Jensen Hendler – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team Manager
“It was another up-and-down day for us at Indy. This track can be really tough, and the East-West Shootout adds a whole other level to it. We had a pretty good qualifying. Haiden was fast all day, and then in the heat races, we went 1-2-3 on the West Coast, with Haiden winning that one. On the East Coast, Max had a great ride and fought hard for the win. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the main event we were looking for, but looking at the big picture, it was a good night overall. Haiden had a great night for points with another podium finish and leaves with a 12-point lead. Max was able to salvage some points and leaves one point behind the leader. We’re looking forward to the break and will come back swinging in Birmingham.”
Haiden Deegan – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #38
“Yeah, today was good. I qualified 1-1, which was perfect for me, and then won the heat race with a pretty good lead, which was cool. In the main event, I got to third place pretty quickly. I was reeling in those guys at the front and then made a pretty crucial mistake where I ended up going over the berm and into the net. From there, I just had to be smart and ride it in for third because the guy that’s second in points on my coast was pretty far back. I just wanted to make some good points, and we did that tonight.”
Cole Davies – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #100
“Man, it could have been a really good night for me. I ended up going down early in the main event and was way back, but I reset and made my way through the pack the best I could and came back from 17th to fifth. I’m really happy with my riding tonight, but I need to limit the mistakes. I rode one time at The Farm since Arlington because I was super sick the last couple of weeks, so all in all, it was still a really good night for me, but I’m always wanting more. I’m looking forward to Seattle.”
Max Anstie – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #31
“I won my heat race but did not have a great main in Indy. I’m happy to have a two-week break before the next round and will come back stronger in Alabama.”
Daxton Bennick – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #34
“It was a tough night in Indy. I’m excited for the break to keep building and be better in Birmingham.”
Nate Thrasher – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #41
“It was a tough night for me in Indy. I struggled all day. We’re going to try and get healthy in the next two weeks and come out swinging in Alabama.”
Michael Mosiman – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #93
“We’re going to put Indianapolis behind us. It was not the East-West Shootout I was hoping for. I had a good heat race and wish I could’ve replicated a similar start for the main event, but I have a lot to take away from this race and a lot to learn from. Sometimes things go sideways, but that’s a part of racing. I’m still building, and tonight’s experience is going to help that cause.”
