KTM Racing Press Release:
Red Bull KTM Factory rider Ryan Dungey took the victory by a large gap of 7 seconds over the next closest competitor at the ninth round of the Monster Energy Supercross Series, an FIM Championship, held at the Georgia Dome. Dungey’s victory was the second for the Red Bull KTM Team at the Atlanta round as his teammate Marvin Musquin took an equally dominating win in the 250 SX class.
Dungey was successful from the start of the day turning the fastest lap in the afternoon practice sessions. His fast time earned him first gate pick for the evening’s heat race.
Dungey got his KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition off to a great start in the second 450 SX heat pulling the holeshot and leading the field around the first turn. He held on to that lead for the six-lap race to take an easy win and a transfer spot to the main event.
When the gate dropped for the main event, Dungey leaped quickly out front and garnered a 3rd place start off the line. When the 2nd place rider fell on the second lap, Dungey was able to move around him and into the runner-up position. Dungey then began to reel in the lead ride of Weston Peick. On lap three he was all over Peick applying pressure around every corner. Two laps later, he made a smooth inside pass to get around Peick and take over the lead. Once out front, Dungey pulled away from the rest of the field and led the remaining 10 laps. He crossed the finish line to collect a win approximately 7 seconds ahead of the competition.
Dungey’s win in Atlanta increases his points lead and allows him to maintain the championship leading red-plate heading to Daytona. Now halfway through the season, Dungey leads the championship by 30 points.
“It’s a happy day for our team with Marvin and I both taking wins,” stated Dungey. “I was able to make some quick passes and my bike was flawless. I can’t thank my Red Bull KTM Team enough for all of their support.”
Next Event: Daytona, FL – March 7, 2015
Overall Results:
1. Ryan Dungey – KTM
2. Eli Tomac
3. Trey Canard
4. Broc Tickle
1. Blake Baggett
2. Josh Grant
3. Chad Reed
4. Ken Roczen
5. Jason Anderson
6. Weston Peick
7. Davi Millsaps
8. Cole Seely
9. Josh Hill
10. Mike Alessi
11. Andrew Short – KTM
12. Nick Wey
13. Phil Nicoletti
14. Kyle Chisholm
15. Jimmy Albertson
16. Jake Weimer
17. Nick Schmidt
18. Kyle Partridge
Overall Point Standings:
1. Ryan Dungey – 199
2. Trey Canard – 169
3. Ken Roczen – 156
For more information: www.ktmusa.com
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