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As we watched the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series kick-off this spring, fans and riders were treated to some exciting racing from Abbotsford to Barrie. In both the 250 class, as well as the 450 class, the series top riders battled hard during this new Canadian indoor series. In the 250 class, Shawn Maffenbeier was the dominant rider as he captured his first ever Rockstar Energy Triple Crown AXTour Championship. In the 450 class, Cole Thompson fended off the advances of series rival Colton Facciotti to win the title and take his first step towards the season ending prize of $100,000. All series long James Lissimore was on hand to capture each and every moment of the action. Here are a few of his best from each round of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown AXTour Series.
Back in Abbotsford Colton Facciotti came out swinging and won the opening of his new series. Photo by James Lissimore
The stage was set in Abbotsford and Canada was more than ready for this exciting new indoor series. Photo by James Lissimore
The battle in Calgary between Colton Facciotti and Dylan Wright in the Clash for Cash race was one of the best of the series. Photo by James Lissimore
Right from the beginning of the series, Shawn Maffenbeier was the rider to beat in the 250 Pro/Am class. Photo by James Lissimore
In front of a sold out crowd, the riders put on quite a show inside the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia. Photo by James Lissimore
After beginning the series with an injured wrist, Matt Goerke got better at each round and would on to finish second overall in Sarnia. Photo by James Lissimore
Once Shawn Maffenbeier got his hands on the red plate in the 250 Pro/Am class, he never let it go. Photo by James Lissimore
It was great to see Jess Pettis back on Canadian soil at the final round in Barrie. Photo by James Lissimore
Watching these two riders battle this summer is going to be very exciting. Photo by James Lissimore
Cole Thompson and his Red Bull KTM Thor Racing Team drew first blood in the chase for the 2018 Triple Crown. Photo by James Lissimore
