Jazuri Easton Thompson Earns Podium Finish
[Written by Stephen Wright]
Bermudian motocross rider Jazuri Easton Thompson has reached a new milestone in his career, securing a podium finish at the prestigious Thor Mini O’s competition held at Gatorback Cycle Park in Alachua, Florida.
The 17-year-old impressed in the 250cc Limited Supercross main event, earning third place – a result he described as the “highlight” of his blossoming career.
The Thor Mini O’s is one of the largest and most competitive amateur motocross events in the United States.
“I’m pretty stoked with how the competition has gone so far,” Easton Thompson told Bernews. “I’ve got a few more days of racing left this week.”
Easton Thompson’s motocross journey began at the age of six on the Southside Motocross Track in St David’s. Now, he trains full-time at the South of the Border Motocross Facility in South Carolina, dedicating himself to the sport.
“It’s like a football school, but for motocross,” he explained. “I’m training there five days a week as I look to achieve my dream of turning pro.”
The former Warwick Academy student is joined in Florida by a close-knit team, including his father and team manager Jamel Thompson, younger brother Jazai Easton Thompson, and fellow Bermudian riders Aaron Cannonier and his son A’Kyo Cannonier.
Bermudian Motocross rider Jazuri Easton Thompson claimed a third-place finish in the 250cc Limited Supercross main event at the Thor Mini O's in Florida pic.twitter.com/vxdvdsjKgH
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Jazai, 12, is also gaining valuable experience at the Mini O’s as he continues to develop his skills.
“It’s been good so far,” said Jazai, a Warwick Academy student. “I’m definitely getting better and hope to do well in my next two races.
“I’ve been working on my technique, jumping, [and] getting on the throttle.
“I want to be able to beat my brother one day!”
