GRIT 312 — 250SX — 8th — Robbie Wageman

Robbie Wageman’s ability to locate and pinpoint the fastest lines was revealed yet again for practice rounds in Denver. With little regard for fear, he would send his chassis into orbit while pairing multiple triple combinations together. Unlike on fellow West Coast tracks including Glendale, the surface would actually become rather trenched quickly as bikes would pass through various practice laps. Though he remained agile aboard the foot pegs and would swiftly navigate from inside to outside and vice versa while relentlessly attacking the course. Despite having little room for error, especially in the initial whoop section on the track, he remained steadfast in his pursuit of higher speeds. As a result, those in attendance would applaud as he exited the raceway with an unwavering sense of confidence.

From there he would embark in the 250 SX Heat Racing Process. This sprint of sorts was one that immediately spiked the heart rates of all on the racetrack though he seemed to be composed while residing in a standing of sixth. Upon landing from the finish-line after propelling past the green flag, he would put his all into executing a flawless game plan. The sand section was fresh, and he could use a remarkable pattern of lines and coupling of each right-handed bend as a means of launching into the finish line takeoff faster and faster throughout the contest.

All the while he couldn't disregard the presence of opponents such as the veteran, Cole Thompson, and Parker Ross, who weren't far behind him. Though when it mattered most Wageman seemed to buckle down, per se, and engage in a plethora of eye-opening sequences that rivaled the quickest in the division. In the end his efforts would equate to a final standing of sixth and from there he would move forward to the finale.

Amid the main event the action on the racetrack was rather chaotic. Numerous instances of bar banging would ensue. Though he remained resilient while occupying a standing of twelfth. Immediately he knew that he would have to tap into his highest tier of velocity. There were a multitude of singles around the canvas where he could launch from, and he would do so while compressing the rear shock to the highest regard. He showcased minimal caution while dashing to the outer boundaries of the racetrack, nearly clipping the barriers on multiple occasions while racing forward amongst a razor thin margin.

Minutes continued to pass and he wasn't fading — and with his sense of urgency, numerous passes were made, including ahead of Parker Ross, Josh Varize, and Gage Linville, (among others), as well. With a circuit beneath him that was anything but forgiving, he would find himself battling with that of Carson Mumford, while steadily analyzing the surface.

However, the technical skillset of Wageman flourished, around the ninth circuit — where he leapt into eighth, and never looked back! He would pursue Hunter Yoder, who had passed him earlier in the contest...and the duo were riding extremely well through the checkered flag. In the end, Wageman's efforts, equated to the eighth overall standing!