Justin Bogle grabbed his first win of the season tonight in Detroit. Photo by Hoppenworld.com
Justin Bogle broke through to grab his first win in the Eastern Regional 250SX Class since last year’s round in New Jersey at tonight’s 12th round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series in Detroit’s Ford Field, leading all 15 laps in the process.
The GEICO Honda rider struggled in practice, qualifying eighth fastest, but grabbed the holeshot to start the main event and rode an impressive race to take the win, despite holding off pressure from Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy at the start of the race, while Yamalube/Star Racing/Yamaha’s Anthony Rodriguez ran in the number-three spot.
Series points leader, Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin, who came into tonight’s race with four wins, moved into third on lap three after getting off to a bad start.
On lap seven, Musquin passed Savatgy for second place and eventually began to pull away.
By the time Musquin got into second, Bogle had a huge lead and at the finish, the Honda rider had a full six-second advantage over Musquin for the win.
“The bike is a rocket ship, and it got me off to a great start,” said Bogle. “We have to take every weekend with the same approach. It’s going to be tough with two races left on the Eastern Regional 250SX Class schedule, but I am going to keep my head down.”
Musquin finished second for the second time the season and Savatgy finished third for the second time this season.
“Once again, the start was key, and I didn’t get the start I needed,” said Musquin. “Second place isn’t bad and I have the points lead still.”
Both Musquin and Bogle have been on the podium at every race this season. With the win, Bogle cut into Musquin’s points lead and now trails by 13 points.
Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results
1. Justin Bogle (Hon)
2. Marvin Musquin (KTM)
3. Joey Savatgy (Kaw)
4. Jeremy Martin (Yam)
5. Anthony Rodriquez (Yam)
6. Colt Nichols (Hon)
7. Kyle Cunningham (Hon)
8. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yam)
9. James Decotis (Hon)
10. Jace Owen (Hon)
