FMF/KTM’s Trystan Hart won the Idaho EnduroCross double header, taking the overall wins on both days in front of a sellout crowd at Hero’s Arena in Idaho Falls. Despite the wins, defending champ Jonny Walker still leads the overall championship standings.
Hart finished 1-2-1 and 1-2-2 over the two days, allowing him to close the gap in the championship standings. Hart and FactoryONE Sherco’s Cody Webb are now tied for second place with 92 points each.
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On Friday, Hart dominated with a 1-2-1 moto score. He mentioned that good starts were crucial and he managed to hold a good gap throughout the races.
Walker experienced some difficulties, as he finished second and fourth on the two days.
Webb had a successful night, finishing third overall with a 5-3-2 score.
On Saturday, Hart continued his winning streak with a 1-2-2 score, securing his overall win. Haaker and Webb also had impressive performances, with Haaker winning the second moto and Webb dominating the third moto.
Webb expressed satisfaction with his consistent performance and mentioned that he is back in the hunt for the championship.
Although Walker still holds the point lead, he struggled with the track and finished fourth overall on both days.
In the EX Women’s Pro division, Rachel Gutish won all four motos and showcased her technical skills.
In the overall standings, Walker remains in first place with 103 points, followed by Hart and Webb tied for second with 92 points each.
The IRC Tire EnduroCross Series offered by Progressive visited Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington, for the opening spherical of its six-round collection. At the top of a full night time of thrilling race, the UK’s Jonny Walker picked up the place he left off final 12 months ‑ with a win. In truth, the Beta USA-backed rider dominated the occasion, going 1-1-1 in his three motos, simply topping runner-up FactoryOne Sherco’s Cody Webb’s 7-2-3 tally and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond’s 5-3-4.
Walker added to his domination of the occasion by posting the quickest time in hot-laps, forward of final 12 months’s title rival FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart, and Webb, setting the beginning order for the primary moto. Webb’s teammate, Cooper Abbott and manufacturing unit GasGas rider Taddy Blazusiak, have been fourth and fifth. According to the highest riders, the Everett, Washington course was a extremely technical one, and a course that required not solely finesse, however consistency, which Walker had in spades.
Hart took the early lead in moto one, adopted carefully by Walker and Rockstar Energy Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker, the collection 2021 champ. Walker put the stress on Hart all through the race, though he by no means led till the ultimate flip of the next-to-last lap, when Hart misplaced his entrance finish and went down, gifting Walker first place. Walker held on for the win, whereas Hart adopted in second, and Haaker completed third.
In moto two, the order is reversed from the opening moto, so Walker had final decide on the gate, simply forward of Webb and LeBlond. Abbott got here away with the lead early within the race, whereas Walker, Hart and Webb have been mired in mid-pack, then Walker was finest at passing on the technical course and he the lead by the mid-way level, with Webb working his technique to an eventual second place, whereas the ever-consistent LeBlond completed third.
Hart nonetheless had an opportunity heading into the ultimate moto, Walker took the lead early and Hart was solely in a position to muster an eighth-place end. In the ultimate outcomes, Walker took the general with a 1-1-1 moto rating, with Webb second at 7-2-3 and LeBlond in third with 5-3-4.
2023 AMA Super EnduroCross- Round 1: Overall Results (Top 10) 1. Jonny Walker (Bet) 1-1-1
2. Cody Webb (SHR) 7-2-3
3. Ryder LeBlond (Hsq) 5-3-4 4. Colton Haaker (Hsq) 3-8-2 5. Trystan Hart (KTM) 2-5-8 6. Taddy Blazusiak (GG) 4-7-6 7. Cooper Abbott (Shr) 10-6-5 8. Max Gerston (GG) 8-4-9 9. Will Riordan (KTM) 6-9-7 10. Anthony Johnson (KTM) 9-10-10
Recently, my local pub received a two-star review from a disappointed customer who arrived to find it closed. The customer had relied on outdated information from the pub’s previous owner, who had created a website but never maintained it properly. Without verifying the information or contacting the pub, the customer left a negative review. This unfair criticism affected the current landlord, who is working hard to make the pub successful. Despite hundreds of satisfied customers, even if five more visitors were to leave five-star ratings, the average rating would only increase to 4.5. This situation reminds me of the saying, “no good deed goes unpunished.”
Now, let’s talk about the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This event is one of the most significant and successful gatherings in the motoring world. It’s essentially the British motor show and is enjoyed by all participants. However, The Sun newspaper recently managed to find a few individuals in Chichester who are unhappy with the festival due to the temporary traffic congestion it causes. The oldest complainant, who is 66 years old, was born several years after the motor circuit held its first race. Even during times when competitive racing wasn’t taking place, there were always regular motorsport activities at Goodwood. I personally have attended track days and experienced a Formula Ford event at Goodwood back in the early 1990s.
One of the complainants mentioned that they are “not into cars,” which is like living in Wembley (known for football) and complaining about football. Goodwood has been hosting motor racing since 1948 and has been attracting crowds since horse racing began there in 1802. In fact, the largest one-day crowd at Goodwood was recorded in 1955, with 55,000 attendees. I understand that traffic can be challenging during the festival, especially on the A27, which is already busy. However, it’s only a few days a year. Additionally, suggesting major road construction on the south coast would undoubtedly cause even more disruption.
Another complaint was that the festival should take place elsewhere. This argument is often made by people who live near busy roads, which I can sympathize with. Personally, I believe that public roads are best enjoyed when they are less crowded. Recently, I read Steve Cropley’s column in which he mentioned discovering new roads near his home that he didn’t know existed. I had a similar experience when I test rode some Ducati motorcycles a few miles from my house. I was directed to roads that I didn’t even realize were there, and I believe it’s better to keep their location undisclosed for my own enjoyment.
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