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There was no stopping Jett Lawrence in Thunder Valley’s third round of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, remaining perfect with his sixth moto win in a row and third-successive overall victory.

It was the story of Lawrence in the first 450MX moto of the round, hitting the front from the outset and effectively cruising away to a 31.609s victory.

While the teenager was unchallenged on his way to a fifth win in as many races, Cooper Webb (Red Bull KTM) was solid on his way to the runner-up result, despite a crash in the mid-stages that almost enabled third-placed Adam Cianciarulo (Monster Energy Kawasaki) to takeover the position.

That’s how they would finish, however, and it was the race for fourth that stole much of the attention, with Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM) – rebounding from a first lap clash with Dylan Ferrandis (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) – managing to fend off a determined ride from Masterpool, who took it right down to the wire.

Making Masterpool’s ride even more impressive was that he had crashed in the first turn and fought all the way back into the top-five.

Positions sixth through 10th included Garrett Marchbanks (Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha) in his first premier class appearance of the year, Ferrandis, Grant Harlan (Manluk Rock River Racing Yamaha), Derek Drake (BarX Suzuki) and Fredrik Noren (Twisted Tea Suzuki).

Another measured performance saw Lawrence continue his unbeaten run in 450MX moto two, crossing the finish 11.993s clear of the field to further stamp his authority on the class, despite his rookie status.

After taking the holeshot, Lawrence sprinted away and controlled the gap, winning ahead of Plessinger and Ferrandis, who made a final lap pass on the impressive Masterpool.

Webb was fifth this time out, but ahead of Cianciarulo after he ran as high as second early on, with Harlan, Marchbanks, Lorenzo Locurcio (Wildcat Race Team GasGas) and Noren the top 10.

That resulted in victory for Lawrence overall, joined on the podium by Plessinger and Webb. Heading into High Point next Saturday, Lawrence holds a 34-point lead over Ferrandis – fourth overall today – and with Webb directly behind him in third position.

Detailed results