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Cycle News 2024 Issue 15 April 16

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Today was good, though, espe- cially after the break." Sexton looks like he's finally figured out the new KTM as he challenged for the win on Saturday night. The defending champ is enjoying a consistent podium streak now, landing on the box four out of the last six races. His main event started outside the top five, but Sexton quickly made his way into a podium position behind Roc - zen. The two training partners battled for more than half of the race, all while keeping Webb in two moved to number one in the points, tying Lawrence for the championship lead. "The start was key tonight; it was tough to pass," Webb said. "I haven't led a lot, and it's different up front. You just have to know where you're fast and where you're not, and stick to that. I think tonight was hard to pass; you could ride behind someone, realize where they're slower, and pick up on it. It's cat and mouse. At this level, we're all riding so well that if you start up front, we can all go fast. ROUND 13 / APRIL 13, 2024 GILLETTE STADIUM / FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS SUPERCROSS I MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES / SUPERMOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP P78 32 JUSTIN COOPER 8TH 450SX Justin Cooper finished eighth after making it to the main event through the Last Chance Qualifier and suf- fering a big crash in his heat race. "I felt good all day," Justin Cooper said. "Then I had a big crash in the heat race that kind of hindered me the rest of the night, but I'm just thankful to walk away bruised and battered and nothing more. It felt like it was shap- ing up to be a good night for me, but that changed quickly!" 46 JUSTIN HILL 9TH 450SX Justin Hill ran inside the top five for most of the race and eventually fin- ished as the highest-placing privateer in ninth. "Feels tremendous racing healthy again; just need more seat time to shake out the tightness. Re- ally excited for Nashville. With four to go I'm shooting for the stars." MYOWNRACE Webb (2) took the early lead and never let go of it, but he felt pressured the whole way.

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