I’m sure that everyone will agree that the racing in San Diego on Saturday night was at times, less than thrilling. However, as they’ve been since the beginning of the season, Frank Hoppen’s photos were very exciting. As was Cole Thompson incredible 9th place finish in the 250Sx main event. It was definitely a great night for our Canadian SX hero and with one more round to go before the West Lites class takes a long break, hopefully Cole can do it again this weekend in Dallas. However, let’s first take a look at the action from Petco Park through the lens of Frank Hoppen.
Zach Osborne shows perfect style through the difficult San Diego 2 whoop section. Notice where his feet are located on the footpegs? This is exactly where you want them when blitzing a set of whoops.Newly signed RCH Suzuki rider Jake Weimer almost didn’t make the main event as he had to go through the stressful LCQ.After a great start to the season, Cooper Webb no longer holds the red plate as the 250SX West class heads into Dallas.No this isn’t a whooped out turn at Gopher Dunes. It’s the difficult sand section from San Diego 2.Cole Seely’s American Flag inspired TLD gear was the best we saw in San Diego.So far in 2016, Chad Reed must be happy with where he sits after six rounds. He’s healthy, loose, confident and riding very well as the series heads East.Chad and Mike Alessi cross path’s in the night at Petco Park. Not sure what happen to Chad’s googles, but I’m sure that helped lead to his worst finish of the series so far.I think it’s safe to say that most of the West Coast SX tracks didn’t suit Weston Peick’s style. He was a distance 9th in San Diego.Marvin Musquin’s weird French style reminds me alot of David Vuillemin from a decade ago. However, both seem to find a way to get it done on a SX track.This has to be one of the photos of the year so far as Jason Anderson just sends it through the sand section.Cole Thompson had a great night in San Diego and rode to a solid 9th in the main event.Cole has been working very hard on his corner speed and it seemed to pay off at round 6.Elbows up and charging, I just love Cole’s aggressive style.Cole focuses his eyes on exactly where he wants his Slaton Racing KTM to go.Ryan Dungey was his usual perfect self in San Diego and will now take a healthy points lead into Dallas.Nothing like celebrating a huge victory and the solo points lead after six rounds. It’s been great to watch the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Team have success again.Saturday was Military appreciation night in San Diego and I think the best looking bike was Kyle Cunningham’s Blue Angels inspired Suzuki.Although he struggled a little with the tight track in San Diego, it won’t be long until Eli Tomac wins a main event.One of the coolest sights at San Diego 2. The 2016 Monster Energy SX Series now packs up and moves East to begin it’s next phase.
