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AMA MX: Dungey Streaks Into Pacific Northwest
Ryan Dungey will put his 10-moto win streak on the line this weekend at Washougal.
(Photo: Simon Cudby)
For the first time since the opening round of the season, the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will make its return to the Pacific Time Zone on Saturday, July 21, with its annual visit to Washougal, Wash., and the Peterson CAT Washougal National.
Legendary Washougal MX Park hosts the championship's lone visit to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and has been providing one of the most unique landscapes to challenge the world's best riders for over three decades. This weekend, the 32nd Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship round from Washougal will feature television coverage across FUEL TV and NBC Sports Network.
Last weekend at Spring Creek MX Park, Minnesota native Ryan Dungey captured his fifth consecutive win of the 2012 season in front of his hometown crowd, once again extending his lead in the championship standings, which now sits at 80 points. Since capturing his first win of the summer at the third round of the championship, the Red Bull KTM rider has been relentless in his pursuit of a second career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450 Class title.
In addition to his fifth straight victory, Dungey also enjoys a 10-moto winning streak and by virtue of his 19th-career win in the 450 Class, now sits alone in fourth on the all-time wins list behind Hall of Fame riders Ricky Carmichael (76 wins), Bob Hannah (27 wins), and Ricky Johnson (22 wins). On Saturday, he returns to the site of his first-career Lucas Oil Motocross victory back in 2008, where he has yet to relinquish his position atop the podium since.
The primary challenger to Dungey's dominance this season has been MotoConcepts Suzuki's Mike Alessi. The veteran rider continued to impress last weekend, posting a strong runner-up performance for his fifth overall podium effort in seven rounds. Currently occupying second in the 450 Class standings, Alessi heads to Washougal with added motivation to succeed for his Spokane-based MotoConcepts team, which is experiencing a breakthrough season as a privateer effort with Alessi leading the way.
Last season at Washougal, Dungey claimed his second straight 450 Class victory at the facility, relying on a second-moto tiebreaker to edge out eventual champion Ryan Villopoto and keep the Washington native winless at his home track.
The 250 Class continues to produce exceptional competition among its top four riders in the championship standings. Last weekend, GEICO Honda's Eli Tomac ended a recent string of dominance by points leader, and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider, Blake Baggett to capture his third overall win of the season.
While Baggett was in position to secure his fourth win of the summer at Spring Creek, a crash while leading ultimately allowed Tomac the opportunity to capitalize, while also costing Baggett some points in the championship. While he rebounded to finish third, Baggett will be looking to make up for the ground he lost to his rivals.
Last season at Washougal, Baggett emerged victorious following a highly competitive battle with his teammates Tyla Rattray and eventual series champion Dean Wilson. Baggett hopes his past success will work to his advantage against the field.
While Eli Tomac (back, 17) prevailed last weekend, Blake Baggett (front) still maintains control of the 250 Class standings.
Legendary Washougal MX Park hosts the championship's lone visit to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and has been providing one of the most unique landscapes to challenge the world's best riders for over three decades. This weekend, the 32nd Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship round from Washougal will feature television coverage across FUEL TV and NBC Sports Network.
Last weekend at Spring Creek MX Park, Minnesota native Ryan Dungey captured his fifth consecutive win of the 2012 season in front of his hometown crowd, once again extending his lead in the championship standings, which now sits at 80 points. Since capturing his first win of the summer at the third round of the championship, the Red Bull KTM rider has been relentless in his pursuit of a second career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450 Class title.
In addition to his fifth straight victory, Dungey also enjoys a 10-moto winning streak and by virtue of his 19th-career win in the 450 Class, now sits alone in fourth on the all-time wins list behind Hall of Fame riders Ricky Carmichael (76 wins), Bob Hannah (27 wins), and Ricky Johnson (22 wins). On Saturday, he returns to the site of his first-career Lucas Oil Motocross victory back in 2008, where he has yet to relinquish his position atop the podium since.
The primary challenger to Dungey's dominance this season has been MotoConcepts Suzuki's Mike Alessi. The veteran rider continued to impress last weekend, posting a strong runner-up performance for his fifth overall podium effort in seven rounds. Currently occupying second in the 450 Class standings, Alessi heads to Washougal with added motivation to succeed for his Spokane-based MotoConcepts team, which is experiencing a breakthrough season as a privateer effort with Alessi leading the way.
Last season at Washougal, Dungey claimed his second straight 450 Class victory at the facility, relying on a second-moto tiebreaker to edge out eventual champion Ryan Villopoto and keep the Washington native winless at his home track.
The 250 Class continues to produce exceptional competition among its top four riders in the championship standings. Last weekend, GEICO Honda's Eli Tomac ended a recent string of dominance by points leader, and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider, Blake Baggett to capture his third overall win of the season.
While Baggett was in position to secure his fourth win of the summer at Spring Creek, a crash while leading ultimately allowed Tomac the opportunity to capitalize, while also costing Baggett some points in the championship. While he rebounded to finish third, Baggett will be looking to make up for the ground he lost to his rivals.
Last season at Washougal, Baggett emerged victorious following a highly competitive battle with his teammates Tyla Rattray and eventual series champion Dean Wilson. Baggett hopes his past success will work to his advantage against the field.
While Eli Tomac (back, 17) prevailed last weekend, Blake Baggett (front) still maintains control of the 250 Class standings.
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