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Similar to the path that amateur racers are now require to take to compete in an AMA Supercross event, Justin Brayton sprouted his professional roots on the AMA Arenacross tour. Coming from Fort Dodge, Iowa, there were not a lot of other options during certain times of the year. Brayton worked hard indoors, becoming a threat right away. After becoming Rookie of the Year, it was apparent that Brayton definitely had a future in the sport. Justin fought his way through the pro ranks for several years, eventually making the transition to Supercross and Outdoor motocross. In 2009 things really started clicking for Brayton. Justin grabbed himself a moto win at the famous Steel City national and followed that up by earning the King of
#10 Justin Brayton: BTO Sports KTM
Bercy title where he won the Bercy Supercross. Fast forward to 2015, Brayton recently rapped up a very similar trip...com- ing back to the United States with his fourth “King of Genova” title. Brayton has always been good in America however the Iowan really knows how to perform abroad which his resume and passport certainly affirm. In his second season with the BTO Sports KTM squad, Brayton knows this is the year to make things happen and cement his position on the team. After showing such amazing speed in the test runs across the pond and at the Monster Energy Cup at Sam Boyd Stadium, Justin will without a doubt be another top gun shooting for podium finishes throughout the year as the AMA Supercross Series tears through the country again in 2016.
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