McElrath 6th, Savatgy 8th – Quad Lock Honda Impressive in Denver!
As the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship approaches its finale, the Quad Lock Honda Racing Team continues to prove it belongs among the elite. At the penultimate round in Denver, Shane McElrath secured an impressive 6th-place finish, with Joey Savatgy following in 8th—demonstrating once again that the team can go head-to-head with factory efforts.
Led by Team Principal Martin Davalos, the team’s consistent performance is the result of tireless work and dedication.
“We have a seriously committed group—from our race and engine techs to Factory Connection, our suspension partner, our transporter driver, everyone at MTF, and, of course, our sponsors,” said Davalos. “This level of performance is only possible because of them. Just as important is the trust our riders place in the program. That trust is the foundation of our competitiveness.”
McElrath echoed those sentiments, praising the collective effort and faith behind his continued progress.
“This is exactly where I want to be—racing near the front and continuing to close the gap,” said McElrath. “The team, our sponsors, Martin, Yarrive, the entire crew—they’ve all been patient and consistent in their support. These results are a reflection of that trust and perseverance. There’s still one more round, and my goal is to finish as strong—or stronger.”
Shane got a strong start in Denver, battling inside the top four during the first half of the main and finishing just 0.3 seconds from 5th, and 24 seconds behind the race winner. It was his best result since placing 2nd in Foxborough.
“My intensity and fitness are coming together. Coming off the 250s last year, the longer races at this pace are no joke,” he added. “It’s taken time to build the stamina needed to hang with the leaders, but I’m getting there. With one round left, my focus will soon shift to the SMX Playoffs.”
Savatgy, meanwhile, was forced to charge through the field after a tough start left him outside the top 15 early on. Despite the setback, he clawed his way back to 8th.
“I’ve got to be honest—my starts have been terrible, and you just can’t afford to give away 10 to 15 seconds in the opening laps,” said Savatgy.
“The bike is solid—my teammate is proving that—so the responsibility is on me. I’m riding well, but if I want to fight for top-fives, I’ve got to fix the starts. That’s the next step.”
The final round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship takes place this weekend in Salt Lake City.
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