Ferrandis and Cooper Top Qualifying at RedBud
Saturday, July 3, 2021 | 11:50 AM
The fourth round of the 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is underway at RedBud MX, featuring a large and patriotic crowd ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The weather was picture-perfect throughout the morning practice and qualifying sessions at the Twisted Tea RedBud National, which saw a pair of Yamaha teammates position themselves atop the time sheets.
In the 450 Class, point leader and Monster Energy/Star/Yamaha Racing rider Dylan Ferrandis took his first-ever fastest qualifier in the premier class with a time of 2:03.729. Monster Energy Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo followed in second with a 2:04.635 and Team Honda HRC's Chase Sexton in third (2:05.062).
In the 250 Class, Monster Energy/Star/Yamaha Racing's Justin Cooper backed up his fastest time for a third consecutive round. Cooper led the way with a time of 2:06.179, which put him ahead of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Jo Shimoda who qualified a season-best second with a 2:06.583. Team Honda HRC's Jett Lawrence was third with a 2:06.601
RedBud National - 450 Class Combined Qualifying
RedBud MX - Buchanan, MI
| Rider | Time | Interval | Best Lap | Hometown | Machine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16:22.783 | |||||
| 2 | 14:39.536 | |||||
| 3 | Chase Sexton | 11:22.283 | ||||
| 4 | 12:14.336 | |||||
| 5 | 10:59.494 | |||||
| 6 | 15:32.645 | |||||
| 7 | Justin Barcia | 11:00.253 | ||||
| 8 | 12:04.841 | |||||
| 9 | 12:12.118 | |||||
| 10 | Christian Craig | 15:14.178 |
RedBud National - 450 Class Combined Qualifying
RedBud MX - Buchanan, MI
| Rider | Time | Interval | Best Lap | Hometown | Machine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16:22.783 | |||||
| 2 | 14:39.536 | |||||
| 3 | Chase Sexton | 11:22.283 | ||||
| 4 | 12:14.336 | |||||
| 5 | 10:59.494 | |||||
| 6 | 15:32.645 | |||||
| 7 | Justin Barcia | 11:00.253 | ||||
| 8 | 12:04.841 | |||||
| 9 | 12:12.118 | |||||
| 10 | Christian Craig | 15:14.178 |
