Supercross: Ryan Dungey Dominates Arlington SX

Shan Moore | February 14, 2015
Ryan Dungey

Arlington, Texas (February 14, 2015) – Ryan Dungey claimed his second win of the season at round seven of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, completing a KTM sweep of the main events after Red Bull KTM teammate Marvin Musquin won the 250 class earlier in the evening.

Dungey led from the get-go after grabbing the holeshot to start the 20-lap main event.

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Davi Millsaps and Discount Tire Racing/TwoTwo Motorsports’ Josh Grant ran second and third on the opening lap, with Team Yoshimura Suzuki’s Blake Baggett quickly moving into third ahead of RCH/Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns Suzuki’s Ken Roczen.

By lap six, Roczen and Team Honda’s Trey Canard had moved into second and third, respectively, after Millsaps crashed. In the meantime, Dungey had established a good size lead by that point, and though Roczen initially closed a bit on Dungey, the KTM rider was able to manage the race from the front and keep a safe distance over Roczen to the finish.

Dungey’s advantage was nearly four seconds when he crossed the finish line and with the win he became the third different two-time winner this season, joining Roczen and Canard. Dungey also moved into a tie with Jean-Michel Bayle for 13th on the all-time 450SX Class wins list with 16.

 “Wins are important. You’re especially going to need them as we get towards the end of the season,” said Dungey. “We’re doing the best we can each week, putting ourselves in a good spot and we need to keep doing that. I got a good start tonight and was able to ride my own race.”

 Dungey extended his lead in the 450SX Class standings to 12 points over Roczen, while Canard sits 23 points behind.

 “It was tricky out there,” said Roczen. “I got off to a decent start and made a small mistake early, but I’m happy with a second place. It’s a long, hard season and the championship won’t come easy.”

Baggett held on for fourth, with BTO Sports Andrew Short rounding out the top five.

450SX Class Results

1. Ryan Dungey (KTM)

2. Ken Roczen (Suz)

3. Trey Canard (Hon)

4. Blake Baggett (Suz)

5. Andrew Short (KTM)

6. Jason Anderson (Hus)

7. Eli Tomac (Hon)

8. Josh Grant (Kaw)

9. Broc Tickle (Suz)

10. Cole Seely (Hon)

 

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Shan Moore | Contributing Editor

Moore covers all facets of off-road racing for Cycle News – from AMA Supercross and Motocross to GNCC and National Hare Scrambles events.