San Diego Review: A Cowboy thrashes through the mud

My hopes for Aaron Plessinger in the last post didn’t take long to come to fruition. After a few years of finding his way in the 450 class (and several missed opportunities), the Cowboy from Ohio FINALLY gets his first premier class win.

In what turned out to be another sloppy night, Aaron Plessinger secured his very first 450 win. In addition, he also secures the red plate heading into A2. How about that for a wild start to the series?

Move over, Jett. Take a seat, Eli. It’s America’s favorite rider who’s currently sitting on the top step for the series. Weathering the conditions, Plessinger won his Heat Race and the Main Event, securing himself as a legitimate contender in this Series.

In a class with ever-expanding depth, it’s the charming personality of Plessinger that’s the easiest to root for. With a staggering nine (yes, nine) riders within 20 points of the red plate, it’s too early to predict who will walk away with the title just yet. Through three rounds, though, there’s no denying that the cowboy will find a way to stay in the mix for all 17 rounds.

Tip of the (cowboy) hat to Aaron Plessinger. It’s long overdue for the vet to get his first 450 win, and hopefully, there’s more to come.

As for the 250 class, Nate Thrasher navigated through the chocolate slop the best, claiming his 4th career win (5th, if you count the pair of wins he snagged at the Atlanta triple crown during the 2021 season). The 21-year-old rider has had an erratic career, but there’s no denying his aggressive speed when he’s dialed in.

That’s all for this week. Instead of adding a notes section, I will keep the focus of this entry on Plessinger and his achievements. One of the true “good guys” of the sport, Aaron Plessinger is about an easy guy to root for as we’ve ever had in the sport. He has earned the recognition and hopefully, it’s the first of many.