Monday, July 19, 2010

Canard Wins Second Straight Overall

AMSOIL sponsored motocross star Trey Canard won a moto and finished second in the other Saturday at the Spring Creek National in southern Minnesota to claim his second straight overall title in the 250cc class of the AMA Outdoor Nationals. It was the third time this year that a rider from the GEICO Powersports/AMSOIL/Honda stable claimed an overall title as Eli Tomac earned one at the start of the outdoors season.

"This was the best outdoor race I've ever had," said Canard, who dominated the second moto by leading all 15 laps. "Even in practice I was just on it, finishing two and one, I think. Juts a great day.

Teammate Justin Barcia also had a tough run in the first moto, finishing 16th, but managed to reach the podium in Moto 2 with a great ride that ended with him in third place.

A steady day netted Blake Wharton fifth and seventh place finishes, while rookie Tomac was 13th in Moto 1 and 11th in Moto 2.

Up next, the series travels to the Great Northwest for next Saturday's Washougal National in southern Washington, just over the border from Portland, Ore.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.