The inverted start for moto
two gave the midpack riders an
opportunity to shine, and Niko
Piazza capitalized brilliantly.
The Dalton Gardens, Idaho, rider,
competing in the Intermedi-
ate class just one year earlier,
grabbed
the Acerbis Holeshot
Award and took the early lead as
chaos erupted behind him in the
technical opening sections.
With Walker and Hart start
-
ing from the back of the pack
following
their 1-2 finish in
moto one, the championship
protagonists faced a significant
challenge. But both riders dem
-
onstrated their class, charging
through
the field with deter-
mined purpose.
James
Flynn emerged as
an early leader after the initial
shuffle, with Tim Apolle and
Branden Petrie also featuring
at the front. But everyone in the
Angel of the Winds Arena knew
the real race was between the
two riders slicing through the
pack from the back.
Walker's pace in moto two
matched his moto-one domi
-
nance. The Triumph rider picked
his
way through traffic with
surgical precision, finding lines
and making passes that seemed
impossible given the narrow, rut-
ted conditions.
Webb
also rode brilliantly in
moto two, using his renowned
trials expertise to navigate the
tricky obstacles.
When Walker reached the
front, he quickly asserted
control and claimed his second
consecutive moto victory. Webb
finished in second place. Hart
could manage only third place.
and opening a gap on the field.
The Triumph rider's pace
proved unstoppable. Despite
starting from row two, Walker
claimed the moto-one victory
in dominant fashion, sending
a clear message to Hart that
the championship battle was
far from over. Hart crossed the
line in second place, with Webb
claiming third.
Haaker, who had jumped
the gate to take the early lead,
would later receive a one-lap
penalty, dropping him to eighth.
Ryder LeBlond finished fourth,
while Branden Petrie rounded
out the top five.
sport's elite talents. The techni-
cal track, described by riders
as
more reminiscent of a hard
enduro event than traditional
EnduroCross, demanded preci-
sion line selection and excep-
tional fitness. Deep ruts forced
riders to
commit to their lines
early, with passing opportunities
severely limited.
Walker methodically picked
off riders, capitalizing on mis-
takes forced by the brutal track
conditions,
even from the most
experienced competitors. When
Haaker encountered trouble in
the technical sections, Walker
pounced, moving into the lead
Cody Webb finished out the
evening on the podium.
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