Shimoda, a Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider in the 250SX class, showed he can stay consistent despite demanding track conditions by qualifying fourth fastest overall aboard his KXTM250. Shimoda found himself in second place after the opening 250SX heat race, behind the current 250SX Eastern Regional points leader. Shimoda was the first 250SX rider to triple… Continue reading
With a runner-up finish at Ironman, Jo Shimoda is back on the 250 podium
With two races left in the season, the battle for the red plate between Jett Lawrence and Justin Cooper has gotten a lot of attention. Despite a Moto 1 holeshot attempt by the Monster Energy/Star/Yamaha Racing opponent, the Australian’s dominating performance switched the red plate to the Team Honda HRC rider. However, Jo Shimoda of… Continue reading
Jett Lawrence triumphs in the 250SX class battle, while Nichols and Cooper win in their respective wars
Jett Lawrence of Team Honda HRC won the Dave Coombs Sr. 250SX East/West Showdown, a unique combined-class finale for the 250SX Class divisions; right behind him at the finish, Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha’s Colt Nichols took the Eastern Regional 250SX Class title, and Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha’s Justin Cooper took the Western Regional… Continue reading
In Orlando, Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence finish in the top five
HUNTER LAWRENCE AND KEN ROCZEN FINISHED IN THE TOP FIVE AT ORLANDO 2 SUPERCROSS The 2021 AMA Supercross series went underway this weekend at Camping World Stadium for the final race of the Orlando doubleheader. The 250SX West Region series began with this event. Ken Roczen got out to a poor start but worked his way… Continue reading
Hunter Lawrence ‘checked boxes’ during the rebuilding year
Hunter Lawrence, riding for Team Honda HRC, ticked a significant box this season by competing in every Supercross and Motocross race. The older Lawrence brother comes into the season wanting to complete both championships in 2021, after making major modifications to his program heading into the season. Throughout the Monster Energy Supercross season, he remained… Continue reading