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Saturday Night Live: Unadilla

Saturday Night Live Unadilla

August 15, 2021 2:00am

Our own Align Media and Mitch Kendra were at Unadilla MX for the eighth round of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

Simon Cudby, Rich Shepherd, Mike Emery, and Cole Beach all contribute here at Racer X and have created Align Media, a collective media group. Make sure to check back after each race for their best photos from race day and follow them on Instagram @align.with.us.

Mitch works the website during the week and sometimes runs around with a camera during race day.

Here are is the action-packed racing from New York explained through their lenses. 

450 Class

Ken Roczen lead the 450 Class into the first turn during moto one.
Ken Roczen lead the 450 Class into the first turn during moto one. Align Media
Chase Sexton found himself on the ground at the start of the first moto, almost a lap down before he got going again.
Chase Sexton found himself on the ground at the start of the first moto, almost a lap down before he got going again. Mitch Kendra
Privateer Jace Kessler ran inside the top 11 for the first eight laps of the moto. He finished 13th.
Privateer Jace Kessler ran inside the top 11 for the first eight laps of the moto. He finished 13th. Mitch Kendra
Aaron Plessinger ran in second place behind Roczen throughout the first part of the race.
Aaron Plessinger ran in second place behind Roczen throughout the first part of the race. Mitch Kendra
Roczen started to build a lead but Plessinger pushed and caught up to the #94.
Roczen started to build a lead but Plessinger pushed and caught up to the #94. Mitch Kendra
Then, a big crash ended Plessinger's day early.
Then, a big crash ended Plessinger's day early. Align Media

Read: Aaron Plessinger crashes out of moto one at Unadilla, out for the day.

Dylan Ferrandis charged the entire moto but his gap to Roczen was over 15 seconds at one point and too much to overcome.
Dylan Ferrandis charged the entire moto but his gap to Roczen was over 15 seconds at one point and too much to overcome. Mitch Kendra
Coty Schock goes down the steep
Coty Schock goes down the steep "Screw You" section. He finished 12-10 for tenth overall. Mitch Kendra
Eli Tomac claimed third in the first moto.
Eli Tomac claimed third in the first moto. Mitch Kendra
Joey Savatgy finished sixth in moto one.
Joey Savatgy finished sixth in moto one. Mitch Kendra
Privateer Jeremy Hand finished 16th in moto one.
Privateer Jeremy Hand finished 16th in moto one. Mitch Kendra
Nique Thury made his AMA Motocross debut, finishing 30-DNS for 38th overall, after injuring his bicep during the first moto.
Nique Thury made his AMA Motocross debut, finishing 30-DNS for 38th overall, after injuring his bicep during the first moto. Mitch Kendra
Sexton charges through the field. He managed to make it from 40th to 11th by the checkered flag.
Sexton charges through the field. He managed to make it from 40th to 11th by the checkered flag. Mitch Kendra
The #23 was frustrated after the first-turn crash in moto one.
The #23 was frustrated after the first-turn crash in moto one. Mitch Kendra

When the second moto gate dropped, Sexton grabbed the holeshot and race lead in front of Cooper Webb.
When the second moto gate dropped, Sexton grabbed the holeshot and race lead in front of Cooper Webb. Align Media
Early on in moto two, the Honda HRC teammates were battling for the race lead.
Early on in moto two, the Honda HRC teammates were battling for the race lead. Align Media
Marvin Musquin on the move.
Marvin Musquin on the move. Align Media
Roczen got into the lead and didn't look back. Here he is cruising out front.
Roczen got into the lead and didn't look back. Here he is cruising out front. Mitch Kendra

Roczen goes 1-1 at Unadilla MX in 2021. He also went 1-1 at the 2019 Unadilla National.
Roczen goes 1-1 at Unadilla MX in 2021. He also went 1-1 at the 2019 Unadilla National. Align Media
Roczen and the Honda HRC crew celebrate his overall win.
Roczen and the Honda HRC crew celebrate his overall win. Align Media
Marvin Musquin celebrates his first overall podium of the season.
Marvin Musquin celebrates his first overall podium of the season. Align Media
Through eight rounds, Ferrandis continues to lead the 450 Class standings.
Through eight rounds, Ferrandis continues to lead the 450 Class standings. Align Media
Motocross

Unadilla - 450

August 14, 2021
Unadilla MX
New Berlin, NY United States
Rider Hometown Motos Bike
1 Ken Roczen Ken Roczen Mattstedt, Germany Germany 1 - 1 Honda CRF450R
2 Dylan Ferrandis Dylan Ferrandis Avignon, France France 2 - 3 Yamaha YZ450F
3 Marvin Musquin Marvin Musquin La Reole, France France 4 - 4 KTM 450 SX-F
4 Eli Tomac Eli Tomac Cortez, CO United States 3 - 7 Kawasaki KX450
5 Chase Sexton Chase Sexton La Moille, IL United States 11 - 2 Honda CRF450R
Full Results
Motocross

450 Standings - 2021

PositionRider Hometown Points
1Dylan Ferrandis Avignon, France France 531
2Eli Tomac Cortez, CO United States 458
3Ken Roczen Mattstedt, Germany Germany 446
4Cooper Webb Newport, NC United States 358
5Chase Sexton La Moille, IL United States 342
Full Standings

250 Class

The 250 Class field going into turn one.
The 250 Class field going into turn one. Align Media
Garrett Marchbanks' Yamaha YZ250F was bogging down in the first moto, so he went to the pits, where they began working on the bike.
Garrett Marchbanks' Yamaha YZ250F was bogging down in the first moto, so he went to the pits, where they began working on the bike. Mitch Kendra
Marchbanks and ClubMX president/team owner Brandon Hass watch the remainder of the moto from the team semi.
Marchbanks and ClubMX president/team owner Brandon Hass watch the remainder of the moto from the team semi. Mitch Kendra
Just as Jett Lawrence would reel Justin Cooper in...
Just as Jett Lawrence would reel Justin Cooper in... Align Media
...the #32 would put in a charge and pull away.
...the #32 would put in a charge and pull away.
Max Vohland in front of Hunter Lawrence. Hunter got around the rookie on the second to last lap to take over fifth.
Max Vohland in front of Hunter Lawrence. Hunter got around the rookie on the second to last lap to take over fifth. Align Media
Cooper was pumped after winning the first moto.
Cooper was pumped after winning the first moto. Align Media

RJ Hampshire rode a solid 4-3 for fourth overall.
RJ Hampshire rode a solid 4-3 for fourth overall. Mitch Kendra

The 250 Class out of the gates to start the second moto.
The 250 Class out of the gates to start the second moto. Align Media
Jett Lawrence (#18) goes at Jeremy Martin (#6) for the race lead.
Jett Lawrence (#18) goes at Jeremy Martin (#6) for the race lead. Align Media
Jo Shimoda (#30) and Jalek Swoll (#47) battle in the second moto. Unfortunately, just as Shimoda had completed a pass after several failed attempts, his hand clipped a track marker on the inside of a turn, which ended his race early. 
Jo Shimoda (#30) and Jalek Swoll (#47) battle in the second moto. Unfortunately, just as Shimoda had completed a pass after several failed attempts, his hand clipped a track marker on the inside of a turn, which ended his race early.  Mitch Kendra
Luke Renzland was making his two-stroke scream. He finished 28-20 for 25th overall.
Luke Renzland was making his two-stroke scream. He finished 28-20 for 25th overall. Mitch Kendra
Seth Hammaker was in fifth late in the second moto until a crash caused a finish outside the top 20.
Seth Hammaker was in fifth late in the second moto until a crash caused a finish outside the top 20. Mitch Kendra
Levi Kitchen finished 12-7 for eighth overall in just his second pro race.
Levi Kitchen finished 12-7 for eighth overall in just his second pro race. Mitch Kendra

Vohland earned his first top-five overall finish following 6-5 moto finishes.
Vohland earned his first top-five overall finish following 6-5 moto finishes. Align Media
Pierce Brown had two crashes—the second ended his day early.
Pierce Brown had two crashes—the second ended his day early. Align Media
Jett Lawrence celebrates his overall win with a nice dab.
Jett Lawrence celebrates his overall win with a nice dab. Align Media

The 250 Class overall podium: Jett Lawrence, Justin Cooper, and Jeremy Martin.
The 250 Class overall podium: Jett Lawrence, Justin Cooper, and Jeremy Martin. Align Media
Jett Lawrence celebrates his overall win with fans.
Jett Lawrence celebrates his overall win with fans. Align Media
The Honda HRC team earned the overall win in both the 250 Class and the 450 Class.
The Honda HRC team earned the overall win in both the 250 Class and the 450 Class. Align Media
Motocross

Unadilla - 250

August 14, 2021
Unadilla MX
New Berlin, NY United States
Rider Hometown Motos Bike
1 Jett Lawrence Jett Lawrence Landsborough, Australia Australia 2 - 1 Honda CRF250R
2 Justin Cooper Justin Cooper Cold Spring Harbor, NY United States 1 - 4 Yamaha YZ250F
3 Jeremy Martin Jeremy Martin Millville, MN United States 3 - 2 Yamaha YZ250F
4 R.J. Hampshire R.J. Hampshire Hudson, FL United States 4 - 3 Husqvarna FC 250
5 Max Vohland Max Vohland Sacramento, CA United States 6 - 5 KTM 250 SX-F
Full Results
Motocross

250 Standings - 2021

PositionRider Hometown Points
1Jett Lawrence Landsborough, Australia Australia 497
2Justin Cooper Cold Spring Harbor, NY United States 491
3Hunter Lawrence Landsborough, Australia Australia 381
4R.J. Hampshire Hudson, FL United States 364
5Jo Shimoda Suzuka, Japan Japan 340
Full Standings

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