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HUNTER CROSS
Hunter Cross approached the fiftieth
The Californian was looking to do well in his home state in order to gain some momentum head-
ing into the Amateur National Champi- onships at Loretta Lynn’s in one short month. He immediately impressed
in his heat races, earning a second place finish in the Mini Sr. 2 class and a first place in the Mini Sr. 1 class.
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running of the Mammoth Motocross
classic with high expectations aboard
his Yamaha.
HUNTER CROSS
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HUNTER CROSS
In the main event of the Mini Sr. 1 class, the immense power of Cross’ Yamaha carried him to a second place start behind the Team Green Kawasaki of Jett Reynolds. He did his best to keep his fellow statesmen within his grasp, but he just lost touch with him over the course of the first couple laps. At that point, Cross put in an incredible ride in which he flawlessly hit his marks, main- taining his composure all the way to the checkered flag as he held off pressure from Talon Hawkins. In the Mini Sr.
2 class, he found himself at the front
of the field out of the gate yet again, elbowing his way into the first corner to claim third position in the early stages of the race. Cross attempted to hold onto the two of the leading duo, but he ended up riding a lonely race in third position. His speed and consistency earned him another podium spot on the day, putting his blue steed on the box in both motos, wrapping up an incredibly successful day of racing for the young Californian. Cross continued his sensational form from the opening day of mini racing
at Mammoth Motocross, continuing to
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