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SX LITES: Atlanta Notebook
Round 8 of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship from Atlanta, GA will air LIVE on SPEED Saturday, February 25 at 7:30pm ET.
Red Bull/KTM's Ken Roczen (Photo: Hoppenworld.com)
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Round 8 of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship from Atlanta, GA will air LIVE on SPEED Saturday, February 25 at 7:30pm ET. #SXonSPEED
Defending Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Champion Justin Barcia started his 2012 season exactly where he left off last year -- on top of the podium.
“The night started okay -- I got a bad start in the heat race but was still able to take the win,” said Barcia. “I turned it around in the main, got a pretty good start and made some strong passes. I ended up getting the lead and was able to pull a nice gap. This is a great way to start off the season and I am excited to head to Atlanta.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Darryn Durham nailed the holeshot aboard his 2012 KX™250F in the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class season opener and went on to secure the runner-up spot and earned the first career Supercross Lites Class podium of his career.
“Arlington felt amazing,” said Durham. “That was my first Supercross podium ever. Being a part of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki is awesome. I couldn’t have done it without the team; they all have been working hard to get me to this level. I’m pretty stoked on my new Kawasaki, I ripped the holeshot and felt solid on it all night. I am going to work on getting faster in the whoops and try to take it home next week at the Georgia Dome.”
Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen, competing his sophomore year in the Supercross Lites Class finished third. Prior to the start of the season, Roczen broke his wrist in a training accident.
“Dallas was a lot of fun and I’m happy I started my season off with a podium result,” said Roczen. “After not riding for several months because I broke my wrist, and only getting back on my bike two weeks ago, I think I did good getting third. I know I have the speed to win so I will be giving it everything I got in Atlanta this weekend.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett came to Arlington with high expectations. Two years ago he earned his first professional win at Cowboys Stadium. After a good start in the Main Event, he made a mistake in the rhythm section and suffered a crash. When he picked the bike back up he was at the back of the pack, but worked his way into 15th place before the finish.
“Arlington didn’t go how I wanted,” said Baggett. “I had high hopes going into the first race of the championship, so I’m pretty disappointed with my performance. I got a good start in the main and came around the first turn behind Darryn (Durham), but went down in a rhythm section and that was it. I tried to fight my way back, but I lost a lap and just couldn’t push it on that track. I will definitely be working hard to get on the podium at the Georgia Dome.”
Yoshimura-backed Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s Blake Wharton qualified fourth in his heat race. In the Main Event he rebounded from a crash to finish fourth
“It was an interesting night,” said Wharton. “I would have liked to be on the podium – that’s certainly how you want to start out your season, but I felt like I had some good things going on. Ultimately, I have some things to work on, but the bikes were great and my starts were on point. Now, I’m definitely looking forward to Atlanta. I’ve raced there twice and I’ve done well. I like the track and it’s another place to make a statement. Every race is an opportunity, and I just have to keep pushing for it. I think I’ll be there in the end.”
Defending Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Champion Justin Barcia started his 2012 season exactly where he left off last year -- on top of the podium.
“The night started okay -- I got a bad start in the heat race but was still able to take the win,” said Barcia. “I turned it around in the main, got a pretty good start and made some strong passes. I ended up getting the lead and was able to pull a nice gap. This is a great way to start off the season and I am excited to head to Atlanta.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Darryn Durham nailed the holeshot aboard his 2012 KX™250F in the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class season opener and went on to secure the runner-up spot and earned the first career Supercross Lites Class podium of his career.
“Arlington felt amazing,” said Durham. “That was my first Supercross podium ever. Being a part of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki is awesome. I couldn’t have done it without the team; they all have been working hard to get me to this level. I’m pretty stoked on my new Kawasaki, I ripped the holeshot and felt solid on it all night. I am going to work on getting faster in the whoops and try to take it home next week at the Georgia Dome.”
Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen, competing his sophomore year in the Supercross Lites Class finished third. Prior to the start of the season, Roczen broke his wrist in a training accident.
“Dallas was a lot of fun and I’m happy I started my season off with a podium result,” said Roczen. “After not riding for several months because I broke my wrist, and only getting back on my bike two weeks ago, I think I did good getting third. I know I have the speed to win so I will be giving it everything I got in Atlanta this weekend.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett came to Arlington with high expectations. Two years ago he earned his first professional win at Cowboys Stadium. After a good start in the Main Event, he made a mistake in the rhythm section and suffered a crash. When he picked the bike back up he was at the back of the pack, but worked his way into 15th place before the finish.
“Arlington didn’t go how I wanted,” said Baggett. “I had high hopes going into the first race of the championship, so I’m pretty disappointed with my performance. I got a good start in the main and came around the first turn behind Darryn (Durham), but went down in a rhythm section and that was it. I tried to fight my way back, but I lost a lap and just couldn’t push it on that track. I will definitely be working hard to get on the podium at the Georgia Dome.”
Yoshimura-backed Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s Blake Wharton qualified fourth in his heat race. In the Main Event he rebounded from a crash to finish fourth
“It was an interesting night,” said Wharton. “I would have liked to be on the podium – that’s certainly how you want to start out your season, but I felt like I had some good things going on. Ultimately, I have some things to work on, but the bikes were great and my starts were on point. Now, I’m definitely looking forward to Atlanta. I’ve raced there twice and I’ve done well. I like the track and it’s another place to make a statement. Every race is an opportunity, and I just have to keep pushing for it. I think I’ll be there in the end.”
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