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FIRST BLOOD TO ANDERSON

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Anderson-0005-bRockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson won his and the bike brand’s first-ever 450SX class main event at the season opener of the United States Supercross Championships in Anaheim, California, overnight.

In front of a sold-out crowd of more than 45,000 at Angel Stadium, Anderson became the class’ 60th different winner all time.

In a season headlined by the unparalleled depth of talent in the field, six different riders were in position to finish on the podium during the 450SX class main event. Defending Western Regional 250SX class champion Cooper Webb, who rides for the Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha team, made a statement by winning the 250cc class opening race of the championship.

The 450SX class race was initially halted by a red flag when Team Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s James Stewart and Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey collided on the second lap. Stewart was unable to line up for the restart.

Team Honda HRC’s Cole Seely grabbed the holeshot after the restart of the 450SX class main event, while Autotrader/Monster Energy/Yamaha’s Justin Barcia moved into second place in the second turn.

On lap three of the 20-lap race, Team Honda HRC’s Trey Canard and Dungey collided and Dungey went down, remounting in seventh place. Canard advanced to third place on lap five and second place on lap six. Anderson took over third place on lap seven and advanced to second place on lap eight.

Anderson passed Seely, who led the first 12 laps of the race, to take the top spot on Lap 13. The second-year premier class rider never looked back on his way to a career milestone.

“Honestly, I just felt great out there tonight,” said Anderson on the win. “I was coming through the pack and just made it happen. You work hard to do this as a kid, and it feels great.”

On the race’s last lap, Dungey passed Seely for second place.

“I got off to a good start on the restart but crashed,” said Dungey. “I am glad to have rebounded and to have a solid finish.”

Troy Lee Designs/GoPro/Red Bull/KTM’s Jessy Neson opened the Western Regional 250SX Class Main Event with the holeshot, with GEICO Honda’s Jordon Smith and his team-mate Jimmy DeCotis following in second and third, respectively.

Webb pulled into third place on Lap 1 before taking over second place on the following lap. While riding in third place, Smith crashed and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne took over third place.

Webb passed Nelson for the lead on Lap 10 and rode the seventh win of his career.

“It’s awesome to start the season like this,” said Webb. “I don’t like to lose so this really makes tonight great. I was patient and pulled it off. I’m looking forward to next weekend in San Diego.”

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450SX Class Results

  1. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna
  2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
  3. Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda
  4. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki
  5. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki
  6. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
  7. Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda
  8. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
  9. Dean Wilson, Wesley Chapel, Fla., KTM
  10. Justin Brayton, Mint Hill, N.C., KTM

 

450SX Class Championship Standings

  1. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna – 25
  2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 22
  3. Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda – 20
  4. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki – 18
  5. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki – 16
  6. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha – 15
  7. Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda – 14
  8. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., KTM – 13
  9. Dean Wilson, Wesley Chapel, Fla., KTM – 12
  10. Justin Brayton, Mint Hill, N.C., KTM – 11

 

Western Regional 250SX Class Results

  1. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha
  2. Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., KTM
  3. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna
  4. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda
  5. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Honda
  6. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha
  7. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha
  8. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki
  9. Mitchell Oldenburg, Alvord, Texas, KTM
  10. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda

 

Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings

  1. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 25
  2. Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., KTM – 22
  3. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna – 20
  4. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda – 18
  5. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Honda – 16
  6. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha – 15
  7. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha – 14
  8. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki – 13
  9. Mitchell Oldenburg, Alvord, Texas, KTM – 12
  10. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda – 11

 

Racing continues next Saturday night at San Diego’s Petco Park.

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