Daytona Beach, Florida (March 6, 2015) – Cody Webb took a big win at the opening round of the 2015 GEICO EnduroCross Series opener in the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, kicking off this year’s Speed Week.
Mike Brown got things going by turning fastest time in the Hot Lap contest, whish gave him first gate pick, and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing-backed rider took advantage by grabbing the holeshot and leading teammate Colton Haaker through the opening lap. Unfortunately, both riders crashed at different times in the main event, handing the lead over to Beta USA’s Kyle Redmond, first, and then finally to Webb.
After 15 laps, Webb claimed the first win of the season and by doing so, took the initial lead in the 2015 point standings, although he was not exactly happy with his he rode.
“I got a good jump and I got a little sideways on one of the logs out there and I was back in mid-pack for a while,” said Webb. “After a few laps, Graffunder and Brownie dot sideways and went down and I was able to work my way past them and I just told myself to ride smart.”
“Once I got in the lead, then I tucked the front end in the matrix and went down again and dropped back,” added Webb. “I went over the bars and pushed my levers down and I was trying to fix it and just keep pushing. Somehow I got to the front pretty quick. It was kind of a poor performance but we got it down, and that’s important for the first race of the race.”
Colton Haaker claimed the runner-up spot despite coming into the race with three broken ribs and a lacerated spleen, which he injured while doing one of his 360 practice moves.
“I wasn’t even sure I was going to get to race today, so to come away with a second in this race is amazing,” said Haaker. “I had just planned on taking it easy and to get a podium is a bonus.”
New Beta USA signee Kyle Redmond rounded out the podium in third on his 300RR, and actually led at one point in the race.
“I felt pretty good in the beginning but I had a pretty good crash mid-race, but I’m pretty stoked with third,” said Redmond.
Max Gerston put his Beta into fourth, making two Beta USA riders in the top four, while KTM-mounted Cory Graffunder rounded out the top five ahead of Mike Brown.
Results
1. Cody Webb (KTM)
2. Colton Haaker (Hus)
3. Kyle Redmond (Bet)
4. Max Gerston (Bet)
5. Cory Graffunder (KTM)
6. Mike Brown (Hus)
7. Boddy Peochnau (KTM)
8. Kevin Rookstool (Suz)
9. Ty Cullins (Beta)
10. Destry Abbott (Kaw)
