ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 9, 2017) – While it may not have been the final result the team was looking for, there were plenty of bright spots for RCH/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing in Saturday night’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season opener at Angel Stadium.
Justin Bogle and Broc Tickle finished 12th and 16th, respectively in the series’ annual opener in Anaheim, but despite not showing as well as they both hoped on the final scorecard, Tickle and Bogle came away from Round 1 with plenty of positives.
Both riders had to race their way into the 450SX main event via their respective semi-finals, where Tickle led every lap and took the checkers in his with Bogle racing at the front of his and logging a runner-up finish.
When the starting gate dropped for the first of 17 events on the 2017 schedule, neither rider was able to put together the start they were hoping for and had to work hard for every position. Over the course of the 20-minute-plus-one-lap main event, Bogle, the newest addition to the RCH stable, steadily made his way forward. When the checkers flew, the Cushing, Okla., native had clawed his way to 12th, and was credited with a solid showing in his first race for the team owned by Carey Hart and Ricky Carmichael.
“It wasn’t the result we were looking for but our Suzuki RM-Z450 was fast and I’m happy the first race with my new team is in the books,” commented Bogle following the race. “I didn’t get the best start in my heat or the main but I’ll get that cleaned up and be better as the season goes on. I was definitely hoping to be better than 12th but you have to start somewhere. We’ll work hard this week so we can put together a better effort next weekend. On to San Diego.”
Tickle was in position to notch his first top 10 of the season until late-race misfortune found the 27-year-old rider on the ground, leaving him 16th in the final rundown at the end of the night.
“I’m pretty happy with the way the season started out Saturday night,” explained Tickle. “I put in a lot of work over the off season and we worked on the bike a lot. I put in a ton of work training and I felt like I was well prepared coming into the race. I was confident and in a good place. Overall, it was a good weekend. We won our semi and I felt really good heading into the main. I was having a pretty consistent night and was able to move up and make some passes. Unfortunately, I fell late in the race but my speed was better than it has been so I’m in a good place to improve.
“My goal for the year is to finish top five in points and I think that’s realistic. I’m looking for some podiums and top fives. I know the class is stacked and there are a lot of good guys on the track but I don’t feel like those goals are out of reach. I’m feeling really good on the bike and we’ve done a lot of work. The team and I have grown together and I’m in a good place to take advantage of that.”
Monster Energy AMA Supercross rolls on next weekend when Tickle, Bogle and the rest of the RCH contingent visit PETCO Park in San Diego, Calif. The second of 17 races on the 2017 supercross schedule will be televised live on Fox Sports 1 Saturday, Jan. 14 beginning at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 7 p.m. Pacific.
About RCH Racing …
RCH/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing is a professional Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross team co-owned by 15-time AMA Champion Ricky Carmichael and Freestyle Motocross visionary and entrepreneur Carey Hart. RCH was founded in 2012 and earned its first premier class championship in 2016. Stay up to date on all the latest RCH Racing news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RCHRacing.
About Suzuki …
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI) distributes Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Outboard Motors and Automotive Parts and Accessories via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automobiles, Outboard Motors and related products. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has business relations with 201 countries/regions. For more information, visit www.suzuki.com.
About Yoshimura R&D of America …
Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit
www.yoshimura-rd.com.
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