This past weekend saw the return of Red Bull Straight Rhythm to the Pomona Fairplex. The 2 stroke theme turned out to be a huge hit for the fans. A packed, sold-out crowd turned out to see today's stars riding classic 2 stroke motorcycles and kitted in period-correct racewear. Ken would steal the show with a stunning set of Jeremy McGrath replica Fox racewear and pristine Honda CR250. The attention to detail from the Fox design staff to ensure Ken Roczen was best dressed did not go unnoticed. Industry insiders and fans alike were giving prize all weekend!
Kenny worked diligently during the day to get his '90s McGrath replica CR250 ready for the evening event. He specifically worked on getting the bike to work in the final set of whoops leading to the finish line. In the last practice session, he said he was able to carry fourth gear through the whoops with the goal of getting the bike to pull all the way through rather than having the power flatten out in third gear. This would pay huge dividends in the evening races.
As the night went on, Ken was able to click off wins. He would scrub and blitz the whoops to get the job done.
The final bracket would see Ken face Brandon Hartranft - a relatively unknown rider on a TLD KTM. In a best of three format, Ken would take the first run decisively. Run two would see Hartranft even with Ken coming into the final whoops. Ken dug deep and pinned it through the whoops to take a dramatic win.
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Adam’s passion for the sport is infectious. His drive pushes us to raise our game every season. Mixing it up with the rest of the team at Fox Raceway for the MX20 shoot, Adam knows when to push and when to have fun. Fox MX20 was made for AC.
Saturday, 8/10/19 marked the 50th anniversary of the Unadilla MX National. The race weekend kicked off with legends of our sport completing a lap on historic bikes. Little did fans know; they were in for a historic performance from Ken Roczen. He dominated every second that he was on the track, set the fastest free practice time, clocked the fastest qualifying time by 3 seconds, and won both motos in convincing fashion.
Adam Cianciarulo would also put in a strong performance. Winning Moto 1 and finishing second in Moto 2 helped him maintain his points lead as the series heads into the final two rounds.
HIGH POINT 250 CLASS RECAP
In 250 Moto 1, Justin Cooper got the holeshot with Adam Cianciarulo in second. As the two battled for the lead, Cooper made a mistake in the rollers and went down. Adam would take the lead and attempt to gap the field. However, he would come under pressure from championship rival Dylan Ferrandis for the majority of Moto 1. Adam would eventually pull out a gap over the last three laps and take the win.
Dylan Ferrandis got the holeshot in the 250 Moto 2 while Adam sat just inside the top 5. Adam would make early passes on Alex Martin and Justin Cooper to work his way into second. Moto 2 quickly became a two-man race as Ferrandis and Cianciarulo matched best lap times and pulled away from the field. Adam put in several pass attempts but couldn't make them stick. Dylan would take the win with Adam a close second. The title contenders would tie on points, leaving Adam with a 28-point lead in the championship as the teams head into the last two rounds of the season.
HIGH POINT 450 CLASS RECAP
In 450 Moto 1, Justin Bogle got out to the early lead, Eli Tomac following close behind in second. Tomac would pass Bogle, taking the lead early. Shortly later, Ken would pass Bogle as well and immediately put pressure on Tomac.
Ken would get by Tomac with a dramatic pass as they came through the mechanic's section. He would go on to a dominant moto 1 win.
Ken came from behind in the 450 Moto 2. Starting just inside the top 10, with Marvin Musquin getting the holeshot, Ken made multiple passes on the first lap and closed in on Musquin. Marvin would make a mistake and open the door for Ken to take the lead. Once out front, Ken would open up a large gap and take another dominant win to cap the perfect day.
WHAT'S NEXT
Next up is round 11 at Budds Creek!
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The GOAT graces Fox Raceway with his classic unrivaled and gritty style that makes him, well... The GOAT. Putting the MX20 Collection to the test as only he can, Fox MX20 was Made for Ricky.
Hunter Yoder has been riding nearly as long as he has been walking. His dad bought him his first bike when he was just a toddler, and he’s been ripping ever since. He rides with a style that’s well beyond his fifteen years as he puts the MX20 gear through its paces at Fox Raceway. Fox MX20 was made for Hunter.
With ability and confidence levels far above his years, Ryder DiFrancesco runs the Fox MX20 Youth Collection through its paces at Fox Raceway. Designed to deliver superior performance for growing riders, the Fox MX Youth Collection was made for Ryder D.
Tim Gajser grew up on a dirt bike. He rides at his home track in Slovenia, rips up the HRC testing grounds in Italy, and globe-trots around the world chasing the MXGP crown... Clearly, Tim sends it no matter the location. His commitment to motocross inspires us to create the very best gear possible - gear that is designed to help you experience the best ride possible.
Few riders have more influence on the performance of Fox motocross gear than Ken Roczen. With his commitment to perfection on and off the bike, he drives us to create creative and innovative products. The result is a collection designed to help you perform at the highest levels. The Fox MX20 Collection was Made for Ken.
