Cole started his day off in in the first practice session turning a 1:57.105 on his 4th lap of the session. That gave him sixth gate choice in moto one.Photo by Rob Koy
Cole always has great style in the air. Here he shows it flying over the tabletop after the second turn at Hangtown.Photo by Rob Koy
Cole charging hard in the 2nd practice trying to improve his 1:57.105 from the 1st practice. He was only able to turn a 1:59.344 as the track did rough up and was not as fast as in the 1st session.Photo by Rob Koy
Cole gets caught checking out his competition in this photo. With a 6th gate pick Cole lined up to next to Tomac (the top qualifier) one gate inside.Photo by Rob Koy
Cole takes the lead in turn two after Trey Canard was credited with the holeshot in turn one. Looks like the Honda guys might have their starting issues fixed for the outdoors, at least in the first moto at Hangtown.Photo by Rob Koy
Cole coming down the 2nd hill in moto one through the sea of people leading the 450 class.Photo by Rob Koy
Line choice is always important at Hangtown, even more with the track not dug up deep this year because of the chance of rain Saturday afternoon. Cole scored a 5th place in moto one.Photo by Rob Koy
Moto 2 start off the gate. Cole gets a little loose right out of the gate and starts to loose to both Roczen and Canard.Photo by Rob Koy
Cole could not duplicate his first moto start. Here you can see him getting bumped around by his teammate Trey Canard. Once your competitor gets their elbow in front of yours you mostly have to give it to them.Photo by Rob Koy
Cole taking the inside line past the mechanics tents before the finish line jump.Photo by Rob Koy
Cole on the brakes hard as he enters the half pipe at Hangtown. After a mid pack start Cole charged up to a 10th place finish in moto 2. With a 5-10 moto score Cole finished 6th overall in the 450 class. Look for a great ride at Glen Helen from Seely.Photo by Rob Koy