Can Am's Justin Reid Tops Podium at Magnificent Moneyglass
2009 Ulster Premier Quadcross Championship - Round 3

Can-Am's Justin Reid now has moved up to 6th place in series points

"Tthe DS450 Xmx is so stable in the air I had no problem committing to some of the more difficult doubles"

Race One
A testing combination of hardpack and sand with some huge jumps and challenging rhythm sections, the circuit was in prime condition as the riders took to the line for timed qualification despite heavy rain in the week prior to the meeting, Justin quickly getting his machine dialled in to the varied conditions and demands to post 3rd fastest time and securing a good pick of gate. Getting good drive off the line and rounding the first corner in 5th, Justin quickly found his rhythm and began to move through the pack, taking two spots to complete the first of nine laps in 3rd. With the PEP suspension dialled in perfectly to deal with the fast and furious circuit, Justin easily negotiated many of the more challenging jumps and combinations which his rivals would not commit too and continued to progress towards the front, taking 2nd on the following lap as he set about reducing the large gap to the leader. Maintaining his pace and gradually reducing the deficit as the race progressed, Justin’s relentless pursuit bore dividends at two-thirds distance as he moved in to the lead, unchallenged for the remainder of the moto as he cruised to the chequered flag after almost thirty action packed minutes for a fantastic race win.

Justin Reid taking the race win in moto 1

Race Two
As the gates dropped for the final twenty-minute plus two-lap moto, Justin got slightly bogged down off the line and rounded the hairpin first corner in 7th, as the twenty-four strong field charged out for the first of nine laps. Using the excellent handling of the Rotax powered DS450 Xmx as he adapted to the much changed circuit conditions on the opening lap, Justin increased his pace and attacking the circuit began to blitz his way through the field, moving up four places for 3rd on the opening three laps. Resisting the challenges for position over the next few laps as he fought to reduce the gap to the leading duo, Justin battled valiantly to close the gap as he pulled a comfortable distance to 4th but time was not on his hands, the multi British and Ulster Champion wisely choosing to settle for 3rd and an outstanding overall win on the day.

Reid
‘This is an awesome track and the club have done a great job to get us out on another GP circuit, my only complaint would be that there are a couple of jumps that are just too big to attempt and as a result there are some really hard landings out there… That said I seemed to be able to get over most of the obstacles and had a lot of fun, the DS450 Xmx is so stable in the air I had no problem committing to some of the more difficult doubles. I didn’t get away well in the second moto and got badly held up for a few laps so I decided to just hold position, as I knew the overall was secure.’

Next Race:
Sunday 19th July – 2009 ACU British MMX Quad Championship (Round 6), Dean Moor Motocross Circuit, Whitehaven, Cumbria

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