Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Savatgy Finishes on the Podium in New York2015-04-27 15:10Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy earned his third straight podium at Round 16 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM Championship at MetLife Stadium in East Ruthorford, New Jersey. The Georgia native battled throughout the night and rode a smart race to finish third. Discount Tire Racing/TwoTwo Motorsport’s Josh Grant finished seventh while his teammate Chad Reed was unable to line up on the gate after suffering a shoulder injury last weekend. Team Chiz Kawasaki rider Kyle Chisholm earned his first top 10 finish of the year with an eighth and Mafia Moto Crew Kawasaki rider Nick Wey put his KX™450F in 12th. Race Long Battle Savatgy was near the top of the lap times all day despite tricky track conditions and after winning his heat race he was poised for another podium finish. In the main event, Savatgy got a top five start and made his way to third early in the race. Once he was in third he battled throughout the 15 laps to hold on for his fourth podium of the eight-race season. “It was difficult out there,” said Savatgy. “I’m happy to be on the podium but I wanted to get a win for my Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team. These guys have worked really hard and we all want more than podiums. It was a good battle out there and I rode smart to make sure I didn’t lose any positions.” Forced Out After injuring his shoulder last week at Santa Clara, Reed came to New York hoping to get back on the podium. After experiencing pain all week while training, Reed went out in the first practice and the pain continued. Reed and his team decided to sit out the rest of the day to allow more time for his shoulder to heal. Heat Race Win Savatgy got off to a good start in his heat race battling all the way to first turn. He settled in with the leaders and then charged to take the point, leading five of the six laps. The win gave Savatgy the second gate pick in the main event. Network Television For the first time in 12 years, Monster Energy Supercross raced during daytime as the stars of the show were featured on network television for the first time in Supercross history. With blue skies and comfortable temperatures, the daytime race showcased the best of supercross to a whole new audience. East Coast Dirt The soil at MetLife Stadium was one of the top stories of the event as the soft dirt led to early ruts and a tough track for the riders. The Dirt Wurx crew worked throughout day to keep the track in good condition. In the main events, the riders had to find new lines as the race went on and the track broke down during the longer runs. Supercross Finale The Monster Energy Supercross closes out its season at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday. In the 250SX class the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout will take center stage pitting the top riders from each coast against each other for the first time this season. Results Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM Championship MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey Saturday, April 25, 2015 450SX Class Results Eli Tomac, Honda Ryan Dungey, KTM Cole Seely, Honda Blake Baggett, Suzuki Andrew Short, KTM Broc Tickle, Suzuki Josh Grant, Discount Tire/TwoTwo Motorsports Kawasaki Kyle Chisholm, Kawasaki Jason Anderson, Husqvarna Weston Peick, Yamaha 450SX Class Season Standings Ryan Dungey, KTM, 365 Eli Tomac, Honda, 283 Cole Seely, Honda, 259 Chad Reed, Kawasaki, 212 Blake Baggett, Suzuki, 208 Trey Canard, Honda, 204 Jason Anderson, Husqvarna, 200 Broc Tickle, Suzuki, 183 Andrew Short, KTM, 180 Ken Roczen, Suzuki, 156 Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results Marvin Musquin, KTM Justin Bogle, Honda JOEY SAVATGY, MONSTER ENERGY/PRO CIRCUIT/KAWASAKI Jeremy Martin, Yamaha R.J. Hampshire, Honda Kyle Peters, Honda Anthony Rodriguez, Yamaha Mitchell Oldenburg, Yamaha Kyle Cunningham, Honda Luke Renzland, Yamaha Western Regional 250SX Class Season Standings Marvin Musquin, KTM - 194 Justin Bogle, Honda – 171 Jeremy Martin, Yamaha - 143 Joey Savatgy, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki – 133 RJ Hampshire, Honda – 100 Anthony Rodriguez, Yamaha – 98 Kyle Peters, Honda – 91 Jimmy Decostis, Honda – 87 Kyle Cunningham, Honda - 58 Martin Davalos, Husqvarna – 63 Source: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Click here to visit our forums to discuss this story |
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