Click it and Unblock the Notifications
Honda HRC Progressive Riders Shine At High Elevation Denver SX Event
Round 16 of the AMA Supercross series took place in Denver, where riders faced the challenges of high-altitude racing. In the 450SX class, Honda managed to place three riders within the top eight positions. Meanwhile, Jo Shimoda led the Honda HRC Progressive team in the 250SX West category, securing a ninth-place finish.
In the 250SX West main event, Shimoda started strong on his CRF250RWE, initially moving into fourth place. However, he gradually fell back and finished ninth. Gavin Towers from Phoenix Racing Honda ended up in 14th place, while Parker Ross from SLR Honda secured 16th position.
During the 450SX main event, Shane McElrath from Quad Lock Honda Racing led with a sixth-place finish. Dylan Ferrandis and Joey Savatgy followed closely in seventh and eighth places respectively. Dean Wilson achieved his third consecutive top-10 finish for Honda HRC Progressive by battling throughout the race.
In qualifying rounds for the 250SX West class, Shimoda posted the eighth-fastest time among Red Riders. Gavin Towers was 18th fastest, Parker Ross came in 23rd, and Brandon Ray was 29th. In contrast, Dylan Ferrandis led Honda's efforts in the 450SX qualifying with a seventh-best time.
Jo Shimoda faced difficulties during heat races but managed a solid fifth-place finish despite being stuck behind downed riders initially. Towers finished seventh, ensuring both riders advanced directly to the main event. Ross secured his spot with a fourth-place finish in the LCQ.
In heat races for the 450SX class, McElrath finished fifth while Wilson came sixth. Jeremy Hand rounded out their group by finishing ninth. Ferrandis secured fourth place in heat two, while Savatgy won his transfer spot through an LCQ victory.
Team Efforts and Individual Performances
The event also featured participation from former Honda champion Trey Canard who was inducted into the Legends and Heroes Moto Museum Hall of Fame at Denver. Additionally, Peak Honda World set up a booth at the pits to engage fans with displays of CRF450R and CRF250R models.
Dean Wilson expressed satisfaction with his performance despite some struggles during qualifying: "My day in Denver was pretty good overall... I ended up 10th... That's three top-10s in a row." Jo Shimoda acknowledged room for improvement: "Honestly, tonight was probably one of my worst rides... I'm just focused on finishing strong."
Upcoming Showdown in Salt Lake City
The AMA Supercross series now heads to Salt Lake City for its season finale—round 17—featuring an East/West Showdown in the 250SX class. Both Jo Shimoda and Chance Hymas will compete alongside Dean Wilson representing Honda HRC Progressive one last time this season.
Lars Lindstrom commented on their performance: "Our day in Denver was pretty uneventful... At this altitude... more tuning is required; I think we did well as a team." The team looks forward to wrapping up their season successfully next weekend.
Continue with Google