NATE THRASHER | GRIT-211 | SX 250 The impressive performances continued to pile-up for that of Tennessee’s Nate Thrasher. The Yamaha athlete would be stellar throughout qualification on Saturday, embodying a spectacular flow while conforming to the ever-changing soil of Daytona. He would generate approval by all in his supporting cast, garnering confidence prior to…

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CULLIN PARK | GRIT-211 | SX 250 Quite the contrast from the track in Arlington last week, Cullin Park and his surrounding crew knew that the preparation for Daytona would be unlike any other throughout the year. This truly was the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor courses, embodying the technicality of Supercross while coupling…

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COTY SCHOCK | GRIT-211 | SX 250 Yearning to wow the crowd in the grandstands, Coty Schock would create quite the eruption from those who traveled from around the world to few this one-of-a-kind spectacle. The history and aura of this Daytona facility was unlike anything else in motorsports, which motivated Schock as he bombarded…

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CHRIS BLOSE | GRIT-211 | SX 250 From the moment practice began on Saturday, the racing surface in Central Florida would immediately be carved with various lines. Tires of all brands were digging into the loam and moisture-ridden compositions of Daytona, which gave Chris Blose every ounce of traction needed to lean his Monster Energy…

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CHANCE HYMAS | GRIT-211 | SX 250 The suspension and chassis configuration of Honda’s Chance Hymas looked to be in total synchronization as free practice, and the timed sessions progressed on Saturday afternoon. His ability to plant and pivot in the corner after the “SX” triple was remarkable, setting him up for the obstacles that…

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JEREMY MARTIN | GRIT-211 | SX 250 Behold, one of (if not the) toughest race on the circuit was upon the 250cc East Coast Championship. Possessing a layout that was as tough as anyone could imagine, with a myriad of soil conditions that had been cast across the immaculate Daytona Speedway infield. Long-time veteran of…

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JORDON SMITH | GRIT-211 | SX 250 Possessing talent that equated to being at the top of the division, Yamaha’s Jordon Smith would eye the Daytona platform as a stage to achieve greatness. He’d generated immense success here in the past, and felt as if he were riding at some of the highest level(s) of…

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HAIDEN DEEGAN | GRIT-211 | SX 250 The former amateur phenom, Haiden Deegan, would prove his supporters right by moving into the professional ranks full-time just weeks ago. Since stepping forward, Deegan has been a mainstay at the top of the leaderboard, stockpiling top-tier finishes while displaying the utmost consistency. However undoubtedly his toughest test…

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MAX ANSTIE | GRIT-211 | SX 250 The attrition of Max Anstie would be a defining factor for his success on Saturday night. The British rider was rather outspoken on the difficulties he was having early in the day, working with specific members of the team to keep his Honda machine firing at the highest…

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HUNTER LAWRENCE | GRIT-211 | SX 250 The outdoor prowess of Hunter Lawrence would be showcased as the Daytona SX event came to fruition. Known as a staple at the front of the pack on the MXGP circuit, years ago, Lawrence has continued to transcend through various series on American soil. And by all accounts,…

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