From ISRT Kawasaki
ISRT Kawasaki returned to action in Arlington, Texas for Round 7 of the SuperMotocross World Championship, marking the 250SX East
Coast opener inside AT&T Stadium. With the event themed as Military Appreciation Night, the evening delivered a patriotic and high- energy atmosphere worthy of the world’s premier stadium racing series.
Serving as the team’s primary partner for the weekend, MX4Christ headlined the effort, with additional support from Integrity Electric. Representatives from both organizations were in attendance, witnessing firsthand the intensity and professionalism of a full
Supercross race day.
450SX – Vince Friese
Vince Friese faced a technical and demanding Arlington circuit during qualifying, methodically working through the sessions to secure
a top-20 overall position heading into the night program.
In his heat race, Friese continued a streak of consistency, battling through the pack to earn a direct transfer to the main event for the
seventh consecutive round — a testament to both rider execution and team preparation. When the gate dropped for the 450SX Main Event, Friese delivered a strong start. Launching his Kawasaki out front, he led the field
into Turn 1 before being edged by two former champions, officially crossing the holeshot stripe in third position. Throughout the main event, Friese remained engaged in a highly competitive field stacked with past race winners and title contenders. Maintaining composure and intensity, he ultimately secured a 15th-place finish on the night.
Team owner Bubba Pauli reflected on the result:
“While 15th is slightly behind our expectations, the depth of the field this season cannot be overstated. Every rider ahead of Vince has
earned Supercross wins in either the 250 or 450 class. That level of competition speaks volumes. Our focus remains on incremental
improvement each week. We believe strongly in our program, and we are confident stronger finishes are ahead.”
250SX East – Naoh Viney
Round 7 also marked ISRT Kawasaki’s return to 250SX competition for the first time since 2022. For Naoh Viney, Arlington represented
just his third career AMA Supercross start, adding another milestone to both his development and the team’s re-entry into the
division. Viney qualified into the night program, gaining valuable experience on one of the series’ most demanding tracks.
In Heat 1, he demonstrated strong pace, running in the eighth position before a red flag required a full restart. On the restart, an early
crash relegated him to 20th position. Undeterred, Viney mounted a charge through the field, advancing to 13th by the checkered flag.
In the LCQ, Viney showed determination once again, but a first-lap tip-over proved costly, ultimately preventing a transfer into the
main event. Despite the setback, Viney remains motivated and focused as the series heads to Daytona, determined to capitalize on the experience gained in Arlington.
ISRT Kawasaki leaves Texas encouraged by continued consistency in the 450 class and the renewed presence in 250SX competition. With a clear focus on progression and performance, the team looks ahead to the next round with confidence and momentum
