into first and second. The 16-year-old
Fustini put on an impressive show,
running up front with some of the
fastest woods riders in New England
all year long. Cokinos continued to
pull away, widening the gap with
each lap. With the title on the line,
fans packed into the finish area to
watch the final moments.
When the checkered flag waved,
Justin Cokinos crossed the finish line
first, winning the second moto for 2-1
scores and earning his first J Day Off-
Road title, along with the 2025 East
Grand Regional AMA Championship.
On the podium, Cokinos proudly
displayed his first-place Champion
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ship plaque, joined by Gregoire in
second and Fustini in third.
After the race, Cokinos said, "We
wanted that all year. It's been a long
year. I had to stay focused, because
with all of those ruts it was easier go
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ing slower. Anything could happen. Let's get there first,
then we can celebrate. Once I crossed the checkered,
it finally hit me."
The Amateur overall winner was Tommy Petze
(Husqvarna), finishing eighth overall and first in A 250.
The A 200 winner was Daniel Desmarais (Yamaha),
who finished 35th overall, and the A Open winner was
Landon Wentz (KTM), who finished 22nd overall.
In the Women's Pro, Addison Harris (KTM) took
home the win, going 1-1 against some fast girls over
the weekend. Carly Lee (KTM) made her first J Day ap
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pearance, going 2-2 for second overall. Women's Pro
Champion Kayla O'Neill went 3-3.
Kylie Kulpa
OVERALL (Top 10)
1. Justin Cokinos (Yam) 2-1
2. Brandon Gregoire (Yam) 1-3
3. Jiggs Fustini (KTM) 3-2
4. Jake Abbott (Hus) 6-4
5. Brayden Nolette (Bet) 4-6
6. Taylor Beckwith (Yam) 7-5
7. Cooper Jones (KTM) 5-7
8. Tommy Petze (Hus) 9-8
9. Matt Tovani (Yam) 15-9
10. Van Gosselin (Yam) 12-13
Addison Harris won the Women's Pro class in Southwick.
Tommy Petze was the
top Amateur rider.
