Geico Powersports Honda rider, Trey Canard, wraps up 250cc title‏

After
a close fought season, Geico Powersports Honda rider, Trey Canard just
couldn't hold in the emotions any longer. The unflappable Oklahoman had
just wrapped up the season title in the 250cc class of the Lucas Oil
AMA Motorcross Championship on Saturday at the Pala National. It was
the culmination of three years ups and downs, and Canard became choked
up while thanking everyone who had made his championship possible.

"There
are so many emotions going through my head right now," Canard said.
"It's unbelievable, and I'm thankful for every opportunity that's taken
place. It's been a lifelong goal and a lifelong dream. It's weird, all
those experiences and all those tough times come to you. I try to be a
humble guy, and attack each race and use it for what it's worth."

Canard
trailed Christophe Pourcel by seven points in the championship
standings to start the day. Both riders started the first moto strong,
but Pourcel suffered a nasty crash, separating his shoulder. Pourcel
had a DNF in the first moto and couldn't answer the call in the second.
Canard’s third overall on the day sealed the title for the Geico
Powersports Honda team.

"I might need a couple of days to get
my real reaction," Canard said as he gripped his No. 1 plate. "This
team is getting so awesome. I'm bummed that this is my last ride for
these guys. To be a part of this with the GEICO Powersports Honda guys
is fantastic. They've worked year in and year out to reach this level."


Canard finished the season with 474 points. Tyla Rattray
ultimately finished second with 446 points and Pourcel third with 443
points. Next year, Canard will ride for GEICO Powersports Honda's
sister team, Red Bull Honda.

Also
on Saturday, GEICO Powersports' 450cc rider, Brett Metcalfe, wrapped up
second place in the season 450 standings with a third overall finish at
Pala Raceway. Canard and Metcalfe helped to put a bow on the most
outdoor successful season in GEICO Powersports Honda history.

"You
can't say we didn't have a great season," said GEICO Powersports Honda
team manager Mike LaRocco. "To win a championship and get second in
450s, it's just awesome."

Riding isn't over for the year for
Canard and Metcalfe. Canard will represent the USA and Metcalfe, for
Australia, in next week's Motocross of Nations, Sept. 24-25 from
Thunder Valley outside Denver.

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