Jeremy Martin took advantage of a late race fall by teammate Cooper Webb to go 1-1 for the overall win in the 250 class. Photography by Rob Koy
Buchanan, Michigan (July 4, 2015) – Jeremy Martin benefitted from a late race crash by his Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha teammate Cooper Webb to claim the second moto win and thus the overall victory via 1-1 moto finishes at RedBud Raceway in Buchanan, Michigan.
Martin also moved into the lead of the 250 class standings, leaving Michigan with a seven-point lead over former point leader Marvin Musquin after the Red Bull KTM rider had a disastrous 4-6 day.
After taking the early lead in moto one, Martin dropped back to third at one point in the race behind Webb and Musquin, before getting his second wind at the halfway mark and charging back into the lead to claim the first moto win. In the meantime, Webb, who led part of the race, finished second ahead of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne and Musquin.
In the second moto, GEICO Honda’s Christian Craig grabbed the holeshot and led the first eight laps before Webb took over. Webb would lead the next five laps before fall over in the whoop second and dropping back to fourth.
Martin took advantage of Webb’s fall and carried the lead all the way to the finish to complete his 1-1 sweep, while Osborne worked his way up into second for the moto and second overall.
Webb rounded out the overall podium with a 2-5 finish, with Craig going 6-3 for fourth overall.
After seven rounds, Martin holds the point standings with 298 points, followed by Musquin with 291. Osborne moved into third overall at 207.
250 Class Results
1. Jeremy Martin (Yam) 1-1
2. Zach Osborne (Hus) 3-2
3. Cooper Webb (Yam) 2-5
4. Christian Craig (Hon) 6-3
5. Alex Martin (Yam) 5-4
6. Marvin Musquin (KTM) 4-6
7. Aaron Plessinger (Yam) 9-9
8. Chris Alldredge (Kaw) 8-10
9. Jessy Nelson (KTM) 7-11
10. RJ Hampshire (Hon) 14-8
