Janssen, aboard his #25 Cody Janssen Riding School machine, put on a show in that arena Saturday night and left no doubt who the man to beat was. He started by making a couple quick passes en route to a heat race win, starting the night show off on the right foot; the main event would end up being much more exciting. Janssen controlled the lead going into the first corner, but got ran up on from behind. Luckily, he untangled himself quickly, but still had went from the lead to the back of the pack. More first lap chaos by other riders helped Janssen make some quick moves again and it didn’t take long before he was in 2^nd with his eye on the leader. He stalked the leader, indoor legend Dewayne Newton, for a good share of the race waiting for a mistake – Newton never made one. With a few laps remaining Janssen sensed it was time to make a move and made a beautiful pass, going around the well-respected Newton and grabbing the victory on the night. A sea of people swallowed the riders after the checkered flag flew, and as they surrounded the podium they heard Cody Janssen’s words loud and clear – dedicating this win to a great family and a special young man who was taken too soon.

“Dewayne made me work for it, what a race. But this one is for the Lenz Family, I’m Team Kyler Forever. Glad we won it.” -Cody Janssen after this victory

“What a fun night!” Cody told us post-race. “Glad to get the win tonight, [Dewayne Newton] made me work for it! (laughs) But what a great crowd, a great atmosphere, and a great event put on by some great people! Nights like tonight are memories I’ll cherish forever. I just want to thank the people who support me!”