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Cycle News 2021 Issue 16 April 20

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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during Webb's late-race tip-over. "[I] had to check up before a few turns because of all the chaos going on around me," he said. "I worked hard to get into fifth place, but the track was so demanding that by then, it was already too late, and I ran out of time." Eli Tomac did not have an ideal ride at round 14. He as- serted himself in a dominant Daytona-like victory just one round before but didn't get up front early enough in Tuesday's main. Tomac clocked the fastest lap of the main event and was able to pick up another position race was all about Webb's setup, clearly showing his struggles in two whoop sections. 450SX-class rookie, Sexton, claimed the runner-up spot for the second race in a row. "It's been a bit of a struggle this year, obviously," said Sexton. "If I can learn something every weekend, I think we're going in the right direction for next year." Jason Anderson was exciting to watch, as the 2018 champ rode it in for a podium posi- tion on Tuesday night. He has certainly shown some resur- gence lately and put down the fastest time in qualifying. Strong passes on riders like Webb and Barcia catapulted the Husqvarna rider up through the field. "I just moved forward and kept chug- ging along," said Anderson. SUPERCROSS MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES ROUNDS 14-15 / APRIL 13 & 17, 2021 ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY / ATLANTA, GEORGIA P72 Atlanta 2 450SX Highlights Aaron Plessinger (7) showed plenty of promise on Atlanta's longer layout track, but the former 250MX champ is still seeking his first 450SX win.

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