Quad Lock Honda Grabs Top 8 Finish Amid Missed Opportunities!

Round 14 of the World SuperMotocross Championship took place in East Rutherford, and while the Quad Lock Honda team walked away with a solid 8th overall finish courtesy of Shane McElrath, Team Principal Martin Davalos believes there was more potential on the table.

“It was a solid weekend, but we missed some key opportunities,” said Davalos. “Shane was running inside the top three in the main, and Joey looked set for another top-five finish. He was P2 in first practice and even set the fastest time in sector six during the main. We just didn’t fully capitalise on the pace and setup we had. We’ll take the 8th, but I know we had what it took to be further up.”

Shane McElrath – 8th Overall
“I got great starts in both my heat and the main. The bike is working incredibly well,” said McElrath. “I was inside the top three early in the main, but unfortunately came together with another rider, which cost me time and positions. It took me a few laps to find my rhythm again. It’s a solid result, but I feel like we left a bit on the table tonight.”

Joey Savatgy – 11th Overall
“Tonight was disappointing,” said Savatgy. “I was on track for a fifth or sixth-place finish, but made a few mistakes late in the race and ended up going down with about four or five laps to go. That’s on me. In this field, you can’t afford those errors. The bike and our speed were both good, I just need to clean up my riding and get a start. I still believe I can fight for a podium before the season ends—but it starts with the gate drop.”

The team now heads to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for Round 15 this weekend. For more information, visit www.supercrosslive.com.

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