KYLE CHISHOLM
Kyle Chisholm was feeling much better coming into Round 2 in Oakland this weekend. After shaking the illness he was suffering from at Anaheim, he was ready to go. Kyle looked to be back to his normal self when practice began on Saturday morning. He qualified just outside the top 20 and was ready to go racing in the bay. When the gate dropped for Kyle’s Heat, he put his head down and kept the momentum moving forward. Kyle made his way into qualifying position and held on to it all the way to the checkers. The Main Event did not go Kyle’s way as the first lap chaos caused him to be way back as the riders came around on the first lap. Nevertheless, he pushed on and did what he’s best at. He would end up 18th overall in Oakland.
JOAN CROS
Joan Cros was one of the several riders who made the first round 450 LCQ so interesting and he had his sights set on redemption and getting into that 450 Main Event when the day began in Oakland on Saturday. Joan took a liking to the track quickly and found his speed with confidence. He qualified well inside the top 30 and was ready to give it his all. His Heat race didn't quite go as planned but Joan was determined to make it happen. When his LCQ began, he got a typical good start and was in the mix early. He had a few spots to make up and he began his work. By lap 3, he made his way into 6th and could see the transfer spot just a couple riders ahead. It came down to the last lap as he went inside in the final corner to make the pass and seal the deal on his first 450 Main Event of the year. He would finish 22nd on the night.
BUBBA PAULI
Bubba Pauli was coming off a great showing in Anaheim the weekend before and was ready to get back to it in Oakland on Saturday night. His bike was working great when the day began and he was enjoying the soft dirt in the bay. He found his groove quickly and qualified just outside the top 30. Bubba was then plagued by bad starts and chaos which put him in the LCQ. When the gate finally dropped Bubba did his best to move forward but would fall just short. He would call it a night and turn his focus to San Diego.
