Hunter Lawrence an Inspired 2nd at Anaheim 2 Supercross
For the second week in a row, Hunter Lawrence challenged for an AMA Supercross 450 main-event win, this time at the series’ third round, back at Anaheim, California’s Angel Stadium. The Honda HRC Progressive rider ultimately finished a hard-fought second, but his late-race speed suggests that earning his first win is only a matter of time. Lawrence also narrowed the gap in the points battle, as the Australian now sits just eight points out of the lead—two fewer than last week. Meanwhile, Chance Hymas won his heat race but was taken out in the first turn of the 250SX West main, suffering a shoulder dislocation that put him out of the race.
The 450 main saw Lawrence exit turn 1 in third place, and he quickly moved up a spot. He was pushed back to third, then fourth by Chase Sexton and Eli Tomac, respectively, but a signature second-half charge carried him past Tomac and Jason Anderson. Running in second, Lawrence closed the distance to the leading Sexton. His progress was slowed by a couple of lapped riders, and he eventually finished just over a second behind.
Hymas’ 250SX main event was over almost as quickly as it started, as another rider took him down in turn 1. The Idaho native put his hand out to break his fall, causing a dislocation of his left shoulder that put him out of the race.
