Thor/Parts Unlimited: Sweeping the Sunshine State

It was a critical stop on the Monster
Energy AMA Supercross circuit for both Ryan Villopoto and Christophe
Pourcel and neither disappointed.  Both Thor MX riders captured
victories in their respective classes to keep their championship hopes
thriving.

Courtesy of Frank Hoppen

Despite a practice session crash that
temporarily sidelined Villopoto with an apparent toe injury, he was able
to push forward and win in impressive fashion. Villopoto not only won
his heat race but also took the main event win for a perfect 2-for-2
sweep of the Florida Supercross races. The win closes the gap in the
standings to just 21 points, which means the title is still very much up
for grabs.

Courtesy of Frank Hoppen

Pourcel also had some theatrics to overcome
throughout the night.  During the Lites Class main event, with the laps
winding down and in the lead, Pourcel got tangled up with a lapped
rider and went down. Thankfully, his lead was large enough that he was
able to gather himself and get back on the bike to capture the victory. 
The win increases his lead in the East Coast Lites class to eight
points with only two rounds remaining before the East region title is
determined.

Thor TV was also on hand in Jacksonville.  Host Rob
Buydos caught up with guests like Larry Ward, Erin Bates, Roger DeCoster
and others.  We’ll have updates on Facebook, YouTube and thormx.com
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