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AMA MX: Spring Creek Race Day Update
Brandon Short checks in from Millville to preview this afternoon's AMA Motocross action in Minnesota.
Red Bull/KTM's Marvin Musquin (Photo: Hoppenworld.com)
After a night of rain, the track at Spring Creek MX Park is in pristine condition for today’s National. And as the day wears on, the track is getting faster and faster.
As practice wraps up some familiar names are sitting atop the charts. With the late news that James Stewart would forego the next two rounds and set his sights on Southwick in August, the attention focused even more firmly on current championship leader Ryan Dungey, who is not only seeking his fifth straight victory this season, but also his fifth consecutive at his hometown track in Millville.
Dungey hasn’t lost at Spring Creek since 2008 on a 250cc bike; he will not doubt be the favorite today, especially after posting the fastest lap in the 450 Class at a 2:08.292. Mike Mike Alessi followed in second, seven tenths back (2:08.942), while Jimmy Albertson proved to be the surprise of the division with the third-quickest lap (2:09.606).
As a reference, the first 450 Class practice, which was also paced by Dungey, was headed by a time of 2:15.281. The track picked up seven seconds from one session to the next and is sure to get even quicker as it continues to dry out under sunny skies.
In 250 Class action, Ken Roczen took a step toward that elusive first win by setting the tone in the smaller displacement. Roczen’s 2:08.150 was the fastest of all riders in the morning sessions, which proved to be further indicator of the track’s improving conditions. Eli Tomac followed close behind (2:08.345), while Marvin Musquin completed the KTM sandwich in third (2:09.027).
Musquin was fastest in the first session for the 250 Class with a time of 2:11.914. The pair of KTM World Champions are threatening to take their American counterparts head on this afternoon.
And where was points leader Blake Baggett? He posted just the sixth quickest lap, but I expect him to race very well this afternoon.
Tyla Rattray won here as a 250 Class rider a year ago and with one race under his belt aboard the 450, he could be someone to keep an eye on this afternoon. Rattray posted the sixth-fastest lap in the premier class but is always known for being a hard charger once the gate drops. He’d be my dark horse pick to podium, maybe even giving the likes of Alessi, Jake Weimer, and Broc Tickle a run for a possible runner-up effort. And ane thing is for sure, should Dungey somehow happen to falter, there is a hungry pack of riders behind him ready to take advantage.
The parity of the 250 Class could also return to the forefront today. We already know that Justin Barcia and Tomac are determined to slow Baggett’s roll. Jason Anderson threw his name into the mix with the fourth-quickest lap in practice and should he get a good start, could end up being a wild card as well.
It's shaping up to be a great day of action on one of the riders’ favorite tracks. The infamous sand whoops and the evolving track conditions will play a major role in the outcome of the motos, and we’ll see who emerges on top at the end of the day.
As practice wraps up some familiar names are sitting atop the charts. With the late news that James Stewart would forego the next two rounds and set his sights on Southwick in August, the attention focused even more firmly on current championship leader Ryan Dungey, who is not only seeking his fifth straight victory this season, but also his fifth consecutive at his hometown track in Millville.
Dungey hasn’t lost at Spring Creek since 2008 on a 250cc bike; he will not doubt be the favorite today, especially after posting the fastest lap in the 450 Class at a 2:08.292. Mike Mike Alessi followed in second, seven tenths back (2:08.942), while Jimmy Albertson proved to be the surprise of the division with the third-quickest lap (2:09.606).
As a reference, the first 450 Class practice, which was also paced by Dungey, was headed by a time of 2:15.281. The track picked up seven seconds from one session to the next and is sure to get even quicker as it continues to dry out under sunny skies.
In 250 Class action, Ken Roczen took a step toward that elusive first win by setting the tone in the smaller displacement. Roczen’s 2:08.150 was the fastest of all riders in the morning sessions, which proved to be further indicator of the track’s improving conditions. Eli Tomac followed close behind (2:08.345), while Marvin Musquin completed the KTM sandwich in third (2:09.027).
Musquin was fastest in the first session for the 250 Class with a time of 2:11.914. The pair of KTM World Champions are threatening to take their American counterparts head on this afternoon.
And where was points leader Blake Baggett? He posted just the sixth quickest lap, but I expect him to race very well this afternoon.
Tyla Rattray won here as a 250 Class rider a year ago and with one race under his belt aboard the 450, he could be someone to keep an eye on this afternoon. Rattray posted the sixth-fastest lap in the premier class but is always known for being a hard charger once the gate drops. He’d be my dark horse pick to podium, maybe even giving the likes of Alessi, Jake Weimer, and Broc Tickle a run for a possible runner-up effort. And ane thing is for sure, should Dungey somehow happen to falter, there is a hungry pack of riders behind him ready to take advantage.
The parity of the 250 Class could also return to the forefront today. We already know that Justin Barcia and Tomac are determined to slow Baggett’s roll. Jason Anderson threw his name into the mix with the fourth-quickest lap in practice and should he get a good start, could end up being a wild card as well.
It's shaping up to be a great day of action on one of the riders’ favorite tracks. The infamous sand whoops and the evolving track conditions will play a major role in the outcome of the motos, and we’ll see who emerges on top at the end of the day.
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