Mt. Pleasant, MI (9/16/2016) -
The newly crowned Pro Sport ATV MX National
Champion, Cole Sepesi, made is Pro debut with
tenth place overall at the twelfth and final
round of the 2016 AMA ATV Motocross National
Championshipheld at the Soaring Eagle Resort
and Casino in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
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Cole
Sepesi was rubbing tires with #88 Joel
Hetrick heading into his first Pro ATV
Motocross Holeshot, which was impressive
feat to say the least |
Sepesi just returned to racing after taking some time off to let a back injury heal up. “My back is doing good. I basically took a month off after Red Bud and completely healed up. I decided to try the Pro class and just see where I was standing,” explained Sepesi.
When the gate dropped for moto one, Sepesi’s first ever Pro holeshot, he made his presence known with a second place start right behind Joel Hetrick. “First moto, I had a great holeshot second to Joel and got pushed around a little bit, but it was a lot of fun.”
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In
Pro Moto 2, Cole Sepesi hooked up once
again with his Maxxis tires to round
the first corner in third aboard his
345 Motorsports Yamaha YFZ450R |
Second moto, Sepesi’s 345 Motorsports Yamaha launched off the gate to another great start around third place. “I kept pushing and made it longer stamina wise than the first moto. I just need to keep working to get up front,” stated Sepesi.
Sepesi’s sponsors have been a huge part of his success this season. “ The Maxxis tires are hooking up great. Harold Goodman has been a crucial part of my program, I go over there all the time, and we work on everything from the suspension to the engine. My Elka’s are working awesome combined with that Rage motor that keeps pulling hard. It was a really good season with the 345 motorsports team, and I am excited for next season.”
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Cole
Sepesi catching some air at the Soaring
Eagle Resort & Casino in Mt. Pleasant,
MI |
Despite injuries and adversity, Sepesi persevered this season and looks to build on that for an even more successful 2017 season. “It was a rough season with injuries but overall it was good, and I won a championship even with the injury. It gave me an idea where I need to be for next year,” explained Sepesi.
The winter break will give Sepesi the time to allow for his back to completely heal, so he will be ready for the start of the 2017 ATV Motocross season.
Cole Sepesi 2016 Sponsors:
Elka Suspension, Walsh Racecraft, SSI Decals, Honda East Toledo, Maxxis Tires, Goodman Racing, Rad Coatings, Fierce Powersports, Blue Line Barbell Club, DWT Racing, Hinson Racing, Precision Racing Products, Fly Racing, Streamline Performance Braking, Fuel Customs, Maxima Oils, Quadtech, Rage ATV, 6D Helmets
