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Cycle News 2014 Issue 27 July 8

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MOTOCROSS MONSTER ENERGY MAMMOTH MOTOCROSS JUNE 20-29, 2014 MAMMOTH MOTOCROSS TRACK/MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIFORNIA P82 tinued in the big-bike racing, with Oregon's Chris Alldredge taking the Open Pro Sport Champion- ship after a hard fought win over Amsoil Honda's Jordon Smith, Honda-mounted Tim Weigand and KTM rider Sean Collier. The seven-lap showdown that decided all the marbles got off to a disastrous start with a bunch of riders going down at the top of the big downhill right after the start, causing a red flag. All in- volved got up except for Califor- nia's Tyler Bereman who unfortu- nately suffered a broken femur in the crash. On the restart, Smith nailed the holeshot with Alldredge settling in right behind him. The two set off in a serious battle for the lead. For the next seven (of 10 laps), the two were never separated by much more than two seconds, with Smith leading the way. Late in the race, Alldredge turned up the heat, forcing Smith into a mistake when he washed out in a turn. He got up in fourth but lost his drive and ended up 10 th . Alldredge went on to win (Above) Jordon Smith took home the Big Bear trophy in the 250 Pro Sport division. (Right) Brooke Whipple topped the Women's 12+ class.

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