450 RACE RESULTS // 2023 CHARLOTTE SMX PLAYOFF #1

The SuperMotocross season kicks off at the zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Accumulating points from the Supercross and National Motocross series, the riders are now gearing up for the SuperMotocross Playoffs. Jett Lawrence stands out as the new series begins, having had an impeccable rookie season in the 450 class during the outdoor events.

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450 OVERALL RESULTS

Ken Roczen proved he is still as competitive as ever as he could go out and take the lead for a lot of the second moto. Chase Sexton, who was able to go 1-1 on the day, eventually was able to run down Ken Roczen and make a pass.  Ferrandis, who was up front in the first moto, struggled in the second moto, hovering around a top-five position. A breakout ride from Ty Masterpool, 11th in the first moto, grabbed the holeshot in moto two and put up a great fight from Ken Roczen. Ty has been very impressive this year. Jett Lawrence would make his way into second by the end of the second moto, but Sexton would turn up the pace to keep the gap maintained.

Cooper Webb seemed to struggle a little bit on the day, possibly just becoming comfortable on his new team. Jason Anderson was very quick in Moto Two as well, placing another top-five ride. At the end of the day, it was all Chase Sexton continuing the Honda winning streak.

Pos	#	Name	M1	M2
1	23	Chase Sexton	1	1
2	94	Ken Roczen	3	3
3	14	Dylan Ferrandis	2	4
4	18	Jett Lawrence	7	2
5	21	Jason Anderson	4	5
6	7	Aaron Plessinger	5	6
7	51	Justin Barcia	6	8
8	2	Cooper Webb	8	7
9	36	Garrett Marchbanks	10	9
10	45	Colt Nichols	12	10
11	81	Ty Masterpool	11	12
12	47	Fredrik Noren	13	11
13	69	Phillip Nicoletti	14	13
14	78	Grant Harlan	16	14
15	46	Justin Hill	15	15
16	9	Adam Cianciarulo	9	22
17	12	Shane McElrath	17	17
18	11	Kyle Chisholm	19	18
19	15	Dean Wilson	22	16
20	751	Joshua Hill	18	21
21	80	Kevin Moranz	21	19
22	93	Jerry Robin	20	20

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450 MOTO ONE RESULTS

Up front early was Justin Barcia, followed by Chase Sexton. Chase would make quick work of Barcia, placing himself into the lead. He would put in quick laps and create a gap on the field. Behind Chase, riders would not let teammate Jett Lawrence have it so easy. With what seems to be a target on Jett’s back, almost all of the riders are doing what it takes to get in front of him. Whether it is a boost to their confidence or trying to shake the newly crowned champion, riders made it difficult to make their way through the pack.

Chase would go on to win the moto with Ken Roczen putting in a full effort to pass Dylan Ferrandis in closing laps. Ken would come up unsuccessful and have to settle for the third position.

Pos	#	Rider
1	23	Chase Sexton
2	14	Dylan Ferrandis
3	94	Ken Roczen
4	21	Jason Anderson
5	7	Aaron Plessinger
6	51	Justin Barcia
7	18	Jett Lawrence
8	2	Cooper Webb
9	9	Adam Cianciarulo
10	36	Garrett Marchbanks
11	81	Ty Masterpool
12	45	Colt Nichols
13	47	Fredrik Noren
14	69	Phillip Nicoletti
15	46	Justin Hill
16	78	Grant Harlan
17	12	Shane McElrath
18	751	Joshua Hill
19	11	Kyle Chisholm
20	93	Jerry Robin
21	80	Kevin Moranz
22	15	Dean Wilson

Jason Anderson pit in a great moto, even passing Jett Lawrence mid-way through.

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