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Archive for April 26th, 2011
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The Thor Amateur Race Team continued their winning ways in Mesquite, Nev. in dominating fashion at the 40th running of the World Mini Gran Prix. When the racing action came to a close, Thor riders occupied thirty-four podium spots, which included seventeen championships from the weeklong event.
Stilez Robertson (Courtesy of VurbMoto)
The leader of the pack in Mesquite, Nev. was Stilez Robertson. Robertson collected five championships throughout the week! Not far behind Robertson was Cooper Webb who had four championships. Click here, or on the picture below, to catch up with Webb and fellow Thor riders Jordon Smith and Justin Starling from the 2011 World Mini Gran Prix.
Cooper Webb (Courtesy of VurbMoto)
Additional Thor Amateur riders that showcased their talents on the track were Cole Thompson who collected three championships, and Justin Bogle who had two championships. In addition to the seventeen championships, Thor riders posted six second-place finishes, and eleven third-place finishes.
Cole Thompson (Courtesy of VurbMoto)
Below is a complete breakdown of the Thor champions from Mesquite, Nev.:
Stilez Robertson 50 Pee Wee Stock 7-8 50 Pee Wee Mod 7-8 65 Jr. Cycle Stk. 6-8 65 Jr. Cycle Mod. 6-8 85 Stk. Thru 11 Jordon Smith 85/150 Mod. 14-16 Tanner Stack85 Stk. Thru 11 Cooper Webb 85/150 Open Thru 16 112 Supermini Thru 16 150 4-Stroke Thru 16 85/150 Stk. 14-16 Justin Bogle 250 Stk. Pro 250 Mod. Pro Cole Thompson
250/450 College St 18-25NonPro 450 Stk. Inter. 450 4-Stroke Non-Pro Colt Nichols 450 Mod Inter
Justin Bogle (Courtesy of VurbMoto)
Fans of the Thor Amateur Race Team can log onto Facebook for images of their favorite riders from the 2011 World Mini Grand Prix. Also, be sure to follow @ThorMXOfficial on Twitter for exclusive updates from select 2011 Amateur Nationals throughout the remainder of the season.
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