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.
Chad Reed has been faster than ever this season, but his starts in the main event have been his biggest downfall, and the main event in Atlanta was no different. “The gate flinched—I think [Josh] Hill hit it, so that messed me up.” Reed rounded the first turn in eighth while series rival Stewart was in the lead pulling away.
TAGS: atlanta, Christophe Pourcel, georgia dome, james stewart, Monday Kickstart, supercross, SX
