Sexton was first out of turn 1 in the second 450SX heat race, and he pulled steadily ahead to win by over eight seconds.Red Riders took the top three spots in the last-chance qualifier, with Phoenix’s Coty Schock and Cullin Park sandwiching Red Research Group’s Luke Neese. Fire Power Honda’s Max Anstie was seventh, followed by Phoenix Racing Honda’s Jace Owen and TiLube/Storm Lake Honda’s Michael Hicks. Hunter started third in the East heat, quickly moved up to second and ultimately finished just behind the winner. Jett started sixth in the West heat, slipped back to seventh and then mounted a charge that carried him all the way to the runner-up spot, just behind the winner. The Lawrence brothers both finished second in their respective 250SX heat races.In the premier-class ranks, Chase Sexton was third-best in qualifying, with Colt Nichols 10th. The Lawrence brothers were the fastest riders in qualifying for their respective 250SX classes, with Jett topping the West region (and also taking the best 250SX time overall, by nearly seven-tenths of a second), while Hunter was best in the East region.Belleville, New Jersey, dealership Motorcycle Mall had a dealer activation booth in the Team Honda HRC pits at the New Jersey Supercross, where they displayed Honda powersports products, engaged with fans and customers and held a giveaway.Race day was also the birthday of American Honda Manager of Sports & Experiential Brandon Wilson, who was on hand for the event.Team Honda HRC had special “Love Moto Stop Cancer” graphics prepared by Throttle Jockey, and Renthal prepared special gold-colored, Limited Edition-Hard Ano handlebar and sprockets. Race organizers used the East Rutherford round to raise awareness for the work done by St.The Australian also elected to stay off the bike during the week.

After a close call last week at Atlanta that saw him get out of shape in a set of rollers, Hunter Lawrence needed a midweek trip to the emergency room for an injured groin.

He steadily advanced through the pack, climbing to fourth place by the checkered flag, while Nichols survived to take 16th. Sexton was then knocked down by another rider, but he remounted and completed lap 1 in eighth place. In the 450SX main event, Sexton got a good jump and took the holeshot but was quickly overtaken by Ken Roczen. Jett remounted in time to retain second, and Hunter took advantage of the opportunity to finish third. He took over second just past the halfway point and closed on the leading Anstie, nearly passing him two turns before the finish, only to be taken down in the final turn by another rider attempting a last-second pass attempt. Jett and Hunter completed lap 1 fourth and fifth, respectively, and Jett was up to third by lap 3.

When the delayed 250SX main event finally ran, Anstie emerged from turn 1 with the lead, and while the Lawrence brothers were both in the top 10, they and the rest of the pack were immediately covered in muck. In the 450SX division, Chase Sexton tallied a fourth-place finish aboard his CRF450RWE, while Colt Nichols ended the long night in 16 th place. Fire Power Honda’s Max Anstie rode his CRF250R flawlessly in the sloppy conditions to earn his debut AMA Supercross victory, and he was followed across the finish line by fellow Red Riders Jett and Hunter Lawrence, the Team Honda HRC racers stretching their respective points leads in the West and East Regions. When a rain-and-lightning storm hit the East Rutherford Supercross just before the 250SX East-West Showdown was scheduled to start, the event turned into something of an unknown, and while the eventual winner was something of a surprise, the bike was the same one that had topped 11 of the 13 races run until that point. Chase Sexton and Colt Nichols take fourth and 16th in 450SX main event.Jett and Hunter Lawrence stretch points leads with 250SX podium finishes.Fire Power Honda’s Max Anstie takes dramatic debut win in 250SX race.

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