2017 – RACE DAY – SALT LAKE CITY – Post Race Press Conference
La QUINDICESIMA gara dell’anno e della stagione è andata, stiamo parlando del Supercross 2017 a SALT LAKE CITY, le due gare della 450 e della 250, si sono concluse con lo spettacolo incredibile e due belle gare fino alla bandiera a scacchi.
Di seguito le due conferenze stampa post race, noi vi abbiamo tradotto i commenti del podio della 450 e il vincitore della 250 con i VIDEO INTEGRALI della 450!
SALT LAKE CITY SUPERCROSS 2017 Risultati e Punti campionato!
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SALT LAKE CITY SUPERCROSS 2017 – FULL VIDEO RACES!
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Buon ascolto/lettura!
ELI TOMAC
“Sono rimasto bloccato in una posizione difficile (dall’inizio) e ho dovuto fare un lavorone. Era tutto quello che potevo fare. Ci siamo sentiti con buone impressioni tutto il giorno e realmente avevamo alcuni buoni posti sulla pista dove potevo fare la differenza e fare un sacco di passaggi. L’inizio non era affatto ideale. Ho avuto un vuoto sul cancello, quindi è stata un’altra cosa per noi da affrontare, ma mi sono sentito grande per tutto il tempo. Era abbastanza cool per tornare e farlo “.
RYAN DUNGEY
“È bello ottenere punti, ma dobbiamo vincere. Eli [Tomac] stava guidando bene stanotte. Mi ha raggiunto, e mi ha passato, ed è quello che c’è da dire. C’erano molti punti positivi stasera, ma speravo di uscire a stare davanti e prendere la vittoria, ma non succede così da tanto tempo. È una delusione, ma ci mettiamo là fuori e siamo arrivati un po ‘in svantaggio. Sono molto contento di molte cose, ma al posto del secondo risultato avrei voluto essere un passo più in alto “.
JASON ANDERSON
“Nella manche di qualificazione sono partito benissimo e ho concluso terzo,” ha detto Anderson.“Poi ho fatto alcune modifiche alla moto, e sono riuscito a realizzare un’altra fantastica partenza in finale. Ho corso sempre nella top 3, con ottime sensazioni.”
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SHANE MCELRATH
“Questa vittoria stava per restare appesa…. E ‘stato sfortunato Aaron [Plessinger], ma stasera è stata una di quelle piste dove non si poteva guidare troppo duro perché era così tecnica e precisa. Sono pompato per Justin [Hill], ma per noi finire 1-2 è incredibile “.
JUSTIN HILL
“Questo campionato significa tutto per me. Abbiamo lavorato così duramente. “Questa è la quinta volta nei round che ho avuto bumps lungo la strada, rende questo modo vincente più dolce. È stato un mio sogno da quando ero un ragazzo. Questo e spettacolare.”
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I VIDEO TOTALI DELLA GARA DI SEATTLE SONO IN AGGIORNAENTO…..
2017 AMA Supercross SALT LAKE CITY | 450 MAIN EVENT
2017 AMA Supercross SALT LAKE CITY | 250 MAIN EVENT
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SALT LAKE CITY REPORT!
Hill Clinches Western Regional 250SX Class Title; McElrath Wins
With a clear track ahead of him Dungey was able to open a comfortable lead over the field in the early stages of the Main Event, which he would continue to extend. Anderson proceeded to settle into second, while Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Josh Grant slotted into third.
All eyes were on Tomac and his march through the field. The Kawasaki rider was able to pass at least one rider per lap until he got just outside the top five. On Lap 9 Tomac broke into the top five, passing two riders to move from sixth to fourth. On the next lap he moved past his teammate Grant for fourth and then set his sights on closing the deficit he faced to Anderson for second. It took Tomac three laps to catch and pass Anderson, taking over second on Lap 12, to the delight of the crowd.
When he moved into second Tomac faced a three-second deficit to Dungey, and due to short lap times the 20-minute-plus-one-lap Main Event the lap count was the highest of the season. That added time on the track gave Tomac plenty of time to close in on Dungey, continuing the post the fastest laps of any rider to get within a few bike lengths of the lead.
The showdown between the championship’s co-leaders brought the crowd to its feet. On Lap 17 Tomac used extra momentum to dive inside Dungey in a corner, drawing slight contact between the two. Tomac lost traction coming out of the corner, stalling his momentum, which allowed Dungey to move back out front. On the following lap Tomac’s quicker line through the whoops positioned him to make another inside pass on Dungey, which stuck. Once in the lead Tomac never looked back, leaving Dungey in his wake.
The Kawasaki rider led the final nine laps of the Main Event to take the win by 6.3 seconds over Dungey.
“I was stuck in a tough position [off the start] and I had to make it happen. It was all I could do,” said Tomac. “We were feeling awesome all day and really had a few good spots on the track where I was able to make a lot of passes. The start wasn’t ideal at all. I had a flinch on the gate, so that was something else for us [to deal with], [but] I felt great the whole time. This was pretty cool to come back and do that.”
After leading the first 18 laps Dungey was forced to settle for second. Anderson finished in a solid third.
“It’s good to get points, but we’ve got to win. Eli [Tomac] was riding good tonight. He caught us, passed us, and that’s what it was. There were a lot of positives tonight, but man, I was hoping to get out front and just take it all the way, but it doesn’t happen like that all the time. It’s a bummer, but we put ourselves out there and came up a little short. I’m really happy with a lot of things, but instead of second place I wish we were one step higher.”
Tomac now sits alone atop the championship standings for the first time in his career. It’s the first time since the third round of the season that Dungey doesn’t have sole possession or a share of the points lead. Tomac’s lead over Dungey sits at three points with two rounds remaining.
In the Western Regional 250SX Class Main Event it was Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner claiming the SupercrossLive.com Holeshot over Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Aaron Plessinger and McElrath. Plessinger took advantage of his best start of the season to move into the lead, bringing McElrath along with him into second. Forkner settled in to third. Hill started behind this group in sixth, but made early passes to take over fourth.
Plessinger set a torrid pace to establish a multiple-second lead over the field and appeared to be in full control of the race. However, a mistake on Lap 7 in the whoops sent Plessinger to the ground and out of the race. That allowed McElrath to take control of the lead, with Forkner moving into second and Hill into third. Forkner was poised to challenge McElrath for the lead but he too encountered misfortune in the whoops, altering his line while navigating around a lapped rider and losing control. Forkner crashed out of second, allowing Hill to assume the spot and moving Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/KTM’s Mitchell Oldenburg into third.
Oldenburg put on a charge and caught Hill for second, successfully making the pass on Lap 13. Hill continued to lose ground and was soon at risk of falling off the podium as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Martin Davalos closed in from fourth. With McElrath in the lead, Hill needed a podium result to clinch the title.
McElrath went on to take his third win of the season by 3.9 seconds over his teammate to give the Troy Lee Designs team a 1-2 finish.
“This win was about staying up. It’s unfortunate for Aaron [Plessinger], but tonight was one of those tracks where you couldn’t ride too hard because it was so technical and precise. I’m pumped for Justin [Hill], but for us to finish 1-2 is amazing.”
On the final lap Davalos and Hill battled for third, with Davalos making a pass for the position. However, Hill refused to give up and made an impressive pass in the final corner to take away Davalos’ line and grab the final podium spot by mere inches, securing the title as a result.
“This championship means everything [to me]. We’ve worked so hard,” said Hill. “This is my fifth time around and I’ve had bumps along the way, which makes this win way more sweet. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a kid. This is awesome.”
The championship is Hill’s first career professional title, clinching one round early. It’s also the 20th title for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki, the most successful team in the history of the sport.
The 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season will continue next Saturday, April 29, for the 16th and penultimate round of the championship from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Live broadcast coverage can be seen on FOX, beginning at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.
Monster Energy Supercross
1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
3. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna
4. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM
5. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki
6. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
7. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., KTM
8. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., KTM
9. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha
10. Dean Wilson, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna
1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki – 319
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 316
3. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM – 270
4. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna – 228
5. Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda – 211
6. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., KTM – 190
7. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., KTM – 190
8. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki – 167
9. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha – 158
10. Dean Wilson, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna – 158
1. Shane McElrath, Canton, N.C., KTM
2. Mitchell Oldenburg, Alvord, Texas, KTM
3. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki
4. Martin Davalos, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna
5. Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda
6. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki
7. Dan Reardon, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha
8. Hayden Mellross, Australia, Yamaha
9. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Honda
10. Tyler Bowers, Corona, Calif., Yamaha
1. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki – 180
2. Shane McElrath, Canton, N.C., KTM – 154
3. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, Yamaha – 143
4. Martin Davalos, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna – 142
5. Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda – 122
6. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki – 105
7. Dan Reardon, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha – 96
8. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Honda – 85
9. Cole Martinez, Rimrock, Ariz., Yamaha – 73
10. Mitchell Oldenburg, Alvord, Texas, KTM – 60
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