23.09.2018

Dumas Caps Off Championship Winning Season With a Double Victory at MotoAmerica Finale 

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FINALE - MotoAmerica Junior Cup - September 23, 2018

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – KTM Orange Brigade rider Alex Dumas swept both MotoAmerica Junior Cup races over the weekend with one of his strongest performances of the year for the series finale at Barber Motorsports Park.

 

The French-Canadian rider amassed ten race-wins and 12 podium finishes during the 18-race season, making KTM the first marque to win a MotoAmerica Junior Cup title. Dumas set the stage from the start of the weekend, putting on a strong performance in Saturday’s Race 1. He powered his KTM RC 390 R to a great start and had a big lead built up when the race was red-flagged because of a crash. When the race restarted, Dumas got another good start and led the race from start to finish on his way to a ninth-career win in the class. In Sunday’s Race 2, Dumas got another great start and put himself into the lead early on. He led every lap and won the race by a margin of more than five seconds. 

 

Dumas’ teammate, Sean Ungvarsky, had a difficult start to the weekend. The team battled through problems with his motorcycle’s set-up during both qualifying sessions, and Ungvarsky qualified in the 25th position. In Saturday's Race 1, Ungvarsky remained poised through difficult track conditions and worked his way up to a 17th-place finish. In Sunday’s Race 2, Ungvarsky recovered from a poor start to finish 17th once again. With a great start to the season, Ungvarsky finished the 2018 Junior Cup with five podium finishes, giving the KTM Orange Brigade Team two riders within the top five in the overall championship standings. 

 

While the 2018 MotoAmerica season has end, Dumas is not done with his 2018 racing schedule. He will compete aboard a KTM RC 390 R at the next round of the World Supersport 300 Championship at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in Magny-Cours, France on Sept. 28-30, 2018.  

 

Chris Fillmore, KTM Orange Brigade Team Manager: “With the championship wrapped up and nothing to lose, it was great to see Alex sweep the last two races of the season aboard a KTM. We’re excited for Alex to head over to France to race as a wildcard in the World Supersport 300 Championship and represent the KTM Orange Brigade on the international level of motorcycle road racing. I wish Sean had been able to maintain his early season form, but finishing fifth overall in a highly competitive championship is still very impressive. It has been a very successful first-year for the KTM Orange Brigade program in MotoAmerica’s Junior Cup, and I want to sincerely thank Alex, Sean and their teams for making this a very special season for KTM.” 

 

Alex Dumas, #23 KTM Orange Brigade Rider: “The weekend did not start as planned. We were battling set-up issues Friday and missed part of the first practice session while changing fork springs. The changes worked, and I finished fourth in Friday’s qualifying session. We improved the bike even more during Saturday’s qualifying session and I was able to qualify on pole. Race 1 was confusing with all the red flags, but I felt comfortable on the bike and was able to pick up another race win. Today’s race was less eventful, and I was able to finish the season off with a win. I want to thank my team and KTM for all of the support they have given me this year.” 

 

Sean Ungvarsky, #48 KTM Orange Brigade Rider: “This weekend was definitely a struggle for me. We lost some momentum as a team with the struggles we have had the past couple rounds. Working with KTM this season was definitely the best experience I have had in my racing career. Alex and I had the best bike in the paddock this year, and it was great seeing so many fans out here this weekend cheering me on.” 

 

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