June 30, 2008
US Motocross Series: 5th round Lakewood, CO
KTM
30.06.2008
In Motocross moto one, the first KTM in view was local Colorado boy on the RPM KTM backed ride, Kyle Summers. MDK KTM Factory riders Nick Wey and Billy Laninovich got shut out on the start appearing 25th and 32nd respectively around the first turn.
Wey picked up his pace and passed one to two riders every lap throughout the halfway point desperately trying to catch up to the top riders. Meanwhile, Summers had passed two riders to move into 11th. On lap 11, Wey passed Justin Sipes and Matt Boni to move into 16th coming within a bike length of Josh Hill whom he'd been pacing the entire moto. Wey eventually finished 15th picking off one more rider before the checkers. Summers finished 10th overall in one of the most amazing runs of his motocross career, while Laninovich struggled in his first return back to racing since mid-way through the Supercross season finishing 32nd overall after one hard crash.
Motocross moto two, went much better for the MDK KTM Factory ride of Wey as he started the moto closer to the front in 12th. Summers came around in 18th while Laninovich was near last in 38th. Wey stayed smooth and consistent throughout the moto to finish 10th. Summers had another great finish in his rookie year of the Motocross class, moving up to 13th while Laninovich finished 30th. Wey's 15-10 results earned him 12th overall while Summers finished one spot better in 11th.
Race 1
POS. RIDER MANUFACT. NAT.
1 7 James M. Steward Kawasaki
2 800 Mike A. Alessi Suzuki
3 29 Andrew T. Short Honda
4 118 David D. Millsaps Honda
5 26 Michael Byrne Suzuki
15 27 Nicholas Wey KTM
Race 2
POS. RIDER MANUFACT. NAT.
1 7 James M. Steward Kawasaki
2 800 Mike A. Alessi Suzuki
3 118 David D. Millsaps Honda
4 29 Andrew T. Short Honda
5 15 Timmy M. Ferry Kawasaki
15 27 Nicholas Wey KTM
Standings
POS. RIDER MANUFACT. NAT. POINTS
1 7 James M. Steward Kawasaki 250
2 800 Mike A. Alessi Suzuki 199
3 118 David D. Millsaps Honda 188
4 15 Timmy M. Ferry Kawasaki 179
5 29 Andrew T. Short Honda 141
7 27 Nicholas Wey KTM 103
Next Event: Round 6 - Red Bud, July 5-6, 2008, Buchanan, MI
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