Peters Clinches AMA Arenacross
Championship
T
he 2023 AMA Arenacross
Championship was decided
March 17, and defending cham-
pion Kyle Peters clinched the
title with two rounds still left
on the schedule. He split main-
event wins with Jered Lesher to
take top honors at his home race
in Salem, Virginia.
Main one started off with
Preston Taylor in the lead fol
-
lowed closely by Lesher and
Peters. Taylor's been a podium
contender all year but ultimately
lost the top spot to Lesher.
Lesher said he "felt Peters
putting the pressure on" and
knew he "had to make the move
for the lead."
Once Peters moved into sec
-
ond, the race was on and the two
raced closely to the checkered
flag. Lesher held on for the win
aboard his fan-favorite YZ250
two-stroke.
Main two flipped the running or
-
der which put the front runners on
the back row. Lesher again got out
to a great start and moved into
first after avoiding a big pileup in
the second turn. Eventually Peters
and Kyle Bitterman both made
their way around Lesher who
ended up 1-3 on the night. Peters
claimed the win in main two and
with it, his fourth consecutive
Arenacross championship. He
has an unsurmountable 70-point
lead overall Bitterman, who has a
commanding 89-point advantage
over Aaron Simone. Clark is just
17 points behind Simone. Taylor is
currently holding down fifth in the
championship, 19 points ahead of
Hatthew Curler.
"It's been a long road, a long
year," Peters said. "A year ago, I
didn't know if I'd ever race again
or even ride a dirt bike. So, to be
standing here is truly a bless
-
ing."
CN
Pro Main 1
1. Jared Lesher (Yam)
2. Kyle Peters (Hon)
3. Preston Taylor (Kaw)
4. Kyle Bitterman (Hon)
5. Izaih Clark (Hon)
Pro Main 2
1. Kyle Peters (Hon)
2. Kyle Bitterman (Hon)
3. Jered Lesher (Yam)
4. Preston Taylor (Kaw)
5. Izaih Clark (Hon)
WIND
IN THE
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Kyle Peters wrapped up
the 2023 AMA Arenacross
Championship in Salem.
