At Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, Colorado, Jett Lawrence achieved a hard-fought sweep, winning both motos despite significant challenges. In Moto 1, Aaron Plessinger applied pressure, while in Moto 2, Eli Tomac briefly caught up to Lawrence after he initially fell back to sixth place due to a poor start. Jett recovered to third quickly and exhibited patience, benefiting from mistakes made by the riders in front. He did not take the lead until halfway through the second moto. This victory marked Jett’s 18th career win, placing him 10th all-time, especially notable given his injury-related absence in half of the 2024 season.
Jett currently enjoys a 25-point lead overall. After he regained the lead around the 15-minute mark, Tomac, who started ninth, attempted to close the gap but fell in another crash, finishing second. Tomac emphasized the ups and downs of the race, acknowledging the importance of strategy in certain turns. Plessinger secured a second consecutive podium finish with a strong first moto, finishing second but struggling in the second.
Justin Cooper led early but faded, ending up fourth overall after a fifth in Moto 1 and a third in Moto 2. Hunter Lawrence maintained consistent performance with fourth-place finishes in both motos. Notable incidents included Coty Schock’s initial lead quickly diminishing after a crash. Jett managed to take over the lead after continuous pressure and maintained a consistent gap with Tomac behind him until the latter’s crash. Overall, the event highlighted the competitive nature of motocross and Jett’s strategic racing.
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