Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Forkner and McAdoo Start Season with Double Podium

2022-02-26 14:19
The opening round of the Eastern Regional 250SX class at U.S. Bank Stadium didn’t disappoint with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner and Cameron McAdoo earning second and third place, respectively. Teammate Jett Reynolds was unable to compete after sustaining an injury prior to Saturday’s race.
Forkner started the day as the top qualifier, giving him a great confidence boost going into the evening. His heat started well, but a few mistakes cost him positions, finishing fourth. At the drop of the gate for the main event, Forkner shot out and claimed the first holeshot of the season. He fell back to second, but stayed with the leader for the entire race, finishing just a few seconds back.

“I didn’t quite have the pace at the beginning, but was able to match it during the middle of the race,” said Forkner. “Whenever I made up a few tenths, so would he, so I just couldn’t quite catch back up. Overall, I am really happy to start the season off like this, especially with a start like that. That start was how I remember 2019 and 2020, and probably what I’m most pumped about with the race.”
McAdoo was able to overcome a tough start to the day, showing his perseverance to really be a contender for the championship. He qualified sixth and then was sixth in his heat race. McAdoo was able to figure out what he was missing by the main event, shooting out to third behind his teammate where he stayed until the checkered flag.

“It was definitely a great way to start the season,” said McAdoo. “I struggled in qualifying and had a tough heat race. The track just changed a lot and I was focused on being locked in, hitting all my marks. There are a few areas where I know we could work on, which makes me excited to come out for the Triple Crown next weekend in Texas.”
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250SX Class Eastern Regional Main Event Results - Minneapolis

Jett Lawrence (Honda)
Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki)
Jeremy Martin (Yamaha)
RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
Pierce Brown (GasGas)
Stilez Robertson (Husqvarna)
Enzo Lopes (Yamaha)
Levi Kitchen (Yamaha)
Phil Nicoletti (Yamaha)

250SX Class Western Region Points Standings

Jett Lawrence (Honda), 26
Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 23
Cameron McAdoo (Kawasaki), 21
Jeremy Martin (Yamaha), 19
RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna), 18
Pierce Brown (GasGas), 17
Stilez Robertson (Husqvarna), 16
Enzo Lopes (Yamaha), 15
Levi Kitchen (Yamaha), 14
Phil Nicoletti (Yamaha), 13


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Based in Corona, Calif., Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages and everything in between.

Created by former desert racer Mitch Payton, Pro Circuit proves its products and services week-in and week-out through its tagline “We Race.” Every product that dons the Pro Circuit stamp stems from the legendary Pro Circuit race team. A staple in the professional paddock, Pro Circuit Racing has earned 31 AMA championships and more than 275 race wins in more than 30 years of competition.

Source: Next Level Sports Management

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