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Cycle News 2016 Issue 01 January 12

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OFF ROAD ROCKY MOUNTAIN MC WORLD OFF-ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, ROUND 1 / JANUARY 9-10, 2016 HONOLULU HILLS RACEWAY / TAFT, CALIFORNIA P70 ry over Damon, with Thor Amador rounding out the podium. "This was my first race ever in Pro 2 class," said Chambers. "I got off to a great start and pulled the holeshot. Travis and I made the mistake of running the Pro section on the first lap and came out seventh and eighth, but we battled back through and finished first and second. It's good to start out this championship with a win. Hopefully I can continue this streak, stay consistent and finish on the podium." Damon enjoyed the battle with Chambers. The two traded the lead so many times, it was hard to keep track. "I definitely had to fight for it, but it was fun," said Damon. "I think Logan and I passed each other six Seeds. "At the pace we're going, the silt makes it difficult. I wish I could have gotten a podium. But I came out of here safe and sound in fourth." Honda's Colton Udall spent most of the off-season building the OX Motorsports team. In fact, he was riding a Honda from last year and was happy to net the top five. "It's okay, but I should win this race," said Udall. "We're just trying to get our race team dialed in. I've been more of a race-team owner than a rider going into the season, so fifth is fine. We'll get it cleaned up and have some new stuff for the next round." Racing was intense in the Pro 2 class. KTM's Logan Chambers battled Travis Damon for the entire race and held on to take the victo- (Left) Logan Chambers captured the win in the Pro 2 class. (Right) Blayne Thompson was pressuring Jones for second place before falling. He still hung on for third.

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