When the gate dropped, it was a classic battle among the 3 standout riders on the 2015 USA BMX Tour - Joris, Connor, and Sam Willoughby. Joris would grab the hole-shot, with Sam and Connor right on his rear Tioga Powerblock tire.. Connor would make a move into the first turn, Sam would hold his line, and all 3 would be side by side. Joris edged out Sam into the 3rd straightway, where one small mistake cost him dearly, and Sam would go by for the final time and ride the rest of the lap uncontested. Joris would take 2nd and Connor would wind up 3rd.
Day 2, It was only Joris on track for the Factory Chase team, as Connor took the day off to focus on Sunday’s USA Cycling National Championships.
Unfortunately, Joris was feeling sick, but still lined up on the gate and had a solid day, once again making it to the main event. Joris would not have the best start in the main event, but his never give up attitude was apparent during the main event. Joris rode a smart lap and make a slew of passes, and would finish up 3rd for the day, again on the podium. Chase supported rider Carlos Ramirez had an excellent day, with a 2nd place finish, behind day 2 winner Sam Willoughby. A strong weekend for Joris with 2 more great results. On Sunday, Connor was looking to win back the USA National Championships title he led a few seasons ago. Connor day off on Saturday looked like it paid off, as he was the winner of each and every lap on the day in the Motos and semi Final. When the main event lined up, Connor was ready to go, but his gate was off ever so slightly. Corben Sharrah held the lead, but Connor was stalking him the entire lap and in the last turn, made the pass to take the USA Cycling 2016 Elite Men’s National Championship. Connor will now be able to wear the USA Stars and Bars sleeve on his Chase Jersey for the 2016 season!
The riders now will focus on getting ready for the 1st stop of the 2016 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup tour that kicks off next month. Make sure you mark down March 24-26 on your calendar to tune into BMXlive.tv to watch all the World Cup action!
Chase BMX is proud to be supported by a great group of 2016 partners - Linktops, Shimano, Fly Racing, Tioga BMX, Kicker Audio, G-Form Protection, ODI Grips, KMC Chains, Vans, Elevn, Insight, and Excess.