The Road to Loretta’s continued this past weekend, and Cobra riders once again showed up ready to perform across multiple regional events. From Elite Team qualifiers to standout non-elite performances, Cobra motorcycles were at the front of the field with wins, podiums, and dominant moto scores.
Leading the weekend’s Cobra Elite Team highlights was Boone Lloyd, who qualified for both of his 65cc classes at Baja Acres. Lloyd put together a strong weekend in both 65cc 7-9 Limited and 65cc 7-9, earning second overall in each class and continuing his push toward Loretta Lynn’s.
Cobra Elite rider Rivers Rice also secured his spot in Micro 3, finishing fourth overall at Baja Acres and adding another important Cobra qualification to the weekend recap.
Beyond the Elite Team, Cobra-mounted riders delivered some of the most dominant performances of the weekend. Brantley Faber, Banks Braden, and Cade Swartfager each went P1 in all three motos of their respective classes, sweeping their way through the weekend and taking another major step toward the Ranch.
Faber was perfect in Micro E, Braden controlled Micro 2, and Swartfager topped Micro 3, continuing to showcase the strength of Cobra’s amateur racing platform at the regional level.
“Every year, the Road to Loretta’s shows us who is prepared, who can handle the pressure, and who is ready to take that next step,” said Marc Canellas, Cobra Elite Team Manager. “We are proud of Boone and Rivers for getting qualified, and it was great to see Brantley, Banks, and Cade put together such dominant weekends. These young riders are working hard, their families are putting in the effort, and we are excited to see the Cobra presence continue to grow as we get closer to Loretta’s.”
Additional Cobra highlights from the weekend included strong depth across the Micro and 65cc divisions. At Baja Acres, Cobra riders filled multiple top positions in Micro E, Micro 2, Micro 3, and 65cc classes, including class wins from Faber, Braden, and Swartfager. At Gatorback, Cobra riders also continued to show front-running pace, with wins and podium finishes across the Micro divisions.
As riders continue earning their tickets to Loretta Lynn’s, Cobra MOTO is encouraging all qualified Cobra riders to register through the official “I Qualified” page. Registration allows Cobra MOTO to keep riders and families updated on Cobra events at The Ranch, while also helping the team prepare personalized rider swag bags for registration.
Qualified riders can register here: www.cobramoto.com/iqualified/
To ensure enough time for Cobra MOTO to finalize goody bags and personalized rider dog tags, riders are asked to complete the form by July 15. Cobra MOTO will also have a full schedule of events planned during Loretta Lynn’s!
With regional racing heating up and Loretta Lynn’s on the horizon, Cobra riders continue to prove they are ready for the biggest amateur motocross stage of the year. For those who have already punched their ticket, Cobra MOTO encourages riders to complete the I Qualified registration by July 15 to stay updated on Cobra events at The Ranch and receive a personalized swag bag at registration.
The Road to Loretta’s rolls on, and Cobra is one step closer to the Ranch.
About Cobra MOTO: Cobra MOTO is a leading name in motocross and off-road motorcycles, known for premium, race-ready mini motocross bikes and a heritage of innovation. Since 1994, Cobra riders have earned more than 500 national titles. The company designs and manufactures its components in-house, including frames, engines, electric motors, and suspension. Cobra MOTO is headquartered in Hillsdale, Michigan.
For more information, visit www.cobramoto.com or contact your local authorized Cobra MOTO dealer.
