Enzo Lopes To Fill In For JGRMX
Cycle News Staff | April 24, 2018
Enzo Lopes To Fill In For JGRMX – Enzo Lopes will fill in for the injured Jimmy Decotis on the North Carolina-based Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team for the first few rounds of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, beginning with the opening race at Hangtown, May 19, in Rancho Cordova, California.
Enzo Lopes To Fill In For JGRMX
Lopes, who hails from Brazil, has been a top amateur rider in the U.S. and is an 11-time Brazilian National Champion. He will compete in the 250MX class.
“This is a dream come true! Being a kid from Brazil, it’s amazing to think that I’m part of the Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing team,” said Lopes. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I’m so thankful. I like North Carolina, because it reminds me of home. My first day on the Suzuki RM-Z250 was so much fun. The bike felt perfect right away, as it is very fast and handles well. I’m really looking forward to Hangtown.”
Team manager Jeremy Albrecht said, “It’s exciting to give a young kid and promising amateur this opportunity. We’re interested to see what he’s capable of. He will be spending the next few weeks riding in North Carolina in preparation for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. I’m happy to support Enzo. Hopefully he can achieve his goals. We expect that he will race the opening three or four Nationals.”
Enzo Lopes To Fill In For JGRMX
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