US Supercross Lites West Series
By TMX Archives on 28th Apr 08
Justin Brayton, showed up in Seattle to compete in the West Lites Supercross class. Brayton got a decent start in his heat rounding the first turn in 4th.
By the end of the second lap he moved into 3rd where he stayed to easilyqualify into the main event.
Brayton started well in the main eventcoming around the first lap in 3rd. He soon passed for 2nd and was holding hispace until he made a mistake that caused him to run off the track and droppedhim back into 3rd. A couple turns later Broc Hepler made a block pass on Braytonthat allowed Brett Metcalfe and himself to pass. Brayton now found himself in5th. He stayed close to the riders ahead trying to find ways to gain speed andmove closer. Unfortunately, near the end, he made one more mistake that allowedTommy Hahn to pass. Brayton now sat in 6th position where he would finish hisnight. His 6th place finish moved him to 6th overall for the season.
Results
POS. RIDER MANUFACT. NAT.
1 28 Ryan DungeySuzuki
2 338 Jason Lawrence Yamaha
3 60 Broc Hepler Yamaha
4 51Austin Stroupe Kawasaki
5 32 Thomas Hahn Kawasaki
6 114 Justin BraytonKTM
Standings
POS. RIDER MANUFACT. NAT. POINTS
1 338 Jason Lawrence Yamaha 157
2 28 Ryan Dungey Suzuki 154
3 51Austin Stroupe Kawasaki 131
4 123 Brett Metcalfe Kawasaki 126
5 32Thomas Hahn Kawasaki 117
6 114 Justin Brayton KTM 100
14 132 BillyLaninovich KTM 62