ROUND 7 / FEBRUARY 19, 2022
U.S. BANK STADIUM / MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
P60
SUPERCROSS I MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES
and I didn't think it was necessary
to change it and take a risk doing
something like that."
This is a solid start to the sea-
son for Forkner as he has been
what it was. I made a push around
the halfway mark and reeled him in
a little bit and then he matched it.
I think I was a little off-pace in the
whoops, but my line was working,
I found a way to ride it and was
happy with my pace."
Forkner started his season off
on the right foot with the fastest
qualifying time and a holeshot
in the main event. The longtime
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/
Kawasaki Team rider led the
field through the opening lap but
gave up the spot to Lawrence
shortly after. He tucked in and
kept Lawrence in sight but was
never able to get back by.
"I made a push, and we were
yoyo-ing a bit up until the 10-min-
ute mark," Forkner, said. "I knew it
was going to be a close race like
that, a 10th here, a 10th there-type
of race, and that's pretty much
Minneapolis 250SX East Highlights
Austin Forkner
(33) looked fast,
and a little bit
conservative, en
route to second
in the 250SX
East main.
