SMX Playoff 2: 250 Qualifying 2 Analytics

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Kawasaki

Rider Best Lap Time Position Gap to Leader Strong Sectors Sectors with Time Loss Notes
Ty Masterpool (#29) 1:15.243 3rd +0.648 sec S3 (3rd), S9 (3rd) S2 (15th), S4 (5th) Strong in technical sectors; needs improvement in S2.
Levi Kitchen (#47) 1:15.682 7th +1.086 sec S1 (1st), S7 (1st) S4 (12th), S6 (2nd) Excellent starts; needs consistency in mid-lap sectors.
Garrett Marchbanks (#26) 1:15.929 10th +1.334 sec S2 (13th), S7 (2nd) S1 (5th), S6 (4th) Strong mid-lap performance; needs better early sectors.

Manufacturer Insights:

Strengths:

  • Strong technical skills and mid-lap performance.
  • Excellent starts from some riders.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Consistency across all sectors.
  • Early sector performance for certain riders.

Yamaha

Rider Best Lap Time Position Gap to Leader Strong Sectors Sectors with Time Loss Notes
Haiden Deegan (#1) 1:14.596 1st - S5 (1st), S6 (1st), S3 (1st) S4 (14th), S2 (3rd) Dominant in key sectors; slight time loss in technical S4.
Jordon Smith (#31) 1:15.260 4th +0.664 sec S1 (3rd), S4 (3rd), S9 (2nd) S1 (3rd), S2 (6th) Strong technical skills; consistent performance.
Nate Thrasher (#57) 1:15.836 8th +1.240 sec S2 (2nd), S5 (2nd) S1 (14th), S3 (14th) Strong in S2 and S5; needs better starts.
Nicholas Romano (#511) 1:16.052 11th +1.456 sec S3 (2nd), S6 (11th) S4 (13th), S7 (11th) Good in S3; needs improvement in S4.
Max Anstie (#37) 1:16.229 12th +1.633 sec S6 (3rd), S9 (5th) S1 (11th), S2 (5th) Strong in late sectors; needs better starts.

Manufacturer Insights:

Strengths:

  • Strong acceleration and technical skills in specific sectors.
  • Consistent performances among multiple riders.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Starts and early sectors for some riders.
  • Consistency across all sectors.

KTM

Rider Best Lap Time Position Gap to Leader Strong Sectors Sectors with Time Loss Notes
Julien Beaumer (#929) 1:15.287 5th +0.691 sec S4 (2nd), S9 (1st) S2 (8th), S4 (2nd) Consistent high performance across sectors.
Tom Vialle (#16) 1:15.367 6th +0.772 sec S4 (1st), S7 (3rd) S2 (11th), S8 (13th) Strong in technical sectors; needs improvement in S2 and S8.

Manufacturer Insights:

Strengths:

  • Strong technical skills and consistency.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Early acceleration and S2 performance.

Honda

Rider Best Lap Time Position Gap to Leader Strong Sectors Sectors with Time Loss Notes
Jo Shimoda (#30) 1:15.198 2nd +0.603 sec S2 (7th), S4 (8th) S3 (5th), S9 (9th) Strong technical skills; needs consistency in S3 and S9.
Chance Hymas (#48) DNS - - - - Did not start; data not available.

Manufacturer Insights:

Strengths:

  • Strong technical abilities in early sectors.
  • Good starts and acceleration.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Consistency in mid-to-late sectors.
  • Participation from all riders for comprehensive data.

Gas Gas

Rider Best Lap Time Position Gap to Leader Strong Sectors Sectors with Time Loss Notes
Pierce Brown (#39) 1:15.892 9th +1.297 sec S2 (1st), S4 (9th) S3 (15th), S6 (15th) Excellent in S2; needs improvement in S3 and S6.
Ryder DiFrancesco (#34) 1:16.345 13th +1.750 sec S1 (1st), S3 (6th) S8 (14th), S7 (13th) Strong starts; needs consistency in later sectors.

Manufacturer Insights:

Strengths:

  • Strong starts and technical abilities.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Consistency in mid-to-late sectors.

Husqvarna

Rider Best Lap Time Position Gap to Leader Strong Sectors Sectors with Time Loss Notes
R.J. Hampshire (#24) 1:16.568 14th +1.973 sec S1 (9th), S8 (2nd) S4 (4th), S2 (4th) Needs improvement in consistency and mid-lap sectors.

Manufacturer Insights:

Strengths:

  • Good early acceleration and late sector performance.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Consistency across all sectors.
  • Technical skills in mid-lap sectors.

ClubMX

Rider Best Lap Time Position Gap to Leader Strong Sectors Sectors with Time Loss Notes
Coty Schock (#69) 1:17.299 15th +2.704 sec S8 (14th), S9 (6th) S1 (13th), S3 (13th) Needs improvement in starts and mid-lap sectors.

Manufacturer Insights:

Strengths:

  • Consistent in later sectors.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Starts and early sector performance.

Detailed Rider Analysis

Haiden Deegan (#1) - Yamaha

  • Strengths: Secured the fastest lap time. Dominated multiple sections with 1st place in the Flats (S3), Jump Section (S5), Sand 2 Section (S6), and Rhythm Section (S8). Demonstrated consistent high performance in both technical and high-speed areas.
  • Areas for Improvement: Mid-pack rankings in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 8th place) and Sand 1 Section (S4, 14th place) indicate room for improvement in starts and sand handling skills.
  • Recommendation: Focus on improving initial acceleration off the start gate and refining techniques in sand sections to maintain the lead throughout the race.

Jo Shimoda (#30) - Honda

  • Strengths: Strong overall performance with consistent top-10 section times. Best performance in the Jump Section (S5, 3rd place), showing proficiency in handling significant jumps.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Banked Turn (S7, 8th place) and Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 9th place) suggest a need for improvement in cornering speed and finishing sprint.
  • Recommendation: Enhance cornering techniques and maintain speed through the final stretch to improve positions in the later sections.

Ty Masterpool (#29) - Kawasaki

  • Strengths: Strong technical abilities with high rankings in the Flats (S3, 3rd place), Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 3rd place), and Sand 1 Section (S4, 5th place). Excellent at maintaining speed on smooth surfaces and navigating sand sections.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 10th place) and Split Lane (S2, 15th place) indicate a need for better starts and strategic decision-making when choosing paths.
  • Recommendation: Focus on improving start techniques and quick decision-making in the split lane to leverage technical strengths in later sections.

Jordon Smith (#31) - Yamaha

  • Strengths: Excellent starts with 3rd place in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1). High rankings in the Sand 1 Section (S4, 3rd place) and Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 2nd place) show strong initial acceleration and finishing speed.
  • Areas for Improvement: Mid-pack rankings in the Flats (S3, 9th place) and Sand 2 Section (S6, 8th place) suggest room for improvement in maintaining momentum through smoother and sandy sections.
  • Recommendation: Enhance consistency in mid-race sections, focusing on smooth acceleration through the flats and improved sand handling techniques.

Julien Beaumer (#929) - KTM

  • Strengths: Dominated the Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 1st place). High rankings in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 2nd place), Flats (S3, 4th place), Sand 1 Section (S4, 2nd place), and Rhythm Section (S8, 3rd place). Demonstrated strong starts and consistent performance in varied sections.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Jump Section (S5, 12th place) and Banked Turn (S7, 15th place) suggest challenges with significant jumps and cornering speed.
  • Recommendation: Work on jump techniques and cornering skills to maintain top positions throughout all sections of the track.

Tom Vialle (#16) - KTM

  • Strengths: Secured 1st place in the Sand 1 Section (S4) and strong performances in the Banked Turn (S7, 3rd place) and Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 4th place). Consistent in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 6th place).
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Split Lane (S2, 11th place) and Rhythm Section (S8, 13th place) indicate a need for better early acceleration and maintaining rhythm in technical sections.
  • Recommendation: Improve decision-making in split lanes and enhance rhythm through technical sections to boost overall lap times.

Levi Kitchen (#47) - Kawasaki

  • Strengths: Dominated the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 1st place) and the Banked Turn (S7, 1st place). Strong performance in the Sand 2 Section (S6, 2nd place), indicating excellent starts and cornering abilities.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Sand 1 Section (S4, 12th place), Rhythm Section (S8, 11th place), and Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 14th place) suggest room for improvement in sand handling, maintaining rhythm, and finishing speed.
  • Recommendation: Enhance sand riding techniques and maintain consistency in rhythm sections to improve performance in the latter parts of the race.

Nate Thrasher (#57) - Yamaha

  • Strengths: Strong performances in the Split Lane (S2, 2nd place), Jump Section (S5, 2nd place), and Banked Turn (S7, 4th place), indicating excellent acceleration and technical skills in choosing optimal paths and handling jumps.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 14th place), Flats (S3, 14th place), and Sand 2 Section (S6, 14th place) suggest a need for improvement in starts, maintaining speed on smooth surfaces, and handling sand.
  • Recommendation: Focus on enhancing start techniques and improving consistency in flat and sandy sections to boost overall lap times.

Pierce Brown (#39) - Gas Gas

  • Strengths: Dominated the Split Lane (S2, 1st place). Good performance in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 7th place), showing strong early race strategies.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Flats (S3, 15th place) and Sand 2 Section (S6, 15th place) indicate challenges in maintaining speed on smooth surfaces and handling sand.
  • Recommendation: Focus on refining techniques in flat and sandy sections to maintain competitive lap times throughout the race.

Garrett Marchbanks (#26) - Kawasaki

  • Strengths: Strong starts with 5th place in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1). High rankings in the Sand 2 Section (S6, 4th place) and Banked Turn (S7, 2nd place), indicating proficiency in sand handling and cornering.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Split Lane (S2, 13th place) and Jump Section (S5, 14th place) suggest inconsistency in path selection and handling significant jumps.
  • Recommendation: Improve decision-making in split lanes and enhance jump techniques to capitalize on strong starts and sand skills.

Nicholas Romano (#511) - Yamaha

  • Strengths: Excellent performance in the Flats (S3, 2nd place) and good showing in the Rhythm Section (S8, 5th place), indicating strong speed maintenance on smooth surfaces and rhythm through technical jumps.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 15th place), Split Lane (S2, 14th place), and Sand 1 Section (S4, 13th place) indicate a need for better starts and sand handling.
  • Recommendation: Focus on improving initial acceleration and sand riding techniques to enhance overall lap times.

Max Anstie (#37) - Yamaha

  • Strengths: Strong in the Sand 2 Section (S6, 3rd place) and good performances in the Split Lane (S2, 5th place) and Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 5th place). Demonstrated proficiency in sand handling and strategic path selection.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Sand 1 Section (S4, 15th place) and Jump Section (S5, 13th place) suggest challenges with initial sand sections and handling significant jumps.
  • Recommendation: Enhance techniques in early sand sections and improve jump handling to achieve more consistent lap times.

Ryder DiFrancesco (#34) - Gas Gas

  • Strengths: Strong technical abilities with high rankings in the Flats (S3, 6th place), Sand 1 Section (S4, 6th place), and Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 7th place). Good at maintaining speed and handling sand.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Jump Section (S5, 15th place) and Rhythm Section (S8, 14th place) suggest challenges with jumps and maintaining rhythm.
  • Recommendation: Focus on improving jump techniques and rhythm through technical sections to enhance overall lap times.

R.J. Hampshire (#24) - Husqvarna

  • Strengths: Excellent in the Rhythm Section (S8, 2nd place) and strong in the Split Lane (S2, 4th place) and Sand 1 Section (S4, 4th place), showing proficiency in maintaining rhythm and handling sand.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower ranking in the Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 15th place) indicates a need for better finishing speed.
  • Recommendation: Focus on improving endurance and maintaining speed through the final stretch to enhance overall performance.

Coty Schock (#69) - Yamaha

  • Strengths: Decent performance in the Sand 1 Section (S4, 7th place) and the Final Straight & Finish Line (S9, 6th place), indicating good sand handling and finishing speed.
  • Areas for Improvement: Lower rankings in the Start Gate & Rhythm Section (S1, 13th place), Flats (S3, 13th place), and Sand 2 Section (S6, 13th place) suggest a need for improvement in starts and maintaining speed through smooth and sandy sections.
  • Recommendation: Focus on enhancing start techniques and consistency in flat and sand sections to improve overall lap times.