Text and Images courtesy Gizmo Mods – Rock River Yamaha
The Gizmo Mods/Rock River/Yamaha team would compete in Gillette Stadium on Saturday. The assembly of crew members and athletes were among the best in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, and they collected numerous spectacular finishes, when crossing the finish line in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Grant Harlan’s expertise throughout the challenging Massachusetts terrain was evident in practice, and his momentum aboard the Yamaha machine translated to a notable standing of sixth being secured, via 450SX Heat One. From there, Grant’s speed and abilities throughout the adverse conditions were impressive – and at the conclusion of the Foxborough finale, it was Harlan who obtained a remarkable feat of eighteenth, on the overall leaderboard.
Michigan’s Marshal Weltin displayed confidence as he sped through the muddy qualification conditions, and his extraordinary vision in the 450SX class, was sustained throughout heat number one, as well. Despite the track being extremely challenging at this point in the night show, Weltin’s perseverance led the Ubly native to a final standing of nineteenth, prior to advancing to the LCQ. As the Last Chance Qualifier took place, Weltin’s ambition was undeniable – and ultimately propelled him and his number thirty-five machine to an overall result of tenth.
T.J. Albright was exceptional throughout the rutted, Foxborough soil for practice – and his velocity on the motorcycle would once again ascend, as 450SX Heat Two took place. From start-to-finish, the New York native thrived – leading to a finish of eighteenth, being earned as action concluded. In the Last Chance Qualifier, Albright remained determined, seeking to secure the highest standing possible prior to the checkered flag waving. His aspirations were commendable, and the Mount Marion resident would earn a position of fifth, as athletes exited the raceway.
Pennsylvania’s Bryce Shelly conquered the Foxborough track with a series of stellar laps in qualifying, and raced into the opening heat race of the 250SX division with an incredible display of momentum. He would advance through the final circuit to obtain a finish of tenth, before moving forward to the LCQ. Once there, Shelly battled with one-hundred percent effort – flying through the Massachusetts course, to earn a standing of tenth, at the finish line.
The number 143 of Jaxen Driskell was proficient when maneuvering through the challenging Foxborough racetrack, and as he accelerated within each lap of qualifying, the Iowa native proved that he was paralleled to the best in the 250SX division – as he seeks to continue heightening his skillset, in the upcoming rounds of the tour.
With racing in Foxborough concluded, the Gizmo Mods/Rock River/Yamaha team will travel to Philadelphia for the next round of competition. The atmosphere in Pennsylvania is guaranteed to be intense, though the members of this premier racing unit are certain to find success as racing takes place at Lincoln Financial Field.
