RAUCHENECKER LEADS ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING AT GP OF ITALY

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FE 250 MOUNTED ENDURO 2 CLASS RIDERS SECURES HARD-FOUGHT DOUBLE PODIUM RESULT

Pascal Rauchenecker – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Danny McCanney – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Christophe Charlier – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Antti Hellsten - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pascal Rauchenecker has finished on the podium and in third position on both days of competition at round three of the 2017 EnduroGP World Championship, the EnduroGP of Italy in Spoleto. 

Battling with Spain’s Josep Garcia and Britain’s Jamie McCanney from the start of day one, Pascal topped the extreme test on laps one and two to keep himself in contention for the class win. Keeping up the pressure during the third and final lap he eventually finished third and just 9.22 seconds from the top step of the podium. 

Determined to improve his result on day two Pascal made a strong start during the opening lap before again posting the fastest time during the extreme test on laps two and three. Although not quite able to close the gap to Garcia and McCanney ahead of him, he nevertheless secured a second hard-fought podium result in third and sits fourth in the Enduro 2 championship standings, just 12 points from third. 

Competing alongside Pascal in the E2 class, Danny McCanney battled through the GP of Italy to finish with sixth and fifth place results. Making a number of small but costly mistakes early on day one, Danny topped the extreme test on the closing lap to finish less than one-second behind fifth placed Manuel Monni. 

Improving one position to fifth on day two, Danny struggled to find his rhythm on the long enduro test early in the day. But with strong times in both the extreme and motocross tests he made a positive end to the third round of the 2017 EnduroGP World Championship.

Frustratingly for EnduroGP class riders Christophe Charlier and Antti Hellsten the GP of Italy ended early as both riders were forced to withdraw from the second day’s competition following injuries picked up on day one. Placing seventh and 11th respectively at the end of the first day’s competition, Charlier made a highly promising start to day one, topping the extreme test on lap one. 

Round four of the 2017 FIM EnduroGP World Championship takes place in Hungary (Paradfürdo) on June 23-25. 

Pascal Rauchenecker: “I’m very pleased with finishing on the podium on both days, but as a racer I want to be fighting for the win. This weekend my speed has been really good so that is very positive. If I can remove a few small mistakes I know I could have been fighting for the win. Day one went well from the start. I put in some good test time, got a good rhythm going, and was really pleased to finish third. I tried to improve on third on day two and really wanted to fight for the win. I took the Enduro 2 class lead at one point but lost my rhythm a little at one point. It’s been a very positive GP for me with good points. Now my focus is to try and finish one step higher on the podium.” 

Danny McCanney: “It’s been a challenging GP for me. I had some very good test times, but just couldn't gel with the enduro test, which in many ways was the most important test. I felt good but the times just weren’t where they needed to be. I was down 20 seconds on the first extreme test on day one when I got stuck on one of the climbs, but it was the enduro test I struggled with. Finally, on the last lap on day two, I attacked it in a very different way to all other laps and it went much better. Not the best of weekends but some good championship points.” 

Results – 2017 FIM Enduro World Championship, Round 3 

Day 1 

EnduroGP 
1. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 58:53.49; 2. Alex Salvini (Beta) 59:04.60; 3. Loic Larrieu (Yamaha) 59:14.93; 4. Giacomo Redondi (Honda) 59:18.44; 5. Christophe Nambotin (KTM) 59:36.98… 7. Christophe Charlier (Husqvarna) 1:00:02.96… 11. Antti Hellsten (Husqvarna) 1:01:42.15… 16. Mike Brown (Husqvarna) 1:03:26.99… 18. Ondrej Helmich (Husqvarna) 1:04:37.70 

Enduro 2 
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 59:06.79; 2. Jamie McCanney (Yamaha) 59:12.06; 3. Pascal Rauchenecker (Husqvarna) 59:21.28; 4. Thomas Oldrati (Husqvarna) 1:00:09.23;5. Manuel Monni (TM) 1:00:16.85; 6. Danny McCanney (Husqvarna) 1:00:17.73… 14. Henric Stigell (Husqvarna) 1:01:41.82… 17. Oscar Baletti (Husqvarna) 1:02:35.38… 22. Damiano Lullo (Husqvarna) 1:17:05.33 

Day 2 

EnduroGP 
1. Loic Larrieu (Yamaha) 58:19.65; 2. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 58:52.66; 3. Christophe Nambotin (KTM) 59:06.95; 4. Alex Salvini (Beta) 59:11.00; 5. Nathan Watson (KTM) 59:17.35… 12. Mike Brown (Husqvarna) 1:02:35.95… 15. Ondrej Helmich (Husqvarna) 1:04:16.71 

Enduro 2 
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 58:53.34; 2. Jamie McCanney (Yamaha) 59:00.05; 3. Pascal Rauchenecker (Husqvarna) 59:25.75; 4. Jonathan Barragan (Gas Gas) 59:52.40; 5. Danny McCanney (Husqvarna) 59:54.03… 8. Thomas Oldrati (Husqvarna) 1:00:14.75… 13. Henric Stigell (Husqvarna) 1:01:25.11… 18. Damiano Lullo (Husqvarna) 1:19:30.45 

Championship Standings (After Round 3) 

EnduroGP 
1. Steve Holcombe (Beta) 127pts; 2. Loic Larrieu (Yamaha) 106; 3. Matthew Phillips (Sherco) 102; 4. Christophe Nambotin (KTM) 91; 5. Antti Hellsten (Husqvarna) 84… 9. Christophe Charlier (Husqvarna) 64… 13. Marko Tarkkala (Husqvarna) 38… 19. Mike Brown (Husqvarna) 14 

Enduro 2 
1. Josep Garcia (KTM) 129pts; 2. Eero Remes (TM) 123; 3. Jamie McCanney (Yamaha) 119; 4. Pascal Rauchenecker (Husqvarna) 107; 5. Daniel McCanney (Husqvarna) 80; 6. Henric Stigell (Husqvarna) 77; 7. Thomas Oldrati (Husqvarna) 76… 29. Oscar Balletti (Husqvarna) 4; 30. Damiano Lullo (Husqvarna) 3; 31. Mikael Miettinen (Husqvarna) 2

SUZUKI RM-Z450 RIDERS STRONG AT GLEN HELEN MX

Courtesy of Team Suzuki Press Office

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 29.

Broc Tickle (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) 14-4 for 7th
Justin Bogle (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) 12-5 for 8th
Weston Peick (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) 9-6 for 5th
Justin Barcia (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) 13-10 for 11th 



RCH Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing riders Broc Tickle and Justin Bogle turned in strong performances aboard their Suzuki RM-Z450s in Saturday’s annual Memorial Day weekend Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship event at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California. 

Tickle logged a 14-4 performance and was credited with a seventh-place overall finish while Bogle notched a 12-5 effort and was scored eighth overall. 

With two of 12 rounds complete, Tickle currently sits eighth in the American series, but a slim three-point margin leaves him within striking distance of Jason Anderson in sixth; while only five separates him from the top-five. Meanwhile, Bogle leaves Glen Helen ninth in the standings, with only four points between him and his team-mate. 

Tickle was eighth-fastest in Saturday’s final qualifying session but struggled out of the starting gate in the first moto. He raced through the first corner of the opening 30-minute-plus-two-laps moto in 15th and spent the rest of the session trying to reel-in the top-10 riders. Unfortunately, with less than five laps to go, the Michigan rider stalled his machine, leaving him 14th when the flag waved on the first 450 class moto of the weekend. 

“First moto was going pretty well,” commented Tickle. “I didn’t get that good of a start but I rode my way up to 11th. I felt like I could have got 10th or ninth if I made a late-race charge but I ended up stalling my bike with five laps to go and ended up 14th. The track was tough and kind-of hard to pass on. I was struggling a bit, just flowing and connecting with the track.” 

Bogle was sixth immediately following the first gate-drop but the Cushing, Oklahoma rider faded as the moto wore on, leaving him 12th at the break. Back at the starting gate for the second moto, the rider of the No. #19 Suzuki RM-Z450 got another strong jump on the competition and rounded the first corner inside the top-five. Bogle was a fixture near the front of the field for the rest of the afternoon and was rewarded with his first top-five moto finish of the season. 

“It was nice to put a solid top-10 together and come out of Glen Helen with a good points day,” said Bogle. “The bike was fast and we made the right adjustments. We’re making progress and seeing results. That’s all you can ask for. Everything is moving in the right direction so hopefully we can keep it going and come out firing next weekend at Thunder Valley.” 

Tickle bettered his first moto from the moment the gate dropped on the second race and was scored seventh before completing the first lap. As the race wore on, the rider of the No. #20 Suzuki set his sights on the leaders, eventually cracking the top-four to earn his best moto finish of this young season. 

“We made some adjustments to the bike for the second moto and ended-up getting a pretty decent start. I got in behind (Marvin) Musquin and pretty-much trailed him the whole race, so it was good to get in there and run with him. It felt good to put in some laps like I have been during the week. We ended the day solid with a fourth in the second moto and I’m looking forward to Colorado already. I feel like that last moto was a sign of hard work paying off and us heading in the right direction. Glen Helen and Hangtown haven’t been my best tracks and I came out of both with the best finishes I’ve ever had at those tracks. I think that shows I’m in a good place to keep moving up as we head east. I’m looking forward to Colorado and heading back east for all the rest of the races.” 

JGRMX Autotrader Suzuki Team: 

Both Justin Barcia (#51) and Weston Peick (#32) began the first moto inside the top-10 running ninth and eighth respectively aboard their RM-Z450 machinery. Peick finished the moto in ninth with Barcia 13th. In moto two, Barcia was at the front of the field for several laps while Peick began the race just inside the top-10. Barcia lost several positions during the 30-minute-plus-two-lap race, ending in 10th place, while Peick advanced to sixth. Peick’s 9–6 score gave him fifth overall in just his second race back from a broken wrist, while Barcia was credited with 11th overall for his 13–10 results. 



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OSBORNE EARNS SECOND CONSECUTIVE VICTORY AT GLEN HELEN NATIONAL!

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ANDERSON CLAIMS FIRST CAREER 450 MOTO WIN!

Zach Osborne earned his second consecutive 250 overall at Glen Helen MX on Saturday! (Photo: Simon Cudby)

He retains the 250 point lead and holds on to the coveted red plate. (Photo: Simon Cudby)

Jason Anderson earned his first career 450 moto win! (Photo: Simon Cudby)

Dean Wilson stayed consistent by earning 4th overall in the 450 class for the second week in a row. (Photo: Simon Cudby)

Michael Mosiman cracked the top-10 in only his 2nd professional race. (Photo: Simon Cudby)

Martin Davalos finished 13th overall at Glen Helen. (Photo: Simon Cudby)

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team battled the tough track and had a winning day at the Glen Helen National, held in San Bernardino, CA, for the second round of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Zach Osborne claimed the overall victory in the 250 class and maintains the points lead in the class, while teammate Jason Anderson earned a career first moto win in the 450 class. 

Zach Osborne was mid-pack at the start of the first 250 moto and put on a charge. He was 13th at the end of the first lap and started moving through the field. He made it up to ninth by the third lap and continued to push. He battled Alex Martin for the sixth-place spot on the fifth lap and made a successful inside pass to overtake the position before setting his sights on the front of the pack. He inherited fifth shortly after the halfway mark and stayed strong while he put on an amazing ride and put the pressure on the field ahead. He dug deep to close the gap to fourth and made a successful pass to claim the position with under a minute plus two laps to go. He closed in on the third-place spot with two laps remaining before a slight mistake put him off the track. He recovered quickly and stayed focused without losing his position to finish fourth. He was second at the start of the second 250 moto and stayed consistent to finish second. The 4-2 finish gave him the overall victory for the second consecutive week and maintains his lead in 250 rider point standings.

“Today I woke up with a little bit of a sore throat,” said Osborne, “so I was a little concerned with how the day was going to go. I didn’t get the most ideal start in the first moto, but I came from 15th up to fourth. I really focused on my start in the second moto and tried to put it up front. I just rode a smart race in second and took the overall.”

Jason Anderson got a mid-pack start in the first 450 moto and settled into 10th by the end of the first lap. He was bogged down in the sand a bit and fell back to 11th before pushing his Husqvarna FC 450 up to seventh in the fourth lap. He made it around teammate Dean Wilson at the halfway mark for sixth before putting in a late race charge to finish fifth. He pulled a top-10 start in the second 450 moto and was fourth by the end of the first lap. He made another pass on lap three to take the third-place spot and continued to charge. He pushed hard to catch up to the top-two riders and made the pass for second on the fourth lap before setting his sights on the lead. He closed the gap before the end of the next lap and made the pass for the lead in one of the best outdoor rides of his life. He extended his lead to over four seconds with five minutes and two laps to go. He stayed strong to hold on to the lead and earn his first outdoor moto victory on a 450. The 5-1 finish gave him second overall on the day, and he is currently sixth in 450 rider point standings. 

“I was top-five in practice,” said Anderson, “and my weekend turned out pretty well. I had a couple tip overs in the first moto, but still worked my way up to fifth. I started toward the front in the second moto then worked my way through all the guys in front of me and was able to get my first 450 moto win.”

Dean Wilson got a top-10 start in the first 450 moto and was seventh by the end of the first lap. He put in a charge to pass two more riders and overtake the fifth-place spot by lap two before conceding the position and moving back to sixth with 16 minutes to go. Teammate Jason Anderson got around him at the halfway mark, putting him in seventh, before he made a late race push to finish sixth. He was mid-pack at the start of the second 450 moto and found his way into 14th by the end of the first lap before making two more passes in lap two to move up to 12th. After moving up to seventh, he started picking up the pace with four minutes and two laps to go and held on to his position to finish seventh. The 6-7 finish gave him fourth overall on the day, and he is currently fifth overall in 450 rider point standings.

“I finished sixth in the first moto,” said Wilson. “I got a little pumped up but then found my rhythm halfway through the race and ended up sixth - which wasn’t too bad. I had to come through the pack in my second moto and ended up seventh. I feel like I was capable to be on the podium, but I still got fourth overall so it’s good."

Michael Mosiman got a mid-pack start in the first 250 moto and was ninth by the end of the first lap. He made the pass for eighth soon after before falling back to 12th in lap four then moved back up to ninth around the halfway mark. He continued to push and made his way into eighth with 10 minutes to go. He stayed consistent and finished eighth. He got a top-10 start in the second 250 moto and was sixth by the end of the first lap. He held strong to sixth despite a deteriorating track and a ton of traffic. He continued to battle in only his second professional race and would eventually finish 10th. The 8-10 finish gave him eighth overall on the day—his first top-10--and he is currently 10th in 250 rider point standings.

“The track was so rough here at Glen Helen,” said Mosiman. “I managed to get two good starts. The key was to try and get on the line from your practice start because it was deep. I got caught up with Cantrell a little bit in the first moto, and we were stuck for a little bit. I got back up, kept moving forward, and made it up to eighth. I was stoked, and it was super cool to see all the fans and some of my friends cheering me on. It was an unreal experience. The track was so rough, and I had so many close calls so I’m glad I made it out in one piece. I’m pretty happy. It was my first top-10 and only my second race."

Martin Davalos started farther back in the pack in the first 450 moto and was 22nd by the end of the first lap. He advanced to 17th by the fourth lap and continued to push. He stayed strong and made one more pass to finish 16th. He was mid-pack at the start of the second 450 moto and settled into eighth before moving back one spot in lap two. He kept it steady in ninth where he finished. The 16-9 finish gave him 13th overall on the day, and he is currently 14th in 450 rider point standings. 

“Glen Helen is such a gnarly track,” said Davalos. “I feel like I’ve been fighting a little too much with myself. I just need to be a little more patient. I didn’t get a great start in the first moto, then was running in seventh in the second moto then fell back to ninth. Top-10 is always the goal, and I know I can run up there, I just need to put two good motos together. Next week is Colorado, and that’s my favorite round, so I’m really looking forward to that one."

The team will now make its way to the Thunder Valley National, held in Lakewood, Colorado, next Saturday for the third round of the series. 

 

Glen Helen MX Results

 

250 Class

1. Zach Osborne - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

2. Jeremy Martin

3. Dylan Ferrandis

…

8. Michael Mosiman - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

 

250 Rider Point Standings

1. Zach Osborne - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing - 90 points

2. Adam Cianciarulo - 69 points

3. Alex Martin - 67 points

4. Colt Nichols - 65 points

5. Aaron Plessinger - 64 points

6. Jeremy Martin - 59 points

7. Joey Savatgy - 50 points

8. Austin Forkner - 47 points

9. Mitchell Harrison - 43 points

10. Michael Mosiman - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing - 40 points

 

450 Class

1. Marvin Musquin

2. Jason Anderson - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

3. Blake Baggett

4. Dean Wilson - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

…

13. Martin Davalos - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

 

450 Rider Point Standings

1. Marvin Musquin - 89 points

2. Eli Tomac - 74 points

3. Blake Baggett - 63 points

4. Josh Grant - 60 points

5. Dean Wilson - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing - 58 points

6. Jason Anderson - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing - 56 points

7. Cole Seely - 54 points

8. Broc Tickle - 53 points

9. Justin Bogle - 49 points

10. Weston Peick - 46 points

…

14. Martin Davalos - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing - 31 points

 

LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: FMF GLEN HELEN NATIONAL

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Musquin Claims First Career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Win as Tomac Encounters Misfortune at Glen HelenOsborne Relies on Consistency to Secure Second 250 Class Victory 

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, made its lone visit to Southern California on Saturday for the second round of the 2017 season. The FMF Glen Helen National at Glen Helen Raceway featured near-perfect weather, resulting in a highly competitive and unpredictable afternoon of racing. When the dust settled, Team Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin came away with his first career 450 Class win while entering points leader Eli Tomac endured through misfortune aboard his Monster Energy Kawasaki. In the 250 Class, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne stood atop the podium again, starting the season with back-to-back victories. 

Musquin earned the first moto and overall win of his career at Glen Helen.
Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing / Jeff Kardas

The first 450 Class moto saw Musquin claim the Motosport.com Holeshot ahead of the Team Honda HRC duo of Cole Seely and Christian Craig. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Josh Grant was right behind in fourth, while his teammate Eli Tomac, last week’s winner and points leader, started outside the top 10 in 12th. The clear track for Musquin allowed the Frenchman to assert himself into the lead, where he gradually built a lead over the field.

Seely was able to establish a solid hold on second, while Grant started to apply pressure on Craig for third, taking over the position on Lap 1. Behind the lead group Tomac was on a mission, passing three riders on Lap 1, and then another pair on Lap 2. He moved into sixth on Lap 3 and set his sights on the top five.

As Tomac continued his climb through the field, Grant was making a run for second on Seely, successfully taking over the runner-up spot on Lap 6. By this time Tomac was in the top five and still charging. He passed Seely for fourth on Lap 8 and then quickly closed in on Craig for third, moving into a podium position on Lap 10. Tomac then set his sights on his teammate for second. He closed the deficit and make quick work of a pass on Grant to take over the position on Lap 13.

Despite a late charge, Tomac was unable to catch Musquin, who took the first moto win of his career 5.8 seconds ahead of his rival. Grant followed in third.

Anderson finished second overall following his first career moto win.
Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing / Jeff Kardas

As the field roared into Glen Helen’s famed Talladega turn to start Moto 2 it was Craig who came away with the Motosport.com Holeshot, closely followed by RMATV/MC-WPS-KTM’s Blake Baggett, RCH/Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Justin Bogle, and Autotrader/Monster Energy/Suzuki/JGRMX’s Justin Barcia. The podium finishers from the first moto were spread throughout the field, with Grant in the top five, Musquin deep in the top 10, and Tomac nearly mid-pack.

When the field came around to complete the opening lap Grant crashed while running fifth. Grant picked up his motorcycle just as Tomac approached, triggering a quick sequence of events that saw Tomac briefly lose control, veer towards Grant, and then straight off the track. Tomac attempted to reenter the race but appeared to be suffering from an issue with his front wheel or brake. He slowly made his way around the track and into the mechanics' area for attention. He eventually returned to the track in 35th but lost a lap to the leaders.

Out front, Craig came under fire from Baggett after leading the opening few laps. Baggett showed patience and then made his move on Lap 4. Shortly thereafter, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson, who moved into the top three after starting fourth, passed Craig for second. The battle for the lead began on the following lap. Baggett was able to fend off Anderson for a couple laps, but the Husqvarna rider took control of the moto on Lap 6. Two laps later Craig crashed out of third and out of the race, giving the spot to Musquin.

The top three remained unchanged for the remainder of the moto. Baggett kept Anderson honest out front, while Musquin settled in a distant third. Anderson captured the first moto win of his career, 5.1 seconds ahead of Baggett. Tomac was able to finish the moto following his early misfortune, securing 19th and earning a pair of valuable championship points.

Baggett finished third overall at his home race.
Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing / Jeff Kardas

Musquin’s 1-3 outing easily gave him the first overall victory of his career in his 14thcareer start. He’s the 65th different winner in 450 Class history. It’s also the first win for the Red Bull KTM team since the retirement of three-time champion Ryan Dungey prior to the season. Anderson followed in second (5-1) for his sixth career podium result, while Baggett earned his fourth career podium finish in third (8-2).

“I’m just trying to be smooth and safe, but fast at the same time. At a track like this today it’s really easy to make mistakes,” said Musquin. “It may not have looked like I was out of control, but I was nervous out there and trying to keep it on two wheels. To come out of Glen Helen with a win is really good. We also have the points lead, so I’m just going to keep trying to be consistent and not make any mistakes.”

Musquin’s win, combined with Tomac’s ninth-place finish (2-19), moves the Frenchman into the championship points lead for the first time in his career. He currently holds a 15-point lead over Tomac. Baggett moves into third, 26 points out of the lead.

Tomac endured through misfortune to finish ninth overall.
Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing / Jeff Kardas

The opening 250 Class moto saw GEICO Honda’s Jeremy Martin surge out to the Motosport.com Holeshot, with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy in second and CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha’s Bradley Taft in third. By the completion of the opening lap Martin, who was also the fastest qualifier, had opened up a healthy advantage over Savatgy that he would never relinquish. Despite an up and down outing at the season opener last weekend, Savatgy rode strongly in second and easily asserted himself in the runner-up spot.

Taft was forced to deal with heavy pressure from Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner, in addition to Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Colt Nichols. Taft was able to hold onto the spot for a couple laps while Nichols and Forkner battled for fourth, but on Lap 3 Nichols was able to get past both Forkner and Taft to move into third. Forkner followed into fourth and continued to chase Nichols until his bike lost power on Lap 6 and forced him out of competition. In his absence, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Aaron Plessinger made a charge through the field after starting seventh. Plessinger methodically worked his way forward and moved into fifth following Forkner’s misfortune. Plessinger was shadowed in his journey to the front by Osborne, with the championship leader overcoming a 13th-place start to slot into sixth.

Plessinger and Osborne continued to close in on Nichols in the second half of the moto, with Plessinger grabbing the final podium spot on Lap 11. Osborne followed Plessinger into fourth.

Martin led wire-to-wire to take his first win of the season, and his first for GEICO Honda, crossing the line 9.1 seconds ahead of Savatgy, who was never challenged for second. Plessinger rode to an impressive third.

Osborne has back-to-back wins to open the season.
Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing / Jeff Kardas

Martin picked things up where he left off in Moto 2, sweeping the Motosport.com Holeshots for the day with another impressive start. However, his fortunes changed as the field went up the 400-foot Mt. Saint Helen obstacle when Martin lost control of his Honda and veered off the track. He was forced to restart his motorcycle and eventually reentered at the tail end of the field.

That opened the door for Osborne to seize control of the moto, but Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Dylan Ferrandis moved ahead before the completion of the opening lap. The French rookie led his first lap of competition on U.S. soil and continued to build on his lead, as Osborne settled into second. Behind them, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Adam Cianciarulo slotted into third.

The lead trio soon stabilized and established a comfortable margin over the rest of the field, but all eyes were on Martin and his chances of saving the overall victory. After crossing the line in 34th on the opening lap Martin laid down the fastest lap times of the moto to storm through the field. He gained 12 spots on Lap 1 and continued to make up considerable ground, breaking into the top 15 on Lap 4. As he approached some of the faster riders in the field Martin’s momentum slowed, but he was still able to make much-needed passes and broke into the top 10 on Lap 10.

With each respective pass by Martin, the battle for the overall podium intensified as well. Osborne was able to control his own destiny by running second, while Ferrandis was poised to make his podium debut out front. Cianciarulo, Savatgy, Nichols, and Martin all sat within mere points of one another in the late stages of the moto. Savatgy was making a charge to potentially move into second in the overall classification, but his bike abruptly lost power as he battled with Forkner and forced him out of the race. That put Martin a position to ensure a spot on the podium. He continued to move forward, slotting into seventh and leaving him just a point shy of the overall win but was unable to gain any more ground from there.

Out front, the top three remained unchanged. Ferrandis was dominant in his first opportunity to lead a Pro Motocross race, surging out to a lead of over 20 seconds. He took his first career moto win by 23.5 seconds over Osborne, while Cianciarulo followed in third.

Martin rebounded from adversity in Moto 2 to narrowly miss the overall win.
Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing / Jeff Kardas

Osborne’s 4-2 results allowed him to emerge with the overall victory, the third of his career, and open the season with back-to-back wins. Martin’s 1-7 outing left him a point shy of the win in in second, while Ferrandis’ winning effort capped off a 9-1 day that landed him third overall for his first career podium result.

“I woke up feeling under the weather a bit today. I had a sore throat from allergies, so was a little nervous because this isn’t one of my best tracks. To come away with another win is just icing on the cake. I just need to keep putting myself in a position to win and keep getting better. I’m happy to come out of California with strong results and I’m looking forward to heading east where I feel more comfortable.”

Osborne’s pair of wins moves him out to a 21-point lead in the championship standings over Cianciarulo, who finished fourth (7-3). Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/KTM’s Alex Martin, who finished sixth (6-5), sits third, 23 points out of the lead.

Ferrandis earned his first career moto win en route to his first overall podium result.
Photo: MX Sports Pro Racing / Jeff Kardas

The 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship continues next Saturday, June 3, with its third round from Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, Colorado. First motos of the True Value Thunder Valley National can be seen live on MAVTV at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET, while second motos will air on NBC Sports Network via tape delay at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET. Additionally, all the action can be seen as it unfolds online via the NBC Sports Gold app.

Results

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
FMF Glen Helen National
Glen Helen Raceway – San Bernardino, California
May 27, 2017

450 Class Overall Results (Moto Finish)

1. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM (1-3)
2. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Husqvarna (5-1)
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., KTM (8-2)
4. Dean Wilson, Glasgow, Scotland, Husqvarna (6-7)
5. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki (9-6)
6. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda (7-8)
7. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki (14-4)
8. Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Suzuki (12-5)
9. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki (2-19)
10. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki (3-28)

450 Class Championship Standings

1. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM – 89
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki – 74
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., KTM – 63
4. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki – 60
5. Dean Wilson, Glasgow, Scotland, Husqvarna – 58
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Husqvarna – 56
7. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda – 54
8. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki – 53 
9. Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Suzuki – 49
10. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki – 46

250 Class Overall Results (Moto Finish)

1. Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Husqvarna (4-2)
2. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda (1-7)
3. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Yamaha (9-1)
4. Adam Cianciarulo, Port Orange, Fla., Kawasaki (7-3)
5. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha (5-4)
6. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., KTM (6-5)
7. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, Yamaha (3-13)
8. Michael Mosiman, Sebastapol, Calif., Husqvarna (8-10)
9. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki (2-29)
10. Mitchell Harrison, Brighton, Mich., Yamaha (13-8) 

250 Class Championship Standings

1. Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Husqvarna – 90
2. Adam Cianciarulo, Port Orange, Fla., Kawasaki – 69
3. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., KTM – 67
4. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha – 65
5. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, Yamaha – 64
6. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda – 59
7. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki – 50
8. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki – 47
9. Mitchell Harrison, Brighton, Mich., Yamaha – 43
10. Michael Mosiman, Sebastapol, Calif., Husqvarna – 40
11. Sean Cantrell, Newbury Park, Calif., KTM – 40

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Marvin Musquin earns first outdoor win

Courtesy of KTM

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – It was a day of milestones for Marvin Musquin and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team at round two of the 2017 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held at the Glen Helen National in San Bernardino, Calif. After battling a tough track, Musquin claimed his first 450 overall victory and the coveted red plate.

He pulled the holeshot in the first 450 moto and put on an impressive ride aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. He stayed strong and held the lead the entire race, eventually crossing the finish line first by over eight seconds to earn his first career outdoor 450 moto win.

He started in the top-10 in the second 450 moto and was sixth by the end of the first lap before making a pass in the second lap to overtake fifth. He stayed consistent in fifth before putting in a charge to claim the fourth-place spot in lap five. He moved ahead two more spots into third after another rider went down, then rode strong to finish third. The 1-3 finish gave him not only the overall victory on the day, but also the 450 points lead heading into the third round of the series held next week in Colorado.

Musquin: “The goal is always to win, but Glen Helen is a unique track. To be able to win that first moto was incredible. I got the holeshot and rode pretty well. I stayed consistent and was able to grab my first ever outdoor 450 win. I really wanted to get a good start in the second moto, but I knew it was going to be tough. I was top-10, but wasn’t in the position to fight for the win. Blake and Jason were riding really well, but I came back to third-place. To walk away from Glen Helen with the red plate and my first 450 overall is unbelievable.”

Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/WPS/KTM’s Blake Baggett had an impressive day aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and went 8-2 for third overall on the day in the 450 class.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team’s Trey Canard missed the first two rounds of racing due to a collarbone injury sustained in a practice crash before the season. Canard plans to make his return to the AMA Pro Motocross Championship in the coming rounds.

Next Round: Thunder Valley National – June 3, 2017

450 Class Overall Results

1. Marvin Musquin, KTM (1-3)
2. Jason Anderson, HQV (5-1)
3. Blake Baggett, KTM (8-2)
4. Dean Wilson, HQV (6-7)
5. Weston Peick, SUZ (9-6)
6. Cole Seely, HON (7-8)
7. Broc Tickle, SUZ (14-4)
8. Justin Bogle, SUZ (12-5)
9. Eli Tomac, KAW (2-19)
10. Josh Grant, KAW (3-28)

250 Class Overall Results

1. Zach Osborne, HQV (4-2)
2. Jeremy Martin, HON (1-7)
3. Dylan Ferrandis, YAM (9-1)
4. Adam Cianciarulo, KAW (7-3)
5. Colt Nichols, YAM (5-4)
6. Alex Martin, KTM (6-5)
7. Aaron Plessinger, YAM (3-13)
8. Michael Mosiman, HQV (8-10)
9. Joey Savatgy, KAW (2-29)
10. Mitchell Harrison, YAM (13-8)

450 Class Championship Standings

1. Marvin Musquin (89)
2. Eli Tomac (74)
3. Blake Baggett (63)
4. Josh Grant (60)
5. Dean Wilson (58)
6. Jason Anderson (56)
7. Cole Seely (54)
8. Broc Tickle (53)
9. Justin Bogle (49)
10. Weston Peick (46)

250 Class Championship Standings

1. Zach Osborne (90)
2. Adam Cianciarulo (69)
3. Alex Martin (67)
4. Colt Nichols (65)
5. Aaron Plessinger (64)
6. Jeremy Martin (59)
7. Joey Savatgy (50)
8. Austin Forkner (47)
9. Mitchell Harrison (43)
10. Michael Mosiman (40)

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This Week in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship: FMF Glen Helen National

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Legends of the Road Meet and Greet Fans at FMF Nationals This Weekend

Courtesy of R2R

David Bailey, Doug Henry, Jeff Ward and Micky Dymond will host Q&A Thursday, May 25 and signing Saturday, May 27

 

San Bernardino, Calif. – As Glen Helen Raceway revs up for its 2017 FMF Nationals, the Road2Recovery Legends of the Road – David Bailey, Doug Henry, Jeff Ward and Micky Dymond – are preparing for their own competition: the 2017 Race Across America (RAAM), which will take them more than 3,000 miles from Oceanside, Calif. to Annapolis, Md. over the course of six to eight days starting June 17. The Legends will be onsite at Glen Helen to share their story and support Road2Recovery during two key events this weekend:

Thursday, May 25, 5 p.m.

Meet the Legends before the screening of On Any Sunday, the 1972 Academy Award-nominated motorcycle sports documentary starring Steve McQueen. Bailey, Henry, Ward, and Dymond will host a Q&A and sign limited run Legends of the Road posters, for sale at the screening, with food generously donated by Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches.

Saturday, May 27, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Stop by the Road2Recovery booth at FMF Nationals for an autograph signing with the Legends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with custom Legends shirts and posters sold at the booth all day.

Just three weeks later, the Legends will depart from Oceanside Pier as RAAM kicks off. The team will cycle across the country in a race against time, traversing major climate changes as they pass three major mountain ranges (Sierra, Rocky, and Appalachian), cross four of America’s longest rivers (Colorado, Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio) and pass through the Mojave Desert, Sonoran Deserts, Monument Valley and the Great Plains, in a test of mental and physical stamina like no other.

To learn more about the Legends of the Road, RAAM, and to support the team, please click here. You can also stay up to date on the team’s progress – from training to racing – by following their social pages @jeffward3x, @mickydymond and @yamachopper19, by following @road2recovery or by visiting www.Road2Recovery.com.

About Road2Recovery

The Road2Recovery Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that was founded in 2000, and is dedicated to helping AMA licensed Professional Motocross/Supercross riders and Action Sports Athletes with financial assistance if they sustain career-ending injuries as well as providing motivational, emotional, and spiritual support to these individuals and their families. To make a donation click here.  For more information on Road2Recovery, upcoming events and sponsorships, visi  www.road2recovery.com or contact Lori Amstutz at 619-339-5671.

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