You’ve got to hand it to Prince George motocross racer Jess Pettis.
He’s proving he belongs racing the best in the world.
Pettis did it again Saturday night in Oakland, Calif., finishing 11th in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross in the 250 SX class. Pettis, 21, qualified 10th and was 21st out of the gate in the main event. He picked up 10 positions during the 16-lap race.
Now four races into his first season racing full-time on the 17-round AMA circuit, Pettis has been a model of consistency in the first month of the season. The KTM Factory/Red Bull rider finished 10th at Anaheim No. 1, 12th in Glendale, Ariz., 11th at Anaheim No. 2 and 11th Saturday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. He has collected 48 points, which puts him 11th in the West series points standings.
Adam Cianciarulo of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., won Saturday’s 250 SX main. Dylan Ferrandis of Murieta, Calif., was second and Colt Nichols of Muskogee, Okla., was third. Nichols leads the West points standings with 91 points.
In the 450 SX class, Cooper Webb of Newport, N.C., led from start to finish in the 21-lap man event. Marvin Musquin of Corona, Calif., was second and Blake Baggett of Grand Terrace, Calif., was third.
The series moves to San Diego for races this Saturday.
