Three-time US cross-country champion, Jean-Michel Bayle then impressed the world of speed by achieving two pole positions in the GP 500, in 1996 at Brno and in 1998 at Imola, during the era of Doohan, Biaggi and Criville. . The French presence in US SX then became more discreet, with the last French victory dating back to fifteen years ago with David Vuillemin.
This weekend in Texas, on a technical track, Musquin climbed to the top step of the podium at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. After a very brief start to the race due to a red flag, he took command during the second takeoff and did not let go during the 26 laps of the final lasting around 20 minutes, while many of his opponents made mistakes. It was Musquin's first victory in this prestigious category.
It's a good way to start the year for the French riders, but also for KTM who will continue the development of its MotoGP RC16 at Phillip Island this Wednesday with Bradley Smith et Espargaro Pol, then that of the WP-KTM Moto2 next weekend in Valencia, with Miguel Oliveira and we hope Brad Binder recovered from injury.
Arlington supercross results:
- Marvin Musquin – KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition
- Cole Seely – Honda CRF450R
- Jason Anderson – Husqvarna FC450
- Ryan Dungey – KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition
- Dean Wilson – Husqvarna FC450
Provisional ranking of the SX US 450 after the sixth round
- Ryan Dungey – 129 points
- Marvin Musquin – 111 points
- Cole Seely – 107 points
- Eli Tomac – 100 points
- Jason Anderson – 85 points
