Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ride to Top Five Finish in the Circle City2015-03-16 14:48Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Davi Millsaps matched his best race of the season as the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM Championship took over Indianapolis on Saturday night. After qualifying fifth and finishing second in his heat race, Millsaps put in a strong ride in the main event to finish fifth. In the 250SX class, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy was looking at a podium finish before a problem struck and he was unable to finish the race. Finding a Groove As Millsaps continues to work during the week at the test track, his results have been on a steady incline. On the technical layout in Indianapolis, Millsaps showed he will be a rider to be reckoned with as the supercross season hits its home stretch. He put in two good qualifying practices and rode at the front of his heat race to advance directly to the main. In the feature race, the Cairo, Georgia native got a midpack start and was working his way towards the podium before a quick tip over cost him a spot and momentum. He remounted quickly to get the spot back and also grabbed one more position before the checkered flag flew. “It is getting better every week,” said Millsaps. “As I continue to get healthier and ride more and more during the week, we are able to get my settings dialed in. The track was tough tonight and I felt strong throughout the race. It was a lot of battling but I see a lot of positives from tonight.” The Bike That Builds Champions Overall there was an OEM leading seven riders aboard a KX™450F in the 450SX main event. Discount Tire/TwoTwo Motorsports Kawasaki’s Josh Grant and Chad Reed finishing seventh and ninth respectively and Jake Weimer on the Monster Energy Team Tedder entry finishing 10th. Privateer Kyle Chisholm finished 12th, Mafia Moto Crew’s Nick Wey was 14th and Tony Archer finished 18th aboard his green machine. Getting Back on the Podium Savatgy was looking to have his best day with the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team and after qualifying second he was well on his way. In his heat race he grabbed the runner up spot and after a top ten start in the main, Savatgy had worked his way up to third place. He continued to run lap times at the same pace as the leaders until he had a problem on the ninth lap which forced him out of the race with a 20th-place finish. “This is obviously not the result I wanted tonight,” said Savatgy. “I was feeling really good coming into the race. I had a good week of training and was confident all day. I know we showed we can be right up at the front and I want to get back on the podium.” Motor City Madness The supercross series stays in the Midwest as the teams will now head up to Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The event looks to be the final supercross race for Kawasaki rider Nick Wey in front of his home-state fans. The Michigan Mafia is sure to be out in full force to give Nick a proper sendoff. Results Monster Energy Supercross Lucas Oil Stadium -- Indianapolis, Indiana Saturday, March 14, 2015 450SX Class Results: Indianapolis Ryan Dungey, KTM Cole Seely, Honda Trey Canard, Honda Weston Peick, Yamaha Davi Millsaps, Monster Energy Kawasaki Andrew Short, KTM Josh Grant, Kawasaki Broc Tickle, Suzuki Chad Reed, Kawasaki Jake Weimer, Kawasaki 450SX Class Season Standings Ryan Dungey, KTM, 249 Trey Canard, Honda, 204 Eli Tomac, Honda, 169 Cole Seely, Honda, 160 Ken Roczen, Suzuki, 156 Chad Reed, Kawasaki, 152 Jason Anderson, Husqvarna, 144 Blake Baggett, Suzuki, 141 Andrew Short, KTM, 124 Broc Tickle, Suzuki, 120 Davi Millsaps, Monster Energy Kawasaki, 103 Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: Indianapolis Marvin Musquin, KTM Justin Bogle, Honda RJ Hampshire, Honda Jordon Smith, Honda Kyle Cunningham, Honda James Decotis, Honda Kyle Peters, Honda Colt Nichols, Honda Vince Friese, Honda Jace Owen, Honda 20. Joey Savatgy, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Eastern Regional 250SX Class Season Standings Marvin Musquin, KTM, 122 Justin Bogle, Honda, 106 Jeremy Martin, Yamaha, 85 RJ Hampshire, Honda, 74 Joey Savatgy, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki, 73 Martin Davalos, Husqvarna, 62 Vince Friese, Honda, 58 James Decotis, Honda, 57 Kyle Peters, Honda, 57 Anthony Rodriguez, Yamaha, 52 Source: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA Click here to visit our forums to discuss this story |
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