Dupont Memorial GP Race Report: Gregoire And Cokinos Battle To The Finish
JDay Offroad AMA Regional Championship
SOUTHWICK, MA (April 6, 2025)- The 2025 Jday Offroad season kicked off in thrilling fashion at Round 1, with unpredictable weather adding an extra layer of excitement to the race. Riders faced off in a wet and muddy battle for the top spots as rain drizzled down for the first half of the day, making the already challenging course even more intense. However, as the clouds broke and the sun emerged, conditions improved, providing a perfect finish to what turned out to be an unforgettable start to the season. Despite the muddy terrain and changing weather, competitors powered through, setting the stage for what promises to be an action-packed year of off-road racing.
Jday Offroad has officially become an AMA East Grand Prix Regional Champion Series, enabling all classes offered by Jday to qualify for an AMA Championship Regional Title in Division 1. This milestone marks a new era of racing opportunities for riders in New England and neighboring areas. It signifies tremendous growth within the sport and a significant influence on the offroad racing community. We are thrilled to embark on this next journey and eagerly anticipate what 2025 has in store for Jday Offroad and all participating racers.
AM Pro Racings, Colton McQuarrie leading School Boy (12-17) by over 40 seconds.
WOMEN'S PRO - The Women’s Pro and Am class at Round 1 of the Jday Offroad season brought an exciting display of speed, skill, and determination, with 16 talented women lining up to battle it out on the course. With the Fox Racing flag drop Moto 1 was underway, Kayla Oneill had a great start aboard her Kawasaki ride, grabbing the Fox Racing holeshot. By the end of lap 1 in Women's Pro Ruby Fustini (3x Womens Pro Champion at JDay) led the lap by .02 seconds. Addi Harris took over the lead and checked out, winning the moto by 35 seconds.
Trail Jesters backed rider Addi Harris leading Moto 2 of Womens Pro.
In Moto 2 of the Women's Pro division, Addi Harris demonstrated exceptional skill and determination as she led every one of the five laps, ultimately securing first place and winning the Women's Pro Overall. Meanwhile, Ruby Fustini showed remarkable endurance, finishing in second place despite the challenging sandy and wet conditions, earning her a commendable second overall. Kayla Oneill rounded out the day’s competition with a solid performance, finishing third overall.
INTERVIEW - After the races concluded, we had the chance to chat with Brandon Gregoire, the Pro 125 and Pro Champion for 2024, to get his thoughts and insights on how the season opener unfolded.
What was your mindset going into this season's opener, and do you feel like you achieved the goals you set for yourself? "Coming into round 1 I had and still have a lot of confidence in myself. It was a bumpy off-season with lots of hurdles to jump over. Luckily, as AC says, “a winner is just a loser that never quits,” and luckily I have 48 more motos to go this season."
AM Pro Racing's Brandon Gregoire leading Pro 125 Moto 2, with Plaistow Powersports rider Justin Cokinos chasing him down.
Looking back, is there anything you would have done differently during the race or in preparation leading up to it?
I did everything I could in my power to be ready to go for Round 1. Physically and mentally I’m ready for war. Hoping to put a few more pieces of the puzzle together on the bike side of things and my job will be a lot easier. Overall it was a really solid round 1 performance wise."
FEATURED CLASS C SENIOR- The highlighted class for the inaugural round at Southwick is C Senior. This division welcomes participants aged 40 and above, offering them a competitive platform to race fiercely in pursuit of the coveted checkered flag. At the end of lap 1 Neil Snell was in the lead with .03 seconds on Anthony Franco. Franco was able to make a pass for the lead on the last lap securing him the Moto 1 win. Moto 2 Franco had a great start and held onto the first place position all the way to the checkered flag leaving him with the class Overall for the day. Neil Snell finished second overall while John Araujo secured third overall on the day.
Audrina Anello as the Girls Class Champion and Overall Winner.
Pro 125- As the thirty-second board was raised and the vibrant green Fox Racing flag fluttered through the air, it was AM Pro Racing's talented rider, Brandon Gregoire, who surged ahead, seizing the coveted $100 holeshot award. However, the dynamics of the race shifted rapidly when Plaistow Powersports' Justin Cokinos executed a strategic pass on Gregoire to take the lead. Throughout the race, Gregoire remained a mere .03 to .02 seconds behind Cokinos, resulting in an exhilarating and fiercely contested battle for supremacy on the track. Ultimately, Cokinos emerged victorious in Moto 1, with Gregoire securing a commendable second place and Beta's Brayden Nolette finishing in third. As Moto 2 commenced, Gregoire started off with impressive momentum, quickly positioning himself at the forefront of the motocross track. By the conclusion of the first lap, Cokinos had once again taken the lead by a narrow margin of .03 seconds. However, Gregoire regained his competitive edge, overtaking Cokinos on lap three and finishing first overall, showcasing his remarkable skill and determination. The thrilling contest captivated numerous spectators, setting the tone for an exhilarating start to the racing season. Brandon Gregoire emerged victorious, claiming the top spot on the podium this weekend. He was closely followed by Justin Cokinos, who secured an impressive second place, while Brayden Nolette rounded out the top three in third position.
Pro Class Podiums- 1st Justin Cokinos , 2nd Brandon Gregoire , 3rd Thorn Devlin.
Pro- In the first moto of the Pro AA class, Brayden Nolette, riding for Beta, secured the holeshot, setting a strong tone for the race. By the end of the first lap, Justin Cokinos from Plaistow Powersports Yamaha was in the lead. AM Pro Racing's Brandon Gregoire was trailing closely in second, just 0.03 seconds behind. Nolette maintained a commendable pace, inching closer to the leaders but remaining distant from Thorn Devlin in fourth. As the laps progressed, Cokinos began to widen the gap over Gregoire, who executed a bold move to seize the lead on lap four. Nonetheless, Cokinos retaliated with a daring maneuver to reclaim the lead, ultimately winning moto 1. Once again, Justin Cokinos found himself leading from the start of Pro moto 2. The race was an exhilarating showdown for the Pro AA Overall. Cokinos led the first three laps with a significant advantage over Gregoire, who steadily closed the gap. By the end of lap 3, Justin was just 0.05 seconds ahead, but he managed to take the lead on lap 4, finishing only 0.01 seconds apart from Gregoire. In the final lap, Cokinos surged ahead, reclaiming the lead and finishing first in Pro moto 2 and the overall standings, while Gregoire took second in both. Thorn Devlin secured third place in moto 2, finishing third overall. Nolette and Beckwith battled fiercely; Nolette finished 4th.
Dupont Memorial GP - JDAY OFFROAD Results
Southwick Massachusetts Round 1 of 13 - Sunday, April 6, 2025
Overall Results:
PeeWee SR- Destry Tucker
PeeWee Trail Rider- Ethan Clark
PeeWee Electric- Brooks Mankowsky
PeeWee Bantam- Teagan Tucker
PeeWee Squirt- Bryan Supp Ramos
PeeWee Girls- Kaelyn Levesque
Super Mini- Grant Meacham
Mini SR (12-15)- Tucker Aldrich
Mini JR (6-12) - Destry Tucker
Girls- Audrina Anello
Sportsman- Lucas Caron
Vintage- Nathan Michalenko
School Boy (12-17)- Colton McQuarrie
C 250- Kyle Bates
C 200- Bret Gargulinski
C Open- Jayson Kidd
C Open Electric- Jonathan Webb
C Vet- Justin Calliontzis
C Seniors - Anthony Franco
Women Pro- Addi Harris
Women Amateur- Kendyl Gaetani
Super Senior- Gary Rogers
Masters- Nathan Martel
B Open- Cedric Leclair
B 250- Joshua Cavar
B 200- Zac Blanco
B Open Electric- Jason White
B Vet- Chad Gould
B Senior- Jim Kooienge
A 250- Matt Webb
A 200- Daniel Desmarais
A Open- Zach Sarrazin
A Vet- Matt Obuchon
A Senior- Andy Mathieu
Pro/Am Open Electric- Ryan Langan
Pro/Am 125- Brandon Gregoire
Pro- Justin Cokinos