Budds Creek MXDN Saturday Photo Report

 

Blair Morgan recovered from a 20th place start to finish 12th in the MX Open class qualifier.  

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The Blackfoot crew spurs on Colt during his qualifier.  

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JSR got a top 10 start but lost a few positions in the opening laps and had to work his way up to 12th. He says he's got lots more speed for today's final and is aiming for top 10 finishes. 

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Facciotti put in the ride of the day. He charged hard all moto, making a last lap pass to finish 8th. 

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Villopoto led the MX2 qualifier from start to finish and won with a huge lead.  

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Team New Zealand's hopes were dashed when Ben Townley (and teammate Daryll Hurley) were injured in practice. 

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Italy's Tony Cairoli was the most anticipated European rider. He worked his way up from a bad start to second but didn't get a chance to battle with Villopoto.  

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And this was only Saturday's crowd...  

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Grant Langston led the MX1 qualifier early on but RC made the pass and checked out.  

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Langston proved that his motocross championship wasn't a fluke as he finished a comfortable second to RC.  

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Chad Reed only managed a 21st in the MX1 qualifier.  

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Tim Ferry won the MX Open qualifier to complete the U.S. clean sweep for Saturday.  

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See you at the races... 

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