Chase Sexton Dominates San Diego Supercross for First 450SX Class Win.
Michael Mosiman Nabs His First Victory in 250SX Class.
If there is one race a season Monster Energy Supercross gets right, it is San Diego.
The San Diego race is always Military Appreciation night and in itself, that makes the race unique and special.
But, San Diego always delivers in a different way…. CHAOS.
From first time wins to insane crashes, just ask Ken Roczen, San Diego always delivers so STAY CLASS SAN DIEGO!
You will never forget your first win of your career. For Michael Mosiman (Troy Lee Designs/ Red Bull GasGas) and Chase Sexton (Team Honda HRC) earned a career-first victory.
For Mosiman it was his first career win ever while for Sexton is was his first Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Class win.
450SX Class
Sexton grabbed the holeshot in the 450SX Class Main Event but gave up the early lead to Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin. Three minutes into the 20-minute plus one lap race, Sexton cut back under Musquin and from there steadily pulled away from the pack. Behind him, Tomac pushed past Musquin but could not gain on Sexton on the slick San Diego soil. Defending champion Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb and opening round winner Team Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen traded positions as they both overtook Musquin before five minutes had ticked off the clock.
Round 2 winner Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson was on the move early. He made quick passes on his way forward and took advantage of a tip-over by Roczen. Anderson found his way into second at the race’s halfway point and looked to have the track speed to reel in Sexton. Then smoke began to seep from his bike. As power drained from his engine the 2018 champion was forced to limp his bike to the finish, eventually carding eighth place.
Anderson’s setback handed Tomac and Ferrandis each their first podium finishes of the year. It earned Tomac enough points to push the Yamaha rider into the championship points lead. Webb put in a late charge on Ferrandis but did not have enough time and settled for fourth. Right on Webb’s rear wheel at the end, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart duplicated his best finish of the season with a fifth place result.
The incredible parity of the season has Tomac in the points lead with no wins, and Webb tied for second place, only one point back, also with no wins yet. Sexton shares second spot with Webb courtesy of his San Diego victory. Sexton was the fifth different San Diego winner in the last five races at the venue. Three rounds into the 2022 season only fourteen points separate the top ten riders, making 2022 the closest title chase in the sport’s history at this point in the series.
250SX Class
The stadium crowd split its attention between the battle for the lead and the heroic charge of Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha’s Christian Craig. Caught up in the first turn pile up, Craig was the last rider to remount. He advanced nineteen positions and salvaged a podium finish to retain his points lead. Also on the ground in turn one, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Jo Shimoda made a great charge of his own, reaching fifth by the finish.
The 17 round series heads north for Round 4 and the second of three 2022 events inside Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. Tickets are on sale for the daytime FanFest and the night racing that has been spectacular this season. For the full schedule, ticket availability updates, and airtimes on Peacock, CNBC and USA Network go toSupercrossLIVE.com.