American Racing News Vol 1, Issue 2 Issue 8 | Page 66

AUSTIN FORKNER WINS
OVERALL AT IRONMAN
Although the title was locked, racers
took to the track to close out the 2016
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
outdoor season with a solid
performances in techincal conditions.
With a muddy and rutted track, the
mechanics know tire selection is key, as
riders do everything in their power to
maintain traction at what was a very
technical Ironman National for the
Round 12 finale.
Austin Forkner fired out with the drop of
the gate to snag the holeshot, and after
a series of opening turns Cooper Webb
merge from the middle of the pack to
overtake Mitchell Oldenburg for the
second place position. However, Webb
would not retain second for long.
Coming around the corner and on his
own accord, Webb dumped the bike and
went down allowing many to pass it and
it left him deep in the pack to settle
down in 19th.