It was a season-best 250MX race result of P4 for Max Vohland in the first moto at Spring Creek, with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider making steps forward in the second-half of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

The 19-year-old charged his way into podium contention during the opening bout in Millville, and just missed out on a top-three finish as he was passed on the final lap by Jo Shimoda.

Sixth in the second moto landed Vohland P6 overall at round seven and marked a strong uplift in form from recent outings, where his best result in the five motos prior to Spring Creek was ninth.

“I had a good day today and made some steps in the right direction, Vohland explained. “I rode really well all day – from practice to motos. In the first moto, I had a top-five start and moved into third but ended up getting edged out for third on the last lap.

“In moto two, I got a good jump and was in a good position to fight for a podium overall and a couple guys went down and had a red flag, so I had to regroup and I just didn’t get the jump on the second start that I needed and had to fight my way up to sixth.

“Definitely got some positives to take away for Washougal and we’ll keep fighting for that podium.”

Vohland is 10th in the 250MX standings, with just 18 points separating him from fifth as the series moves to Washougal this Saturday.