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Little-known local rider Bryce Verize pulled off the biggest win of his career by stalking then passing Ryan Villopoto to win the 125 All-Star race at the Pala US National.
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Villopoto set off right on the outside gate and railed round the first corner to take the holeshot on his Pro Circuit-tuned Yamaha YZ125 and lead the field.
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But KTM man Verize was on his tail and chased him hard. Verize, whose parents run a motocross workshop at the Milestone track, has always had loads of talent but never had the good breaks to give him a top-flight ride.
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At Pala, he proved his credentials by following Villopoto then making his move to take the lead.
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The former supercross champ tailed him and tried to get close enough to make a pass. But Verize held on to take the win from the former GP and Supercross racer.
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Villopoto still holds the championship lead but he’s only thought to be doing two or three more rounds.
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Husqvarna off-road race Colton Haaker had a good ride in the top ten.
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