Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Its All Sexton In Sold-Out Supercross Opener

Written by 
Published in Racing
Sunday, 12 January 2025 05:05

ANAHEIM, Calif. A sold out Angel Stadium was alive with the excitement and anticipation of Round 1 of the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, part of the SMX World ChampionshipTM series. Red Bull KTM Racings Chase Sexton took his first opening round win in convincing fashion.

Even with a brief stall near the midpoint, Sexton never relinquished the lead after taking it less than four minutes into the 20-minute plus one lap main event.

Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzukis Ken Roczen also battled forward, reaching second place early and holding the spot to the finish.

Monster Energy Kawasakis Jason Anderson managed to avoid first-turn chaos and found himself in the lead on the first lap. After intense battles with Sexton and Roczen he finished the race on the podium with third place.

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racings Eli Tomac crashed on the opening lap while leading. The defending champion, Team Honda HRC Progressives Jett Lawrence, had two big mistakes in the opening laps and was only able to climb back to 12th spot.

I kind of knew where I was at coming in here. I knew I had good speed. I feel more like myself in 2023 when I was fast, but I feel like Im a little more mature now and I can get out front and kind of run my own laps and not make mistakes, so it was a fun race, Sexton explained. [I] had Kenny behind me, and also Jason, and it was just a good ride.

Honestly, I had so much fun on this track tonight. I cant give it up to the team enough. They put in so much hard work this off-season to get me comfortable, knowing that I wasnt comfortable last year; and coming in now were back where we need to be. We still have lots to improve; its only one race in and theres 16 left, but were off to a good start and first time winning A1 feels pretty good.

In 250SX class racing, Joe Shimoda took the win without being challenged throughout the 15-minute plus 1 lap Main Event. It was Shimodas first opening round podium finish.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racings Julien Beaumer put in a strong performance; Beaumer was the fastest qualifier and won his heat race. He held close to Shimoda for much of the race but never got close enough to make a run at the lead. Triumph Racing Factory Teams Jordon Smith recovered brilliantly from a tip-over in a left-hand turn. With just 11 seconds on the race clock he reached third place and held the spot to the end.

Read 60 times

Soccer

Guardiola talks up Man City-Villa as a 'final'

Guardiola talks up Man City-Villa as a 'final'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPep Guardiola has branded Manchester City's clash with Aston Villa...

A win away from the title, Liverpool coronation begins at Leicester

A win away from the title, Liverpool coronation begins at Leicester

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLEICESTER, England -- The Liverpool fans did not want to go home. L...

Amorim defends Højlund despite scoring woes

Amorim defends Højlund despite scoring woes

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRuben Amorim has insisted that Rasmus Højlund is not solely to blam...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Behind-the-scenes firings, lost trust and chaos: Inside Dallas' lost season and the end of the Luka Doncic era

Behind-the-scenes firings, lost trust and chaos: Inside Dallas' lost season and the end of the Luka Doncic era

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDALLAS MAVERICKS' OFFICIALS and select staffers, past and present,...

Rockets' defense 'good enough,' but offense lags

Rockets' defense 'good enough,' but offense lags

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsHOUSTON -- Silence enveloped the Houston locker room shortly after...

Baseball

O's give up 24 runs in 'embarrassing' loss to Reds

O's give up 24 runs in 'embarrassing' loss to Reds

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles began Sunday with right-hander C...

Padres' Arraez exits on stretcher after collision

Padres' Arraez exits on stretcher after collision

EmailPrintHOUSTON -- San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez was carted off after colliding w...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated