{"id":373642,"date":"2022-08-05T06:04:52","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T20:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=373642"},"modified":"2022-08-05T06:04:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T20:04:52","slug":"iakopo-brothers-dominate-divisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/iakopo-brothers-dominate-divisions\/","title":{"rendered":"Iakopo brothers dominate divisions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stanley Iakopo Jr., left, and Conan Briggeman Iakopo pose during a break in the July 2022 Monster Energy Point Series Race last Sunday at the Cowtown Race Track.(CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Brothers Stanley Iakopo Jr. and Conan Briggeman Iakopo ruled their respective divisions in the July 2022 Monster Energy Point Series Race at the Cowtown Race Track.<\/p>\n

Stanley, who rides a 2020 Yamaha YZ65, topped the Mini I Class after winning boths heats for a perfect score of 50 points. Harley Susulin was the only other finisher in the division and got 44 points.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Aboard his trusty 2018 50cc Husqvarna, Conan, meanwhile, was the winner in the Peewee II Class after also topping both races for a perfect score of 50 points. Keeno Togawa and Kaleb Reyes followed suit with 44 points and 40 points, respectively.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Iakopo brothers shared that winning their divisions was a great experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels amazing. It gives me the confidence to move up to the next race class next season,\u201d said 11-year-old Stanley.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels good. I am ready to end the season with another big win,\u201d said the 9-year-old Conan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The two agreed that what made their wins more fulfilling was that the track in the Marianas Racing Association-organized race was less than ideal last Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thought the track would be tacky from days of rain, but ended up drying up. It rained during heat 2.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stanley and Conan also attributed their victory last Sunday to being in optimum physical condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe maintain cardio, strength, and conditioning to avoid arm pumps and build agility. Thank you also to our dad for always training us,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

Asked to whom they are dedicating their wins in the July points race, Stanley and Conan had differing answers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI dedicate all my wins to my mom and dad and Angelo because they always help me,\u201d said the former.<\/p>\n

\u201cI dedicated the win to myself because I want the No. 1 plate trophy,\u201d said Conan.<\/p>\n

Stanley said he got his start in the sport after seeing people do stunts. \u201cI wanted to be like them so I joined motocross.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Conan, he took up the sport to follow his brother\u2019s footsteps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cStanley Jr. got me interested in the sport. Also, I made new friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

For the two Saipan International School students what makes competing in motocross races more worthwhile is they get to enjoy the ride together.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very nice. These are good memories that we will never forget and it\u2019s all brotherly love,\u201d said Stanley.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels good because my brother takes care of me,\u201d added Conan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the Peewee I Class, Roseha Untalan ruled the roost with a perfect 50 points followed by Jarell Untalan with 22 points.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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