Team Honda HRC quotes after Washougal National race 26.07.2022: Washougal National AMA Pro Motocross 2022 Round 8 Chase Sexton 23 “That was gnarly! I felt really good from the get-go. I didn’t qualify the fastest, but my feeling on the bike was good, which is all that matters. Then it was just an ho

Washougal National
AMA Pro Motocross 2022   Round 8
    
    
Chase Sexton  23


“That was gnarly! I felt really good from the get-go. I didn’t qualify the fastest, but my feeling on the bike was good, which is all that matters. Then it was just an hour and 10 minutes of battling. The first moto was a battle, and we had a little scuffle: he fell down, and I ran right into the back of him.


The second moto was mentally challenging, with him behind me and not making any mistakes. I’m stoked that I was able to persevere and just keep him behind me. That’s how I want to win. You don’t want to win by a guy getting a bad start; it’s obviously easier, but you want to win when the guy is on you.



Today we stuck together both motos. That was cool for me, and something that I’ve been dreaming of. I’ve been wanting to have that battle at the end of races, and it’s come together to where I could push and have a little bit of a gap. These next races are good for me, so hopefully we can have a good finish.”         

    
       
    
Ken Roczen  94


“I was ready to give it my all. Unfortunately, it seems like my immune system kind of let me down a little bit. I started feeling iffy on Thursday and especially Friday; I came down with a fever and massive headache through Friday night.


I probably picked up some kind of illness, so that made my day a lot tougher. I got lucky that the weather wasn’t super-hot, and I guess I have to be happy with a 4-6 for fourth overall. I know I belong on the podium, but poor starts were definitely not helping me out. I’m pumped with the effort the team has given; they keep believing in me.


We’re going into a couple of off-weekends, and first and foremost, I want to get my body back in check, then put in some good work and come out swinging. I really like Unadilla and have done well there in the past, so my spirits are high—looking forward to finishing up the season strong.”         

    


       
Jett Lawrence  18


“It was a weird day—different; I went second all day, but still got the overall win. I’m lucky I got it, and I would’ve liked to have gotten at least one moto win, but we’ll take it. The biggest thing here is always the shadows—I think I’ll come up here in the off-season and burn the trees! The second moto, I felt good, but I pushed and had a few sketchy moments in the shadow spots.



I thought, ‘You know what, I already know I have an overall win unless Hunter passes Jo; I’m just going to stick with this and play it safe.’ The main thing is I just wanted to go back home safe. Now we get a bit of a break, and then we go to some tracks I really like, like Unadilla and Budds Creek. Hopefully we can keep that win streak going.”         

    
       



Hunter Lawrence  96


“Ugh, third overall. Not gonna lie, on paper it should’ve been better for me, but that’s how she goes. I’m stoked with my bike and riding. I’m going to come out swinging for these last four rounds.”         

    
       
    
Lars Lindstrom
Team Manager


“Days like today are why we do this job. Winning both classes is something we’ve done a few times this season, but every time we do, we need to celebrate it. All our guys today were awesome. Kenny wasn’t feeling 100%, but he still gutted out a 4-6;



Hunter killed it in the first moto and then riding great in the second moto until that tip-over, but he still came back to get on the overall podium; Jett was consistent enough to win yet again; and Chase’s win was super-special for everyone on the team.

He had a knock-down, drag-out battle with Tomac, and he just really solidified himself as the next guy. Eli was on fire, and Chase was able to match him—having pressure in that entire second moto and still beating him. Everyone has worked so hard for this, no one more than Chase, so it feels really good.”         

 
 

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