2016 Winter Olympics Update

| November 25, 2016

2016 Winter Olympics Update: The Thor Winter Olympics Presented by Pro Circuit went into it’s fifth day as the Motocross action picked up from were it let off Thursday as everyone was feed either by the Thor/Parts Unlimited Thanksgiving Dinner or in their pits with family and friends. The action started with moto 25, the 85cc (9-11), with three divisions qualifying to advance to moto two. Winners were Grayson Smith, Caden Braswell and Matthew Leblanc.

2016 Winter Olympics Update

The 250 Pro Sport class was next up and Challen Tennant worked his way into the lead after one lap and went on to win the first moto, with Justin Cooper coming in second place. Ramylier Alves worked his way up to a podium finish with a third place.

Other notable winners on Black Friday was Haiden Deegan, who took the 2nd division win in the 65cc (7-9) class. Carter Halpain won his first moto in the 250cc B division 1 and continues to look dominate in the B class. Lance Kobusch was able to win the second 250cc B division and looks like he might be able to give Carter some competition Saturday in moto two. The 450 Pro Sport moto one saw Tennant getting his second win of the day and Cooper coming in second place. Cantrell completed the podium with a third-place finish. It will be interesting on Saturday to see if anyone can find a little speed and luck and be able to beat Tennant.

The Supermini 2 moto one had two divisions and Stilez Robertson and Seth Hammaker won their divisions. The Supermini class has had some of the closest battles this week and it will be interesting to see who can come out on top in moto two. Jett Reynolds and Carson Mumford won their divisions in the Mini Sr. (12-15) and should have some great racing in moto two.

After the first motos were completed by 1:30 pm, the LCQs filled the rest of the day and were completed as the sun went down on another long day of racing at the Gatorback Cycle Park. Saturday will see all the second motos completeed and the overall champions will be crown though out the day. Also the WMX will have it’s last round of their series on Saturday with the first moto at 10AM and the second moto.

Rob Koy