Traditions Continue for Jackson Blackmon: Two Podium Finishes at VIR

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Jackson Blackmon takes two 2nd place podium finishes this past weekend, placing him 6th overall in the point standings for the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Series. Action Jackson is no stranger to the podium at Virginia’s International Raceway. Blackmon states, “VIR is one of my favorite tracks and is the first place I stood on the podium in my professional racing career with the help of Quarterley Racing’s On Track Development Team.” In 2017, Blackmon’s professional debut in the KTM Junior Cup Race earned him second and first place finishes at VIR.

Unable to attend Road Atlanta this season due to a broken wrist, Blackmon was on a mission to show what he and his Yamaha Motors USA / Finishline Machine Yamaha race bike could do. Qualifying fifth, Blackmon capitalized on the starts and remained in the lead for the majority of both races. The elevated competition in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Series this season gave the fans an exciting show. Always an example of sportsmanship, Jackson congratulated his competitors in the winner’s circle for a clean, competitive race. Blackmon is quick to stop to snap a photo with fans and the chant “Action Jackson” could be heard across the paddock. Blackmon, knows none of this can happen without the support of the fans, his family, and his sponsors.

Blackmon had this to say about the weekend, “Man I’m glad to be back in action! Just six weeks ago I broke my arm and I’m so happy I was able to come back with two 2nd place finishes my first race back. Dale Quarterley and the whole Bartcon crew were on it all weekend. It was the first weekend on the Yamaha MT-07 and we made perfect setup changes all weekend that resulted in great finishes. I ran my fastest lap of the weekend on the last lap of Race 2, which goes to show we still have improvements to make, but we are making great strides. Big thanks to Yamaha and all of my sponsors for all the support, especially to everyone sticking behind me throughout my injury!”

Jackson Blackmon Racing is still open to sponsorship opportunities for the 2021 season. If interested please contact 18@JacksonBlackmonRacing.com serious business inquires only. Also stay up to date with Jackson throughout this season by following his Instagram: @Jblackmon_18, FaceBook: @JacksonBlackmon18, and Twitter: @Jblackmon_18.

Current 2021 Sponsors: Yamaha Motor USA, FinishLine Machine, Bartcon, bLU cRU, Track Day Winner, Roaring Toyz, GP Tech, HJC Helmets, OneX USA, Yamalube, Wiseco Pistons, SBS Brakes, North East Cycle Outlet, Millennium Technologies, 64 Degrees, 190 Hook Up, Vortex, Ghetto Customs, Davis Shooter Tips

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