GRIT 311 — 450SX — 9th — Garrett Marchbanks

Various challengers within the 450SX division, knew that the canvas in Philadelphia was going to present a multitude of obstacles. Not only would the layout be comprised of immense technicality, though the possibility of rain (which had been forecasted for quite sometime) was beginning to become more palpable as time went on. Nevertheless, the mentality of Utah's Garrett Marchbanks was one that embodied resilience. He strove to put forth a series of strong laps in practice, and his ability to leap across multiple plateaus throughout the longest rhythm lanes, rivaled that of Honda's Hunter Lawrence, and various other top-tier contenders. As qualifying circuits eventually ceased, his outlook for the divisional round seemed stellar. Once onto the starting line for heat number one, he shifted into gear with little regard for fear. Instantly, his knobbies) would mesh with the metal grate beneath the chassis

- synchronizing with an

instantaneous melt, which propelled him onto the lengthy, Philadelphia straightaway ahead. With the track in a disastrous state, Marchbanks would leap forward from a tenth-place standing, and immediately into seventh. While passing opponents such as Christian Craig and Harlan, Garrett knew that his pace was destined to rise as he grew more acclimated to the conditions. He was powerful, yet calculated when navigating through the whoop section. He would then pass Vince Friese and Dean Wilson, which led to a fifth-place standing being occupied with minimal time remaining on the clock. Once into the aforementioned standing, he would roll through each berm and rhythm lane with

extraordinary technique - doing what was necessary, to obtain a solid gate choice for the main event. Ultimately, he would power ahead to a fifth-place standing at checkered flag - looking to build from the performance in the main event. His start for the final race, wasn't necessarily what was desired. Though again, the outdoor specialist would tap into the fast-paced mentality that had sent him flying through the pack on countless occasions before immediately leapt past opponents including Jorge Prado, Mitchell Harrison, Cade Clason, and countless others!

Marchbanks rhythm through the longest rhythm lane, would constantly have him doubling - blasting amongst the deep trenches with undeniable strength! As laps continued to go by, he could sense that he was tracking-down Justin Barcia Malcolm Stewart, and other top-tier, veteran opponents. Ultimately, he would move ahead of both competitors - which led a tenth-place standing being collected at the finish line! However, with a penalty given to Dylan Ferrandis.

Marchbanks moved to ninth on the overall leaderboard!