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250 1ST!
ADAM CIANCIARULO
IMAGES / LANNAN WORDS / MATTINGLY
“IT FEELS SO GOOD TO GET A WIN EARLY IN THE SEASON.”
250 SX / 1ST PLACE
ADAM CIANCIARULO
When viewing the resume of Florida’s Adam Cianciarulo, it’s hard to deride any of his accolades or
accomplishments he’s generated over his illustrious career thus far. One of the best amateur motocross
riders to ever compete, Cianciarulo was as hyped as they come when making the transition into professional
competition.
Jumping into deep waters at a young age, Cianciarulo would claim wins initially, but would be riddled with mishaps and injuries throughout the coming years. Yet Mitch Payton, and the crew at Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki have stuck by their guy, providing him with every tool necessary to hopefully claim a championship in 2019. And when envisioning this round of the series, all in the corner of “AC” couldn’t have drawn up a scenario better than what would unfold. Getting out to an early lead to begin heat number
one, the ninety-two of Cianciarulo would go unscathed, as he would make his rounds in the early going. With
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