Supercross Racer David Pulley Experiences Midseason Highs and Lows

David Pulley jumping in the Atlanta, Georgia Supercross

Pulley was flying high in Atlanta before he was grounded by a dastardly rock

Like the whoop section on a motorcross course, David Pulley’s Supercross (SX) season has had its share of ups and downs. The up-and-coming K&N-sponsored Supercross racer has stayed positive and aggressive in his pursuit of the podium.

At nearly the midpoint of the Supercross season, Pulley has seen the lows and the highs in consecutive races. In the Atlanta, Georgia, stop of the series, Pulley went into the race weekend with high hopes. However, those hopes were rocked…literally.

“The Atlanta SX started out well. After the first qualifying practice, I was sitting within the top 40,” Pulley said. “But unfortunately in the first lap of the second practice, I had a rock get caught in my chain and it ripped my countershaft through my cases, destroying my transmission and entire bottom end of that motor. So that left me out for the remainder of the night.”

David Pulley's engine damage

Pulley's 450 engine shows the damage of the Atlanta race

Just a week later, in the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Pulley’s fortunes changed and he achieved a significant career goal. Pulley made it to the ‘night show’ despite being limited by an under-powered bike.

“I qualified 36th on a bone stock 250F in the 450 class. I rode a stock 250F because it was the only bike I could find to borrow for the race due to my motor issues the weekend prior,” Pulley said.

In the night show, the bike's power limitations hampered Pulley’s effectiveness on certain track features.

David Pulley photo

Pulley's positive attitude smooths out the ups and downs of the Supercross season

“The second set of whoops were really big and the bike just didn’t have the power to stay on top,” said Pulley. “I was really bummed I didn’t have a 450 to ride. I had to override the 250 a lot to just feel decent. It worked okay for a fast lap but not in the show.”

Pulley is optimistic that he will reach more main events when he is back on his 450. He said, “I know if I ride the 450 the way I rode this 250 last night, with that same aggression and intensity, we will be reaching more goals in no time!”

K&N will be right there supporting David Pulley in his pursuit of more Supercross career goals. “Thanks so much for all the support,” said David. “I wouldn't be able to do all this without your help!”

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