Supercross Racer David Pulley Experiences Midseason Highs and Lows

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

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.”

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

“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.

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

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!”