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Baggett Grabs RC Hard Charger at Budds Creek‏

Blake Baggett Overcomes First-Lap Misfortune to Receive
Ricky Carmichael Hard Charger Award at Budds Creek



MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
(June 22, 2011) - Just one week after claiming his second overall
victory in the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Blake Baggett has been awarded the Ricky
Carmichael Hard Charger Award for Budds Creek.



Looking
for his third win in four rounds at Budds Creek, Baggett hoped to
reduce the deficit that faced him in the 250 Class standings. The
sophomore rider started his day in Southern Maryland by posting the
fastest lap in 250 Class practice.



In the first moto, Baggett came across the line in 10th
place on the opening lap, eventually working his way into seventh at
the finish. In Moto 2, a better start out of the gates put Baggett in
contention to challenge at the front of the field. However, a crash on
the opening lap dropped him to 34th at the line.





For
the remainder of the next 16 laps, Baggett displayed impressive
tenacity, working his way through the field in rough track conditions.
With one of the deepest fields of talent in the history of the 250
Class, Baggett had his work cut out for him and ultimately passed 27
riders in the moto to post an impressive seventh-place effort and secure
seventh overall for the day.






Baggett passed 27 riders in the final 250 Class moto.
Courtesy Simon Cudby/Racer X



While
a win wasn't in the cards for the day, Baggett made the most of his
efforts and is still a player in the 250 Class championship.



Baggett
will be presented with the Ricky Carmichael Hard Charger Award at this
Saturday's pre-race riders meeting prior to the Toyota Trucks Thunder
Valley National, providing well-deserved recognition for his efforts in
front of his peers.



Tickets for the upcoming Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship are on sale now at www.allisports.com. Special discounts and incentives are available for advance ticket purchasers.



For
media information about the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship,
please contact Media Manager Brandon Short via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com or by phone at 949-365-5750.



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