Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!!! While it was a big day for America, it was the International riders who dominated Redbud with Aussies, Japanese and some Italian bloke all showing great speed. Below are some rider comments.

Jett Lawrence: “I put my heart into that race [Moto 2]. I didn’t get an ideal start and made a silly mistake that made it really hard on myself. We lost a young star in the racing community this past week [Aidan Zingg] and I rode with him and his family on my mind, so this one is for the Zingg family.”

Hunter Lawrence: “That one [Moto 2] was tough. I had to fight for it since I didn’t get a great start. I’m happy to do it [finish on the podium] on a holiday weekend. It was an epic race, with epic fans. It was a great day.”

Justin Cooper: “I had a good start [in Moto 2] and was second behind Jorge [Prado]. I wanted to get by him as quick as I could and made a sprint for three or four laps. Then hit a wall [physically]. I ended up losing my front brake for a bit, but thankfully it came back. It was a great ride and I’m really happy to be on the podium.”

Chase Sexton: "First race back at RedBud wasn't great results-wise, but I didn't really expect a whole lot coming into the round. Second moto, I was pleasantly surprised that even if I wasn't riding great, that my speed was still pretty good. I'm happy with the day – onward and upward from here to build into SMX and try to win some races."

Jo Shimoda: “I needed those starts. My riding hasn’t been bad; I just needed starts. We tried some new mapping on the bike for the starts, and it really worked out. This is such a big confidence booster.”

Jalek Swoll: "We wanted consistent top-10 finishes in my return, so to be on the podium this soon is incredible! I am so happy – I felt that I unlocked a new level of speed in the off-season and it is nice to see it pay off. The team has been so loyal to me, both in highs and lows, so I am happy to share this with them. It feels great. I was riding the best I ever had before my [Achilles] injury. It sucks I couldn’t race Supercross but to get on the podium in just my third race back for Triumph feels amazing.”

Michael Mosiman: “I’m just stoked. I put in a lot of hard work. A lot of hours, sweat, blood, and tears to get back here [on the podium]. It means a lot to make a comeback, and I know I have the ability to overcome anything.”

Antonio Cairoli: “It was an amazing experience to ride here in RedBud. In the first moto, I had some trouble during the first laps. I had a good start in P5, but my starting hook got stuck, and I lost a few positions. Then I was able to find a nice flow, and I came back to P9. I was happy with my pace. In the second moto, my plan was to get another fast start and manage the opening laps better, but after a strong launch into fourth and while pushing for third, we had a small issue with the bike, and I was forced to pull out. Overall, it was still a positive day. We’re here to test and develop the bike, and these things can happen. Now we’re looking forward to a solid week of training and coming back ready to battle for another top 10 in Millville.”

Tom Vialle: "Practice and qualifying were good, then I was leading Moto 1 for a while until about six or seven laps to go, where I ended up in third. Overall, my speed was much better there than previous rounds, which was good. Unfortunately, I had a crash at the start of the second moto in turn two. I kind of collided with another rider and I flew off the track, so I'm lucky to be alright. I did what I could to come back to 21st, so we'll get back to training in Florida and come out strong in Millville."

Valentin Guillod: I don’t know. P17 in the first moto, I struggled with the flow of the track, deep and stuff. I was coming too fast and stopping and going. Second moto I was third in the start and passed Prado, but then I lost my rear brake and I was P10 and then my engine broke. I was sad to have a DNF like this, but I am happy my bike didn’t break over a jump. I enjoyed jumping Larocco leap and I really enjoyed that. You know, we spoke with Yamaha, they helped me with this and its sad this type of mechanical issue. I am sad and angry, I just have to focus on the next races and try and do better and better.

Julien Beaumer: “It was another pretty average day for me. Second moto was off to a better start, but then I crashed late and just struggled to get going again. We'll get some things figured out this week and come back to try again at Millville."

Mikkel Haarup: "A good weekend for me and us as a team! This was a challenging track, but I had two solid motos and great starts. Fourth overall is my best score of the season. I want more of this, so we will continue working."

Ryder DiFrancesco: “RedBud was great! Qualified P1 for the first time ever, which felt really good, and I was able to back it up in the second session. Not a great start in Moto 1, and I had to push my way through, which I think 12th was our best in that one. Moto 2, I ended up getting into fourth pretty fast, then I went down, so had to charge forward again. Overall, a good day, and the next couple of tracks are good for me, so I'm excited!"

Justin Barcia: "All around, today was a good day! I qualified a little better than last week, and the motos went better than last week as well. First moto, had a tip-over that cost me some time, so that was a bummer. The second moto was challenging on a brutal track, but overall we finished P7, and I think if we keep trending in this direction, then we will be closer toward the front soon. Happy with the day – I always want more – but I'm satisfied with our improvement, and the bike was working really good. I'm looking forward to Spring Creek now!"

R. J. Hampshire: Awesome day at RedBud! I felt good on the bike and I actually had a bit of that send it kind of vibe on the 450. First moto, I almost got the holeshot and ran up front for a while, which was a good feeling, and I felt pretty strong for the whole moto. Bad start in Moto 2, but I came through the pack fast, and overall it was a big learning day for me. Fourth overall – I'm a man of my word – and I said this is kind of where I would be at this point, and we're getting there. The next goal is to hit an overall podium, which we'll work towards next weekend at Millville."

Malcolm Stewart: "RedBud was a blast! I always love the energy here – the fans were unreal, as always. I gave it everything I had and came away with eighth overall. We’ll keep digging and head to Millville next... It's time to face the Whoop Monster!"

Jordon Smith: "An up and down day! We have made steps in the right direction with stuff that we have struggled with. I was strong in the first moto, finishing ninth, and came out second behind Jalek in moto two. I felt good up there! I felt smooth, until I was not. I caught an edge on a hard-pack face and lost all traction. Unfortunately, I was caught in ropes on the side of the track and rejoined the race in dead last. These are not the results that we want, but we are making steps in the right direction."

Austin Forkner: "This was a pretty good day. The track was super deep and I struggled with it early on, but it packed in once the motos started. I was inside of the points in moto one and had a freak issue – it happens in this sport! I had an outside gate for moto two and was ran wide, but I rode well. I was happy with my performance on a gnarly track. The bike changes that we made this week paid off too. This was the most comfortable that I have felt this season! I rode hard to the end – I am happy and felt like I was on form. I just need a start now."

Cooper Webb: “It was an up-and-down day at RedBud. I felt great in practice, and on the last turn of my good lap, I ripped my left leg off the footpeg and caught my knee pretty bad, which wasn’t great. Then in the first moto, I ended up crashing in turn two, right off the start. I was dead last with my bars and clutch bent, but I made a hard push to get myself into 10th before my bike ran out of fuel in the last turn. In Moto 2, it was just a bad start, but I rode really well and ran seventh until Eli got me late in the moto, and I finished eighth. Overall, it was a very rough day physically and mentally, but my riding was good. I’m going to get my knee checked out on Monday to make sure that we are all good.”

Eli Tomac: “It was a tough weekend for us. We’ll regroup and finish better in Millville.”