Ryan Dungey wins third consecutive Supercross World title for KTM

17th Rd. Supercross 2017 – Las Vegas, NV (USA)

Ryan Dungey came into the finale with a nine-point lead over the 2nd place rider of Eli Tomac and the now four-time AMA 450SX Champion knew what he had to do in order to come out on top. Dungey kicked off the evening with a victory in the 450SX Heat 2, giving him high confidence and a favorable gate position for the evening’s Main Event.
 
Main Event
Dungey shot off the line to capture the holeshot aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, with Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/WPS/KTM’s Blake Baggett close in tow. Dungey led the way on the opening lap until Tomac came into him from the inside, causing Dungey to slow down to a complete stop. From there, Dungey engaged in a multi-rider battle for the 2nd place position, which he settled into by lap five.
 
From there, Dungey applied heavy pressure on Tomac out front as the two riders put on an excellent show for the fans. Knowing his place in the overall championship, Dungey played it safe on the final lap to avoid the chaos and ultimately secure 4th overall for the night. 
 
Dungey: “I felt really good tonight – the bike felt good and I was able to hit my marks. The only struggle for me on the track, I feel, was maybe the whoops a little bit. Still, it was good and consistent. It was good hard racing (tonight), the fans I think got a show and it’s nice and rewarding to be able to get this championship. Probably one of the sweetest ones – it just was a very challenging season.”

Pit Beirer (KTM Motorsports Director): "Firstly I would like to say congratulations to Ryan, Roger (De Coster) and the entire Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team for this very special victory. To have achieved three 450SX titles in a row with the momentum we have had is something remarkable – we have worked very hard for this right the way through the company, from R&D to the race team, but for sure it is not easy. The Supercross championship is very prestigious, and we take a lot of pride in fighting for these wins, which is also important for the development of our production machines. I would also like to congratulate Marvin on his results this season and we will certainly enjoy this very special moment in the history of KTM."
 
It was a challenging night for Marvin Musquin, who ultimately finished 22nd after a big crash on lap 10. Musquin got off to a 7th place start where he was able to climb into the top five battle after a few laps of racing. Unfortunately the Frenchmen went down on lap 11 and wasn’t able to continue on due to the damage on the motorcycle. 
 
Musquin: “Coming into Vegas I knew it was going to be tough and dry conditions so we tried to work on it and be better. I had a rough day, we tried a couple of things on the bike and ended up in the very last practice doing some good laps and my speed was pretty good, I just made a lot of mistakes all day. During the Main Event I was right there, maybe like 5th or 6th place, and I knew things were going to happen in front – everyone was going to try something. Unfortunately I made some mistakes and lost some ground and after that I made another big mistake and it cost me – I went down and landed on my lower back and the bike was all twisted so I went to the mechanics area and that was it for today. It’s a really big bummer to end the season like that but to finish 3rd place in the overall championship is good for my second year in the 450 class. We always want to do better but in the end it’s like a podium finish at the end of the season so it’s a good step forward for me and for the team. We just have to keep moving forward.”

250SX East/West Class
TLD Red Bull KTM Factory Racing gathered together for the first time as a nearly complete team, facing intense heat in the Las Vegas desert and a slippery track inside Sam Boyd Stadium. When the desert dust settled, Mitchell Oldenburg earned the team’s top finish in fifth-place. Entering Eastern Regional points leader Jordon Smith started well but ended up going down which ended his night early. Shane McElrath came back from a first-turn crash in the main event to nearly crack the top-10, finishing 11th.

“The day started a little rough, but my team was always behind me and telling me I can do well in the main event,” said Oldenburg. “The track was so slick and it changed a lot throughout the day. I’m glad to finish out the season healthy and on a pretty solid note. I think if I didn’t get hurt, we could have been a factor throughout the season.”

Next Race: October 14, 2017 – Las Vegas, NV (USA)

Results 450SX Class Las Vegas 2017
1. Jason Anderson (USA), Husqvarna, 21:14.399 min (19 laps)
2. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, +1.854 sec
3. Joshua Grant (USA), Kawasaki, +2.608
4. Ryan Dungey (USA), KTM, +5.469
5. Dean Wilson (USA), Husqvarna, +7.296
Other KTM
7. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM, +10.383
8. David Millsaps (USA), KTM, +11.362
22. Marvin Musquin (FRA), KTM, 10 laps
DNS Trey Canard (USA), KTM

Final Standings 450SX Class 2017 after 17 of 17 rounds
1. Dungey, 359 points (2017 Supercross World Champion)
2. Tomac, 354
3. Musquin, 293
4. Anderson, 273
5. Millsaps, 221
Other KTM
6. Baggett, 220
21. Canard, 51

Results 250SX East/West Class Las Vegas 2017
1. Adam Cianciarulo (USA), Kawasaki, 17:02.079 min, East (15 laps)
2. Justin Hill (USA), Kawasaki, +5.779 sec, West
3. Aaron Plessinger (USA), Yamaha, +10.164, West
4. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, +16.340, East
5. Mitchell Oldenburg (USA), KTM, +19.950, West
Other KTM
11. Shane McElrath (USA), KTM, 32.277, West
21. Jordon Smith (USA), KTM, 2 laps, East
DNS Alex Martin (USA), KTM, East

Final Standings 250SX West Class 2017 after 9 of 9 rounds
1. Hill, 202 points
2. McElrath, 164
3. Plessinger, 163
4. Martin Davalos (USA), Husqvarna, 145, West
5. James Decotis (USA), Honda, 137, West
Other KTM
10. Oldenburg, 76  

Final Standings 250SX East Class 2017 after 9 of 9 rounds
1. Osborne, 173
2. Cianciarulo, 171
3. Savatgy, 166
4. Smith, 161
5. Ferrandis, 144
Other KTM
12. Martin, 60   

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