Words and Photos by Brendan Lutes
As the first true “east coast” race of the series, Atlanta is always a popular round with the fans and industry alike. This year, like always, the Georgia Dome stands were visibly packed if not sold out. But despite that, there was plenty of other news and happenings going down in Hotlanta. Lites class title contender Brett Metcalfe crashed and broke his collarbone in practice, James Stewart now holds onto the points lead in the SX class, and Christophe Pourcel knabbed his second win of the season, not mention much more. So without wasting anymore of your precious time, here’s Kickstart from the eighth round of the series.
Atlanta marked Team Yamaha’s Broc Hepler second race back since returning from a broken collarbone. Last week, Hepler crashed again and jarred his wrist, but according to him, after not riding all week he feels good to go. Check back for a Catching Up With… interview with the friendly rider.
TAGS: atlanta, Christophe Pourcel, georgia dome, james stewart, Monday Kickstart, supercross, SX
