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Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing fill-in Caden Braswell posted his best results of the Pro Motocross season at Thunder Valley, riding to 12th overall in what was his third-career outdoor round.

Braswell’s 12-12 results at round three come after a tough start to the season for the 19-year-old rookie, only managing 19th overall in the opening two rounds and a previous season-best moto result of 16th in Hangtown’s second moto.

“I wasn’t really happy with the results from Hangtown,” said Braswell. “So, we worked hard this week and rode with some more confidence. I felt a lot more loose and free on the bike, and enjoyed the longer ruts here at Thunder Valley. I’m looking forward to some more good starts, more long ruts, and some good dirt at High Point.”

Currently on a four-race deal that ends following High Point, Braswell was the sole TLD team rider on Saturday, with Michael Mosiman, Pierce Brown and Justin Barcia all currently injured. Brown is due to return in the coming weeks.

The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship heads to Mt. Morris this Saturday, 17 June, for round four. Braswell now sits 15th in the 250MX standings with 29 points to his credit.