2020 Tampa Supercross | Jared Lesher & Josh Cartwright Update

INSTAGRAM | @jlesh412
INSTAGRAM | @jcartwright86

2020 TAMPA SUPERCROSS | COMPLETE COVERAGE

We shared an update on Blake Baggett yesterday and started to think, “What about the other guys?” So we hit Jared Lesher’s Instagram page and noticed that he had posted an update after the hard slam in the 450 Heat Race and absence from the starting line for the LCQ, while Josh Cartwright posted a replay of his part of the run-in.

Lesher said that the crash happened because he got wheelspin while going up the face of the jump when he doubled into the endzone rhythm section, a different line to what Baggett and others were doing by rolling the first jump and doubling the next two. The opposite rhythm resulted in the two coming together and then hitting the ground. Cartwright was left with nowhere to go and he ran into Baggett’s legs with his front wheel and then lost control up the face of the next jump. The Alpinestars Mobile Medical team tended to both riders as they collected themselves after the crash and both were able to walk away on their own. Lesher sat out the LCQ while Cartwright battled to a 14th place finish.

Both riders said that they were okay in their social media posts, with Cartwright saying that he will be good to go for this weekend’s race in Arlington.

Props to Lesher for explaining what caused the crash and defending Baggett to critics in the comment section of his post. Things like that happen on the opening lap, all part of racing, and we’re glad all three guys will line up again for another moto this coming weekend in Arlington.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What a wild ride in Tampa! Glad to walk away busted up but with no serious injuries. Struggled with bike setup through qualifying but put it together for P-29 in the last one. Got out to a 6th place start in the heat race and made a small mistake which led to some carnage. All I can do is learn from it and be better moving forward. Thanks for all the calls, texts and support to make sure I was still in one piece after that one. Swipe thru to see a Superman without the bike..⬅️ • P/C @browndogwilson 📸 • Last Pic @michaellang 📸 • Thanks Team! @motopro_graphics @budget_blinds_official @mxtechsuspension @fastlapsuspension @maximum_powersports @flyracingusa @kendapowersports @bludlubricants @hinsonracing @evssports @no_toil @scottmotosports @jtknowles38 @devolracing @cherokeeguns @athenamotorsport @dantruman101 @motooption @motostuff_com @steelhorse.innovations @thefactory117 @sidimotousa @worksconnection @mikametals @acerbismotorsport @fmf73 @vertexpistons @pivotworks @_michaelshawphotography_

A post shared by Jared Lesher (@jlesh412) on Feb 17, 2020 at 5:19pm PST

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tampa was a rough one. Just a little banged up. Luckily, my @just1racing helmet, @atlasbrace, and @evssports knee braces were there to take the impact. Regroup and come back in Dallas next weekend. Thank you to everyone supporting me! • • 📹 @nbcsports @supercrosslive @teamprmx// @racekawasaki @wossnerpistons @pelletierkawasaki @just1racing @majejeafricasafaris @hgs_exhaust_systems @guts_racing_inc @rekluse_motorsports @addiktgraphic @hoosiertire @no_toil @odigrips @odibrandon @dirttricks @bud_racing @bud_racing_usa @bondi.engines @mototape @fisthandwear @devolracing @evanspowersport @evssports @renegadefuel @asvinventions @bolt_motorcycle_hardware @cagerdl1 @ohlinsusa @mxlocker @bludlubricants @rk_excel @evanspowersport @workschassislab @theloadlugger @stellarcbd @kdeam_optics @karlis_ezeraceproducts @ufoplastusa @rynopower @mckay_ty @dwperformance @momentum_tally @atlasbrace #atlasbrace

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