Going for the W: Marvin Musquin
Saturday, February 16, 2013 | 6:00 AM
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PrintThe 250SX East Regional series kicks off this weekend in Dallas, and although most of us smart guys think Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson is the favorite, a couple of racers are hoping to have something to say about that. We profiled GEICO Honda’s Wil Hahn the other day, and now it’s the Frenchman on the Austrian machine trying to win his first supercross in America.
Marvin Musquin (pronounced MOOSE-can) is a two-time World Champion in the MX2 class and is looking to get his first win this year. On the Red Bull KTM squad, Musquin had a bit of an up-and-down season last year with three seconds and a third but a couple of bad races in L.A. and San Diego. All in all, it was a pretty good supercross season with Musquin ending up third in the 250 West series points.
Musquin is looking for his first career SX win in 2013.
Simon Cudby photo
“I feel really good,” said Musquin just hours after he took to the track in Dallas to promote this weekend’s race. “I’m excited for the season to get started. I’ve been to all the West Coast races watching, and I’ve done a bunch of laps at the test track, so I’m ready—and to be honest, it’s been a bit boring waiting for this series to start.” (“This stadium is so nice,” he also told me, in what might be the understatement of the year.)
Although he hasn’t won yet, there’s no doubt Musquin is going to get one or more wins this East series. He’s also comfortable on the East Coast tracks, as he jumped on the 350 last season and put in some pretty good rides in the 450 class.
“Riding the East Coast is exciting,” he said. “I loved the tracks last season on the 350, and it’s quite a bit different from the West Coast tracks. The tracks, especially in St. Louis, have some great dirt.”
Without prompting, Musquin indicated that he knows what the deal is when you’re on such a stacked team like he is: “[Ken] Roczen is doing so great. He’s leading the series, and [Ryan] Dungey has been very good, so it’s up to me now to keep that going.”
Will 2013 prove to be the year of Musquin?
Simon Cudby photo
Although Musquin has an outdoor win and those two world titles in motocross, he’s a very good supercross rider and has the skills to make something happen on the east side. He knows there are great riders in the championship, but he also knows it’s his time and there are no excuses.
When asked about the new 2013 KTM SX-F, he says you can’t really compare the bikes—the ’13 is a lot better. “I’m happy with my bike,” he said. “It’s all new and it’s really good. Pretty much right out of the gate, it was a better machine. But you know, it’s not the bike that’s the most important thing, it’s the rider. If I don’t get this thing done, it’s not the bike or anything else. It’s on me.”
Marvin’s got the speed, the bike, the skills, and the team—but will he have the title in Las Vegas?
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Go get em Marv! As much as I want to say its now or never, look how crazy things got in the west series at round four. I cant wait to see lap times for this class.
JMB is DNA linked to this guy, they are both cool, fast and fun to watch. Marvin is a real asset to KTM and to the sport in general. Love my MX bretheren, care not what farm they are from.
Lets just see what happens first.. The guy is smooth but has no history in SX period.
He may just be an outdoor only guy ! LOL !! Look for me BD25 Mr. Glock here Section # 110
http://twitter.com/RynoPowerLife/status/302539456517382145/photo/1
Hmm, Glock26 did you actually read the article? Did you pay any attention to MM last season? "No history in SX period" is an absurd statement when the guy got 4 podiums last SX season in the 250's and at least one podium in the 450 class riding a 350 (Daytona I believe).
Looking for MM to finish 2nd in the east, with a 40% chance of taking the championship. He has a good bike, great manager, and 2 other world class riders that no doubt really push him on the practice track.
I'm pulling for Marvin in the East series!!
Sure, I like MM, but rooting for Wharton!!! I wanna hear him write a song about it too on his new acoustic...pick on fellow picker.
Wouldn't it be amazing if Marvin won the East series, KRoc the West, and RD in the 450s? Oh, and I thought it was pronounced "moose-CAN"
Hey lets just call him Marvin that is easier.
Also to all I missread on Ryno's injuriy He broke his T-3--- I broke my L3 Ya mine was low his is high.
To Rhyno- good lick and get well!
I see Dean-O running away with it, but, then again, this isn't MX. MM will be there no question.
I like the frenchie. I appreciate that he has come to the us and is running against the best. He looked good last year and even though I like Wilson I want to see some good racing!!!
We have some talented boys on the east coast series, but I am going to root for Marvelous Marvin pronounced "moose-can".
MM has good insight, is interesting and doesn't just regurgitate the media lines he's given (like most others). Dean is the same. This will be a very entertaining series. Praise Satan almighty.
MM seems like a good guy. Not the typical French attitude we often see. Great racing without injuries we what we all should hope for.
^ nice stereotype, i bet the whole country is eatin French toast right now too.
My point was he seems very out going and relaxed in front of the media. Many French nationals with the language barrier often seem quite or reserved. Not meant as a stereotype, but you keep trolling there Jesus.
Taurkon
One season on the west doesnt make the guy a vet of the class............He has no track record 1 year so shut the fuuuck up !
No trolling, just laughin.
Taurkon
I'm going for the 5 knuckle sandwich on your face and a twist of glock26 to your ass A-HOLE MOTHER FUUUCKER !
Glock 26. Really ??? your an idiot dude . But I'm sure your a real bad ass huh ?
indiandunes98
Hey indiana jones I'm at the race how about puttin up or shut up
Indiana Jones !! HA HA MOFO