2022 Cal Classic Results

Cycle News Staff | April 19, 2022

The amateur racing season is in full swing as racers finished off the Cal Classic at Fox Raceway in Pala, California, April 15-17. Another staple in the string of “spring nationals,” the Cal Classic played host to 50 divisions, and the standout racer was Husqvarna’s Talon Hawkins, who showed why he is on the list of up-and-comers. He swept all three, 250cc, 450cc and Open Pro Championships.

2022 California Classic at Fox Raceway — **Hundreds of amateur motocrossers turned out for the California Classic at Fox Raceway. Photo by Courtesy 2xpromotions**

Hawkins, who rides as a factory Husqvarna-supported amateur, claimed the win in 250cc Pro by finishing first in both motos. Brayden Lessler’s 3-3 proved consistent enough for second in the class, while Noah Viney’s 4-4 earned him third.

Talon Hawkins at 2022 Cal Classic — **Talon Hawkins was the top gun at the Cal Classic Motocross by winning all three Pro classes. Photo by Nor Cal Moto Photo**

Again, Hawkins topped the 450 Pro division with a win in moto one and a second in moto two. Josiah Natzke grabbed the second-moto victory but a fourth in the first race only netted him second overall. Brock Bennett’s 2-4 scores were right there in podium territory, and he earned third on the day.

Hawkins, Viney and Bennett again battled for the Open Pro title. Another 1-1 performance by Hawkins bested the rest and allowed him to grab another title on the weekend. Viney and Bennett swapped moto results going 3-2 and 2-3, respectively. Viney claimed second with Bennett third.

Landen Gordon grabbed the overall win in Supermini 1 and later finished second to Jeremy Fappani in the Supermini 2 division.

Dayton Briggs and Julien Beaumer won the 250cc and 450cc Intermediate classes. Beaumer finished second to Briggs in the 250B overall but claimed the 450B title with 1-2 scores. CN