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STOCKTON STINEBAUGH
250C (14-18 yrs) 122-250cc
IMAGE / PARADISE WORDS / KUHLHOFF DESIGN / WILSON
>> Caddo Mills, Texas native Stockton Stinebaugh entered Lazy E Arena determined and searching for triumph amongst some of his tough- est competitors hailing from all over the country. Do not let age fool you, these hard-working kids have a fire in their eyes, passion in their hearts, and are just as determined as any adult to reign victorious and go home a champion. Stockton Stinebaugh felt confident after practice and was able to grab a second place finish in his heat race, but this was not enough
for the number 41, he wanted to win and the Main Event was his chance to put it together in the Sooner State. Well, put it together he did when Stockton immediately found himself in the first place position in the 250
C class. Stockton Stinebaugh was a dude on a mission as he rocketed around the track on his Yamaha, choosing all of the right lines. Stockton was a blur of neon pink and purple Troy Lee Designs gear as he swiftly and carefully weaved through lap traffic. He slowly but surely was creat- ing a gap between himself and the intense battle between Rylan Smith and Matt Hannah happening behind him. Stockton Stinebaugh contin- ued to lead for the entirety of the ten-lap moto and he genuinely looked like he was having an awesome time while taking advantage of some of the “best dirt on earth” that lies within the walls of the Oklahoma Arena. Stockton Stinebaugh grabbed the W, followed by Rylan Smith in second and Matt Hannah in third. Stockton not only rocketed past the checkered flag with the win in the 250 C (14-18) class, but went two for two and claimed victory in the 250 C Limited (14-18) class. Two Junior Moto X title wins in one night? Not too shabby! What a great job and amazing display of talent by Stockton Stinebaugh.
32 MPGDIGITAL• MAY • 2017