Indy Supercross Look Back, Seattle Look Forward with Trey Canard

Jett Lawrence – First Place (1-1-1) – 450SX Class. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Trey Canard’s insights: “This was an incredible race for Jett. I mean, to stack some races together, that’s a pretty good showing for what he did on difficult track like that. And he did it in the Triple Crown setting, where he hasn’t really, totally shined in the past, so I thought that was a pretty big statement. I think the combination of stringing some wins together and then also sweeping the Triple Crown, it was a really big night for him. He’s got pretty good momentum right now, so it’s going to be important for him to try to maintain that if he wants to try to stretch his [points] lead.”

Ken Roczen (#94) – Second Place (2-2-3) – 450SX Class. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Trey Canard’s insights: “Ken was awesome. I was so impressed by Ken. He was just so strong and aggressive, too. That last race between Ken and Jett was so impressive. He didn’t back down from the fight. It was really cool to see; he’s kind of reinvented himself and just keeps surprising me with his speed and intensity. [Indy was] really cool for him and really cool for the team as well; for them to be competitive, and it seems like they’re continuing to build momentum, so I’m really happy for Ken.” 

Chase Sexton – Third Place (3-3-2) – 450SX Class. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Trey Canard’s insights: “It seems to me, just from an outsider’s perspective, Chase hasn’t been fully comfortable yet this season. But, especially in the last race of the Triple Crown, I thought what I was seeing from him was a glimpse of what was last year. It seems like he’s gaining traction with his bike and kind of gathering some momentum. I do think it seems like he is making better decisions. He’s not rushing, and I think Dungey’s mentorship and Chase trying to turn over a new leaf – I think he’s doing that this year. I haven’t seen the all-out grit and speed that I saw last year, but I think for him, at this point in his career, I think what he’s doing now is almost just as important.”

Jason Anderson – Fourth Place (5-6-5) – 450SX Class. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Trey Canard’s insights: “Jason, I think for him on this track, that was good. I mean, he’s always shined at the harder pack tracks. I know he’s kind of making some lifestyle choices – going to ClubMX, trying to get on some softer ground – so I think he’s probably making some progress. But I didn’t really look for Jason to be strong, honestly, this past weekend just given the conditions [not favoring him].” 

Cooper Webb – Fifth Place (8-5-4) – 450SX Class. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Trey Canard’s insights: “Coop, I thought he was going to be contending for the win, which I guess he might have in that first one [before a lapper swerved into his line]. He looked really strong in practice all day to me. I see a lot of intensity from him, and he seems to be really comfortable with his motorcycle. [But] that’s the nature of the Triple Crown, right? It can really toss some things up in the air. Knowing Coop, he’s not backed into the corner totally, but the points are stretching. It seems like he thrives in that environment, so I’m sure he’ll come out swinging next weekend.” 

Aaron Plessinger – Sixth Place (6-4-9) – 450SX Class. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Trey Canard’s insights: “[Aaron was], I don’t wanna say unimpressive, he was obviously riding good all day, but I expected more out of Aaron this weekend, because [the Indy track was] similar to what Detroit was last year, and he was exceptional there. So, I did expect more, [but] he didn’t seem like he’s started up front every single [Race], too, which I think was really important for this past weekend.” 

Eli Tomac – Seventh Place (4-7-10) – 450SX Class. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

Trey Canard’s insights: “He’s had these races here and there where you kind of wonder what’s happening, but I think there’s a lot of maturity in him. In practice I was quite surprised, because he was really hanging it out, so I expected him to be fighting for the win. Starts played a factor, but it seems like when he’s not comfortable he really shuts it down, which I think is really smart. You never know what the ins and outs are of what’s really going on, but he didn’t rise to the occasion this weekend. You can never count Eli out; I mean, he could come back next weekend and just be the dominant force that he can be. [But in Indy] I was a little surprised that he wasn’t up front in the mains.”