COLE SEELY WINS ALL-JAPAN NATIONAL AT SUGOLAND

 

Cole Seely had to run number 114 in Japan instead of his Ama number 14.

Following the Monster Energy Cup, Team Honda HRC’s Cole Seely journeyed across the Pacific to contest this weekend’s final round of the All Japan MX National Championship. Competing at Sportsland Sugo in Mlyagi, Japan, Seely clinched the overall victory in the 450cc (IA1) class in dominant fashion. The Californian set the tone early by laying down the fastest lap time in practice, then moving on to win his qualifying race. During both motos, Seely secured the early lead aboard his all-new 2017 CRF450R and rode uncontested to finish 1-1 on the day. There was more cause for celebration in the Honda pits as fellow HRC rider Akira Narita wrapped up his 11th 450 National Championship and Tomohiro Nitsuka clinched the 250 (IA2) championship.

The 450 podium was Seely (center),  Hitata (left) and Kojima (right).

RESULTS: SUGOLAND ALL-JAPAN 450 NATIONAL
1. Cole Seely (1-1)
2. Yuu Hitata (3-2)
3. Youhei Kojima (2-3)
4. Kouichi Fukaya (5-4)
5. Yoshitaka Atsuta (6-5)