in the races thereafter as well…regardless of the conditions that were presented. Though armed with enough safety gear and bike protection to lessen the conditions of…
Read MoreMALCOLM STEWART – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX MALCOLM STEWART Even with disastrous weather conditions clouding the event throughout the afternoon hours, Husqvarna’s Malcolm Stewart was ready to attack the race-track with the utmost effort. This particular venue would truly, be a test of the highest skill(s) as racers made their way onto the course – though the earliest…
Read MoreJUSTIN COOPER – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX JUSTIN COOPER A dark-horse competitor as the grid was configured for the 450cc class in Daytona, Yamaha’s Justin Cooper seemed to believe that he could excel amongst the one-of-a-kind layout in Central Florida. With rain falling throughout the practice session(s), “J-Coop” welcomed Mother Nature’s additional presence as the ruts of the…
Read MoreKEN ROCZEN – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX KEN ROCZEN The German rider was extremely successful thus far throughout 2024 and had no sign(s) of slowing down as he approached the Daytona circuit. “Kickstart Kenny” as the fans called him, would be a crowd favorite as he throw countless whips across the infield amongst a myriad of practice sessions.…
Read MoreCOOPER WEBB – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX COOPER WEBB Yamaha’s Cooper Webb was an athlete that couldn’t be discredited upon arriving to Daytona. He’d remained a legitimate player for championship quests for numerous years now, and would always have to be factored-in, as a betting favorite for any particular race he’d registered for. His practice times in Florida…
Read MoreCHASE SEXTON – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX CHASE SEXTON Seeking to return to the top of the leaderboard, KTM’s Chase Sexton could be seen rounding the track amid practice sessions while surveying the fastest lines within the infield layout. He had been patient and methodical thus far throughout 2024, and the basis for his trek to the lead…
Read MoreELI TOMAC – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX ELI TOMAC Appearing to be advancing on a wave of momentum, Eli Tomac presented another level of speed per se as qualifying began on Saturday. Though contested and rivaled by the best in the division, there were various portions of the raceway where the Colorado native “couldn’t miss.” Leaping from the…
Read MoreJETT LAWRENCE – GRIT 242 450SX
GRIT-242 | 450 SX JETT LAWRENCE Knowing that competitor Eli Tomac was now ascending while the series embarked on the Yamaha rider’s favorite track, Supercross rookie Jett Lawrence showed no sign(s) of hesitation as practice began on Saturday. He was a marksman when pinpointing lines on this ever-changing raceway, powering into the wall-jump opposite of…
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