AMA Pro Motocross Championship
Lakewood, CO
Thunder Valley National
MONSTER ENERGY® KAWASAKI RIDERS EARN FIRST PODIUMS OF THE 2023 AMA PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP AT ROUND 3
Round 3 of the AMA Pro Motocross series unfolded in Lakewood, Colorado at the famous Thunder Valley Motocross Park. At over 5500, ft. above sea level, green hills and colorful rocks encompass the track. Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Adam Cianciarulo conquered the deeply rutted track to claim fourth overall (3-6) with a Moto 1 podium. Cianciarulo maintains fifth place in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, just 11 points back from fourth. In the 250 Class, Monster Energy®/Kawasaki/Pro Circuit rider Jo Shimoda earned a Moto 1 podium on his way to earning fourth overall (3-8) and Ryder DiFrancesco secured 11th overall (9-11). Carson Mumford and Jett Reynolds’ day would be cut short due to crashes in qualifying and Moto 1.
Adam Cianciarulo
“Lakewood is one of my favorite stops of the season, but today did not go the way I wanted. We are making progress with my Monster Energy® Kawasaki team and a fourth overall is trending in the right direction. My KX™450SR was great all day and with the minor adjustments we made, it was a blast riding. Onto the next battle on the east coast.”
Jo Shimoda
“I had a great weekend and I’m extremely satisfied with the progress we are making. The track presented challenges with its rough and rutted conditions, but that’s my jam. I am excited to carry this momentum into the upcoming rounds. Thank you to my Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team who have been with me on this journey. See you next weekend.”
Ryder DiFrancesco
"This was my first time racing Thunder Valley and I had a great time. The track conditions were incredibly soft, and ruts were deep, but my KX™250 performed flawlessly. The motos went well and I am happy with our progress as we wrap up Round 3. I can't thank my team enough for the support and ready to continue building into future rounds."
Carson Mumford
“It was an unfortunate weekend to say the least. The first qualifying session took a turn for the worst as I blew a foot off in the deep rut of the finish line jump, causing me to eject from the bike. I tried getting back on track in the second qualifying session, but I was banged up. No serious injuries, but I had to call it a day. Thank you to everyone who supports me and we will be back soon.”
Jett Reynolds
"Tough weekend for me. I felt great all morning until a Moto 1 collision caused me to go down before the first turn, ultimately sidelining myself for the remainder of the day. Not sure how it happened, but when everyone is fighting for the holeshot, things can take a turn for the worse quickly. Huge thank you to my team for keeping my KX™250 running immaculate all weekend."
450 Overall Race Results
0
1
2
3
4
RIDER
Jett Lawrence
Aaron Plessinger
Cooper Webb
Adam Cianciarulo
RESULTS
1-1
4-2
5-2
3-6
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
KTM
KTM
Kawasaki KX™450SR
0
1
2
3
6
8
RIDER
Kade Tinkler-Walker
Jack Simpson
JP Alvarez
Cole Zeller
Cole Zeller
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Honda
KTM
Kawasaki KX™250X
Kawasaki KX™250X
450 Class Overall Points Standings (Round 3 of 11)
0
1
2
3
5
RIDER
Jett Lawrence
Dylan Ferrandis
Cooper Webb
Adam Cianciarulo
POINTS
150
116
112
98
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Yamaha
KTM
Kawasaki KX™450SR
250 Class Points Standings (Round 3 of 11)
0
1
2
3
4
10
14
19
RIDER
Hunter Lawrence
Justin Cooper
Haiden Deegan
Jo Shimoda
Ryder DiFrancesco
Carson Mumford
Jett Reynolds
POINTS
137
121
110
95
63
41
18
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Yamaha
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
250 Overall Race Results
0
1
2
3
4
11
13
22
RIDER
Hunter Lawrence
Justin Cooper
Levi Kitchen
Jo Shimoda
Ryder DiFrancesco
Carson Mumford
Jett Reynolds
RESULTS
2-1
1-4
5-2
3-8
9-11
15-9
17-35
MOTORCYCLE
Honda
Yamaha
Yamaha
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
Kawasaki KX™250
WORCS Championship
Blythe, CA
Blythe GP
