Press Release

Cole Seely Scores Top Ten in Toronto

ocscottie
3/27/2011 10:44pm

















March 28, 2011 - Corona, CA














Cole Seely, Photo: Kardas
Cole Seely, Photo: Kardas

AMA Supercross - Toronto, ON



Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda rider Cole Seely
continues to gain experience and confidence as a fill-in rider for the
injured Josh Grant. Riding a Factory Honda CRF 450, Seely has been
qualifying well and impressing many as he makes his debut in the
premier 450 class. In Toronto, Seely remained solid and consistent by
turning in a steady tenth place finish.


The weekend started with good qualifying times, once again.
Cole was quick early on and showed that he is capable of posting fast
laps. His downfall has been his starts as he gets used to the
additional power of the 450 and his heat race start was average once
again. Cole pushed forward and easily qualified for the main event.


In the final, Cole was really hoping to work his way towards
the top five. He knew it would take a good start but it just didn't
happen. Seely found himself starting from the back of the pack once
again but continued to push for all twenty laps. With two laps to go
Cole was in ninth position. He lost one spot to Ryan Villopoto on the
last lap and crossed the stripe in tenth.


"I feel pretty good about the way I rode tonight," said Seely.
Adding, "The starts are really what are keeping me from getting up
towards the front more. These guys are all fast and you can't expect to
catch them from the back. I have one more shot on the 450 next weekend
in Dallas so hopefully I can make some improvements on my starts this
week."


Seely will race the 450 once again in Dallas before climbing
back on his Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda CRF250R and starting
some outdoor testing. Then it's back to the supercross track to prep
for the upcoming rounds in Seattle, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.


TLD would like to thank all of our team sponsors: Lucas Oil,
American Honda, PPG, Red Bull, SillyBrandz Global, Adidas, BioLytical
Labs, Dunlop, McQueen Racing, VQ OrthoCare, Shock Doctor, Skullcandy,
Renthal, Alpinestars, Pro Circuit, Primm MX Collection, Couts Heating
& Cooling, Selle Italia, N-Style, VP Racing Fuels, Boyesen, ODI,
DID, Rossignol, Pacific Collision Centers, Muc-Off, Kasey Kahne, Elrod
Racing, New Era, Leatt, Cycra, Hammerhead, Hinson, Light Speed, Moto
Tassinari, Twin Air, Talon, QTM, and EPIC Action Camera.


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