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On paper, the High Point National looked a lot like the first three rounds of the #amapromotocross series—Jett and #hunterlawrence sweeping the 450 and 250 overall wins with 1-1 and 3-1 #moto scores, respectively. But in reality, the Team #hondahrc colleagues and brothers had to overcome additional challenges this time around, thanks to crashes, a muddy track and stiff competition.
Jett put his CRF450RWE in front with a 450 #moto 1 holeshot, but he went down at about the one-third mark, allowing Ken Roczen by. The Australian remounted in third but moved by Garrett Marchbanks and Roczen, reassuming the lead with four laps and winning by 26 seconds. Jett started about sixth in #moto 2 and was up to fourth after the first lap. After taking third the next lap, he ran in that position for a long time, but then he turned up the heat, dispatching Adam Cianciarulo at the halfway mark. At that point he was down over four seconds to Roczen, but he closed the gap and took the lead with six laps remaining, then riding to a two-second win.
Hunter nailed a decent start in the first 250 #moto but had to pause when another rider crashed in front of him. He was 11th after one lap, but five laps in, he moved into the top five. He took over third with three laps remaining and maintained the position to the finish. Hymas crossed the holeshot line in second for 250 #moto 2 and quickly established a small lead, while Hunter was once again held up by a crash. After completing lap 1 in seventh, Hunter went on a tear, advancing to second just after the one-third point, then moving by his teammate with eight laps remaining. Hunter went on to score a comfortable 18-second win, although he was docked seven points for jumping during a red-cross flag, while Hymas held on to finish fifth—good for sixth overall.
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450 Overall Results
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450 Championship Points (after 4 of 11 rounds)
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250 Overall Results
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250 Championship Points (after 4 of 11 rounds)
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Jett Lawrence 18
“I was a little uncomfortable all day. To have a track like this be covered in mud makes it hard to even ride, let alone race. Honestly, it was really humbling all day, having to battle and break up the routine. I almost feel like that crash was needed just to stay focused and keep the perspective that it won’t always be holeshots and checking off laps. I’m learning how to push through when I don’t have my best stuff, which I know I’ll need as we go on. I’m excited to have a little bit of time off this week, and I can’t wait to head to RedBud.”
Hunter Lawrence 96
“Apart from the penalty, it was a great day. We got the overall, so we couldn't ask for more there. The track was wild. There were so many soft spots and sinkholes that you didn’t really know what to do; it was all throttle control and finesse. From first practice on, my goal was just to not crash. I took what I could in the first #moto without getting too aggressive, and just focused on hitting my lines in the second. It was a really good day for us, and I’m looking forward to a little break.”
Chance Hymas 832
“Today was a big learning day. I kind of struggled in qualifying and the first #moto, trying to find my groove. It was a great experience leading some laps in the second #moto; I just need to focus on finding more lines as the race goes on and keeping the tempo up. Overall, it was a good day and one I can take some positives from.”
Lars LindstromTeam Manager
“This race was a bit more challenging than the first three rounds, but the boys were able to knock out another double win, which is just incredible. The track was super challenging, with the amount of rain that came before the race. It was cool having Kenny race; it was great having another top rider back in the 450 class, and it helped us out in points, so that was nice! It was also very cool to see Chance lead some laps and also have the fastest lap of the second #moto. The experience he’s gaining now will hopefully help him for the rest of the season and beyond!”
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