[{"id":13798,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/08\/11\/jett-lawrence-receives-major-penalty\/","title":"Jett Lawrence Receives  Major Penalty","content":"Jett Lawrence\u2019s chances of winning the AMA Outdoor Motocross Championship have ended abruptly after a major penalty. The penalty was levied against Jett after he jumped the gate over the weekend at the Ironman Moto in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Jett immediately dropped from third to seventeenth in the standings, effectively ending his bid for the overall season points championship.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13800\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-13800\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Jett-Lawrence-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Jett Lawrence recieved a 1-lap penalty at the Ironman National for jumping the gate. Photo: Honda HRC[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cThat is a set penalty in the rule book, so it\u2019s not a varying penalty,\u201d said AMA director Mike Pelletier.\u00a0 Pelletier went on to say jumping or fouling the gate is a one-lap penalty. Jett had a one-half bike lead advantage over the rest of the field. Jett commented on the penalty saying while he acknowledged the rule, the penalty was too harsh. \u00a0He posted the following to his Instagram account: \u00a0Ironman keys to the race- 1. Don\u2019t hit the gate. 2. That\u2019s it.\r\n\r\nThe team plans to continue to work through the rest of the season to continue to win races.","excerpt":"<p>Jett Lawrence\u2019s chances of winning the AMA Outdoor Motocross Championship have ended abruptly after a major penalty. The penalty was &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 11, 2025 07:43","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048152,"title":"ama pro motocross","slug":"ama-pro-motocross"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25049556,"title":"Penalty","slug":"penalty"}]},{"id":8060,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/11\/02\/hunter-lawrence-moves-up-to-450-class\/","title":"Hunter Lawrence Moves Up to 450 Class","content":"Hunter Lawrence is moving up the 450 class in AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross series. Despite being on the same team as his brother Jett, both riders will compete for the same championship trophy. Hunter will race a CRF450WE.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8063\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HunterLawerence_Honda450-Number-Plate-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/>\r\n\r\n\"I'm proud of what I've accomplished in my 250 career, but it's exciting to move up to the premier class for 2024,\" Hunter Lawrence said. \"I feel like my style is well-suited for the CRF450RWE, and off-season testing has been going well so far. I enjoyed battling with Jett in the 250 class before he moved up, and I'm looking forward to doing that again now that we're both on the big bike. I've got a great team around me, and I can't wait to get back in action at Anaheim 1.\"\r\n\r\nHunter won championships in both the 250SX Eastern Regional Supercross and the 250 Outdoor Pro Motocross series.","excerpt":"<p>Hunter Lawrence is moving up the 450 class in AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross series. Despite being on the &hellip;<\/p>","date":"November 2, 2023 12:58","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048152,"title":"ama pro motocross","slug":"ama-pro-motocross"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25049457,"title":"honda 450","slug":"honda-450"},{"id":25048062,"title":"hunter lawrence","slug":"hunter-lawrence"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25049349,"title":"Team Honda HRC","slug":"team-honda-hrc"}]},{"id":7976,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/10\/19\/jo-shimoda-to-race-for-honda-hrc\/","title":"Jo Shimoda to Race for Honda HRC","content":"Jo Shimoda is joining the Honda factory race team. The two-year deal puts Shimoda aboard a CRF250R for both Supercross and the Pro Motocross series. Shimoda, a Japanese native has scored wins across Supercross and the AMA Pro Motocross series.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7977\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/JoShimodaHonda_Action-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nI\u2019m super-stoked to join Honda\u2019s factory team,\u201d Shimoda said. \u201cI feel like I\u2019ve progressed a lot since I was with Factory Connection, and I hope that I can take the next step in my career, to win an AMA championship. I\u2019m friends with the Lawrence brothers since we were teammates at Factory Connection, and they\u2019ve shown that the bikes are capable of winning at the highest level. We\u2019ve already started testing for 2024, and I can\u2019t wait for the season to start.\u201d\r\n\r\nShimoda will join teammates Jett and Hunter Lawrence and Chance Hymas.","excerpt":"<p>Jo Shimoda is joining the Honda factory race team. The two-year deal puts Shimoda aboard a CRF250R for both Supercross &hellip;<\/p>","date":"October 19, 2023 03:16","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048152,"title":"ama pro motocross","slug":"ama-pro-motocross"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048358,"title":"honda hrc","slug":"honda-hrc"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"}]},{"id":5431,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/08\/15\/chase-sexton-reclaims-outdoor-motocross-lead-at-unadilla\/","title":"Chase Sexton Reclaims Outdoor Motocross Lead at Unadilla","content":"After a short break, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship was back with racing in Central New York at the Unadilla National. The points battle has been tight for Chase Sexton and Eli Tomac. Sexton\u2019s to 1-1 dominant sweep allowed him to reclaim the points lead. Here is what happened during the motos.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5434\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/22ProMotocrosssUnadilla_ChaseSexton-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nIn 450 Moto one, Dylan Ferrandis was finally out front with the holeshot. As usual, Ken Roczen wasn\u2019t far behind. Jason Anderson was running third until he had a small miscue that allowed Eli Tomac get around. Tomac wasted zero time making a pass to get to the lead. Sexton was quietly moving his way up through the pack and soon closed in on Tomac. It wasn\u2019t long before Sexton took over the lead and checked out. In the second moto, Tomac was back out front with the holeshot. In a repeat of the first moto, Sexton moved his way up again to chase down Tomac. Sexton waited for just the right moment, catching Tomac off guard before rocketing to the lead. When it was all over, Sexton had built a 15 second lead on Tomac for the win.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5435\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/22ProMotocrossUnadilla_250Pack-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nIn the 250 motos, Justin Cooper had the holeshot. Cooper crashed allowing several riders to get by including Jo Shimoda who assumed the lead. Shimoda stayed there through the finish of the moto for the win. In the second moto, Justin Cooper was back out front with another holeshot. Cooper was soon challenged by Jett Lawrence but defended his moves every time. In the final attempt to pass Cooper, Lawrence crashed. Cooper soon put a ten second lead on the rest of the field to claim the win. The overall went to Jo Shimoda. Jett Lawrence still has a commanding lead atop the points standings.\r\n\r\nPhotos courtesy of Align Media\r\n\r\n<strong>450 Class Overall Results (Moto Finish \/\/ Points)<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Honda (1-1 \/\/ 50)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (2-2 \/\/ 44)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki (3-3 \/\/ 40)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (7-4 \/\/ 32)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM (6-6 \/\/ 30)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ken Roczen, Germany, Honda (5-7 \/\/ 30)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dylan Ferrandis, France, Yamaha (4-10 \/\/ 29)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS (10-5 \/\/ 27)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki (9-8 \/\/ 25)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha (11-9 \/\/ 22)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong>450 Class Championship Standings (Round 9 of 12)<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Honda - 409<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha - 408<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki - 325<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ken Roczen, Germany, Honda - 304<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha - 273<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM - 266<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS - 246<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM - 230<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki - 191<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Shane McElrath, Canton, N.C., Husqvarna - 165<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>250 Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes \/\/ Points)<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Jo Shimoda, Japan, Kawasaki (1-3 \/\/ 45)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha (5-1 \/\/ 41)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hunter Lawrence, Australia, Honda (2-5 \/\/ 38)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jett Lawrence, Australia, Honda (7-2 \/\/ 36)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna (2-8 \/\/ 33)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Max Vohland, Sacramento, Calif., KTM (6-6 \/\/ 30)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nick Romano, Bayside, N.Y., Yamaha (4-9 \/\/ 30)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cameron McAdoo, Sioux City, Iowa, Kawasaki (11-4 \/\/ 28)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha (10-7 \/\/ 25)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS (9-10 \/\/ 23)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong>250 Class Championship Standings (Round 9 of 12)<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Jett Lawrence, Australia, Honda - 391<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hunter Lawrence, Australia, Honda - 365<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jo Shimoda, Japan, Kawasaki - 351<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha - 316<\/li>\r\n \t<li>RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna - 227<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Max Vohland, Sacramento, Calif., KTM - 222<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Seth Hammaker, Bainbridge, Pa., Kawasaki - 207<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Yamaha - 180<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., GASGAS - 169<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Stilez Robertson, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna - 169<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha - 169<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","excerpt":"<p>After a short break, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship was back with racing in Central New York at the &hellip;<\/p>","date":"August 15, 2022 14:49","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048152,"title":"ama pro motocross","slug":"ama-pro-motocross"},{"id":25047716,"title":"Chase Sexton","slug":"chase-sexton"},{"id":25047622,"title":"eli tomac","slug":"eli-tomac"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25048411,"title":"jo shimoda","slug":"jo-shimoda"},{"id":25048058,"title":"justin cooper","slug":"justin-cooper"},{"id":25048259,"title":"lucas oil motocross championship","slug":"lucas-oil-motocross-championship"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25048258,"title":"unadilla","slug":"unadilla"},{"id":25047984,"title":"yamaha","slug":"yamaha"}]},{"id":5216,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/06\/05\/jason-anderson-wins-at-hangtown\/","title":"Jason Anderson Wins at Hangtown","content":"Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship was held in Northern California at Carson City Motorsports Hangtown race track. Jason Anderson came out swinging to win a long-awaited victory in the series.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5219\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/HangtownJasonAnderson_Podium-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nIn Moto One, Chase Sexton had an early lead with a successful holeshot. Jason Anderson was right there with Ken Roczen also in the mix. Soon the battling focused solely on Anderson and Sexton. Towards the end of the moto, Anderson made a move around Sexton finishing with just three tenths of a second. In the second moto, Antonio Cairoli was out front for the first time, but it was short lived as Roczen moved to the lead. Anderson spent much of the moto working his way up from sixth-place start. Up front Sexton and Roczen battled for the lead. Tomac soon entered the battle. Tomac made a pass for the lead and kept Sexton behind him the whole time. Anderson\u2019s third place finish earned him the overall moto win.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5220\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/HangtownJettLawrence-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nIn the 250 class, Michael Mosiman battled to hold on to the lead and win. In the second moto, Jett Lawrence battled to the front and took the win going 3-1 and earning the overall for a second weekend in a row.\r\n\r\n<strong>450 Class Championship Standings (Round 2 of 12)<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Honda - 94<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ken Roczen, Germany, Honda - 82<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki - 76<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha - 75<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha - 72<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM - 61<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Antonio Cairoli, Italy, KTM - 55<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM - 51<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS - 46<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Yamaha - 42<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>250 Class Championship Standings (Round 2 of 12)<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Jett Lawrence, Australia, Honda - 95<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hunter Lawrence, Australia, Honda - 84<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jo Shimoda, Japan, Kawasaki - 72<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha - 60<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Yamaha - 59<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Seth Hammaker, Bainbridge, Pa., Kawasaki - 55<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., GASGAS - 55<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Max Vohland, Sacramento, Calif., KTM - 50<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Stilez Robertson, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna - 45<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS - 39<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nPhotos courtesy of Align Media","excerpt":"<p>Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship was held in Northern California at Carson City Motorsports Hangtown race &hellip;<\/p>","date":"June 5, 2022 11:39","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048152,"title":"ama pro motocross","slug":"ama-pro-motocross"},{"id":25047716,"title":"Chase Sexton","slug":"chase-sexton"},{"id":25048410,"title":"jason anderson","slug":"jason-anderson"},{"id":25047989,"title":"jett lawrence","slug":"jett-lawrence"},{"id":25047627,"title":"kawasaki","slug":"kawasaki"},{"id":25048884,"title":"lucas oil moto","slug":"lucas-oil-moto"},{"id":25048259,"title":"lucas oil motocross championship","slug":"lucas-oil-motocross-championship"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"}]},{"id":5035,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/04\/21\/tony-cairoli-to-make-ama-pro-motocross-debut\/","title":"Tony Cairoli to Make AMA Pro Motocross Debut","content":"MXGP Legend Tony Cairoli will make his debut this summer at the AMA Pro Outdoor Motocross races. The Italian rider has been scheduled to appear in the opening Round of the series set for Fox Raceway at Pala, California on May 28<sup>th<\/sup>. He will also race the Hangtown Motocross Classic the following weekend.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5038\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tony-Cairoli-KTM-450-SX-F-2022-USA-Riding-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nCairoli will race in the 450 class for the Red Bull KTM team.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt\u2019s exciting to finally confirm that I will be racing in the U.S. To ride and race in America is something I always wanted to try. I like the look of the tracks. For me there is no pressure to perform and I\u2019m not going there with the same preparation as I would have had for a world championship but I\u2019m taking it seriously and would be looking for good results. I know this will generate some interest and it will be great to travel, see some friends and enjoy my time,\u201d said Cairoli.","excerpt":"<p>MXGP Legend Tony Cairoli will make his debut this summer at the AMA Pro Outdoor Motocross races. The Italian rider &hellip;<\/p>","date":"April 21, 2022 14:10","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048331,"title":"450","slug":"450"},{"id":25048152,"title":"ama pro motocross","slug":"ama-pro-motocross"},{"id":25047678,"title":"ktm","slug":"ktm"},{"id":25047763,"title":"outdoor motocross","slug":"outdoor-motocross"},{"id":25048853,"title":"Tony Cairoli","slug":"tony-cairoli"}]},{"id":3679,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/10\/25\/aaron-plessinger-joins-ktm\/","title":"Aaron Plessinger Joins KTM","content":"Aaron Plessinger has signed a two-year deal to ride for KTM. Plessinger will campaign the KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition for Supercross and the Pro Motocross Championship.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3682\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AARON-PLESSINGER_Whoops-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cI\u2019m really excited for the opportunity to join Red Bull KTM and work alongside everyone associated with the factory team effort. To be honest, I\u2019m pretty excited to bring a new vibe to the team. I rode KTMs a lot as a kid, so I\u2019m looking forward to getting back to my roots and having some fun but this time on the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION,\u201d said Plessinger.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3683\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AARON-PLESSINGER_Close-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nPlessinger had a successful career in the 250 division, winning a 250MX championship in 2018 and numerous wins across both series. In 2019, Plessinger moved to the 450 class, securing several top finishes.","excerpt":"<p>Aaron Plessinger has signed a two-year deal to ride for KTM. Plessinger will campaign the KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition &hellip;<\/p>","date":"October 25, 2021 10:32","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048086,"title":"aaron plessinger","slug":"aaron-plessinger"},{"id":25048152,"title":"ama pro motocross","slug":"ama-pro-motocross"},{"id":25047678,"title":"ktm","slug":"ktm"},{"id":25048501,"title":"ktm 450 factory edition","slug":"ktm-450-factory-edition"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25048503,"title":"orange","slug":"orange"},{"id":25048317,"title":"red bull ktm","slug":"red-bull-ktm"},{"id":25048502,"title":"supercrosss","slug":"supercrosss"}]},{"id":2669,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/06\/22\/ferrandis-back-in-lead-after-high-point\/","title":"Ferrandis Back in Lead After High Point","content":"Outdoor Motocross racing was back over the weekend at the famed High Point Raceway in the elevations of Pennsylvania. This is the first race of the season on the east coast and third event of the summer tour.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2671\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HighPoint_AdamCianciarulo-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2673\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HighPoint_Tomac-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\r\n\r\nAdam Cianciarulo grabbed the 450 Moto 1 holeshot and was out front. As the moto got underway, Ken Roczen found himself briefly on the ground as did Chase Sexton. In what was a crazy race, Cianciarulo crashed into a lapped rider right before the finish. He regained his composure to take the win. Cianciarulo was back out with great speed in the second moto. Eli Tomac and Adam Cianciarulo battled for the lead as the moto got underway. Tomac cruised to a win. Cianciarulo settled for fourth. The consistency of Dylan Ferrandis\u2019 two second place podiums earned him the overall and points lead for the season stealing away Ken Roczen\u2019s hard earned red plate.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2674\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HighPoint_JustinCooper-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0 <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2676\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HighPoint_JalekSwoll-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\r\n\r\nIn the 250 Moto #1, RJ Hampshire had a solid lead, but Jett Lawrence was behind Hampshire making his way to the front. Suddenly, Hampshire\u2019s bike suffered mechanical issues, knocking him out of the race. When the dirt settled, Jalek Swoll took the Moto 1 win. In the second Moto, Colt Nichols was out front with the holeshot. Justin Cooper would take the lead away from Nichols. Cooper managed to hold off Jett Lawrence for the win. Jalek Swoll took home the overall finish for the day. Jett Lawrence continues to lead the points in the 250 class.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2675\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HighPoint_JettLawrence-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\r\n\r\nPhotos: Align Media","excerpt":"<p>Outdoor Motocross racing was back over the weekend at the famed High Point Raceway in the elevations of Pennsylvania. 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