250 Words: Colorado
Monday, June 4, 2012 | 2:40 PM
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Before this weekend’s race, not only had Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki won every race ever held in the 250 class at Thunder Valley, they had even won every moto. That made them 14-0 in motos when racing at altitude, and with power at such a premium on the small-bore bikes, and the elevation taking so much of it, you had to think that Team PC had some secret sauce to make sure their bikes performed the best at a mile high.
I asked Pro Circuit owner Mitch Payton about this before the races, and he shrugged it off, claiming he didn’t even realize they had such an impressive record. But did you know that when teams are offered the chance to ride press day at a race or two each season, Pro Circuit volunteers first for Colorado? Think it’s a coincidence that the one race they make sure to come early for is the one at 6000 feet?
This time, the moto win streak came to an end when GEICO Honda’s Justin Barcia delivered in moto one. PC man Blake Baggett got a terrible start and tipped over in a deep rut coming through the pack, so he could only rise as high as third.
Blake Baggett captured a moto win in Colorado, but the Pro Circuit winning streak at Thunder Valley would come to an end.
Simon Cudby photo
He did what he could to keep the overall streak alive, winning moto two in impressive fashion, and up until the final moments, it looked like he would salvage the win streak with 3-1 scores. But on the last lap, things got crazy and Barcia got around Ken Roczen to take second in the race and retake the overall lead with 1-2 finishes. Baggett was second overall, and Pro Circuit’s streak was snapped.
A new streak? Coupled with Eli Tomac’s overall win last week, GEICO Honda has won two-straight races with two different riders for the first time in their history. But don't cry for the Kawasaki crew -- the way Baggett is riding, another overall for the Pro Circuit team could be just around the corner.
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Jason,
You guys generally do a good job during the races, however I was very disappointed at the end of the first 250 moto. At the end of the moto you guys were showing Barcia cruise around the track while Rocsen and Bagget were going at it. Everyone in the race was turning 2:14 or slower while Bagget was ripping 2:12 or less lap times.
Congrats to the GEICO Honda squad, they have earned the right to be "Top Dog" in the most competitive class in AMA MX.
KTM is waiting in the wings...............
While I have great respect for the PC organization, they are so far from an "underdog" that I consider them an evil empire (evil added for dramatic affect).
@ Carlsbad.......So you are saying that Bagget and Tedesco are an evil empire?
Who is running the red plate?
Really thought we would see more from Hahn so far this year and bummer Bogle is hurt...... going to be more fun when DD and Bogle get back out there and I do think DD would be up there if he as healthy.
@ YZFsean. No, I do not think BB & I.T. are an evil empire. I think the 15 out of a possible 22 ( I totally guessed this #) 125 / 250F MX titles awarded to PC since their entering the class with their own team is an evil empire.........and if Darth Vader rode a 250F, it would DEFINITELY be a PC/Monster/Kawi 250F.
For the record, I think BB is a one man wrecking machine with a lot of potential. Coming from the Aldon Baker camp.........RC, JS (oops, bump in the road), RV and now BB. This Baker guy knows a little something about making moto masters.
Don't forget.........Dungey rules.......haha j/k.
@YZFsean.
#1 B.B. 139-red plate
#2 Barcia 123
#3 K-Roc 120
#4 Tomac 117
For the 250F's it still VERY early to start counting points. The squirrelly nature of the series, racers, etc precludes me from making any bold predictions at this point in time.............'though I AM partial to #20 & #70.........and would not be at all bummed if #17 took it all.
The TV camera coverage on that 2nd moto was piss-poor at the end. Was anyone else wondering what the heck was happening with positions 2, 3 & 4?? They made a statement that Kenny was gaining some ground on Bagget, but didn't say A WORD about Barcia putting on a charge for second??? I just get the impression that whoever is in charge of the cameras doesn't seem to have a clue about where the action is!
@ carlsbad.... the question about the red plate was a rhetorical queston. I asked it because you said
"Congrats to the GEICO Honda squad, they have earned the right to be "Top Dog" in the most competitive class in AMA MX".
Clearly they are not the "Top Dog" if they are not running the red plate.
You are thinking of yzsean who is the guy with the bromance for Dungey. I created yzfsean as parody.
The commentators don't control what shots are broadcast.
@ HeinzGuderian .... no duh! That is obvious, when I say "you guys" I mean Fuel TV.
They are the face of Fuel TV I dont happen to know the directors.