Maxxis' Thomas Brown Top Five at Spring Creek MX
Thomas Brown ATV Motocross Race Report

Prior to the race weekend, Brown enjoyed media day at the track and a visit to the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, MN.

“There were several local news stations here and we got to tell them a little bit about racing. We had a lot of newbies to this sport, but they seemed really interested in it. After that we went to the Ronal McDonald house in the evening. We saw some kids that are having a tougher time. We work hard every day to race and these guys work hard just to live. We took pictures with everybody, threw out some Frisbees, and everybody had a good time,” explained Brown.

SSi Decal's hooked Thomas Brown up with a patriotic graphic kit & DASA Racing sent him a custom Red,White, Blue Exhaust

In spirit of the July 4th holiday weekend, Brown switched over to a patriotic look. “Ian Harris with SSI killed the graphics, it looked like an American flag. DASA gave me a red, white, and blue pipe and Fly finished it off with red, white, and blue gear. I am proud to be an American and live in this great country.”

When the gate dropped on the first moto, Brown launched his Root River Racing Yamaha off to a great start. Unfortunately a mechanical issue caused him to lose a few positions. “I was sitting around fourth on lap two and all the sudden the bike died going up the hill. I tried to figure out what was going on and all the sudden I got power back. I pulled back on the track around tenth and worked my way back up to fourth,” said Brown.

Thomas Brown finished 4th in Moto One

The second moto Brown battled it out with Nick Gennusa but could not make the pass before the checkered flag. “I had a worse start and had to work my way through. I was behind Nick Gennusa, and he was riding really well, I could not find a line by him. The track was super one lined, and I ate roost from the second lap on.”

Thomas Brown finished 5th Overall for the weekend

Brown now sits in sixth place in the championship points. His speed is there but some bad luck and hard hits have kept him from the podium finishes he strives for. “I feel like I am a title contender but I am no where near that right now. It has been a rough season but I am happy to be healthy and walking. My team has my back and will do whatever they can for me, I just have to put the results in and put us back to the fun side of racing where we are winning.”

Brown is hungry for a podium finish and will come into the ninth round of the series stronger than ever. Racing will be held at Unadilla MX in New Berlin, NY on July 16-17.

2016 Thomas Brown Sponsors:
Root River Racing, Maxxis, JB Racing, DASA Racing, FOX, HiPer Racing, FLY Racing, SSi Decals, Pro Motorsports, Hinson Racing, Yamaha, Yamalube, GYTR, Rath Racing, Precision Racing Products, Fuel Customs, FourWerx Carbon, CP Carillo, Power Madd, Tire Balls, Ride 100%