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James Stewart Freestone Spring Championship 2017 | Day 1 | PHOTOS

March 23, 2017

When the gates dropped early Wednesday morning it marked the 7th annual James Stewart Freestone Spring Championship. Its inception in 2010 was effectively a replacement for the long running and historic spring national at Lake Whitney MX, a mere hour drive from Freestone. The race has grown in size and popularity over the years to a serious contender in the the amateur national circuit. With all class divisions and pro races combined there are 60 races scheduled in the first round with 1400 entries.

The 250 A Pro Sport start under the large Texas and American flags overlooking the facility.Photo by Jacob Souder

Mason Gonzales dominated Heat 2 of the Schoolboy 1 class.Photo by Jacob Souder

All to his lonesome out front, Kade Johnson won both of his 65cc classes today on the new Husqvarna.Photo by Jacob Souder

With some heavy hitters in tow, Evan Ferry once again displays his ability to get a great start. Evan finished 4th in heat 2 of the 85cc 9-13.Photo by Jacob Souder

Maximus Vohland started near the front but by the second lap had passed Evan Ferry and Crockett Myers for the lead. Vohland won the 2nd heat of the 85cc 9-13. He and Kawasaki's Jett Reynolds, who won the first heat, are set to have a showdown in class later this week.Photo by Jacob Souder

Think of Jett Reynolds as a little version of Eli Tomac. The Team Green prodigy absolutely punishes the track and muscles the bike around where he wants it. He is perfect so far this week.Photo by Jacob Souder

Wearing the Jimmy Johns logo head-to-toe is the recent addition to Team Green's 85cc stable Ryder Difrancesco. Quite small on the bike but lacking no speed as he won the 85cc 9-11limited this morning and took 3rd in the 9-13 class.Photo by Jacob Souder

250B limited Heat 1 winner Ciaran Naran from Huntington Beach, CA.Photo by Jacob Souder

Justin Cooper was a force to be reckoned with on Wednesday. He holds the fastest lap thus far in the 250 and 450A Pro Sport classes.Photo by Jacob Souder

Michigan’s Joey Crown finished 2nd in the 450A Pro Sport Heat 1 behind Justin Cooper.Photo by Jacob Souder

Japanese import “smokin” Joe Shimoda continues to impress with his technical riding style and precision on the bike.Photo by Jacob Souder