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Cycle News Issue 18 May 8

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VOL. 55 ISSUE 18 MAY 8, 2018 P21 BRAYTON SIGNS CONTRACT EXTENSION J ustin Brayton signed a two-year extension with his current Smartop/ Bullfrog Spas, MotoConcepts Honda Team. The 34-year-old finished out the 2018 Monster Energy AMA Super- cross Championship in fifth place in the 450SX class, and recently won his first-career 450SX race at the Day- tona Supercross. He's the oldest rider ever to win an AMA Supercross in the 450SX class. CN Justin Brayton signed a new two-year deal with his current Smartop/Bullfrog Spas, MotoConcepts Honda Team. DAVALOS DONE A t least for now. Martin Davalos, of the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki Team, says he's going to sit out the 2018 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship to recover from injuries. He recently had surgery on his knee and has also been dealing with back injuries. He suffered a fractured C7 at the Dallas Supercross in Arlington earlier this year. "This season has been very tough for me," said Davalos. "After multiple evalua- tions and doctor visits, I've decided I will need the time to recover and get back to feeling healthy while doing what I love most." Garrett Marchbanks, Joey Savatgy and Austin Forkner will make up the 250MX Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki Team. CN Martin Davalos will sit out the entire outdoor national MX series.

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