MX Des Nations this weekend- I am here and this is what up!
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Back to the hotel sucking up a beer.
:flag top qualifier :thumbup
Dungey took a 4th in MX1, Canard won MX2 after a close race and Short won MX3 by a lot.
So USA gets a 1 and 1 (one result is thrown out). Will do a full report on the day in a bit...need some fuuuud!
Great weather...and a damn good time.
:flag top qualifier :thumbup
Dungey took a 4th in MX1, Canard won MX2 after a close race and Short won MX3 by a lot.
So USA gets a 1 and 1 (one result is thrown out). Will do a full report on the day in a bit...need some fuuuud!
Great weather...and a damn good time.
So here is the first real report from the weekend. I have to give a little background first.
There is a couple of other events here that are making my stay here in Lakewood very unique.
The Grateful Dead are here at Red Rock..well what is left of the band so there are plenty of old dead dudes... And
There is a Doll convention as well.
So a weird mix of the old dead dudes and the gray haired ladies who love dolls. I must say the bar is interesting to say the least!
The track is a quick 15 minute drive from my hotel and pretty easy to get too..bonus. Thunder Valley was host to an AMA National earlier this year so that gives the USA boys an advantage. Each team is made up of three riders.
The USA is ranked #1 with France #2, but ze French would not have their fastest rider Christophe Pourcel as he is out with an injury. The other teams are.
3. Belgium
4. Germany
5. Great Britain
6. Italy
7. Australia
8. Estonia
9. Switzerland
10. New Zealand
11. Spain
12. Portugal
13. Brazil
14. Ireland
15. Latvia
16. Finland
17. Sweden
18. Russia
19. Austria
20. Puerto Rico
21. Canada
22. Croatia
23. Iceland
24. Lithuania
25. Venezuela
26. Philippines
27. Ukraine
28. Japan
29. Costa Rica
30. Ecuador
31. Guatemala
32. Mexico
The world is well represented!! And you can see the flavor in the fans..(pics will follow Tuesday..sorry).
Team USA :flag
Ryan Dungey, AMA SX and 450 MX National champ is racing MX 1 (450's).
Trey Canard, AMA Lites MX champ is running MX 2 and Andrew Short is running MX 3', which is really a whatever class....more on the format and history of the MX Des Nations when I get back. In the US it is called MX of Nations, but I am old school...so I use the name I grew up with..Des!
Today was practice and qualifying races.
The MX Des Nations brings three riders from each Country together on a National Team looking to be the world's best. We have a solid team and solid results since 1981.
The track is in a sprawling valley between two major Hwy's and for a MX circuit very well appointed, Although I never did see a real bathroom.
MX 1 went out first and Dungey was the fast qualifier putting down a 2:11.164 lap.
Antonio Cairoli #16, from Italy riding a KTM 350 was second at 2:11.579. The world MX champ is a fast guy and the only MX 1 rider besides Dungey in the 2:11's. Jonathan Barragan on the #34 machine from Spain was next with Brett Metcalfe of the Aussie team fourth and Steve Ramon of the Belgium team fifth.
In MX 2 it was Canard as the fastest with the fast #5 of Marvin Musquin the only man close, but over 1 second a lap behind. Canard actually pulled a 2:11.039 lap and was blisteringly quick. The track had dried and built in some nice berms so that explains why he was so faster than Dungey. Ken Roczen from Germany was 3rd fastest with Dean Wilson of the Britain team 4th and Zach Osborne of Team Puerto Rico 5th.
In MX 3 it was Xavier Boog of France laying down a 2:10:873 on top with Kyle Regal also of Puerto Rico next and Shorty from Team USA 3rd. Team Puerto Rico is sort of a second Team USA with Ozbourne (born in Virginia) and Regal (born in Michigan) riding for them. 4th fastest was the # 33 of Ben Townley from Team New Zealand and Clemente Desalle from Belgium 5th.5
With practice over it was time for the qualifying races. Each team's best two results would set the order. The first race of the day was MX 1 and Dungey has been the man in 2010 so I was looking for a win. When the gate dropped Dungey made contact with another rider and lost his drive. He would be P7 around turn 1. Cairoli rocked the start on his KTM, which was amazing as the start is up hill and the Italian was on the 350!
Gautier Paulin (Pourcel's replacement) was second with Metcalfe third. Metcalfe would move to second around the halfway mark and Dungey, who was 1 second a lap faster than anyone worked slowly forward. Cairoli extended his lead and looked flawless on his way to the win, with Metcalfe second and Paulin third. Dungey capture 4th on the last lap and Barragan would take 5th. 6th went to Steve Ramon followed by Tanel Leok (Estonia), Rul Goncalves (Portugal), Jake Nichols (Great Britain) and Joshua Coppins (New Zealand) rounding out the top ten.
Next up....MX 2
There is a couple of other events here that are making my stay here in Lakewood very unique.
The Grateful Dead are here at Red Rock..well what is left of the band so there are plenty of old dead dudes... And
There is a Doll convention as well.
So a weird mix of the old dead dudes and the gray haired ladies who love dolls. I must say the bar is interesting to say the least!
The track is a quick 15 minute drive from my hotel and pretty easy to get too..bonus. Thunder Valley was host to an AMA National earlier this year so that gives the USA boys an advantage. Each team is made up of three riders.
The USA is ranked #1 with France #2, but ze French would not have their fastest rider Christophe Pourcel as he is out with an injury. The other teams are.
3. Belgium
4. Germany
5. Great Britain
6. Italy
7. Australia
8. Estonia
9. Switzerland
10. New Zealand
11. Spain
12. Portugal
13. Brazil
14. Ireland
15. Latvia
16. Finland
17. Sweden
18. Russia
19. Austria
20. Puerto Rico
21. Canada
22. Croatia
23. Iceland
24. Lithuania
25. Venezuela
26. Philippines
27. Ukraine
28. Japan
29. Costa Rica
30. Ecuador
31. Guatemala
32. Mexico
The world is well represented!! And you can see the flavor in the fans..(pics will follow Tuesday..sorry).
Team USA :flag
Ryan Dungey, AMA SX and 450 MX National champ is racing MX 1 (450's).
Trey Canard, AMA Lites MX champ is running MX 2 and Andrew Short is running MX 3', which is really a whatever class....more on the format and history of the MX Des Nations when I get back. In the US it is called MX of Nations, but I am old school...so I use the name I grew up with..Des!
Today was practice and qualifying races.
The MX Des Nations brings three riders from each Country together on a National Team looking to be the world's best. We have a solid team and solid results since 1981.
The track is in a sprawling valley between two major Hwy's and for a MX circuit very well appointed, Although I never did see a real bathroom.
MX 1 went out first and Dungey was the fast qualifier putting down a 2:11.164 lap.
Antonio Cairoli #16, from Italy riding a KTM 350 was second at 2:11.579. The world MX champ is a fast guy and the only MX 1 rider besides Dungey in the 2:11's. Jonathan Barragan on the #34 machine from Spain was next with Brett Metcalfe of the Aussie team fourth and Steve Ramon of the Belgium team fifth.
In MX 2 it was Canard as the fastest with the fast #5 of Marvin Musquin the only man close, but over 1 second a lap behind. Canard actually pulled a 2:11.039 lap and was blisteringly quick. The track had dried and built in some nice berms so that explains why he was so faster than Dungey. Ken Roczen from Germany was 3rd fastest with Dean Wilson of the Britain team 4th and Zach Osborne of Team Puerto Rico 5th.
In MX 3 it was Xavier Boog of France laying down a 2:10:873 on top with Kyle Regal also of Puerto Rico next and Shorty from Team USA 3rd. Team Puerto Rico is sort of a second Team USA with Ozbourne (born in Virginia) and Regal (born in Michigan) riding for them. 4th fastest was the # 33 of Ben Townley from Team New Zealand and Clemente Desalle from Belgium 5th.5
With practice over it was time for the qualifying races. Each team's best two results would set the order. The first race of the day was MX 1 and Dungey has been the man in 2010 so I was looking for a win. When the gate dropped Dungey made contact with another rider and lost his drive. He would be P7 around turn 1. Cairoli rocked the start on his KTM, which was amazing as the start is up hill and the Italian was on the 350!
Gautier Paulin (Pourcel's replacement) was second with Metcalfe third. Metcalfe would move to second around the halfway mark and Dungey, who was 1 second a lap faster than anyone worked slowly forward. Cairoli extended his lead and looked flawless on his way to the win, with Metcalfe second and Paulin third. Dungey capture 4th on the last lap and Barragan would take 5th. 6th went to Steve Ramon followed by Tanel Leok (Estonia), Rul Goncalves (Portugal), Jake Nichols (Great Britain) and Joshua Coppins (New Zealand) rounding out the top ten.
Next up....MX 2
MX 2 Qualifying race.
After the 2 lap warm up the riders chose their spots and gridded up.
When the gate dropped it was Ken Roczen #11 of Germany on a Suzuki that led the charge up the hill. Canard would follow him into turn 1 and when they came down the hill Dean Wilson would become the unlucky one as he got pushed wide and collected about 20' of the green mesh fence that lined the course. He would have to stop to get it cleared and that left the young AMA Monster Kawasaki rider a lap down.
Roczen found new speed and was able to hold off the Honda mounted Canard as the two began to pull clear of a multiple rider battle for third. At the 1/2 way mark Canard was able to make a move and capture the point. Roczen, however kept the pressure on staying on the tail of the American while they pulled clear of Jeremy Van Horebeek of Belgium, Zach Osbourne and Kevin Musquin. Those three stayed fairly close together with Martin Davalos (another AMA regular) of Ecuador on the #137 holding a steady 6th.
The race at front stayed tight and with 2 laps to go Roczen made his move for the lead.
Canard hung tight as the crowd cheered, the flags waived and the air horns blasted. Pretty bitchen! On the last lap Canard made a successful counter attack grabbing the lead back and holding on to win. Van Horebeek held on to third over Osbourne, with Musquin 5th. Davalos took the next spot with Matiss Karro of Latvia next, followed by Alessandro Lupino (Italy), Dean Ferris (Australia) and Harri Kullas of Finland rounding out the top ten.
MX 3 Qualifying race was next and Andrew Short captured a monster holeshot! Ben Townley would move to second, but by the end of lap one Shorty had a 3 second gap. Both riders began to extend the gap over the racers behind and both looked fast and smooth. Kyle Regal (another AMA regular) began to open a gap over 4th, which was being contested by Marcus Schiffer (Germany), Clement De Salle (Belgium) and Antonio Balbi of Brazil much to the delight of some rambunctious Brazilian fans.
The order remained the same at the finish with Arnaud Tonus of Switzerland 7th, Brad Anderson of Great Britain, Yoshitaka Atsuta of Japan 9th and Jay Marmont of Australia completing the top ten.
The win by Shorty and Canard left the USA with he top ranking for Sunday's main event and me with some National pride!
Germany would rank second followed by Puerto Rico, Belgium, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain and Spain.
Tomorrow should be rocking!
G'night!
After the 2 lap warm up the riders chose their spots and gridded up.
When the gate dropped it was Ken Roczen #11 of Germany on a Suzuki that led the charge up the hill. Canard would follow him into turn 1 and when they came down the hill Dean Wilson would become the unlucky one as he got pushed wide and collected about 20' of the green mesh fence that lined the course. He would have to stop to get it cleared and that left the young AMA Monster Kawasaki rider a lap down.
Roczen found new speed and was able to hold off the Honda mounted Canard as the two began to pull clear of a multiple rider battle for third. At the 1/2 way mark Canard was able to make a move and capture the point. Roczen, however kept the pressure on staying on the tail of the American while they pulled clear of Jeremy Van Horebeek of Belgium, Zach Osbourne and Kevin Musquin. Those three stayed fairly close together with Martin Davalos (another AMA regular) of Ecuador on the #137 holding a steady 6th.
The race at front stayed tight and with 2 laps to go Roczen made his move for the lead.
Canard hung tight as the crowd cheered, the flags waived and the air horns blasted. Pretty bitchen! On the last lap Canard made a successful counter attack grabbing the lead back and holding on to win. Van Horebeek held on to third over Osbourne, with Musquin 5th. Davalos took the next spot with Matiss Karro of Latvia next, followed by Alessandro Lupino (Italy), Dean Ferris (Australia) and Harri Kullas of Finland rounding out the top ten.
MX 3 Qualifying race was next and Andrew Short captured a monster holeshot! Ben Townley would move to second, but by the end of lap one Shorty had a 3 second gap. Both riders began to extend the gap over the racers behind and both looked fast and smooth. Kyle Regal (another AMA regular) began to open a gap over 4th, which was being contested by Marcus Schiffer (Germany), Clement De Salle (Belgium) and Antonio Balbi of Brazil much to the delight of some rambunctious Brazilian fans.
The order remained the same at the finish with Arnaud Tonus of Switzerland 7th, Brad Anderson of Great Britain, Yoshitaka Atsuta of Japan 9th and Jay Marmont of Australia completing the top ten.
The win by Shorty and Canard left the USA with he top ranking for Sunday's main event and me with some National pride!
Germany would rank second followed by Puerto Rico, Belgium, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain and Spain.
Tomorrow should be rocking!
G'night!
So... What a great day! Traveling alone sort of creates the opportunity to meet new folks and of course every decision on what to do is yours.
Today I decided that the best seat for the big show was the most important thing. That meant a lot of sitting on my ass to keep it and I am glad I did! I headed to the track at 8:30 after brekkie and was in the VIP tent by 9...amazing !
After I grabbed my meal ticket and found out about what up.. I was on a mission to capture more of the flavor of this event and capture some good photo's for barf. I am determined to share my love of the MX with you. I spent my early 20's racing motocross and have loved the sport for 40 years. Today reminded me why...this stuff is great and the athletes are among the best in the world...and today they came from around the world.
The day started with the B final. This is the race for all the countries that did not qualify for the big show and one team would earn a spot in that. One 30 minute moto plus two laps put Ireland in, but it was AMA regular Martin Davalos who showed anyone who is an AMA regular and competitive is one of the best in the world.
Martin grabbed the holeshot and never looked back taking the win by a huge margin. However this is a team sport and his compatriots from Ecuador did not have his back. Team Ireland did the deed and would get to join the other prominent countries in the final.
I managed to grab a quick lunch before the 11AM race and that meant I could sit on my ass for another two hours to secure a good spot to watch the races.
The first of the main events would be the MX 1 and MX 2 classes. The USA riders would be Ryan Dungey on the Suzuki 450 and Trey Canard on the Honda 250. The boys were well appointed in Team :flag colors. :thumbup. I had taken a pit tour before the B Main and got a good look at the guys bikes..they are sweet and the support they receive is very much on level of where the USA stands in the world status... Mucho! Look for the pics early this week.
MX 1 and MX 2 race
Both Canard and Dungey would be on the line for the first race and MX 2 guys got to grid up first. Germany's young superstar Ken Roczen (15 years old)' who is headed for the AMA series in 2011 and Puerto Rico's Zach Ozbourne lined up next to Trey on the inside of the run up the hill. Antonio Cairoli of Team Italy and Dungey would also be on the right side of the starters booth as the first 450's rolled in.
When the rev's went up the big crowd roared and when the gates dropped te charge up the hill was on. It was the #34 of Spain's Jonathan Barragan who grabbed the holeshot with Dungey and Cairloli on his tail. The 450's, no doubt have an advantage on the uphill start, but when Canard end up second to last around T1 all the folks around me were surprised. He must have had a problem because he was in the top ten on the way to T1 and he was a good 7 second back on third to last with some work to do!
As the field crossed S/F on lap one it was Barragan, Dungey, Cairoli, Brett Metcalfe, Steve Ramon of Belgium, Gautier Paulin (France), Marvin Musquin (France), Dean Wilson (GB), the # 130 of Akira Narita (Japan) and Rui Goncalves of Portugal completing the top ten. Musquin was the only 250 man in the top ten. They were followed by Tanel Leok (Estonia), Joshua Coppins riding a 450 twin cylinder Aprilia 450, Ken Roczen (Germany, also 250 mounted), Valentin Guillod of Switzerland (250) and his teammate Greg Wicht completing the top 15.
Dungey made a quick move and took the top spot on the top of the hillside and Cairoli moved to second. Metcalfe also got by the #34 Kawasaki. Ryan had 1 second on the KTM on lap three with the Aussie another two back. Canard was charging, but still out of the top twenty. By lap 5 Trey was up to 15th, but faced big gaps on the guy ahead. Metcalfe stayed close to Cairoli as Dungey eased away.
By lap 7 Dungey had a 6 second gap on the KTM 350 and Cairoli had managed to gather the same on the top Aussie. Barragan found his rhythm and started to close a bit on Metcalfe and Canard was on a mission moving into 12th, but with the riders being spread out each spot ahead was going to take some time.
After 30 tough minutes and a lap Dungey was in total control the front 3 were still intact.
The #4 of Paulin was back aways with Ramon, Wilson, Goncalves, Tanel Leok, Coppins, Canard, Clement Desalle, and Max Nagl. When the flag dropped the USA would lead with 13 points with Belgium, Australia, and Germany tied with 20. Things did not go perfect for the US crew, but they had the lead.
Standing after moto 1.
USA 13
Germany, Australia, and Belgium 20
Italy 22
Spain 26
Estonia 37
Latvia 39
Portugal 40 and New Zealand completing the top 10.
Pics:
1. Race start
2. Turn one
3. Dungey leads Cairoli, Ramon, Townley.
4. Ken Roczen was fast all weekend.
5. Race 1 Results
6. Team Standings after Race 1.
Today I decided that the best seat for the big show was the most important thing. That meant a lot of sitting on my ass to keep it and I am glad I did! I headed to the track at 8:30 after brekkie and was in the VIP tent by 9...amazing !
After I grabbed my meal ticket and found out about what up.. I was on a mission to capture more of the flavor of this event and capture some good photo's for barf. I am determined to share my love of the MX with you. I spent my early 20's racing motocross and have loved the sport for 40 years. Today reminded me why...this stuff is great and the athletes are among the best in the world...and today they came from around the world.
The day started with the B final. This is the race for all the countries that did not qualify for the big show and one team would earn a spot in that. One 30 minute moto plus two laps put Ireland in, but it was AMA regular Martin Davalos who showed anyone who is an AMA regular and competitive is one of the best in the world.
Martin grabbed the holeshot and never looked back taking the win by a huge margin. However this is a team sport and his compatriots from Ecuador did not have his back. Team Ireland did the deed and would get to join the other prominent countries in the final.
I managed to grab a quick lunch before the 11AM race and that meant I could sit on my ass for another two hours to secure a good spot to watch the races.
The first of the main events would be the MX 1 and MX 2 classes. The USA riders would be Ryan Dungey on the Suzuki 450 and Trey Canard on the Honda 250. The boys were well appointed in Team :flag colors. :thumbup. I had taken a pit tour before the B Main and got a good look at the guys bikes..they are sweet and the support they receive is very much on level of where the USA stands in the world status... Mucho! Look for the pics early this week.
MX 1 and MX 2 race
Both Canard and Dungey would be on the line for the first race and MX 2 guys got to grid up first. Germany's young superstar Ken Roczen (15 years old)' who is headed for the AMA series in 2011 and Puerto Rico's Zach Ozbourne lined up next to Trey on the inside of the run up the hill. Antonio Cairoli of Team Italy and Dungey would also be on the right side of the starters booth as the first 450's rolled in.
When the rev's went up the big crowd roared and when the gates dropped te charge up the hill was on. It was the #34 of Spain's Jonathan Barragan who grabbed the holeshot with Dungey and Cairloli on his tail. The 450's, no doubt have an advantage on the uphill start, but when Canard end up second to last around T1 all the folks around me were surprised. He must have had a problem because he was in the top ten on the way to T1 and he was a good 7 second back on third to last with some work to do!
As the field crossed S/F on lap one it was Barragan, Dungey, Cairoli, Brett Metcalfe, Steve Ramon of Belgium, Gautier Paulin (France), Marvin Musquin (France), Dean Wilson (GB), the # 130 of Akira Narita (Japan) and Rui Goncalves of Portugal completing the top ten. Musquin was the only 250 man in the top ten. They were followed by Tanel Leok (Estonia), Joshua Coppins riding a 450 twin cylinder Aprilia 450, Ken Roczen (Germany, also 250 mounted), Valentin Guillod of Switzerland (250) and his teammate Greg Wicht completing the top 15.
Dungey made a quick move and took the top spot on the top of the hillside and Cairoli moved to second. Metcalfe also got by the #34 Kawasaki. Ryan had 1 second on the KTM on lap three with the Aussie another two back. Canard was charging, but still out of the top twenty. By lap 5 Trey was up to 15th, but faced big gaps on the guy ahead. Metcalfe stayed close to Cairoli as Dungey eased away.
By lap 7 Dungey had a 6 second gap on the KTM 350 and Cairoli had managed to gather the same on the top Aussie. Barragan found his rhythm and started to close a bit on Metcalfe and Canard was on a mission moving into 12th, but with the riders being spread out each spot ahead was going to take some time.
After 30 tough minutes and a lap Dungey was in total control the front 3 were still intact.
The #4 of Paulin was back aways with Ramon, Wilson, Goncalves, Tanel Leok, Coppins, Canard, Clement Desalle, and Max Nagl. When the flag dropped the USA would lead with 13 points with Belgium, Australia, and Germany tied with 20. Things did not go perfect for the US crew, but they had the lead.
Standing after moto 1.
USA 13
Germany, Australia, and Belgium 20
Italy 22
Spain 26
Estonia 37
Latvia 39
Portugal 40 and New Zealand completing the top 10.
Pics:
1. Race start
2. Turn one
3. Dungey leads Cairoli, Ramon, Townley.
4. Ken Roczen was fast all weekend.
5. Race 1 Results
6. Team Standings after Race 1.
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MX 2 and MX 3
It was only one hour before Canard would have a chance to better his result. This time he was going to race with Shorty and the the rest of the MX 3 riders. After settling in the gate dropped and it was Team :flag Short who pulled the holeshot from the right side of the starter box. Canard once again got a shitty start... (yes I said shitty..:laughing) and would be in P 21 after lap 1. On lap 2 Short had a good lead and was followed by Ben Townley (NZ), and the 15 year old German star Roczen. Jeremy Van Horebeek was next with teammate Desalle in tow. Marcus Schiffer (Germany) was behind with Wilson, Jay Marmont (AUS), Brad Anderson (Great Britain), Van Horebeek, Yoshi Atsuta, Nicolls, Canard, Antonio Balbi (Brazil), Zach Ozbourne, Brad Groombridge (NZ), Christian Ruiz (the real Puerto Rican) and the #29 of Valentin Guillod of Switzerland.
I am taking the time to spell these guys out because they deserve it!
Short extended his lead and Roczen moved by Townley (this kid rips) ..then he moves by Short..fricking amazing :thumbup Townley move in on Short and contact just past start finish leaves the American on the ground. Oh shit!!!
Short was slow to get up and lost a ton of spots. On lap 5 it was Roczen, Townley, with 4 seconds over Kyle Regal then Desalle, Schiffer, Wilson, Marmont, Anderson, Van Horebeek, Canard, David Philippaerts (Italy) and Balbi. Townley move by the youngster on the next go round with Regal gapping Desalle. Short was a distant 25th. :wow
At the 20 minute mark Townley was moving out and Shorty on his Red Bull Honda was up to 18th. Townley extended his lead to 9 seconds by lap 11 and wonder boy had 2 sends on Regal who had a two bike gap on Desalle. Canard passed Marmont on the uphill step up to tale 7th. Shorty was back in stride and move to 16th. Regal began to challenge Roczen and the USA needed him to make the pass!
Regal got it done and move his Honda 450 by the 250. When the 30 minutes was done and there was 2 to go Roczen was looking to get P2 back. Maramont was putting pressure back on Canard while Townley rocked out front. Short was up ton14th and close quickly closed on Ozbourne to claim 13th by race end.
The final results were
Townley
Regal
Roczen
Desalle
Nagl
Wilson
Canard
Anderson
Nonni
Van Horebeek
Boog
Balbi
Short
Team USA slipped behind the consistent German team...and we all felt the pressure!
Standings after moto 2:
Germany 28
USA 33
Belgium 34
Italy 56
Great Britain 59
Aus 65
Puerto Rico 67
NZ 77
Spain 86
Portugal 91
American fans were a bit tense and I sat and started doing some math!
Pics:
1. Kearst from Canada
2. Canard working thru the field. Passing Brazil shortly.
3. Regal was fast in Race two.
4. Max Nagl of Germany he took 5th a Roczen took 3rd on his 250.
5. A shot of the pack fighting.
6. Race two team results.
7. Race two individual results.
8. Race two start.
9. Race two start close up/ Canard was inside and that bit him in T1
It was only one hour before Canard would have a chance to better his result. This time he was going to race with Shorty and the the rest of the MX 3 riders. After settling in the gate dropped and it was Team :flag Short who pulled the holeshot from the right side of the starter box. Canard once again got a shitty start... (yes I said shitty..:laughing) and would be in P 21 after lap 1. On lap 2 Short had a good lead and was followed by Ben Townley (NZ), and the 15 year old German star Roczen. Jeremy Van Horebeek was next with teammate Desalle in tow. Marcus Schiffer (Germany) was behind with Wilson, Jay Marmont (AUS), Brad Anderson (Great Britain), Van Horebeek, Yoshi Atsuta, Nicolls, Canard, Antonio Balbi (Brazil), Zach Ozbourne, Brad Groombridge (NZ), Christian Ruiz (the real Puerto Rican) and the #29 of Valentin Guillod of Switzerland.
I am taking the time to spell these guys out because they deserve it!
Short extended his lead and Roczen moved by Townley (this kid rips) ..then he moves by Short..fricking amazing :thumbup Townley move in on Short and contact just past start finish leaves the American on the ground. Oh shit!!!
Short was slow to get up and lost a ton of spots. On lap 5 it was Roczen, Townley, with 4 seconds over Kyle Regal then Desalle, Schiffer, Wilson, Marmont, Anderson, Van Horebeek, Canard, David Philippaerts (Italy) and Balbi. Townley move by the youngster on the next go round with Regal gapping Desalle. Short was a distant 25th. :wow
At the 20 minute mark Townley was moving out and Shorty on his Red Bull Honda was up to 18th. Townley extended his lead to 9 seconds by lap 11 and wonder boy had 2 sends on Regal who had a two bike gap on Desalle. Canard passed Marmont on the uphill step up to tale 7th. Shorty was back in stride and move to 16th. Regal began to challenge Roczen and the USA needed him to make the pass!
Regal got it done and move his Honda 450 by the 250. When the 30 minutes was done and there was 2 to go Roczen was looking to get P2 back. Maramont was putting pressure back on Canard while Townley rocked out front. Short was up ton14th and close quickly closed on Ozbourne to claim 13th by race end.
The final results were
Townley
Regal
Roczen
Desalle
Nagl
Wilson
Canard
Anderson
Nonni
Van Horebeek
Boog
Balbi
Short
Team USA slipped behind the consistent German team...and we all felt the pressure!
Standings after moto 2:
Germany 28
USA 33
Belgium 34
Italy 56
Great Britain 59
Aus 65
Puerto Rico 67
NZ 77
Spain 86
Portugal 91
American fans were a bit tense and I sat and started doing some math!
Pics:
1. Kearst from Canada
2. Canard working thru the field. Passing Brazil shortly.
3. Regal was fast in Race two.
4. Max Nagl of Germany he took 5th a Roczen took 3rd on his 250.
5. A shot of the pack fighting.
6. Race two team results.
7. Race two individual results.
8. Race two start.
9. Race two start close up/ Canard was inside and that bit him in T1
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The crowd was awesome...cheering Team :flag on in a big way!
Did I mention that Townley had clipped Shorty's front wheel in moto 2 putting him on the ground?
Did I mention I met AMA big boy Rob Dingman... Did I mention that I have lots of killer photo's of the color of the weekend... Did I mention I met cool peeps from all over the USA and So. Africa, England, Spain, and more...way more to come..but first the 3rd moto and the final results.. :thumbup
Did I mention that Townley had clipped Shorty's front wheel in moto 2 putting him on the ground?
Did I mention I met AMA big boy Rob Dingman... Did I mention that I have lots of killer photo's of the color of the weekend... Did I mention I met cool peeps from all over the USA and So. Africa, England, Spain, and more...way more to come..but first the 3rd moto and the final results.. :thumbup
OaklandF4i
Darwin's exception
:flag U just hit one of the items on my bucket lists. Someday I will get to a MXDNs.... Got to watch the third race live on the redbull website. Big :thumbup to Dungey and Short. They put on a show in the third race. I'll let you do the replay.
