Tommy Weeck looks forward to gaining more ground during the ninth round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park.
“The biggest thrill is having a home race and hearing all the local families and fans cheering for you,” said the 23-year-old Washougal native. “It makes you want to push harder and make more passes. The better you’re doing, the louder they get. You can feel the excitement from them.”
Weeck has been racing on the pro circuit since 2009. This is his third trip back to Washougal and his first time in the 450 class. Germany’s Ken Roczen leads the series with 367 points. Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., sits in second place with 343 points. He has won at Washougal a few times. Third place belongs to Trey Canard, of Shawnee, Okla., with 302 points.
“It’s exciting lining up against former champions and well respected riders,” Weeck said. “Being able to hang with them gives me such a feeling of accomplishment.”
Jeremy Martin, of Millville, Minn., leads the 250 class with 341 points. Cooper Webb, of Morehead City, N.C, is in second place with 298 points. Blake Baggett, of Grand Terrace, Calif., follows in third place with 285 points.