MIKE ALESSI DOUBLES UP AT THE “PASHA 125 OPEN” TWO-STROKE RACE

Mike Alessi loves two-strokes and he hopes to win his second World Two-Stroke Championship on October 3. Mike won his first back in 2016. Mike used the Pasha 125 Open to measure his fitness.

PHOTOS BY DEBBI TAMIETTI

You’ve probably been to the occasional race that has a weird format, unusual class structure or purse payout that breaks the molds. And if you have been any of the “Pasha 125 Open” races you know exactly what we mean. Here are some examples from this weekend’s unique 125cc two-stroke race.

(1) Hollywood actor Pasha Afshar decided that he wanted to help the 125 Pro class at the 2020 World Two-Stroke Championship grow, so he organized the “Pasha 125 Open” and paid the purse money out of his own pocket. He didn’t take a dime from the race entries. He is dedicated to increasing the profile of 125 two-strokes.