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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson led the charge in 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross qualifying at Hangtown this morning, as Justin Cooper was quickest of all in 250MX.

A late lap from Anderson in the final qualifier saw him climb into P1, posting a 2m06.296s to edge Chase Sexton’s (Team Honda HRC) time set in the earlier session.

Third and fourth featured Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha duo Eli Tomac and the in-form Christian Craig, with Ken Roczen (Team Honda HRC) filling the top-five. This morning marked the return of Joey Savatgy on debut at Monster Energy Kawasaki for this season at least, immediately on-pace in sixth on combined times.

The top 10 also included Ryan Dungey (Red Bull KTM) in the second appearance of his comeback, Garrett Marchbanks (Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha), nine-time world champion Tony Cairoli (Red Bull KTM) and Shane McElrath (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna).

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Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha’s Justin Cooper was the benchmark in 250MX, his time of 2m05.812s a second clear of defending champion and red plate-holder Jett Lawrence (Team Honda HRC).

Third was Hunter Lawrence (Team Honda HRC), despite being quickest in the second session with a time in the 2m08s, from Michael Mosiman (TLD Red Bull GasGas) and RJ Hampshire (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna) the top-five.

Positions six through 10 included Levi Kitchen (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha), Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki teammates Jo Shimoda and Seth Hammaker, as well as Derek Drake (BarX Suzuki) and Pierce Brown (TLD Red Bull GasGas). The track was much slower in class during the final outing this morning, with Jett Lawrence down the order in 14th place during Q2.

Detailed results