Justin Cooper wins Nashville Supercross Heat 1
The top three racers in the championship hunt were the three fastest in qualification.
Hunter Lawrence lines up in the first heat with Cooper Webb giving chase. Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen will be in the second heat at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Heat 1 Justin Cooper grabbed the early lead over Lawrence.
Webb slotted into third as the field hit the second lap. Garrett Marchbanks showed early speed, posted fourth on Lap 3. Joey Savatgy rounded out the top five.
Chase Sexton was 10th at the halfway mark, one position behind the guaranteed transfer riders. Sexton finally got into the top nine on Lap 4. Cole Thompson jumped off track on Lap 5.
When the white flag waved, Cooper, Lawrence, and Webb held the podium positions, Savatgy passed Marchbanks on Lap 6. Marchbanks dropped another position, giving fifth to Dylan Ferrandis. That is how they finished with Cooper taking the victory.