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MXGP of the Americas | PHOTOS

A look at the US MXGP at Charlotte Motor Speedway

September 8, 2016

Eli Tomac ran away with the first MXGP moto and then came from behind to win the second as the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider dominated the premiere class.Photos by Jeff Kardas

Cooper Webb came from almost dead last in the second moto to take the win over newly crown MX2 champ Jeffrey Herlings.Photos By Jeff Kardas

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Austin Forkner got great starts and led a lot of laps en route to third overall in the MX2 class.Photos By Jeff Kardas

Adam Cianciarulo grabbed the holeshot to start the opening MX2 moto but washed out midway into the lap and set out the rest of the evening with a sore shoulder.Photos By Jeff Kardas

Justin Barcia won the holeshot in MXGP moto one, eventually finishing the race in second. However, the JGR Yamaha rider pulled off in the second moto after suffering problems.Photos By Jeff Kardas

Thomas Covington is the lone American contesting the entire GP series. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider was fourth in the MX2 class.Photos By Jeff Kardas