« It feels good, » said Reed, who had a margin of victory of 34.002 seconds. « We were able to win last year and a lot of people questioned whether I could do it with (Ricky) here or not. The track was a little different this year but we were still able to get it done and that’s important to me. This is a great race and a lot of people respect it so I feel good about this one. »
« It’s a shame, » said Carmichael, who sat out last year’s Daytona Supercross By Honda while recovering from off-season knee surgery. « I’ve got a couple more years. I think I can sneak one out. I just love racing. Daytona is fun track for me. That’s why I’m going to keep coming back. I really love this event. »
Mike LaRocco aboard a Honda rounded out the podium.
In the 125 class, Josh Hansen and Josh Grant put on a furious battle for the victory with Hansen coming out on top.
On the final lap of the 15-lap event, the pair of riders battled side-by-side when they crashed. Both riders climbed back aboard their machines and Hansen was able to pull away to secure a 2.134-second victory.
« It was either do or die, » Hansen said. « Josh wasn’t going to give it up and neither was I. »
Hansen, the son of former AMA Supercross champion Donnie Hansen, finished third in last year’s 125 class event at Daytona International Speedway and was thrilled to come out on top.
« My dad wasn’t able to win this race and I’m glad I was, » Hansen said.
Hansen’s victory propels him into the points lead in the 125 East class. Troy Adams rounded out the podium.
« What better way to start off podiums than a place that’s two hours from my house, » Adams said.
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