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AMA MX: Spring Creek Team-By-Team Preview
Ryan Dungey will look to extend his run of dominance at his home circuit this weekend.
Red Bull/KTM's Ryan Dungey (Photo: Hoppenworld.com)
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Notes:
Bob's Cycle Supply Spring Creek National
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicks off the second half of the 2012 season on Saturday from Spring Creek MX Park. The Bob's Cycle Supply Spring Creek National, from Millville, Minn., will challenge the world's best riders on one of the most renowned tracks on the schedule.
Last weekend at Michigan's RedBud USA, Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey continued his dominant run by once again sweeping the day's motos and capturing his fourth consecutive victory. Additionally, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Blake Baggett took his third win of the season and established his own two-race winning streak in the 250 Class.
450 Class
Red Bull KTM
Dungey put forth arguably his most dominant effort of the summer at RedBud. He went virtually unchallenged in either moto and won each by a combined lead of over one minute ahead the field. As a result of his fourth win of the season, Dungey now holds nearly a three-moto points lead in the 450 Class and now heads to his home race in Millville, where he has not lost in four years.
MotoConcepts Suzuki
Mike Alessi's day at RedBud could have been disastrous after a crash in the first turn of the opening moto. However, showing the resiliency of a veteran, Alessi battled from the back of the field to salvage an impressive 11th-place finish. In Moto 2, Alessi asserted himself back at the front of the field, leading early and eventually following Dungey across the line. By virtue of his strong second moto, Alessi finished fifth overall, missing out on the overall podium for just the second time this season.
Monster Energy Kawasaki
Jake Weimer was hoping to rebound from a tough outing at Budds Creek last weekend and got his day off to a strong start by finishing second to Dungey in Moto 1. However, misfortune struck Weimer on several occasions in Moto 2, ultimately relegating him to 20th. In the end, Weimer settled for 10th overall, losing a little ground to Alessi in the standings. He'll be eager to turn things around on Saturday.
"Millville is usually really good," said Weimer. "I was in California for a few weeks and went back to Florida after RedBud. It was good to train and ride laps in the humidity and get used to it again. I'm looking to come out swinging at Millville, get some good starts, and keep myself out of trouble."
Tyla Rattray made his racing debut for Monster Energy Kawasaki at RedBud. After suffering a broken hand during practice at Hangtown, Rattray's inaugural 450 Class race on U.S. soil was memorable considering he had yet to race a single lap prior to then. Rattray showed his trademark determination in the first moto, finishing fourth, and backed it up with another solid effort in Moto 2, finishing fifth. In the end, Rattray just missed out on the overall podium, but is already looking to keep it going this weekend at the site where he claimed the 250 Class victory one year ago.
"I won last year at Millville," said Rattray. "I'm looking forward to going back on a KX450F this year. It's a nice track with good dirt and some humidity. I've been getting acclimated to it down in Florida, so it should be a good weekend."
Bob's Cycle Supply Spring Creek National
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicks off the second half of the 2012 season on Saturday from Spring Creek MX Park. The Bob's Cycle Supply Spring Creek National, from Millville, Minn., will challenge the world's best riders on one of the most renowned tracks on the schedule.
Last weekend at Michigan's RedBud USA, Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey continued his dominant run by once again sweeping the day's motos and capturing his fourth consecutive victory. Additionally, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Blake Baggett took his third win of the season and established his own two-race winning streak in the 250 Class.
450 Class
Red Bull KTM
Dungey put forth arguably his most dominant effort of the summer at RedBud. He went virtually unchallenged in either moto and won each by a combined lead of over one minute ahead the field. As a result of his fourth win of the season, Dungey now holds nearly a three-moto points lead in the 450 Class and now heads to his home race in Millville, where he has not lost in four years.
MotoConcepts Suzuki
Mike Alessi's day at RedBud could have been disastrous after a crash in the first turn of the opening moto. However, showing the resiliency of a veteran, Alessi battled from the back of the field to salvage an impressive 11th-place finish. In Moto 2, Alessi asserted himself back at the front of the field, leading early and eventually following Dungey across the line. By virtue of his strong second moto, Alessi finished fifth overall, missing out on the overall podium for just the second time this season.
Monster Energy Kawasaki
Jake Weimer was hoping to rebound from a tough outing at Budds Creek last weekend and got his day off to a strong start by finishing second to Dungey in Moto 1. However, misfortune struck Weimer on several occasions in Moto 2, ultimately relegating him to 20th. In the end, Weimer settled for 10th overall, losing a little ground to Alessi in the standings. He'll be eager to turn things around on Saturday.
"Millville is usually really good," said Weimer. "I was in California for a few weeks and went back to Florida after RedBud. It was good to train and ride laps in the humidity and get used to it again. I'm looking to come out swinging at Millville, get some good starts, and keep myself out of trouble."
Tyla Rattray made his racing debut for Monster Energy Kawasaki at RedBud. After suffering a broken hand during practice at Hangtown, Rattray's inaugural 450 Class race on U.S. soil was memorable considering he had yet to race a single lap prior to then. Rattray showed his trademark determination in the first moto, finishing fourth, and backed it up with another solid effort in Moto 2, finishing fifth. In the end, Rattray just missed out on the overall podium, but is already looking to keep it going this weekend at the site where he claimed the 250 Class victory one year ago.
"I won last year at Millville," said Rattray. "I'm looking forward to going back on a KX450F this year. It's a nice track with good dirt and some humidity. I've been getting acclimated to it down in Florida, so it should be a good weekend."
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