The mile-high altitude of Colorado’s Thunder Valley National always seems to throw a curve ball to shake up the competition, which effects not only the riders, but their machinery too. In the premier 450 class, Kawasaki’s Eli Tomac went 1-1 on the day in front of his home state crowd, continuing his undefeated season with six straight moto wins. Honda’s Ken Roczen finished second overall with a pair of second place finishes, which is awesome because no one imagined he’d be so competitive so soon after his recent injuries. Blake Baggett rounded out the podium, and Jason Anderson had to sit this one out due to an unfortunate foot injury.
The 250 class was much more interesting, as now former co-points leaders Zach Osborne and Aaron Plessinger both lost their red plates to GEICO Honda’s Jeremy Martin, who rode solidly all day. His brother Alex Martin finished second, and newcomer Justin Cooper gave everyone a run for their money, winning the first moto and placing eighth in the second, which was good enough for a third overall. Cooper is unlike many of his competitors because he grew up racing pretty much only locally in New York compared to the national exposure and training many of his rivals got – a real rags to riches underdog story. Pro Motocross:

Tomac Sweeps Thunder Valley National for Third Consecutive Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Victory
Martin Emerges Victorious in the 250 Class to Take Championship Point Lead
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