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THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS SETTLED AT SALT LAKE CITY SUPERCROSS

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The American Motorcyclist Association awarded No. 1 plates to champions in three AMA Supercross lessons on Saturday, May 11, on the finale of the 2024 AMA Supercross season in Salt Lake City.

Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence grew to become the third rookie in AMA Supercross historical past to assert the 450SX championship, becoming a member of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Ryan Dungey and Jeremy McGrath. Lawrence’s title is Honda HRC’s second 450SX victory in as a few years.

After coming into the ultimate spherical of the 2024 AMA Supercross season deadlocked at 186 factors, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing R.J. Hampshire prevailed over Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Levi Kitchen in Salt Lake City to earn the 250SX West title. In the Eastern regional, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle captured his first AMA Supercross title to go together with his pair of MX2 World Championships in 2020 and 2022 after accumulating two wins on the season.

TOM VIALLE

“After another exciting season of racing, with down-to-wire title races, all of us at the AMA congratulate the 2024 AMA Supercross champions and their respective teams for a stellar campaign,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman stated. “Jett Lawrence, R.J. Hampshire and Tom Vialle are exemplary individuals that have shown incredible grit and determination, and of course, fantastic racing skills, on their journey to their respective championships.”

After main the 450SX class for a lot of the season, Lawrence discovered himself locked right into a tie with Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb after the thirteenth spherical of the season in Foxborough, Mass. But, Lawrence landed on the highest of the rostrum every of the subsequent three rounds to depart little doubt relating to his title pursuit.

Lawrence’s eight wins are the second-most all-time by a 450SX racer of their rookie season, trailing solely Jeremy McGrath (10) in 1993.

“I think it hasn’t fully sunk in yet,” Lawrence stated post-race, “but, I mean, we had times when we sucked really bad this year then also times when we weren’t too bad, so, [I’m] super happy for the team and doing it for them. They’ve been awesome. They’re family now and to give them another title is just the biggest ‘thank you’ to them… I couldn’t do it without the team around me. [There’ve been] so many hard moments that we’ve had that you can’t even put it in an interview, it’s just so long. I’m just super happy just for my family and the team and yeah, I’m just going to leave it at that because it’s too much.”

RJ HAMPSHIRE

The 250SX West title race got here right down to the ultimate spherical in Salt Lake City, with Kitchen and Hampshire twisted up coming into the East-West Showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Needing to complete forward of Kitchen to win the championship, Hampshire produced a second-place end — clearing Kitchen in fifth-place — to earn his first-ever AMA Supercross title.

After a runner-up end within the 250SX West class final season, Hampshire notched a trio of wins, whereas touchdown on the rostrum in seven races, en path to his elusive title.

“[I’m] just so thankful,” Hampshire stated from the rostrum. “From the beginning, like my dad, the Grondahls, Kevin Keen, just so many people have helped me get to this point right here and just believed in me. So [I’m] thankful to my wife, my daughters, it’s truly special. This whole Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing team from Nate to Murph to my mechanic Amos, Aldon, Throttle, all the guys back home. They know how much I put into this, so it’s truly special. Just a massive thank you to Salt Lake. Man, you guys are going to be one I’m always going to remember. It’s truly special tonight. Thank you.”

In the 250SX Eastern Regional, Vialle outdueled Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan for the category crown. Vialle ended the marketing campaign with 172 factors, holding off Deegan by 4 general factors.

“I’m really happy,” Vialle stated post-race. “You know, coming from Europe, moving here to the U.S., and I’ve already got the [AMA] Supercross title in my second year. It’s amazing, so I’m very happy. I want to thank everyone on the team who believed in me, my family, and I’m really happy about the day. Thank you.”

The Supercross Futures AMA National Championship additionally wrapped up in Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with Troy Lee Designs GASGAS’ Cole Davies successful in Utah and taking the title for the season.

“It’s definitely cool to win this race,” Davies stated after claming the win. “The track is gnarly at the moment. I was able to get a pretty good start. I made some mistakes at the start there, but Drew [Adams] made a mistake, and I was able to capitalize on that and yeah, I’m stoked.”

The AMA additionally congratulates Jett Lawrence for incomes Rookie of the Year within the 450SX class, in addition to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer who was named Rookie of the Year within the 250SX class.

Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City
1. Chase Sexton (USA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha
3. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 17 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 351 factors
2. Cooper Webb, 336
3. Chase Sexton, 307

Results 250SX East/West Showdown Class – Salt Lake City
1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna
3. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 9 of 9 rounds
1. Tom Vialle, 172 factors
2. Haiden Deegan, 168
3. Coty Schock, 132

Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 10 of 10 rounds
1. RJ Hampshire, 208 factors
2. Levi Kitchen, 203
3. Jordon Smith, 185

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CODY WEBB TAKES 2024 KING OF THE MOTOS

The 2024 version of the King of the Hammers  pitted riders on a single loops for the Saturday qualifier adopted by a three-lap Sunday major occasion. Friday rain would make for epic situations fairly than the same old excessive desert mud. Saturday’s qualifier would have the riders dealing with a large rocky vertical ascent. Cody Webb would blast out to the opening shot adopted by a number of different riders. A lead group of Webb, Trystan Hart, Ryder Leblond, Will Riorden, Colton Haaker and Cooper Abbott would set a really excessive tempo from the inexperienced flag.

As the riders crested the ultimate hill, it was Webb, Hart, Leblond, and Riorden. As they entered the pit, the FactoryONE Sherco staff despatched Webb out with out refueling. This would give him a spot that he would by no means relinquish. He would end p1 adopted by Hart and Leblond. Cooper Abbott completed p7 for the qualifier.

Late afternoon rain on Saturday would imply the situations would stay good for the Sunday finale. Riders would have their gate choose primarily based on Saturday’s consequence thus giving Webb the prime choose. He selected correctly as he rocketed to a second holeshot because the riders climbed “Chocolate Thunder.”

“Honestly I was a bit surprised,” mentioned Webb. “I haven’t hole-shotted the weekend ever. I was pretty stoked on that,” continued the ecstatic Webb. “With a three-loop format, I felt like we all knew that we were going to ride together for the first lap or two and then feel it out from there. Yesterday we chose not to fuel because we saw that we were getting amazing fuel mileage thanks to the SmartCarb on my bike. With that, we thought we might be able to skip the last fuel stop which could play into our hands.” concluded Webb.

Webb would lead the highest riders into the gas cease every time, however to the shock of everybody, he would make a 180 flip and head again out on the course with out stopping. The technique would repay giving Webb an nearly one-minute lead for the third and last loop. While a shorter final lap, it could be probably the most difficult for the riders.

Cooper Abbott would come to the ultimate gas cease in p6, nearly a minute and a half right down to Colton Haaker. In a daring transfer, FactoryONE president Ron Sallman waived Abbott to maintain going. This transfer additionally paid off as he was in a position to reel in Haaker shortly thereafter.

Louise Forsley gained the girl’s division

Tensions have been excessive within the Sherco pit because the chase helicopter made it recognized that the chief was approaching. A thunderous roar came to visit the group as Webb crested the ultimate hill in p1 with solely the media in tow. An elated Webb punched the air along with his fist taking the win with the identical one-minute hole over Trystan Hart after which Ryder Leblond. Cooper Abbott would end p5 with simply sufficient gas to spare.

“I had goosebumps the last little bit,” mentioned Webb. “I was feeling so strong all weekend and our pit strategy paid off. The conditions were awesome and I feel like Justin did a great job with the race course this year. I am honestly just so stoked on this win. Trystan and Ryder were riding so great. We would yoyo back and forth but today was my day. I am so happy to be back on top,” concluded Webb.

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Watch This 12-Year-Old Forklift Driver Lead Police On A Chaotic Hour-Long Chase

Residents in Ann Arbor, Michigan received an unexpected light show Saturday night courtesy of a 12-year-old boy. The juvenile reportedly stole a forklift from a construction site and led police on a meandering, slow-speed chase through city streets before exiting town. Fortunately, there were no injuries resulting from this melee, but numerous cars were damaged, including a minivan that was shoved into someone’s front yard.

According to the Ann Arbor Police Department, the incident began at approximately 6:45 pm local time. Apparently, the boy found the forklift unlocked at a construction site near a middle school. Mind you, this isn’t the kind of forklift you see lifting pallets of soda at a grocery store. It’s identified by police as a Construction Genie GTH-636 Telehandler – a four-wheel-drive construction vehicle with a turbocharged diesel engine for power. It’s configurable with multiple add-ons for heavy-duty work, and this particular version has a humungous hydraulic fork on the front.

Forklift Police Pursuit

Fortunately for police, it’s slow. Speeds only reached around 20 mph during the pursuit. However, the weight and stance of the forklift made PIT maneuvers impossible. And at risk of sounding like a meme, one doesn’t simply drive in front of a turbocharged forklift driven by a juvenile delinquent. At one point during the video, an officer is heard saying “we can’t stop this thing.” Shortly thereafter, the decision is made to turn off lights and sirens and give the boy some extra space. In response, he drives on the sidewalk instead of the road.

The video ends before the chase comes to an end. Police from Washtenaw County take over as the boy leaves town, and the pursuit ends when the 12-year-old finally stops. He was promptly taken into custody, but being a minor, his identity won’t be released. However, police told ClickOnDetroit that the youngster “is known to officials.”

Here’s hoping the boy learns a lesson from this mess. As for the owner of the forklift, hopefully there won’t be any more keys left in beefy, unattended construction equipment.

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2023 LORETTA LYNN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP CONCLUDES

The 2023 Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Championship concluded with a week of thrilling motocross action. Despite challenging weather conditions, the riders showcased their determination and skill as they fought for the championships in their respective classes.

In the Moto 3: Open Pro Sport, Daxton Bennick of Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing put on a dominant performance, securing another win to clinch the championship. Despite a rough start, Bennick made a comeback and passed his competitors to take the lead.

In Moto 3: 250 Pro Sport, Mark Fineis of GASGAS Amateur Team held onto his lead and overcame wet and muddy conditions to secure the championship.

Krystian Janik of Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green showed impressive progress throughout the week and took the win in Moto 3: 250 B, ultimately earning him the championship.

Casey Cochran of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna faced some challenges but managed to continue his pursuit of the championship in Moto 3: Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C.

The Supermini classes saw intense competition between Seth Dennis, Deacon Denno, and Landen Gordon. In Moto 3: Supermini 1 (12-15) and Supermini 2 (13-16), Landen Gordon emerged as the champion after consistently finishing on the podium in both classes.

The Mini Sr. 1 (12-14) and Mini Sr. 2 (13-15) classes featured highly competitive racing. Colby Lessar took the championship in Mini Sr. 1, while Vincent Wey secured the championship in Mini Sr. 2.

In the Senior (40+) and Masters (50+) classes, Jeff Emig demonstrated his skill and experience, winning both championships.

The event concluded with an awards ceremony, where the 36 newly crowned AMA National Champions were celebrated for their outstanding performances.

Overall, the 2023 Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Championship provided thrilling motocross action and showcased the talent and determination of the riders.

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10 Fastest Cars at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed: McLaren, Rimac, and More

The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed was unique because the organizers canceled the event on Saturday due to the extremely rainy weather. This gave the racers less opportunity to prepare for the Supercar Shootout on the hill climb. Nothing beat the McMurtry Speirling’s record-setting time from last year, but this year’s competition was incredibly close.

This year’s fastest vehicles include many race cars, including modern and classic examples, the one-off Subaru GL Family Huckster, and a couple of modern supercars. No matter what flavor of high-performance machines you like, there’s something here to enjoy.

McLaren Solus GT At 2023 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Top 10 Fastest Cars Goodwood 2023 Video

Vehicle Driver Time
1. McLaren Solus GT Marvin Kirchöfer 45.34 Seconds
2. Subaru GL Family Huckster Travis Pastrana 46.38 Seconds
3. McLaren-Cosworth M26 Michael Lyons 46.89 Seconds
4. Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Adam Smalley 47.40 Seconds
5. Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Jake Hill 48.18 Seconds
6. Chrysler Viper GTS-R Florent Moulin 49.29 Seconds
7. Rimac Nevera Miroslav Zrncevic Mrgud 49.32 Seconds
8. Ford Puma WRC Adrien Formaux 49.47 Seconds
9. Ferrari 488 Challenge Andrew Morrow 49.88 Seconds
10. Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Olaf Manthey 51.45 Seconds

The McLaren Solus GT was the fastest vehicle this year, completing the hill climb in 45.34 seconds. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine that produces 829 horsepower and can rev to over 10,000 rpm. The car weighs only 2,205 pounds and features aerodynamic elements that generate 2,646 pounds of downforce.

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The McLaren Solus GT did not beat Speirling’s record of 39.08 seconds from last year. However, it surpassed the time of the Porsche 718 GT4 ePerformance, which was 45.50 seconds in 2022.

Last year, four electric vehicles were among the top ten fastest cars in the Supercar Shootout: the Speirling, 718 GT4 ePerformance, Ford SuperVan, and First Corner FC1X. The Rimac Nevera was the only electric vehicle to make the list in 2023. Rimac is even celebrating its time of 49.32 seconds as the best ever for a production-spec EV.