Press Release

DESALLE LEADS WORLD MX1 AT GLEN HELEN


Rockstar
Energy Suzuki World MX1 was able to toast its second victory from just
three rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship as Clement Desalle
notched a perfect weekend at Glen Helen for the U.S. Grand Prix.

The
Belgian sealed pole position and then won both motos on his works
RM-Z450 in front of an attendance of 22,000 under varying weather
conditions in California. Desalle regained the red plate as MX1
standings-leader after grasping his second champagne bottle of the
season and was masterful across a difficult circuit.

Rain
throughout Sunday morning meant that the long, fast and big jumps of
the historic layout in San Bernardino became slippery and very muddy.
Thankfully, strong winds cleared the grey clouds by midday and also
started to dry the soil so that a very damp first moto gave way to
demanding bumps and ruts by the time of the second gate-drop.

Desalle
proved that he had found an unmatchable rhythm across the course during
a dry Saturday when he sped to an undisputed pole position. Two
excellent starts meant that the 21 year old could forge his pace at the
front of the field. Antonio Cairoli and later Max Nagl gave chase to
the rear Pirelli of the RM-Z450 deep into the 35 minute and 2 lap
distance but neither could dislodge '25' from his position of control.

Team
mate Steve Ramon was 13th overall but his result was determined by a
fall on one of the steep hills in the first moto that damaged his
motorcycle and forced a DNF. The former World Champion rode to seventh
place in the second race.

Former World Championship runner-up
Kevin Strijbos only just missed out on a podium finish with his RM-Z450
but the Belgian was a welcome sight back at the front of the GP field
and collected fourth overall.

After three rounds of the World
Championship, Desalle has regained the top spot of the standings and
the red plate for the second time. He leads Nagl by six points and
Cairoli by a hefty 24. Ramon is 11th.

The team will now refill
the crates and pack in preparation for round four and the Grand Prix of
Brazil at Indaiatuba next weekend.

Clement Desalle:

"It
was a great weekend for me and I have never taken pole position and won
both motos before. I also stayed on two wheels and came away without
any problems, which is important because the track was dangerous and
you had to make quick decisions. I kept in my comfort zone and really
enjoyed it."

Steve Ramon:

"My riding
wasn't bad but I couldn't find a good rhythm in the first moto and five
minutes before the end I made a mistake going down the hill. It was a
pretty big crash. The handlebar was bent and the clutch lever had
folded down so I had to stop. No points, no good. I was top-five at the
start of the second moto but lost two positions on the second lap;
however my speed was good. Near the end I had a problem with a lapped
rider and I twisted my foot trying to pass him. I had to slow down in
the last half-a-lap. What can I say? I cannot be too disappointed
because the last few weeks were terrible for me but I had the energy to
complete the moto at least. I am looking forward to Brazil now."

MX1 Moto1: 1. Clement Desalle (BEL, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1), 41:30.376;
2. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), +0:02.908; 3. Maximilian Nagl (GER,
KTM), +0:45.473; 4. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), +0:51.224; 5. David
Philippaerts (ITA, Yamaha), +0:57.603; 6. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS,
Honda), +1:03.102; 7. Anthony Boissiere (FRA, Yamaha), +1:20.482; 8.
Christian Craig (USA, Honda), +1:21.415; 9. Jonathan Barragan (ESP,
Kawasaki), +1:36.743; 10. Steven Frossard (FRA, Yamaha), +1:48.42.  28. Steve Ramon (BEL, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1), -4 lap(s).

MX1 Moto2: 1. Clement Desalle (BEL, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1), 43:24.372;
2. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), +0:01.561; 3. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS,
Honda), +0:11.515; 4. Rui Goncalves (POR, Honda), +0:12.887; 5. Kevin
Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), +0:20.108; 6. Shaun Simpson (GBR, Honda),
+0:30.121; 7. Steve Ramon (BEL, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1), +0:34.060;
8. Jonathan Barragan (ESP, Kawasaki), +0:35.550; 9. David Philippaerts
(ITA, Yamaha), +0:52.794; 10. Xavier Boog (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:56.262;

MX1 Overall result: 1. Clement Desalle (BEL, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1), 50 points;
2. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), 42 p.; 3. Evgeny Bobryshev (RUS, Honda),
35 p.; 4. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), 34 p.; 5. Antonio Cairoli (ITA,
KTM), 32 p.; 6. David Philippaerts (ITA, Yamaha), 28 p.; 7. Rui
Goncalves (POR, Honda), 27 p.; 8. Jonathan Barragan (ESP, Kawasaki), 25
p.; 9. Anthony Boissiere (FRA, Yamaha), 23 p.; 10. Christian Craig
(USA, Honda), 21 p.; 13. Steve Ramon (BEL, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1), 14 p.

MX1 World Championship (after 3 of 15 rounds): 1. Clement Desalle (BEL, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1), 128 points;
2. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), 122 p.; 3. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM),
104 p.; 4. Steven Frossard (FRA, Yamaha), 96 p.; 5. David Philippaerts
(ITA, Yamaha), 91 p.; 6. Rui Goncalves (POR, Honda), 89 p.; 7. Evgeny
Bobryshev (RUS, Honda), 87 p.; 8. Jonathan Barragan (ESP, Kawasaki), 78
p.; 9. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), 68 p.; 10. Davide Guarneri (ITA,
Kawasaki), 58 p.; 11. Steve Ramon (BEL, Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1), 56 p.


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