Springfield Mile win marks three wins in a row for Crosley Brands Kawasaki’s Bryan Smith
The following was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.:
Springfield, Ill (May 29, 2016) – Crosley Brands Kawasaki rider Bryan Smith made it three wins in a row powered by a Ninja 650 engine in the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship at the Springfield Mile on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois.
This victory also marked Smith’s third consecutive win at the Springfield Mile, after winning both races in 2015. The number 42 Kawasaki started the day strong by winning his Heat Race and putting the field on notice. In the Main Event, Smith fought off a pack of riders for 25 laps and would eventually take the win with a .119 second margin of victory. Smith now leads the AMA GNC1 standings with a total of 110 points, with a 16-point advantage over second.
“It feels pretty awesome,” Smith said. “To have three Miles back-to-back and win them all. To win on the Miles that I love, and obviously to have three in a row at a historic venue like Springfield, is great. There’s not just one thing that was going through my mind through the last lap. There were a million thoughts of what to do, what not to do, go fast, not too fast, spin the tires, just a million thoughts. I was able to get enough of a draft off of Turn 4 in that last lap and just barely squeak by for the win.”
2016 AMA Flat Track Championship
Springfield Mile
Ilinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield, Illinois
Results: May 29, 2016 (Round 6 of 14)
1. Bryan Smith-Kaw
2. Jared Mees-H-D
3. Brad Baker-H-D
4. Brandon Robinson-Kaw
5. Kenny Coolbeth Jr.-H-D
6. Doug Lawrence-Kaw
7. Jeremy Higgins-Kaw
8. Davis Fisher-H-D
9. Sammy Halbert-Kaw
10. Jeffrey Carver Jr.-Kaw
11. Jake Johnson-Kaw
12. Zakk Palmer-Kaw
13. Nick Armstrong-Yam
14. Ryan Foster-Kaw
15. Cory Texter-Kaw
16. Briar Bauman-Kaw
17. Johnathan Addison-Kaw
18. Stevie Bonsey-H-D
19. Jarod Vanderkooi-Kaw
2016 AMA Flat Track GNC1 Series Points Standings (After 6 of 14 rounds)
1. Bryan Smith-110/3 wins
2. Sammy Halbert-94/1 win
3. Jared Mees-88/1 win
4. Jake Johnson-85/1 win
5. Brandon Robinson-70
6. Brad Baker-67
7. Kenny Coolbeth Jr.-65
8. Stevie Bonsey-46
9. Henry Wiles-45
10. Cory Texter-44
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