Jo Shimoda Finishes Fourth Overall at Arlington Triple Crown

• Japanese rider posts consistent 5-5-3 results in 250SX West racing
• Solid performance as Shimoda continues his recovery from injury

Honda HRC Progressive resumed 250SX West competition this weekend in Arlington, Texas, for round 7 of AMA Supercross. The event featured the second Triple Crown round of the year, testing riders with three intense races per class. Despite still suffering from injured fingers, Jo Shimoda put in a steady performance throughout the night, securing fourth overall after a strong third-place finish in the final race.

Shimoda launched his CRF250RWE out of the gate in 250SX West race 1, grabbing the holeshot and leading the early laps. Around the halfway mark, a mistake in the sand section dropped him to seventh, but he recovered to finish fifth. The Japanese rider had a steady ride in the second race, making passes to secure another fifth-place result. In the final race, Shimoda delivered his best performance of the night, finishing third on the deteriorating track and earning fourth overall for the Triple Crown. SLR Honda’s Parker Ross finished 14th overall, while Phoenix Racing Honda’s Gavin Towers took 17th.

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With Honda HRC Progressive’s factory riders Jett and Hunter Lawrence sidelined, capable satellite squads led the brand’s 450SX efforts. Phoenix Racing Honda’s Dylan Ferrandis was the top Red Rider, going 9-6-11 for eighth overall. Quadlock Honda Racing’s Joey Savatgy finished 10th overall, with a best finish of eighth in race 2, while his teammate Shane McElrath took 13th overall.