Published April 27, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
| “Had a rough day in New Jersey. I went over the bars in the whoops on the first lap of free practice and was pretty banged up. Struggled to find my flow after that but still qualified 12th. In the heat, I was starting to feel good until I went off track and got cords wrapped around my hub. Crashed early in the main and was way back, but finally found some flow and started making up time—until I landed in the tough blocks and bent my rear brake pedal. From there it was just about surviving the last few laps. Bummed to have such a tough weekend after a string of really good races, but it happens.” |
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| “East Rutherford was a tough one! I felt pretty good qualifying P10 and getting a solid finish in the heat. My starts have been getting better and I put myself in a good spot in the main. Unfortunately, I came together with another rider earlier and had to make a pit stop in the mechanics area. Charged as hard as I could the rest of the main and ended up 15th. I have a lot more left in the tank, and I’m fired up for these last 3 races!” |
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