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plethora of practice facilities in between, he’s in the midst of a grooming ground
like no other in the country. So to say the number 35 was prepared would be an understatement, as he came into this event looking to step up his game and take it to a new level. With the likes of Kniffing, Brown, and Boaz around, he knew nothing less than one hundred percent effort would have to be given; otherwise he could easily be shuffled into the back of the pack, and be an afterthought in the likes of many. Riding both SX and MX formats, the Yamaha rider would
read as follows, tallying a fourth, third, and third place finishes respectively. He knew he had the speed if the stars would align, and hoped with all his might that his true poten- tial could be revealed. After a bit of a mishap and shaky start in the Schoolboy 2 moto, he would move into tenth place, staying there and securing eighth overall. His best overall outing however, would come in the 250 B Limited class where a third place would set him up strongly; backing it up with a fourth place in the final moto, he was right amongst the heavy hitters, and would ultimately land
himself into third overall!
JAGGER KOCH
Not too far from Lakewood, Colorado, home of the AMA Outdoor national, lies the town of Silverthorne. And within the Colorado city, lurks a young man who’s on the rise, go-
ing by the name of Jagger Koch. Contending in a variety of classes, he and his crew decided to it would be best to get a jump start on the 2018 season; and by doing so, all directions led them to the Southeastern United States, and more specifically, Gaines- ville, Florida. Sporting a sleek looking number 72 Yamaha, he would sign up for a variety of classes, that weren’t too often found in the realm of amateur
motocross. Choosing to ride both of the 250 C Classes, he also wanted to truly test him- self in both of the 125 Schoolboy divisions. So he truly would see the likes of many
different aspects, hoping that the speed of the Schoolboy group, would pay dividends in regards 250 C class. And his plan would begin to work almost immediately, with a fifth place in the 250 C limited heat race of SX, boosting his confidence. After having a bit
of trouble in his other C class, he would be forced to work hard in that particular main event, if he wanted to accumulate a strong finish. He would rise to the occasion, taking an eighth place in the run-off of the 250
C modified class, and besting his overall accumulation, with a sixth in 250 C Limited. And although the eighth and sixth were truly exceptional, you could tell that Jagger felt he had more in the tank. And what better place to prove it, then on the motocross track later on in the week. Getting his true speed built up in the likes of the Schoolboy divisions, he would uncork and unveil his secret starting technique and sprint mode to the rest of the C class. Clicking through the gearbox down the start straight, it was an all out drag to the first turn, where he would come away victori- ous in the following laps. Holding on like the composed rider he was, he would take both moto wins, looking forward to the second moto. Hovering in the top ten to begin moto number two of 250 C limited, he would try to choose as many different lines as possible, to generate an exceptional finish. Whether sweeping out and in, or manualing the far side rollers in a different sequence, he was doing everything in his power to take aim on the field. It would work, as a second place in the moto would generate an excellent out- ing, of second overall!
FLORENT LAMBILLION JR
Although not a home grown native of the continental United States, Florent Lambillion
JR. had been to his historic event before. He and his crew knew where he needed to be in order
to succeed in the ever-evolving realm of this game. Taking on the Mini O’s last year, there time in Gainesville was well spent, when he would walk away with numer- ous finishes inside the top ten, including a seventh, sixth, and second overall. Sporting the num- ber 199 last year, he would decide to forego the three digits, and come out with a totally revamped and new look for the 2018 sea- son. The number 32, his new digit, would be kind to him. It would generate a bit of confidence, almost to say he’s done with the past, and is escalating toward new heights. Contending the C
find his groove on both racing surfaces, proving to team owners and sponsors alike that he could adapt to any given scenario. Whether fighting through the pack, or taking a lead with fury, he knew how to
manage a race scenario, and was well on his way to thriving after strong starts. Although a twelfth place finish in his opening round of Schoolboy 2 wasn’t the brightest of delight, he saw the pace he was running, and felt compelled to do
it again as the main event would come around. A much better third place would then ensue for 250 B, where he would overall feel strong- ly about. Next up were the run-off’s, where a fifth place in Schoolboy 2, would have him accumulating his first top five of the week, something he aimed for in the pre-race memo. An eighth would cement his aura as top-ten contender, in the main of the 250 B class. Moving on to mo- tocross, his first moto scores would
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