Red Bull KTM Atlanta Report
Monday, February 25, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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PrintAtlanta, GA – Red Bull KTM Factory rider Ryan Dungey finished sixth overall after a rough start at the eighth round of the Monster Energy Supercross Series, an FIM World Championship.
Dungey was placed in 450SX heat number one where he earned a fifth place start. Dungey caught Mike Alessi and made a pass for fourth on the fifth lap of the race. On the final lap Dungey suffered a small crash and lost a few positions. He recovered in seventh position which is where he finished earning a transfer spot to the main event.
When the gate dropped for the main event, Dungey jumped out to a top ten start. He was
sitting in seventh after the first few corners. On the sixth lap of the race he made a pass to
take over sixth position. He quickly reeled in the fifth place ride of Trey Canard and the two
battled for that spot for the remainder of the race. Unfortunately, Dungey was unable to
make the pass and had to settle for sixth place.
“Unfortunately, I didn’t get the best start and I wasn’t able to put myself in the best position
for the overall tonight. I am definitely disappointed in my result but the five guys ahead
of me rode really well tonight. I know what to work on and will come back stronger for St.
Louis,” stated Dungey.
Red Bull KTM Team Manager Roger DeCoster, commented, “It wasn’t a great night for Ryan. He rode well but the top riders are making no mistakes and we need to work on improving his starts to put him in a better position to fight for the overall.”
Next Event: St. Louis, MO – March 2, 2013
Overall Results 450SX Class –
1. James Stewart
2. Ryan Villopoto
3. Davi Millsaps
4. Justin Barcia
5. Trey Canard
6. Ryan Dungey – KTM
7. Eli Tomac
8. Jake Weimer
9. Chad Reed
10. Mike Alessi
11. Matt Goerke – KTM
Red Bull KTM Factory rider Marvin Musquin finished third overall at the second round of the East 250SX Supercross Series in front of a packed stadium at the Georgia Dome.
Musquin was placed in heat number two where he jumped off to a second place start. Four laps into the race, Musquin missed a triple jump which allowed Wil Hahn to take over the position. Musquin quickly regained his speed to catch back up to Hahn. Musquin followed Hahn’s aggressiveness as both riders caught up to the lead ride of Zach Bell and collectively made a pass on him in the final lap of the heat. Hahn went on to take the win while Musquin finished second to earn a top spot in gate selection for the main event.
Musquin started the main event in fifth position and quickly passed Justin Hill to take over fourth place. On the third lap he made an inside pass around a corner to pass Blake Wharton for a podium position. Once in third he maintained his position for the remaining laps to earn his first podium of the season.
“The track was fun today. It was very technical and I enjoyed racing at the Georgia Dome. I had great practice times and I had a decent start in the main, and of course, it is nice to be back on the podium. Unfortunately, I just wasn’t able to catch up to the leaders today but I will come back stronger next week and hope to continue to improve,” commented Musquin.
Overall Results 250SX Class –
1. Wil Hahn
2. Dean Wilson
3. Marvin Musquin – KTM
4. Blake Wharton
5. Jeremy Martin
6. Justin Hill
7. Gavin Faith
8. Kyle Peters
9. Vince Friese
10. Zach Bell
11. Mitchell Oldenburg
12. Lance Vincent – KTM
13. Cole Thompson
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Some races, the whoops decide who wins, some races, its the tricky rhythm sections while this year it is the starts..when ever one is almost equal in speed the start becomes even more important as we have seen this year!!
BD25: I agree with you and that is why, despite the parody, this year has not been a great year to watch MOST races. It's a shame that: the START = the WIN 95% of the time. Dungey is my favorite and except for his win (with the exception of 1 or maybe 2 races) I haven't really enjoyed the racing much this year. The production, the hype and even the talent is a little better each year. It's a shame that the actual racing isn't...
I've waited for years to be able to see all the races on the TV and by no meens am I complaining but some of the racing isn't much different than the Daytona 500 yesterday as far as dicing it out. Any one of the top runners pulls the start and they are gone, race over. Everyone so even and tracks 1 line/ slippery surfaces doesn't make for any tuck and run or rail the outside passing. Don't know what you can doto change that with the space they builders have to work with. I think that is why I like the Outdoors more. The guys can really hang it out and charge from their way back from a not so great start
When the racing lacks, I still have to appreciate what the riders are doing... The talent it takes to run 20 laps mistake free, is still impressive... Supercross tracks may look easy on TV or even from the stands, but go out and walk one...you just cant believe how difficult it would be to race on it...even if the tracks are one lined, those riders are amazing to do what they do...
I can not even imagine what it takes to ride the way they do and I am not taking anything away from them. To hit their mark 20times at the speeds they are going is amazing! While watching the races I often have the lap top on with the lap times running. One little bobble costs so much time it is unreal.
I went to Indy last year to watch the race. I did not get to walk the track but had some awesome seats. TV cant capture what the track really looks like.