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 MediaFor 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 MediaThe 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 MediaSome 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 MediaWhile 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 MediaRockstar 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 MediaTLD's setup is a little different then the other Austrian factory teams, as they don't have any pit wagons. Octopi MediaA look at HRC's area for Atlanta. Octopi MediaAnd a peak into Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's area. Oh, by the way, Sushi is back! Octopi MediaWe finally got to see the #30 on track this year. Octopi MediaNotice anything...out of place? Octopi MediaJo 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 MediaChris Blose by example is on Renthal Twinwall bars. Octopi MediaPro Circuit's sticker of the week. Octopi MediaAre these white-to-green fade boots a Pro Circuit exclusive? As of now, yes...but one can hope. Octopi MediaZombieeeeee Octopi MediaJo has got that "dog" in him. Octopi MediaMonster 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 MediaCooper Webb is pulling out all the stops to get this title and made a pretty big change this week. Octopi MediaThe bright silver clamps did draw attention... Octopi MediaThose look a lot like a set of 48mm stock forks, right? Well, at least the tubes are. Octopi MediaWebb 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 MediaThe 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 MediaWe would love to cut apart one of Akrapovic's more recent resonance chambers to see how their newer design works. Octopi MediaIn sync. Octopi MediaAlpinestars went in heavy with their athletes this week, running their new Squad LE kit. Octopi Media
Squad LE boots....
Gear...
Even helmets, albeit only Star had a variation of it to accept their Monster logos. Octopi MediaCongrats to Jared Lesher for putting the ole 250 2 smoker in the main event! Octopi Media
Chase Sexton didn't rock the Squad LE this weekend...
But his kit was a collab with Nascar driver Chase Elliot.
Yes, the BFRC is still in place. Octopi MediaSquad up. Octopi MediaKen Roczen's Progressive Insurance/Ecstar Suzuki RM-Z450 Octopi MediaIt'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 MediaFor 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
Scott goggles and Pro Circuit go together hand-in-hand...
And they have a new collab goggle, available in May.
These three were all so genuinely happy for each other. Very cool to see. Octopi MediaJordon Smith getting a little feedback post race. Octopi MediaThe classic endo hand gesture. Octopi MediaCaption this. Octopi MediaHoly grip tape batman. Octopi MediaWe're still looking for the photo of Lewis Phillips getting his hug... Octopi MediaSee you next week! Octopi Media
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