On The Pegs May 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 5 | Page 88

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“I got off to an awesome start in the first
test on Saturday, winning the thing,” said
Russell. “And I was riding really well in the
second test, but right near the end I hit a
rock wrong and just shot off the track. There
was a fence right next to the track and I just
got all wrapped up in it and tangled up.
Luckily, I didn’t go over the fence. The bike
was kind of tangled in-between a couple of
trees and the fence. I could either give up or
keep trying, so I just kept trying and plug-
ging away and I eventually made up a bunch
of time.”
Russell came back to win Sunday’s event,
giving him second overall for the weekend.
“I was pleased with how I rode, because
the competition is so tight at these that you
just can’t give up that kind of time and still
get right back in it,” said Russell. “In the end
I got second overall and won the day two.
Overall, it could have been worse. I’m just
happy to walk away with max points on day
two.”
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Rac-
ing’s Thad Duvall rounded out the podium
after taking two test wins, one on Saturday
and one on Sunday.
“On Saturday I wasn’t myself,” said Duvall.
“I kept crashing. I think I crashed in four out
of the six tests. I was very frustrated yester-
day. So, we kind of made some changes on
the bike last night and then it was much
better day today and we won a couple tests.
I just tried to clear my head last night and
start over again today. I need to learn how to
ride better on Saturdays.”
JORDAN ASHBURN