Words and photos from Gizmo Racing Yamaha
For the event in Pennsylvania on Saturday, the Gizmo Racing Factory Yamaha team
exhibited extraordinary effort from start to finish as racing for the fourth round of the
AMA Pro Motocross Championship transpired. All members of the assembly were
determined while striving for exceptional achievements – and numerous
accomplishments were secured as the checkered flag waved.
Valentin Guillod displayed proficient technique across each lap of practice, and his
efforts were sustained as 450SMX racing began within the afternoon program. Across
each portion of racing, Guillod battled at the front of the field. He was outstanding
amongst the countless ruts across the course, and when crossing the finish line, Valentin
earned scores of fourteenth (in 450SMX Moto One) and eleventh (in 450SMX Moto Two)
for tenth overall.
Keegan Rowley’s speed across each practice round was phenomenal, and as he advanced to the
250SMX LCQ, Keegan believed that a transferring position could be clinched. Ultimately, he
attained his goal with a fourth-place finish, and he continued to ascend throughout 250SMX Moto
One (claiming a thirty-second place result), along with 250SMX Moto Two (earning a final score of
thirty-fourth), for thirty-fifth overall.
Sweden’s Freddie Noren immediately adapted to the challenges of the High Point course,
and his momentum propelled him into 450SMX competition with unwavering confidence.
While racing through some of the toughest terrain on the circuit, Noren continuously
exhibited a smooth riding style. As each moto came to a conclusion, Freddie’s momentum
was applauded by the crowd – and with final results of thirteenth (in 450SMX Moto One)
and fifteenth (in 450SMX Moto Two), Noren claimed twelfth on the overall leaderboard.
CJ Benard presented remarkable line choices throughout practice, and his vision was
sustained as 250SMX competition of the afternoon program transpired. While powering
through the grooves of the Pennsylvania hillside, Benard constantly accelerated while
moving forward throughout the pack. His immense ambition on the motorcycle led to
achievements of thirty-fifth (in 250SMX Moto One) and twenty-eighth (in 250SMX Moto
Two) being collected, for thirty-second overall among the final standings.
The number 106 of Stephen Rubini exhibited a technical riding style amongst the valleys of
the Pennsylvania track, and his velocity propelled him to notable starting sequences in the
motos thereafter. As the circuit grew tougher, Rubini’s focus would heighten – leading to a
series of strong finishes being established at the checkered flag. In totality, his scores of
twenty-third (in 450SMX Moto One) and thirty-seventh (in 450SMX Moto Two) would lead
to a thirty-fourth overall result being secured.
With the RedBud National now on the horizon, the Gizmo Racing Factory Yamaha team
will prepare throughout the upcoming weeks with the utmost determination. They’re
eager to excel within the legendary Michigan event and strive to succeed for the fifth
round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
