For the first time in the 2015 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, Australian Kawasaki rider Chad Reed won the 450SX class main event at the Georgia Dome at the weekend.

Racing in front of more than 51,000 fans, Reed became the fifth different winner in eight races this season.

Yamaha’s Jeremy Martin won the second Eastern Regional 250SX class main event of his career.

Reed grabbed the holeshot to begin the 450SX class main event, and ultimately controlled all 20 laps of the race.

Yamaha team-mates Phil Nicoletti and Weston Peick held down the second and third positions, respectively, on the opening lap. KTM’s Ryan Dungey, the series points leader, moved into third place on lap one.

Peick, who is competing in his second race since returning from an injury, moved into second place on Lap 1 but was passed by Dungey on lap five and subsequently Honda Trey Canard. Suzuki’s Ken Roczen, who came into the night’s race in second place in season standings, crashed on lap four, remounting near last place.

It has been 11 years since Reed won his last Main Event at the Georgia Dome, and he has gone a record 11 seasons with a win.

“It has been a long year for me,” said Reed. “I always say you have to give yourself a good start to give yourself a shot at the win, and that is what I did tonight. I am excited to come back here next weekend and race for a win.”

Dungey extended his points lead to 25, and Canard moved into second place in season standings past Roczen, who finished 18th tonight.

“Being on the podium is important,” said Dungey. “Consistency is key, and I say it all of the time. We will keep plugging away and look for the win next week here.”

With the win tonight, Reed has control of the Duel in the Dome, the inaugural race that awards the rider with the most points at the two Atlanta events with a commemorative trophy.

Husqvarna’s Martin Davalos, who finished ninth the previous weekend, jumped out to an early lead in the Eastern Regional 250SX class main event with the holeshot.

Defending champion Justin Bogle put his Honda bike in second place on the opening lap. Last weekend’s winner Marvin Musquin started in fifth place and by lap three, he was in third place.

Martin assumed the fourth position on lap two, and set his sights on the lead. Near the halfway point of the race, a three-way battle ensued between Bogle, Musquin and Martin, who ran second, third and fourth, respectively. On lap eight, Musquin was unable to jump the triple, which allowed Martin to pass him for third place.

Bogle moved into the lead on lap nine, and on the same lap, Martin and Musquin passed Davalos for second and third, respectively. Martin made his move on Bogle for the lead on lap 13 and rode to victory. Musquin also advanced past Bogle on lap 13 for second place.

“What a great night for me and my team,” said Martin. “That was an amazing, crazy race, and I am looking forward to coming back here next weekend.”

Musquin has a four point lead over Martin in season standings.

“I went down in my Heat Race tonight, so I am glad to have bounced back and landed on the podium tonight,” said Musquin. “I am glad to be able to come back here next weekend with the points lead.”

450SX Class Results: Atlanta

Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Kawasaki

Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM

Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda

Cole Seely, Laguna Beach, Calif., Honda

Weston Peick, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha

Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki

Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Husqvarna

Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Suzuki

Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM

Josh Grant, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki

 

450SX Class Season Standings

Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 174 Pts

Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda, 149 Pts

Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki, 143 Pts

Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 115 Pts

Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Husqvarna, 114 Pts

Cole Seely, Laguna Beach, Calif., Honda, 111 Pts

Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Kawasaki, 110 Pts

Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Suzuki, 99 Pts

Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 94 Pts

Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 78 Pts

 

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: Atlanta

Jeremy Martin, Millville., Minn., Yamaha

Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM

Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda

Martin Davalos, Corona, Calif., Husqvarna

Joey Savatgy Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki

Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda

Matt Lemoine, Pilot Point, Texas, Kawasaki

Anthony Rodriguez, Cairo, Ga., Yamaha

RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Honda, Honda

Arnaud Tonus, Aire-la-Ville, Switzerland, Kawasaki

 

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Season Standings

Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM, 47 Pts

Jeremy Martin, Millville., Minn., Yamaha, 43 Pts

Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 42 Pts

Joey Savatgy Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki, 36 Pts

Martin Davalos, Corona, Calif., Husqvarna, 30 Pts

Matt Lemoine, Pilot Point, Texas, Kawasaki, 30 Pts

Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 30 Pts

RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Honda, Honda, 26 Pts

Arnaud Tonus, Aire-la-Ville, Switzerland, Kawasaki, 24 Pts

Anthony Rodriguez, Cairo, Ga., Yamaha, 21 Pts