10 Hours. 1st in 50+ Expert. 14th Overall.
Against a massive field and a brutal, deteriorating Glen Helen course, the +50 Expert squad executed a masterclass in endurance racing, turning consistent lap times and smart bike management into a class victory and a top-15 overall finish.
The Blueprint for Success
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The Bike Strategy: Taking a typically aggressive YZ450FX and dialing it in specifically for compliance and smooth power delivery paid massive dividends. By focusing on chassis flex and rider comfort, the team minimized fatigue over the grueling 10-hour stretch.
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Flawless Execution: While younger teams or more aggressive riders burned out or ran into mechanical trouble on the rough, high-speed layout, the experience of the +50 team shone through. Pit stops were clean, mistakes were virtually non-existent, and the pace never dropped.
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The Result: Crossing the line 1st in the 50+ Expert class and checking in at 14th overall out of the entire event field—proving once again that smooth is fast, and experience wins at Glen Helen.
