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MPG • DECEMBER • 2017
JARRETT FRYE
Look on any particular message board, in the motocross soclal media realm, and you will find the most tedious debates, of whether or not four-strokes are working towards the demise of this sport. Some say that rationale is over-thought, while many will chime in about the “glory” days of the sport, where 2-strokes were the only machines on the start line. Regardless, there’s a general consensus that the premix machine is much cheaper on the pocketbook, and that the resurgence of these machines is apparent. With the agreement of the majority, the powers above granted a 125 B/C class, to help give riders in that particular age bracket, another choice of classes, while they endure the transition from mini-cycle, to full-size machine. It’s excelled on all formats, and brought the wrath of competition along with it. The Mini O’s Supercross edition was full of big names, ranging in various ages and different brands. But the consistent factor, was the will to win. Demonstrated by the entire field, as the heats