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2021 ATLANTA THREE SUPERCROSS | COMPLETE COVERAGE
One more gate drop at the Speedway. The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross Series is ready to close out its time in the South with the 2021 Atlanta Three Supercross, the third race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, and the fifteenth round of the tour. The first two races on the massive track were excellent, as they tightened the championship chase in both classes and gave riders a much-needed boost of momentum as we near the end of the season.
THE COMPETITION
Tuesday’s will go down as a defining moment for the 450 Class. Ken Roczen knew that a big result was needed to keep his hopes at the championship alive, and the Team Honda HRC rider did everything right to on his way to the win (excellent start, led every lap, almost an eight-second margin over second place). Roczen’s results was boosted up by Cooper Webb’s difficulties, as the Red Bull KTM rider was raced close and hard in the opening laps of the 450 Main Event, bumped into Justin Barcia’s back wheel during closing moments of the moto, and tipped over. Webb’s sixth place score allowed Roczen to cut the difference in the championship down to 13 points with three rounds to go. Can Roczen put in another flawless ride, or will Webb figure out the flow of the tricky track? This one isn’t over.
The 250 Class race was just as wild. Cameron McAdoo’s crash, red flag, on-site medical evaluation, ability to restart, and podium finish was the story of the small-bore class. If McAdoo didn’t line up, the outcome of the championship would have basically been decided, because Justin Cooper’s win put even more points on the rest of the field. Tonight will be the West Coast Region’s last full points-paying race; their final race is the East-West Showdown in Salt Lake City.
2021 ATLANTA THREE SUPERCROSS
250 WEST COAST REGION
PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST
31. Cameron McAdoo | The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider is sore but in one piece following Tuesday night’s crash.
32. Justin Cooper | The Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha rider leads the West Coast region championship.
33. Derek Drake
35. Mitchell Harrison
41. Hunter Lawrence
45. Pierce Brown
47. Jalek Swoll
48. Garrett Marchbanks
50. Enzo Lopes
56. Kyle Peters
59. Jarrett Frye
60. Chris Blose
67. Stilez Robertson | The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider missed Tuesday’s race after a hard crash in practice, but intends to be back by for Atlanta Three.
68. Jace Owen | The CLUBMX rider has a completely torn ACL in his knee, but plans to complete the season.
69. Robbie Wageman
72. Coty Schock
73. Derek Kelley
77. Jerry Robin
90. Dilan Schwartz
91. Nate Thrasher
118. Cheyenne Harmon
119. Logan Boye
120. Todd Bannister
121. Chris Howell
137. Sean Cantrell
138. David Pulley
150. Seth Hammaker
155. Nathan Augustin
158. Tre Fierro
163. Camron Mitchell
182. Izaih Clark
201. Cedric Soubeyras
204. Kyle Greeson
220. Ramyller Alves
242. Garrett Hoffman
281. Cory Carsten
321. Bradley Lionnet
357. Kameron Barboa
371. Dawson Ryker
412. Jared Lesher
434. Dustin Winter
446. Blaine Silveira
464. Dominique Thury
538. Addison Emory
645. Colby Copp
726. Gared Steinke
767. Mason Wharton
951. Ryan Surratt
MISSING FROM THE LIST
6. Jeremy Martin | The Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha rider is absent from the lineup after dislocating his shoulder at the opening round. Martin is already back on the bike, but will sit out the rest of SX in order to prep for the summer’s Nationals.
26. Alex Martin | The Manluk/Rock River Yamaha/Merge Racing rider will miss the Atlanta races due to a wrist injury.
39. Carson Mumford | The FXR/Chaparral/Honda rider will miss the last race in Atlanta due to a shoulder issue.
53. Jake Masterpool | The Supercross rookie will sit out Atlanta Three after a number of crashes took a toll on his body.
61. Joey Crown | The CLUBMX rider suffered a concussion at Daytona. He is back on the bike, but will not return for Supercross this season. Crown aims to return for the summer’s Nationals.
63. Martin Castelo | The JMC Motorsports Husqvarna rider is dealing with an ongoing issue in his hand (fractured bone, ligament damage) that will require surgery. After a crash at Daytona, Castelo has decided to undergo the procedure and miss the rest of the season.
65. Carson Brown | The JMC Motorsports Husqvarna rider will miss upcoming rounds of the Supercross series due to a dislocated elbow at the opening round. Brown intends to return for the final portion of the West Coast region.
66. Jordan Bailey | The Florida racer will sit out the remainder of the Supercross season due to a crash and shoulder injury at Arlington Two.
75. Ty Masterpool | The Texas racer sprained his ankle at Atlanta One and worsened the injury at Atlanta Two, and will sit out the remainder of the Supercross season.
80. Jordon Smith | The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider will sit out the remainder of the Supercross season due to a crash and shoulder injury at Arlington Three.
92. Chase Marquier | The PRMX Racing rider broke his arm and suffered a concussion during practice at Atlanta ONe and will miss the remainder of the Supercross season.
93. Hardy Munoz | The Nuclear Blast/Team Solitaire/Yamaha rider is out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
142. Dakota Alix | The PRMX Racing rider will miss an undetermined amount of races due to a recent back injury.
259. Corbin Hayes | The TPJ rider tore a ligament in his thumb during the Arlington races and will miss upcoming races.
264. Ryan Sipes | The do-everything racer is okay after a hard crash at Atlanta Two and will not participate in any more AMA Supercross events this year.
300. Casey Keast | The Canadian privateer was the victim of a serious car crash after Arlington; although he was uninjured, his motorcycles were destroyed.
483. Bryton Carroll | The Northeast racer will broke his sternum, ribs, and foot in a crash at the Daytona Supercross. He will miss an undetermined amount of time.
711. Tristan Lane | The Florida privateer suffered an AC joint separation and concussion at the opening round, injuries that will sideline him for an undetermined amount of time.
815. Colton Eigenmann | The Florida racer tore his ACL and meniscus during the Arlington races and will sit out the rest of the Supercross season.
837. Bryson Gardner | The Team BWR rider will miss an uncertain number of races due to compression fractures of his L2 vertebra and a fracture of the pelvis.
2021 ATLANTA THREE SUPERCROSS
450 CLASS
PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST
1. Eli Tomac
2. Cooper Webb | The Red Bull KTM rider leads the 450 Class championship.
7. Aaron Plessinger
14. Dylan Ferrandis
15. Dean Wilson
17. Joey Savatgy
20. Broc Tickle
21. Jason Anderson
23. Chase Sexton
25. Marvin Musquin
27. Malcolm Stewart | The Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha rider has a sore shoulder and sternum after Tuesday’s crash, but aims to race Atlanta Three.
34. Max Anstie
36. Martin Davalos
37. Benny Bloss | The Smartop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts/Honda rider aggravated an ongoing injury during practice on Saturday and Tuesday and is uncertain for Saturday. He and the team will make a decision on race day.
43. Fredrik Noren
44. Tyler Bowers
51. Justin Barcia
57. Justin Rodbell
70. Henry Miller
81. Justin Starling
83. Alex Ray
84. Josh Hill
87. Curren Thurman
88. Logan Karnow
94. Ken Roczen
100. Dirco van der Westhuizen
114. Nick Schmidt
125. Luke Neese
184. Scott Champion
185. Wilson Fleming
280. Cade Clason
282. Theodore Pauli
309. Jeremy Smith
330. AJ Catanzaro
364. Chad Saultz
421. Vann Martin
447. Deven Raper
501. Scotty Wennerstrom
512. Austin Cozadd
519. Josh Cartwright
597. Mason Kerr
606. Ronnie Stewart
637. Bobby Piazza
722. Adam Enticknap
848. Joan Cros
976. Josh Greco
MISSING FROM THE LIST
4. Blake Baggett | A contract dispute with Rocky Mountain ATV-MC/WPS/KTM and recent surgery have put Baggett’s career on pause for the time being.
9. Adam Cianciarulo | The Monster Energy Kawasaki rider will miss the remainder of the Supercross season due to a broken collarbone. He will return for the summer’s Nationals.
10. Justin Brayton | The Muc-Off Honda rider injured his hand in a Heat Race crash at Arlington Two and will miss the remainder of Supercross.
11. Kyle Chisholm | The Florida privateer will sit out Atlanta Three race following a hard crash and shoulder injury on Tuesday.
12. Shane McElrath | The SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts/Honda rider is dealing with pain in his back, something similar to the issues he faced in 2019, and will sit out Atlanta One.
16. Zach Osborne | The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider has a bulging disc in his lower back and will miss the rest of Supercross.
19. Justin Bogle | The Rocky Mountain ATV-MC/WPS/KTM has an assortment of shoulder injuries from a hard crash at Arlington Three and is out for Tuesday’s race.
28. Brandon Hartranft | The Twisted Tea/HEP Motorsports/Suzuki rider will miss Atlanta Two due to a recent injury.
40. Vince Friese | The SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts/Honda rider will sit out the rest of the time in Atlanta due to a hard crash at Atlanta One.
49. Mitchell Oldenburg | The Muc-Off Honda rider broke his ring finger and cut his hand on Tuesday night, and is out for Atlanta Three.
76. Grant Harlan | The TiLube Honda rider suffered a small brain bleed, broken elbow, and broken wrist in a crash at Daytona. He has been released from the hospital and will miss an undetermined amount of time.
85. Kevin Moranz | Despite a hard crash that medical helicopter flight on Tuesday, the Kansas privateer has no major injuries and is back home.
99. Hunter Sayles | The Illinois privateer tore his ACL and partial tore his LCL when he cased a jump at Arlington One. He will undergo surgery and sit out the rest of the season.
141. Richard Taylor | The California privateer tore his ACL and sprained his MCL in a practice crash, which will sideline him for the rest of Supercross.
216. Devin Harriman | The Washington racer is dealing with an assortment of hand and elbow injuries.
805. Carlen Gardner | The Team BWR rider suffered an arm injury in the LCQ at Arlington One and will sit out an undetermined amount of time.
824. Carter Stephenson | The privateer will miss the rest of the season due to a broken wrist, fractured sternum, and two broken ribs.
952. Ludovic Macler | The French rider has finished his time limited time racing in the US with Team PRMX.
974. Brian Marty | The privateer suffered a separated AC joint, broken elbow, and broken rib in a practice crash and will undergo surgery to correct the damage. He hopes to be back later in the season.
981. Austin Politelli | The HRT-backed privateer has been dealing with lingering symptoms from a concussion and another hard crash at Daytona has put him on the sidelines for Atlanta.
