Another Successful Japanese Motocross Championship Round For Jay Wilson
Jay Wilson has now won every moto in this years 450cc championship.
Australian Jay Wilson continued his winning ways in Japan taking a dominant victory at round three of the 2023 Japanese Motocross Championships at Sugo over the weekend.
Racing in the IA1 class, Wilson won all three motos contested on Sunday to claim the round win, extend his lead in the championship, and increase his winning streak in 2023 to eight motos.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Wilson who fell awkwardly in Saturday’s qualifying race, injuring a shoulder that required treatment straight after the race. He was able to get it in reasonable shape for Sunday but still felt the lingering effects as the day wore on and fatigue set in.
Wilson has now won every moto in this years 450cc championship, but the competition is closing in and he will need to stay on top of his game as the challengers are lining up behind him thick and fast.
“This weekend was one of the more challenging ones I have had since I have been here in Japan,” Wilson explained. “I struggled a little with the track, my starts weren’t great all day and my shoulder is sore after a gave it a good hit yesterday, so I’m just grateful to get the win.
“The track ended up being difficult to ride. There was a lot of rain forecast in the lead up to the weekend, so they didn’t put much water down, but then the rainfall never eventuated so the track got quite dry and slippery. They did their best to control the dust but when it was watered, it was even harder to ride, so you couldn’t push hard or be aggressive as there was simply no traction.
“But it’s awesome to get another win and keep the success coming. The team has been working well and Yamaha continues to support us so much. Thank you to the team and sponsors and I look forward to the next round,” Wilson concluded.