Detroit is one of the tougher rounds on the schedule to shoot Pit Bits as…there are no pits! So below are some sights from Detroit mixed in with some techy shots we saved from prior rounds that we haven’t published yet. Enjoy.
No pits, just parking on the streets. Octopi MediaMost of the teams opted to work inside their semis and if their teams had enough riders, place on or two out the back inside a tent built under the tailgate. Octopi MediaLittle extra flavor to Deegan’s Monster Energy / Alpinestars lid. Octopi MediaThe Star team has gone a bit more casual with their team coats for track walk. Octopi MediaHaiden Deegan has started using a Mobius wrist brace on his “sprained wrist”. Octopi MediaTom Vialle probably wondering where his goggles went along with missing parts from his KTM, after a very chaotic first turn pileup. Octopi MediaCameron McAdoo right before discovering his unique problem… Octopi MediaDetroit was packed with a reported crowd of over 52,000 spectators! Octopi MediaFord Field Octopi MediaThe amount of race wheels that teams have is scary… Octopi MediaJalek Swoll nearly brought Triumph a top-five upon debut. While Triumph definitely intends on finding a title sponsor for their US team, seeing the brand focus on their OEM colors for now is a nice change of pace. Octopi MediaWeird one in 2024, the Star team has started using a Brembo rear brake caliper on their bikes, matched up with the stock Nissin master cylinder. We first noticed it on Tomac’s bike at San Diego. Michael LindsayBut noticed their 250 riders are using it as well. It was also on Justin Cooper and Cooper Webb’s 450s under closer inspection. Michael LindsayThe photos you get when you let a truck driver use your camera… Corey FlewellenThe HEP truck has a new face under it this year, as Billy Hartle makes his return to the paddock after a few years away. Ken’s mechanic from 2023, Travis Soules, moved to Triumph over the off-season. Michael LindsayEasy parking for some mechanics… Michael Lindsay
We noticed most riders aboard the new generation YZ250F are running their fork height flush or near flush…
This bike turns pretty well out of the box, so no surprise there. Michael Lindsay
Interesting screen and baffle design from Yoshimura, getting Jett’s machine through sound testing. Michael LindsayThe MCR riders have been running this patch in memory of Jeff Alessi. Michael LindsayHunta rolls in style. Michael LindsayGarrett Marchbanks is the sole rider at Club that runs this billet brake caliper from MotoMaster. He also has one out back. Michael LindsayWe learned that Dunlop has an interesting tire a few of their racers have run in early SX rounds. The new AT-82 off-road tire that’s just coming to market is very similar to a works spec 3S tire and has made its way onto a few riders’ bikes. We’ll try to get some shots at a future round to illustrate the difference. Michael LindsayWhat’s Froth? A line of cleaners and lubricants owned by Firepower Honda team owner Yarrive Konsky Michael LindsayChance Hymas re-injured his knee shortly before Detroit, the same knee he had surgery on just last year. Octopi MediaKenny’s simple blue and white Fox kit was on point. Will this set be made? We sure hope so. Octopi MediaGoggle, gloves, and boot coordination on point. Octopi MediaHaiden Deegan rolled out in opening ceremonies in a Detroit Lions jersey. Octopi MediaDaxton needed a bit of help popping his first bottle on the podium. Octopi MediaThey got it eventually. Octopi MediaA feel good story in the making! See you in Glendale. Octopi Media
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