Vital MX Pit Bits: 2023 Atlanta Supercross 5

Another speedway, another day in the garages for this edition of Pit Bits...

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4/17/2023 8:10am

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Atlanta is a NASCAR venue so just like Daytona, the teams were pitted out of the Cup series garages this weekend. No awnings, simple setups, and a different feel. — Atlanta is a NASCAR venue so just like Daytona, the teams were pitted out of the Cup series garages this weekend. No awnings, simple setups, and a different feel. Octopi Media

For the fans, it offers just a bit more access than normal as you can get even closer to the equiptment, the people, etc. With riders constantly going back and forth from the rigs to the garages, there's a high chance of seeing your favorite racer. — For the fans, it offers just a bit more access than normal as you can get even closer to the equipment, the people, etc. With riders constantly going back and forth from the rigs to the garages, there's a high chance of seeing your favorite racer. Octopi Media

The garages in Atlanta are also a bit larger than the ones in Daytona, offering enough space to leave a large walkway in between everyone's work space. — The garages in Atlanta are also a bit larger than the ones in Daytona, offering enough space to leave a large walkway in between everyone's workspace. They even have hanging electrical outlets. No air outlets though...the teams still have to run lines from their trailers to the garages for that. Octopi Media

Some teams, such as Star's 250 program, go old school in the garages with some pop up tables. Bringing their mechanic's boxes in and having some random supplies here and there. — Some teams, such as Star's 250 program, go old school in the garages with some pop up tables. Bringing their mechanic's boxes in and having some random supplies here and there. Octopi Media

While some teams, such as Red Bull KTM here, have their all encompassing pit wagons that can be rolled into their work areas. Hooking up power and air to them. Also holding all their tools, wheels, chemicals, etc. — While some teams, such as Red Bull KTM here, have their all-encompassing pit wagons that can be rolled into their work areas. Hooking up power and air to them. Also holding all their tools, wheels, chemicals, etc. Octopi Media

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's pit area was fairly similar to Red Bull KTM's, along with some additional signage. — Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's pit area was fairly similar to Red Bull KTM's, along with some additional signage but only one bike in action with Talon Hawkins aboard the 250. Looks like RJ Hampshire won't be competing in anymore 450 SX rounds this year. Octopi Media

TLD's setup is a little different then the other Austrian factory teams, as they don't have any pit wagons. — TLD's setup is a little different then the other Austrian factory teams, as they don't have any pit wagons. Octopi Media

A look at HRC's area for Atlanta. — A look at HRC's area for Atlanta. Octopi Media

And a peak into Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's area. Oh, by the way, Sushi is back! — And a peak into Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's area. Oh, by the way, Sushi is back! Octopi Media

Place holder — We finally got to see the #30 on track this year. Octopi Media

Place holder — Notice anything...out of place? Octopi Media

Place holder — Jo Shimoda is the first Pro Circuit rider we've ever seen lineup at a race with Renthal Fatbars instead of Twinwalls. Might seem like a small thing but it's pretty interesting to see a rider that is likely leaving to get something no one else has gotten. Octopi Media

Place holder — Chris Blose by example is on Renthal Twinwall bars. Octopi Media

Place holder — Pro Circuit's sticker of the week. Octopi Media

Place holder — Are these white-to-green fade boots a Pro Circuit exclusive? As of now, yes...but one can hope. Octopi Media

Zombieeeeee — Zombieeeeee Octopi Media

Place holder — Jo has got that "dog" in him. Octopi Media

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's 250 fleet has been on PSF1 air forks almost exclusively since 2013, but Nate Thrasher popped up this weekend on spring forks... — Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's 250 fleet has been on PSF1 air forks almost exclusively since 2013, but Nate Thrasher popped up this weekend on spring forks... Octopi Media

Place holder — Cooper Webb is pulling out all the stops to get this title and made a pretty big change this week. Octopi Media

Place holder — The bright silver clamps did draw attention... Octopi Media

Place holder — Those look a lot like a set of 48mm stock forks, right? Well, at least the tubes are. Octopi Media

Place holder — Webb was running a set of production fork tubes, 48mm instead of 52mm. Which Aaron Plessinger did last Summer but with the air fork cartridges still inside. Webb however had the drop in Cone Valve/spring cartridges that you or I can go out and buy. Octopi Media

Place holder — The KTM team does use a larger than stock axle, meaning the stock tubes were connected to a set of CNC Billet fork lugs. Also, that brake caliper is not the usual KTM powerparts Brembo unit... Octopi Media

Place holder — We would love to cut apart one of Akrapovic's more recent resonance chambers to see how their newer design works. Octopi Media

Place holder — In sync. Octopi Media

Place holder — Alpinestars went in heavy with their athletes this week, running their new Squad LE kit. Octopi Media

Place holder — Squad LE boots....

Place holder — Gear...

Place holder — Even helmets, albeit only Star had a variation of it to accept their Monster logos. Octopi Media

Place holder — Congrats to Jared Lesher for putting the ole 250 2 smoker in the main event! Octopi Media

Place holder — Chase Sexton didn't rock the Squad LE this weekend...

Place holder — But his kit was a collab with Nascar driver Chase Elliot.

Place holder — Yes, the BFRC is still in place. Octopi Media

Place holder — Squad up. Octopi Media

Place holder — Ken Roczen's Progressive Insurance/Ecstar Suzuki RM-Z450 Octopi Media

Place holder — It's interesting that the last two very private Suzuki 450 race winning efforts, HEP and Rockstar Racing, were both powered by the work of Jamie Ellis. Octopi Media

Place holder — For those asking, no, Kenny didn't literally have a new shock design last weekend. Just a new setting in the style shock he's been running. Octopi Media

Place holder — Scott goggles and Pro Circuit go together hand-in-hand...

Place holder — And they have a new collab goggle, available in May.

Place holder — These three were all so genuinely happy for each other. Very cool to see. Octopi Media

Place holder — Jordon Smith getting a little feedback post race. Octopi Media

Place holder — The classic endo hand gesture. Octopi Media

Place holder — Caption this. Octopi Media

Place holder — Holy grip tape batman. Octopi Media

Lewis Phillips is still waiting for his hug... See you all next week! — We're still looking for the photo of Lewis Phillips getting his hug... Octopi Media

See you next week! — See you next week! Octopi Media

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