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For competition in Southwick, Massachusetts, the Gizmo Mods/Rock River/Yamaha team was prepared to conquer the toughest of conditions for this historic event. Amongst the demanding sand of the Northeast, all within the racing assembly excelled en route to capturing spectacular finishes at the checkered flag on Saturday.
Valentin Guillod displayed incredible technique amongst practice laps, and his momentum was undeniable as the set of 450MX motos came to fruition. After earning a notable score of sixteenth in the opening round, the native of Switzerland returned to the racetrack once more, to collect a well-respected standing of fifteenth, which equated to fifteenth overall as well.
The number forty-three of Grant Harlan swept through the sandy surface in qualifying to earn a strong gate choice for 450MX moto-one. Once racing from the starting grid, Harlan’s speed continued to rise through the race’s conclusion, earning a score of seventeenth, before progressing to the second round. In the latter afternoon segment, Harlan flourished, securing a final result of seventeenth for eighteenth on the overall leaderboard.
Pennsylvania’s Bryce Shelly displayed tremendous control of the motorcycle for 450MX qualifying, and his outstanding summary of lap times were a means of advancing to the final motos in Massachusetts. Throughout each contest, Shelly’s line choices were superb, and led the talented athlete to moto scores of twenty-second and twentieth for a final standing of twenty-first.
Illinois’ Keegan Rowley was proficient through qualifying laps and, upon advancing to the 250MX LCQ, the Yamaha athlete knew he could contend with the fastest opponents on the racetrack. From start to finish, Rowley displayed one hundred percent effort, earning a notable feat of eighteenth at the finish line.
The number 378 of Kyle Wise excelled with remarkable style throughout each practice session, and after transferring directly to the 250MX main event(s), the Californian strove to battle with the division’s best. His determination was evident, and after collecting moto scores of twenty-second and twenty-fifth, the Modesto native earned an overall finish of twenty-fifth as well.
With the fifth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship completed, the Gizmo Mods/Rock River/Yamaha team will travel to the Redbud MX facility for next Saturday’s event. The atmosphere in Michigan will be spectacular, and each member of this racing assembly will undoubtedly rise to the highest level as results are finalized in Buchanan.
