Christian Craig moved up two spots within the championship standings to eighth place after ending the Triple Crown with a 7-8-8 rating for eighth total.
450MX
Regular progress has been the way in which ahead for Christian Craig and the Rockstar Power Husqvarna Manufacturing facility Racing Workforce this season. As Christian continues to climb the AMA Supercross standings aboard his FC 450 Rockstar Version, the Triple Crown format in Arlington offered loads of bonus seat time to measurement up the competitors.
“On paper it was higher, however I nonetheless struggled a bit within the mains,” Craig mentioned. “I must get a begin and run up entrance with these guys and study that tempo extra. Beginning within the again’s not going to assist. Aside from that, we went 7-8-8. I have to be higher, and we’ve bought Daytona arising so we’ll maintain working. I’m transferring up within the factors, however nonetheless need extra.”
250 MX
For Rockstar Power Husqvarna Manufacturing facility Racing Workforce 250 rookie Talon Hawkins, who was a late substitute for the injured Jalek Swoll, the 2023 season has been one in every of challenges. With a 13-15-11 rating, he completed in 13th spot for the night time. He’s now targeted on bettering his qualifying efficiency and is working with the workforce to place a confirmed plan into place.
“Qualifying is unquestionably one thing I must work on,” Hawkins mentioned. “I’m going out to Baker’s Manufacturing facility this subsequent week and I’m going to be there for some time. We’re going to work on some high-intensity coaching. I do know I would like it, and I’m excited to implement that type of coaching. The remainder of the day went fairly good. I ended up with a P13 total. I’m fairly pumped about that. It’s a superb base, and I do know the place to construct from right here. I’m hoping to get some top-ten finishes. That’s what I would like, and I do know I can do it. I’ve simply bought to place it collectively and experience the way in which I understand how to experience.”
Subsequent Occasion (Spherical 8): March 4, 2023 – Daytona Worldwide Speedway in Daytona Seaside, Fla.
Spherical 7 Outcomes: Arlington
250MX Outcomes
1. Nate Thrasher (Yamaha) 3-2-3
2. Jordon Smith (Yamaha) 4-1-5
3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda) 1-3-6
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13. Talon Hawkins – Rockstar Power Husqvarna Manufacturing facility Racing, 13-15-11
22. Hardy Munoz (Husqvarna) 22-18-21
450MX Outcomes
1. Cooper Webb (KTM) 5-2-1
2. Chase Sexton (Honda) 3-3-2
3. Eli Tomac (Yamaha) 1-4-6
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8. Christian Craig – Rockstar Power Husqvarna Manufacturing facility Racing, 7-8-8
250MX East Rider Level Standings
1. Hunter Lawrence – 73 factors
2. Max Anstie – 62 factors
3. Nate Thrasher – 57 factors
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14. Talon Hawkins – Rockstar Power Husqvarna Manufacturing facility Racing, 26 factors
16. Hardy Munoz, 21 factors
450MX Rider Level Standings
1. Eli Tomac – 160 factors
2. Cooper Webb – 158 factors
3. Chase Sexton – 155 factors
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8. Christian Craig – Rockstar Power Husqvarna Manufacturing facility Racing, 90 factors
