Jake Weimer scored his first career 450 Class podium at Thunder Valley on Sunday. Image: Simon Cudby.

Jake Weimer is celebrating his best ever 450 Class finish following the Thunder Valley round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

With second in moto one and fourth in moto two, the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider was able to secure second overall on the weekend and was bumped from fourth to second in the championship points.

The result marked Weimer’s first overall podium since stepping up to the 450 last year, achieved despite suffering from the effects of the flu.

“It felt great landing my first 450 Class outdoor podium,” said Weimer. “It was pretty tough out there. After it rained between motos I thought the track was going to be worse, but the rain actually improved the track conditions.

“I have been feeling a little under the weather the last couple days and the elevation out here seemed to make things even more difficult.”

Now that he’s got his best finish under his belt, Weimer will head back to Florida for the remaining rounds of the outdoors.

“Overall, I’m happy with my result, I made progress and that’s the name of the game,” he continued. “Now I just want to rest and recover so I am ready to go at High Point next weekend.

“This week I will also be moving from California back out to Florida for the remainder of the outdoor season.”