"Havasu is always a challenge for the racers, and this year's edition didn't disappoint on that front. It didn't make things easier on our riders that both of our bikes suffered from damage to the front end during the race. It was a pretty crazy, and frustrating, coincidence. Zach did his best to manage the issue, and rode well considering. On a positive note, it was good to see him able to push his pace at the end of the race when the conditions were most brutal. Physically, that's something he can build on.

For Tyler, I know he really likes Havasu and was looking to get back in the podium fight. Unfortunately, that issue with the front-end took the hope of a podium away. And losing that much time in the pits is so hard to come back from on such a tight track. Still, he showed once again that he's strong and held a fast pace from the pit stop on. I think both of our guys will use the next few weeks off to work on some things and come back at the 29-Palms NGPC ready to rip."