Although factory Honda rider Davi Millsaps took the Eastern Region Supercross Lites title this year, Honda’s satellite team rider Josh Grant was the biggest surprise. Winning three of the seven rounds, and being faster than Millsaps on occasion, Grant really came to the fore this year.
Despite some bad luck (and zero points at two of the seven rounds), Grant showed consistently good speed when everyone thought Millsaps would completely dominate the Eastern Region Lites class. With coaching from Ryan Hughes, Grant seems to have matured this year, and is staying in his comfort zone on the track. That comfort zone is plenty fast. A rookie last year, Grant showed flashes of brilliance, but ended up with a mediocre rookie season. His performance thus far proves Grant is ready to step up to the next level. We expect big things from him outdoors beginning in May.
