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August 24, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo is Crowned Pro Motocross 250 Class Champion in Indiana
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo earned his first professional championship on Saturday at Ironman Raceway, clinching the Pro Motocross 250 Class title following a second place finish in Moto 1. Cianciarulo went on to finish third overall (2-4), making it a perfect 12-for-12 podium streak this season. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks raced to his fourth top-10 finish of the season with a ninth overall (11-7), while Martin Davalos bounced back from a DNF in Moto 1 to finish 10th in Moto 2 for 16th overall.
Adam Cianciarulo
With a 30-point lead entering the weekend, Cianciarulo had the opportunity to wrap up the championship in Moto 1 if he finished second and he did just that. In Moto 1, he got a solid start and was sitting third for most of the moto watching the front runners battle it out. After the pace settled down, Cianciarulo made his push to the front and was able to make the important pass for second and came across the finish line a champion.
The pressure was off in Moto 2, but that didn't stop Cianciarulo from starting at the front and making a charge to the lead. In the end he settled into third, eventually getting pushed back to fourth, but his 2-4 moto scores still landed him on the podium for the 12th time this season.
"The road to this championship has been a journey," said Cianciarulo. "As a kid I always knew I would be in this position, but then it seemed like that was taken from me (with injuries). In the end, I would rather wait to Year 6 and get it this way, knowing how much I've learned and grown as a person. It's just amazing what you can do if you put your mind to it. I couldn't do this without my incredible support system behind me. There are so many people that have made this happen. I'm just so proud of my team."
Garrett Marchbanks
While all eyes were on Cianciarulo, teammate Garrett Marchbanks was quietly putting in another impressive ride to finish out his sophomore Pro Motocross season. Moto 1 didn't start how he was hoping, coming around the first lap in 23rd. He turned up the speed and picked off riders, finishing the moto all the way up in 11th. In the second moto, Marchbanks was better off the start in 14th, racing forward to finish with his best moto score of the season in seventh.
"It was a great way to end the season," said Marchbanks. "Ending on a high note was exactly what I wanted to do and it felt good to ride up with those guys in Moto 2. I've learned so much this season and I only wish I had another race to keep the momentum going. But it's also a relief to close out a long season."
Martin Davalos
The round in Crawfordsville was the last 250 class race for the veteran Davalos and he was wanting to make it count. After scoring a DNF in the opening moto, Davalos was eager to make the most of the final moto of the season. He's proven capable of running in the top 10 and successfully raced to a 10th in Moto 2.
"It was an up and down day, but at least we wrapped it up with a good top 10 result," said Davalos. "I've had a lot to overcome this year and to go out with a decent final moto was nice. I wish we could have put together two motos, but I'll take a solid last moto in the 250 class."
250 Class Event Results - Crawfordsville, Ind. (Ironman Raceway)
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 1-1
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 3-2
3. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 2-4
4. Chase Sexton (Honda), 4-3
5. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 5-5
6. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 6-8
7. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 9-6
8. Shane McElrath (KTM), 8-9
9. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 11-7
10. Cameron Mcadoo (KTM), 7-13
16. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 39-10
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 519
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 499
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 461
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 337
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 316
6. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 305
7. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 292
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 290
9. Shane McElrath (KTM), 285
10. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 252
14. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 132
August 18, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Extends Points Lead at Budds Creek
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo may not have won the race at Budds Creek Motocross Park but he was able to secure two additional points in the championship standings, extending his lead to 30 with his second-place finish. Martin Davalos had a great first moto where he finished ninth but retired early from Moto 2 to finish 16th overall. Garrett Marchbanks ended his day early after tweaking his ankle on the start of Moto 1.
Adam Cianciarulo
Returning to the place of his first overall victory brought back good memories for Cianciarulo and he was ready to fight for another win. In Moto 1, he almost grabbed the holeshot and was right on the leader when the rut he was using went away. He quickly remounted and was back up and running in fifth. By the ninth lap he was able to move into second, where he ended the moto.
The second moto forced Cianciarulo to come through the pack after a rider went down in front of him on the start. He came around 10th and was steadily pushing forward. By Lap 10 Cianciarulo had made it up to fifth and rode smart to the finish, not making mistakes and taking the extra points.
"I always want to win, but standing on the podium with some extra points is still a good way to end the day," said Cianciarulo. "We have one more race and we'll be working this week to come back and improve, hopefully ending the season with a win."
Martin Davalos
Davalos had a decent first round back from injury and was on a roll to put his No. 73 near the front this weekend. In Moto 1 he got a fourth-place start and was riding well at the front, ultimately crossing the finish line in ninth. The second moto wasn't as kind and after going down on the start, got up to find his radiator punctured and unable to continue. His 9-40 put him 16th on the day.
"The first moto was a great step in the right direction," said Davalos. "My bike was running great and we had a good pace in the first moto. It was a bummer to go out so quickly in the second moto and not be able to back it up. I'll be ready to end the season on a high note."
250 Class Event Results - Mechanicsville, Maryland (Budds Creek Motocross Park)
1. Shane McElrath (KTM), 1-1
2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 2-5
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 6-2
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 4-4
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 3-8
6. Cameron Mcadoo (KTM), 8-9
7. Chase Sexton (Honda), 12-6
8. Ty Masterpool (Yamaha), 7-11
9. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 18-3
10. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 5-14
16. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 9-40
43. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 40-DNS
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 479
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 449
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 419
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 310
5. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 292
6. Chase Sexton (Honda), 278
7. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 277
8. Shane McElrath (KTM), 260
9. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 258
10. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 252
14. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 108
August 11, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Maintains Points Lead with Second Overall at Unadilla
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo made the most of a challenging and extremely rutted Unadilla track to finish second overall (1-2) and maintain his 28 point lead as the series completed its 10th round in upstate New York. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks bounced back to his third top 10 finish of the season on a 13-9 ride that placed him ninth overall. Martin Davalos returned after sitting out with injury, scoring 14th overall with an 18-12 moto score.
Adam Cianciarulo
The past few years, Unadilla has been a bit muddier, but the riders were happy to find blue skies on Saturday morning. It quickly became clear that the track was very soft and rapidly turned into a difficult, rutted circuit. Cianciarulo got out to a great start in Moto 1, settling into second at the start of the race. He stalked first place and was able to inherit the lead after a mistake from the leader, never looking back. He crossed the finish line 5.5 seconds in front of second.
In Moto 2, with the track at its roughest, Cianciarulo managed another great start and found himself in second when the riders got the green flag at the end of the first lap. Cianciarulo pushed hard but was also focused on not making any critical mistakes. Despite being cautious, he crossed the line only 1.1 seconds behind the leader. His solid day kept him with a lead of 28 points with two rounds remaining.
"It was one of those days where my ego was telling me to push really hard and to try and catch him but my mind was also telling me to be smart," said Cianciarulo. "I had to find the place in the middle where I could push in the right spots and not make mistakes. It was not easy on a track like this and I'm thankful to have it end with us not losing any points down the final stretch. I am really looking forward to Budds Creek. I love that track."
Garrett Marchbanks
Marchbanks left his tough weekend from the last round in the past and redeemed himself at Unadilla. He started the day with a great start in Moto 1 and was running fifth when he made a mistake and fell back to 13th. From there he tried to push forward, eventually coming across in 13th position. Ready to show his top-10 speed, in Moto 2 again he was near the front at the start but got pushed out and came around the first lap in 19th. Marchbanks knew the opening laps were where he could make up ground quickly and was up to 12th by Lap 12. He didn't give up and was able to finish the 30 minutes plus two laps in ninth for ninth overall.
"I felt good today even with the tough conditions, but made some mistakes that cost me a little better position," said Marchbanks. "It was nice to feel good on the bike, it was working great, and I know that if I can get up there at the start again, I should be able to keep it in the top 10. I put in a hard charge that second moto. I knew I had the speed to be up there with those guys."
Martin Davalos
After sitting out the past three rounds, Davalos was ready to come back and see how he felt on the bike. His day started solidly with a 14th place qualifying result. It was a long road for him in Moto 1 after coming around the opening lap in 24th, but he pushed himself into the points and finished 18th. In Moto 2, he got a better start in 18th and put in a charge to finish 12th for 14th overall.
"It was an awesome feeling to get back to the races," said Davalos. "It was a bit of a last minute decision, but I'm glad we did it because I was able to make improvements throughout the day. We'll hopefully take our progress and get an even better finish next week."
250 Class Event Results - New Berlin, New York (Unadilla MX)
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 2-1
2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 1-2
3. Chase Sexton (Honda), 3-3
4. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 4-4
5. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 5-6
6. Shane McElrath (KTM), 8-5
7. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 7-10
8. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 12-7
9. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 13-9
10. Ty Masterpool (Yamaha), 11-13
14. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 18-12
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 441
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 413
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 382
4. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 292
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 277
6. Chase Sexton (Honda), 254
7. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 254
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 235
9. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 233
10. Shane McElrath (KTM), 210
14. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 108
July 28, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Finishes Runner-Up At Washougal
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo left it all on the track at Washougal MX Park during Round 9 of the Pro Motocross Championship, ultimately coming across the finish with second overall (3-2). He was a fixture at the front of the field and put on a show in Moto 2 as he nearly grabbed the lead on the final lap. His second place still has him 28 points ahead of second in the championship standings. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks had to retire early from Moto 1 and came from behind in Moto 2 to finish 22nd overall with a 40-19.
Adam Cianciarulo
With the season winding down, Cianciarulo was aware to the fact that he has a point lead to protect. He is also a racer who wants to win, which led him to put on one of the best charges of the season in Moto 2.
Finishing third in Moto 1 after coming through from a fourth-place start and overcoming a tip over, Cianciarulo wanted to get back to the top. He moved into second quickly in Moto 2 and stalked the leader the whole race. At times he was close enough to pass, but the opportunity wasn't there. In the end, he was only 0.5 seconds behind at the finish, lighting a fire to come back at Unadilla for the win.
"You're always conscious of the points, but now after winning this year, I crave to win and kind of expect it of myself," said Cianciarulo. "Most of the time I've been happy with second because it's been on an off day, but today I felt like I was the fastest out there and really wanted it. I just couldn't get by and had a few mistakes here and there in that first moto that cost me. Overall, I had a lot of fun, the bike is working great and I feel like we're in a really good spot heading to Unadilla."
Garrett Marchbanks
It was a tough day for Marchbanks at Washougal after starting out on a positive note with 10th in qualifying. In Moto 1, he was forced to retire early after going down on the opening lap and breaking his throttle cable. He had the last gate pick for Moto 2 and came around the first lap in 26th. Marchbanks pushed the entire race to make it into the points in 19th. His 40-19 resulted in finishing the day 22nd overall.
"This was definitely not the way I wanted to back up my comeback last weekend, but there are sometimes things that are out of your control and just happen," said Marchbanks. "It was rough getting that last gate pick and had my work cut out for me in the second moto. I've been feeling good on the bike since returning, so I'm looking forward to getting another shot at it at Unadilla."
250 Class Event Results - Washougal, Washington (Washougal MX Park)
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 1-1
2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 3-2
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 2-4
4. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 7-3
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 4-6
6. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 8-5
7. Cameron McAdoo (KTM), 6-8
8. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 5-9
9. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 13-7
10. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 9-12
22. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 40-19
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 394
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 366
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 346
4. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 261
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 254
6. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 233
7. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 229
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 220
9. Chase Sexton (Honda), 214
10. Shane McElrath (KTM), 181
14. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 88
July 21, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Back on Top At Muddy Millville With Cianciarulo's Sixth Overall Victory
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo and Garrett Marchbanks endured a grueling, muddy track during Round 8 of the Pro Motocross Championship at Spring Creek MX Park with Cianciarulo taking the second moto win and the overall victory. The win extended his points lead to 36 with four races remaining. In his first race back from injury, Marchbanks rose to the challenge of less than ideal conditions to earn his second top 10 finish of the season with a ninth overall.
Adam Cianciarulo
As the riders were filing into the track on Saturday morning, the area was being hit hard by severe weather that included heavy rains and lightning. That led to the practice being delayed and eventually racing was pushed back an hour from its previously scheduled time. Despite the disruption of weather, Cianciarulo grabbed the holeshot in the opening moto and settled into second. Near the end of the race, he was forced to remove his goggles, making the final five laps very challenging. Even after going down, he still got up to take third in the moto.
The conditions for the final moto were a bit better than the start of the day. Cianciarulo didn't waste any time gaining clear vision at the front as he made the pass for the lead on the first lap. He maintained a steady pace and was able to come away with his sixth moto win of the season, which earned Cianciarulo his sixth overall of the year.
"The conditions were tough today and I was actually pretty fired up after that first moto," said Cianciarulo. "We've faced a lot of tough conditions throughout this year, but for some reason this was a hard one. I was able to bring it all back together in the second moto and swing the momentum back out way, which is huge as we go into the final four races."
Garrett Marchbanks
The weather in Millville didn't provide the most welcomed return for Marchbanks, who had sat out the past three rounds recovering from injury. Thankfully, he was eager to get back on the gate and that tenacity paid off with two solid motos.
In Moto 1, he started 15th and was working his way up when he made a mistake and fell back to 17th. He regrouped and made a push to the front where he finished the race in 10th. His start in Moto 2 was much better as he came around the first lap in fourth. A few small mistakes cost him, but was still able to cross the finish line in ninth to collect ninth overall on the day.
"This wasn't how I pictured returning to the races, but you have to just go with what you got," said Marchbanks. "Everyone had to face it today and I know I have the best team and the best bike to make it through. Even with the conditions, I still learned a lot and I'm hoping we can take that progress and get an even better result next weekend at Washougal."
250 Class Event Results - Millville, Minnesota (Spring Creek MX Park)
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 3-1
2. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 2-3
3. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 1-6
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 5-4
5. Shane McElrath (KTM), 4-5
6. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 14-2
7. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 7-10
8. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 6-11
9. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 10-9
10. Ty Masterpool (Yamaha), 11-13
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 352
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 316
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 306
4. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 233
5. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 233
6. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 225
7. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 207
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 186
9. Chase Sexton (Honda), 181
10. Shane McElrath (KTM), 163
14. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 86
July 7, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend with Podium Finish at RedBud
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo made the most of a rollercoaster weekend to claim second overall at RedBud MX. A change in schedule shifted the 250 class to the second and fourth motos of the day, forcing the riders to endure some of the biggest ruts and bumps of the day, but Cianciarulo still managed to come out with 5-2 moto scores. Martin Davalos came out 11th in qualifying practice, eventually deciding to sit out the round as his pre-existing injuries came to a head and he didn't feel like he could put in a safe ride.
Adam Cianciarulo
The riders didn't get any relief from the hot conditions they've faced the past few weeks with high humidity continuing to be a factor. Cianciarulo nearly grabbed another holeshot in Moto 1 as he quickly shot into the lead after the first few corners. Trying to push the intensity, Cianciarulo got pushed off the track a few times, eventually resulting in a two position penalty at the end of the race. He continued to push while running in second and had to reserve some energy for the second half of the race, pushing him back to third by the checkered flag. With the two position dock, he was scored fifth.
Putting what happened in Moto 1 in the past, Cianciarulo again started near the front and settled into fourth for the opening laps of the moto. He patiently rode towards the front of the pack and moved into second on Lap 12. His 5-2 scores placed him second overall and enters a much-needed weekend off with a 25 point lead.
"There is no doubt that I was riding a little squirrely on the first lap of Moto 1, but I thought I was pushed off the track and then got penalized so it was a bummer," said Cianciarulo. "Overall, I missed the setting a little bit in Moto 1 and was getting more tired than I normally do. For the second moto we went back to a little more of the Southwick setting we had and that was much better. I'm excited for the challenge that lies ahead and definitely pumped to be up on the podium with all the RedBud fans."
250 Class Event Results - Buchanan, Michigan (RedBud MX)
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 1-1
2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 5-2
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 3-6
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 2-8
5. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 8-4
6. Ty Masterpool (Yamaha), 4-11
7. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 11-5
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 10-7
9. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 6-12
10. Cameron Mcadoo (KTM), 9-10
Martin Davalos (Kawasaki) DNS
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 307
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 282
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 281
4. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 204
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 200
6. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 193
7. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 173
8. Chase Sexton (Honda), 167
9. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 165
10. Shane McElrath (KTM), 129
15. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 63
18. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 54
June 30, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Back On Top With Cianciarulo's Fifth Win of the Season
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo raised the intensity at the sandbox of The Wick 338 to grab his first Moto 1 win of the season, going on to collect his fifth overall win with a 1-2 moto score. With the first half of the season in the books, Cianciarulo now sits 23 points ahead of second place in the championship standings. Martin Davalos had a tough day, finishing 33rd.
Adam Cianciarulo
Coming into the sixth round, Cianciarulo had taken the overall win four times but had never grabbed a win in Moto 1. That changed on the rutted and sandy track in Southwick as he charged out to his very first holeshot of the season and stepped up the intensity in the first several turns of the race, gaining an advantage over second right away. He kept the charge going all moto and came across the finish line 11 seconds ahead of second.
He obviously had his starts dialed at The Wick 338 as he collected his second straight holeshot in Moto 2 and charged to the lead. He relented the lead on the seventh lap but kept his distance from the next competitor to earn second and take his fifth overall of the season with a 1-2.
"I've learned so much since I turned pro and I have an amazing team to lean on to make sure I'm fully prepared each moto," said Cianciarulo. "After pushing hard in Moto 1 and the track at its worst in Moto 2, I just didn't have anything to keep the lead, but felt comfortable where I was at. I can't say enough good things about the team. It just feels so good to be able to bounce back after last weekend. I'm so grateful."
Martin Davalos
The day was a tough one for veteran Davalos. He made a few trips to the ground that cost him a better finish, eventually scoring 22-40 on the day for 33rd overall.
"It was a rough day at the wick to say the least," said Davalos. "I had some good get-offs but I'm thankful to be okay. I've been putting in a constant fight this year both mentally and physically but I won't give up. It's not in my nature to stop trying. Each weekend is another opportunity to break through."
250 Class Event Results - Southwick, Massachusetts (The Wick 338)
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 1-2
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 3-1
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 2-3
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 4-4
5. Shane McElrath (KTM), 6-7
6. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 10-5
7. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 7-8
8. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 5-11
9. Cameron Mcadoo (KTM), 11-6
10. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha), 12-9
33. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 22-40
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 269
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 246
3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 232
4. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 178
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 167
6. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 165
7. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 162
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 148
9. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 143
10. Shane McElrath (KTM), 108
14. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 63
17. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 54
June 23, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Finishes Florida National on the Podium
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo rode a solid race at WW Ranch Motocross Park to collect third overall with a 5-3. The sandy, rutted track was a challenge for all the riders and Cianciarulo kept it on two wheels to keep his double-digit points lead intact. Teammate Martin Davalos showed signs of speed, but a fall in Moto 2 pushed him to finish 18th overall with an 18-17 moto score. Garrett Marchbanks sat out of the round in Florida and is hoping to return next weekend at Southwick.
Adam Cianciarulo
Cianciarulo was looking forward to racing in his home state as the series made its debut at the WW Ranch Motocross Park. In Moto 1, Cianciarulo got pinched on the start and came around the first lap in eighth. The fast track was tough to pass on but Cianciarulo was making progress and was into the top five by Lap 6. He had made it up to fourth, but settled for fifth when the race was complete.
In Moto 2, Cianciarulo's start was better and came out fourth after the first lap shuffle. He quickly made it up to third on Lap 2 but the fast track already had the front two riders putting a gap on the field. Cianciarulo made a push, but found his rhythm in third and stuck with it. His 5-3 on the day still landed him on the overall podium in third and helped him hold an 18-point lead in the championship.
"Today I wasn't feeling the best out on the track so all things considered, I'm happy to have walked away with third overall," said Cianciarulo. "Not being on top of the podium after four rounds is definitely a motivator to get after it this week and come to Southwick pumped up for a win."
Martin Davalos
The day started off on a positive note for Davalos who finished the qualifying sessions in fifth. He rounded the Moto 1 start near the front, coming around Lap 1 in 11th. Davalos fell back to 16th on Lap 5 and eventually crossed the line in 18th. Moto 2 was an uphill battle for Davalos who went down on the opening lap and was credited with 38th. He showed his speed in this moto, passing all the way up to 17th by the final lap. His 18-17 placed him 18th overall.
"It was a tough day today but I felt good in the final moto even after going down," said Davalos. "With the race next week also being pretty sandy, I think we got an idea of the set up for next week so I'm hopeful to bounce back in Southwick."
250 Class Event Results - Jacksonville, Florida (WW Ranch Motocross Park)
1. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 2-2
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 4-1
3. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 5-3
4. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 3-5
5. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 8-4
6. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 7-6
7. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 9-7
8. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 6-11
9. Chase Sexton (Honda), 1-39
10. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha), 13-8
18. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 18-17
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 222
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 204
3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 187
4. Chase Sexton (Honda), 159
5. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 152
6. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 148
7. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 142
8. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 129
9. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 116
10. Shane McElrath (KTM), 79
12. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 63
14. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 54
June 16, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Keeps Win-Streak Alive and Extends Points Lead
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo found himself in familiar territory, taking the overall on 2-1 moto scores at High Point Raceway. His fourth-straight overall win also helped him extend his points lead to 26 points. Martin Davalos had a better weekend following the break, finishing the day 12th overall with a 15-12. Garrett Marchbanks had qualified in the top 10 but a big get off in Moto 1 forced him to call it a day.
Adam Cianciarulo
After a refreshing weekend off, Cianciarulo came back ready to keep his Kawasaki KX250 on top of the podium. In Moto 1, he spun a bit out of the gate and was forced to make quick work through the pack, coming out fifth by the end of the first lap. The front group was staying together and Cianciarulo was able to put in some solid laps to make it up to second, but there wasn't enough time to catch first.
In the second moto Cianciarulo started second and was not afraid to try different lines to make his move. After 10 minutes of being patient, Cianciarulo found his way around and took over the lead. When he crossed the finish line for his fourth-straight win, Cianciarulo could hardly believe it and to top it off, the win boosted his points lead to 26 points.
"I got really lucky in the first moto because I spun out of the gate and had to seriously thread the needle in the first turn to try and stay at the front," said Cianciarulo. "The track was very tough and I tried to be patient. Coming to the races now compared to the past feels so different. It's just a whole new vibe. For the first time I really believe in myself. When you hit rock bottom it's tough but I have so many great people around me. I just would never have thought that I would go four in a row."
Martin Davalos
Davalos came in with determination and hope that he could bounce back from his weekend in Colorado. He started the day well qualifying eighth and was up in the mix on the start of Moto 1. After settling in, Davalos finished the moto in 15th. The second moto was an uphill battle as Davalos started 17th. He pushed through to make it up to 12th, scoring 12th overall.
"The weekend was definitely better than the last round and I think we can do even better as the season moves forward," said Davalos. "I am looking forward to the round in Florida and see if familiar territory will help me break into the top 10."
Garrett Marchbanks
Marchbanks came into Pennsylvania ready to make progress. He didn't get the start he wanted in Moto 1 and was moving through the pack when he went down. His fall was enough for him to sit out the rest of the day and he will decide later this week about whether he will lineup for the upcoming round.
250 Class Event Results - Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania (High Point Raceway)
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 2-1
2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 1-3
3. Chase Sexton (Honda), 4-2
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 3-4
5. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 5-5
6. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 9-6
7. Cameron McAdoo (KTM), 8-7
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 7-8
9. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 6-9
10. Wilson Todd (KTM), 12-10
12. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 15-12
41. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), DNF
250 Class Championship Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 186
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 160
3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 144
4. Chase Sexton (Honda), 134
5. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 126
6. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 112
7. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 111
8. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 104
9. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 87
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 63
16. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 47
June 2, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Makes It Three In A Row With Thunder Valley Victory
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo kept the momentum in his favor with another come-from-behind victory at Thunder Valley MX Park. As the series takes its first weekend break, Cianciarulo's 2-1 helped keep his points cushion where he leads second by six points. Garrett Marchbanks bounced back from a 12th in the first moto to finish ninth in Moto 2 for 11th overall, while Martin Davalos continued to feel the effects of sore ribs and finished 19th with a 19-18 score.
Adam Cianciarulo
Cianciarulo was right in the mix off the start of Moto 1, coming around in second to start the race. He had some pressure that forced him to relinquish second, but he quickly returned to the runner-up spot two laps later. Rain started to fall during the moto and once lightning was reported in the area, the race was red flagged and called with only six minutes remaining, forcing Cianciarulo to settle for second.
In Moto 2, the Floridian got an even better start and stuck to the rear wheel of the leader. He made a small mistake that resulted in him going off the track, but he reentered safely and without gaining an advantage. Ready to make up for his mistake, he put a charge to the front and was able to capitalize on a mistake from the leader on Lap 7, holding off pressure until the end. His 2-1 moto score was good enough for his third overall of the season.
"When I went off the track I tried to be as fair as possible when I rejoined," said Cianciarulo. "We've (Justin Cooper) been pushing each other so much and it's really been fun. We'll both only get better so it's a win-win. The team has been amazing and I couldn't be happier. I really feel on top of the world."
Garrett Marchbanks
Marchbanks started the day with an uphill battle after coming around the first lap in the opening moto in 17th. He was making passes and moving forward, but with the shortened race he didn't have the extra time to make up any more positions and ended up 12th. As much as he wanted to get a better start in Moto 2, it just wasn't meant to be and he came around the first lap in 18th. This moto he didn't waste any time and quickly got up to 11th by Lap 3 and eventually made it into the top 10 to finish ninth for 11th overall.
"I was really hoping to grab another top 10 but it didn't happen after my race in Moto 1," said Marchbanks. "With the starts I've had, I can't waste any time pushing to the front and with the changing conditions in Moto 1, I only got up to 12th. I felt like I had more but this is about where I started to gain momentum last year and I"m hoping that we can come back refreshed for High Point in two weeks."
Martin Davalos
It was a tough day for Davalos who not only was dealing with the altitude and rutted rough track, but also trying to manage his sore ribs he hurt at the opening round. He got a decent start in Moto 1, but the varied conditions forced him back to 19th. In Moto 2, he started 21st and worked up to 17th at one point before finishing 18th.
"Today wasn't my day and you're going to have those days," said Davalos. "It's how you get over it, move on and learn from it that matter most. I'm looking forward to having an off weekend and getting healed up. We'll be ready to bounce back from this one."
250 Class Event Results - Lakewood, Colorado (Thunder Valley MX Park)
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 2-1
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 1-2
3. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 4-3
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 3-5
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 7-6
6. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 13-4
7. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 5-11
8. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 10-7
9. Shane McElrath (KTM), 8-10
10. Jordon Smith (KTM), 11-8
11. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 12-9
19. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 19-18
250 Class Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 139
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 133
3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 106
4. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 94
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 94
6. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 85
7. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 77
8. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 69
9. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 66
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 63
17. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 32
May 26, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo Makes it Back-To-Back Wins at Return to Fox Raceway.
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo continued his winning ways at Fox Raceway with his second consecutive overall victory. The circuit hosted its first Pro Motocross since 2011 with the team also taking victory eight years ago. Finishing with a solid top-10 ride, Garrett Marchbanks showcased his speed throughout the day with a 9-8 for seventh overall. Martin Davalos overcame a tough Moto 1 to finish ninth in Moto 2 for 14th overall.
Adam Cianciarulo
With a race not being run for the series since 2011 and the start having been changed since then, it was more difficult than usual to predict the best gate pick. Cianciarulo gambled with a far outside choice, in hopes his momentum and dry line would be a winner. Unfortunately, the gamble pushed him mid-pack and made for an uphill battle for Cianciarulo. By the fourth lap, Cianciarulo had come back from 11th to fourth and he was able to get around for third as the race neared its end.
His Moto 2 started better, even after a flinching gate nearly resulted in disaster, getting up to third by the first lap. Cianciarulo quickly took over the lead on Lap 3 and tried to pull a gap. He was passed but eventually got by when the leader went down and was able to hold off pressure at the end to claim the moto victory and his second-straight overall win.
"I wasn't really aware of the overall during the race, I just wanted to win the moto," said Cianciarulo. "The first moto - the start just didn't work out for me. I used a lot of energy in that first race. In the second moto, Hunter (Lawrence) was riding really good so I knew I had to turn it up a little after he went down. Two outdoor wins in a row feels good. It felt like a long time coming to finally get my first two years ago so this feels great to start with two wins."
Garrett Marchbanks
The season didn't start out as Marchbanks had hoped but he knew he would get another chance to prove his speed. He did just that at Fox Raceway starting with a ninth place ride in Moto 1. Marchbanks didn't let his 15th-place start keep him from pushing to the top-10. In Moto 2, he had to work his magic again coming through the pack after a 21st-place start. It didn't take long and by Lap 5 he was inside the top 10 in ninth. He kept a consistent pace and got by for eighth by the end of the moto.
"This was a much better race for me, even with the bad starts," said Marchbanks. "Knowing I was able to come through after being so far back gives me motivation for the upcoming races. I just need to nail down my starts and we'll be right up there fighting for a podium."
Martin Davalos
Davalos started off the day with an up and down first moto. He was making progress after riding outside the top 10, but dropped down and finished the moto in 18th. Similar to Moto 1, Davalos started the final moto of the day outside the top 10. When he got into his groove, he started picking off riders and made it up from 14th to finish the moto in ninth.
"The track was tough today and I am still pretty sore from my crash last weekend," said Davalos. "I did my best to find smooth lines but on a track like this you're not going to find that. I am happy to see the progress in Moto 2 and will look forward to Denver to get back in the top 10."
250 Class Event Results - Pala, California (Fox Raceway)
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 3-1
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 1-4
3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 7-3
4. Chase Sexton (Honda), 5-5
5. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 4-7
6. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 10-6
7. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 9-8
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 8-11
9. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 37-2
10. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 2-36
14. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 18-9
250 Class Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 92
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 86
3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 70
4. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 68
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 65
6. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 51
7. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 48
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 47
9. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 42
10. Hunter Lawrence (Honda), 41
15. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 27
May 19, 2019
Adam Cianciarulo Finds Redemption at Motocross Opening Round With Overall Victory
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo put the past behind him and focused on the future, starting his Pro Motocross championship campaign with an impressive overall victory. The wet weather couldn't hold back a determined Cianciarulo, who finished the day with a 2-1 moto score. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks and Martin Davalos both finished inside the top 10 at the opening moto, but trouble in the second pushed them outside the top-10 overall finishing 13th and 15th, respectively.
Adam Cianciarulo
The forecast for rain all week was the main talking point among riders, but when the riders lined up for the opening moto they were happily greeted with dry conditions. Because rain had soaked the course in the days leading into the race, the track quickly became rutted and rough. Cianciarulo was fortunate to get out to a great start and tuck in at second, but wasn't able to get in positon for a good pass and settled for second in Moto 1.
The rain finally started falling in Moto 2 and the start was more critical than before. Cianciarulo was at the front as they rounded the first turn and made quick work of the leader, jumping into the lead as he powered his Kawasaki KX250 around the first few corners. He made a concerted effort to remain on two wheels and when the checkered flag flew, his 2-1 was enough for his second career overall win.
"This was just what I needed to start the season off right," said Cianciarulo. "I didn't feel overly great in the first moto, but tried to make as few mistakes as possible. The track was already gnarly and then the rain started coming down. It was a lot about the start and me being able to ride my race. I am so happy for my team and all the people that have been there in the peaks and valleys. You're going to have tough days but they've kept me motivated to see what can happen in the future."
Garrett Marchbanks
Now in his second motocross season, Marchbanks didn't come in with as many nerves as you might think a rookie would have and it showed with him capturing the top qualifier to start the day. In Moto 1, he didn't get the best jump, but still managed to come out of the opening lap shuffle in 10th. Marchbanks was able to make some good passes and get up to eighth. The second moto was an up and down race for Marchbanks who started mid-pack, raced up to 13th only to make a mistake and fall back to 29th. From there he put in the work and passed all the way back up to 17th. His 8-17 pushed him just outside the top 10 to finish 13th.
"It was nice not having the same nerves as last year and I felt a little more comfortable out there to start the day," said Marchbanks. "My starts didn't help me out at all today and in the second moto I had to work my way through the pack with all the rain, so that was tough. It's nice to get the first one out of the way and hopefully work our way up from here."
Martin Davalos
Davalos lined up for his first motocross race since 2017. In the opening moto, he was in the same boat as Marchbanks, coming through the pack to break into the top 10. He would eventually finish just behind his teammate in ninth. Moto 2 got underway with Davalos right behind Cianciarulo and was holding at the front for the opening laps, but made a mistake which sent him to the ground and he was unable to finish the race. Despite the 40th in Moto 2, he was still credited with 15th overall thanks to his solid Moto 1 result.
"Today didn't go as planned and I really felt like I could have gotten a top 10 overall," said Davalos. "The weather really threw a wrench in the day but everyone had to deal with it so I can't complain too much. We'll get back to work and try to find ways to improve."
250 Class Event Results - Rancho Cordova, California (Hangtown)
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 2-1
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 1-4
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 5-3
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 3-5
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 4-6
6. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 6-7
7. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 7-11
8. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 23-2
9. Shane McElrath (KTM), 14-8
10. Christian Craig (Honda), 13-10
13. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 8-17
15. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 9-40
250 Class Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 47
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 43
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 36
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 36
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 33
6. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 29
7. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 24
8. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 22
9. Shane McElrath (KTM), 20
10. Christian Craig (Honda), 19
13. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 17
15. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 12
May 5, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Davalos Caps Off 250 Career with Top 10 Finish
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Martin Davalos lined up for his final 250 supercross race inside Sam Boyd Stadium, collecting a top-10 finish during his 101st start as he crossed the finish line in ninth. The finish was Davalos' 77th top-10 result on a career that has already spanned 13 years. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks rounded out the top 10 with a come from behind ride and was awarded AMA Rookie of the Year. Adam Cianciarulo entered the night in hopes of earning his first championship, but a mistake near the end of the race forced him into the mechanic's area and outside the top 10. He ended the series second overall.
Martin Davalos
The day started well for Davalos as he qualified third overall in the east. He rode well in his heat, finishing second and grabbing a good gate pick for the main event. When the riders came around the first lap of the main event, Davalos had made his way up to 10th to start and was looking to move quickly on the single lined track. He was up to sixth by Lap 4 but had a little get off, remounting in ninth where he ended the night.
"I am really proud of what I've accomplished throughout my career," said Davalos. "I would have liked to end this part of my career with a podium but I'm leaving here healthy and ready for outdoors. I've been so blessed to be a part of the best team in the pits and they really feel like family to me. I'm excited to see what the future holds for me and we'll take it all as it comes."
Garrett Marchbanks
Rookie Marchbanks closed out his first supercross season with his sixth top-10 finish. The season has seen both highs and lows, with each race providing a learning experience. In the main event in Las Vegas, Marchbanks found himself in 16th on the first lap and worked hard to put his Kawasaki KX250 inside the top 10. Even with the single-lined track making it hard to pass, Marchbanks found himself rounding out the top 10 when the checkered flag flew.
His efforts throughout the season caught the eye of the American Motorcyclist Association who awarded him with Rookie of the Year honors.
"I have had some great races and other races that I would have liked to forget," said Marchbanks. "But I have learned a lot and know what I can work on for next year. I have the best team that has supported my progress and my tough times. I am ready to get back to motocross racing and try to improve on my results from last year."
Adam Cianciarulo
Losing with grace is probably one of the hardest things for an athlete to do, but that is how Cianciarulo handled a difficult night. The Floridian looked to collect his first championship and found himself in good position in third as the main event clicked into the second half. As he rounded a corner on Lap 11, his bike caught a tuff block and on the next jump Cianciarulo found himself down. He was very quick to get up only to find his bike too damaged to continue at full speed. After visiting the mechanics area, Cianciarulo still managed to finish the race and was scored 20th.
"I felt fine as I came through that section but ended up on the ground," said Cianciarulo. "I think I would have been fine if the bike didn't get mangled in the crash. It's unfortunate that I couldn't get back out there to fight back. There are a lot of guys that have helped me get here and as much as I'm going to be hard on myself, I wanted to get this for them too. I made the mistake and wish I didn't. But you can't turn back time and I have to keep looking forward. I'm going to get one of these things some day."
250SX Class Showdown Event Results - Las Vegas, Nevada
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
2. RJ Hampshire (Honda)
3. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda)
4. Chase Sexton (Honda)
5. Alex Martin (Suzuki)
6. Colt Nichols (Yamaha)
7. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna)
8. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
9. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki)
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki)
20. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Chase Sexton (Honda), 193
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 180
3. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 152
4. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 148
5. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 139
6. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 130
7. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 128
8. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 126
9. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 110
10. Jordan Bailey (Husqvarna), 101
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 226
2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 211
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 180
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 168
5. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 149
6. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 144
7. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 133
8. Shane McElrath (KTM), 123
9. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 120
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 113
April 28, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Davalos Nearly Misses Podium at Penultimate Round
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Martin Davalos finished just off the podium in fourth as the series faced its penultimate round inside MetLife Stadium. Despite having rained all day Friday, the track was dry and difficult for all the riders to navigate. Austin Forkner put in an effort worthy of a champion but during the main event he was forced to retire early as the pain in his knee continued to increase.
Martin Davalos
Davalos entered the race with confidence coming off his win two weeks ago. He tested the difficulty of the track in his heat race as he nearly won but a small mistake pushed him back to second. The main event saw Davalos take over the lead on the first lap and keep pace for the opening six laps. He made a small mistake and went back to fourth but regrouped to hold on to the position at the checkered flag.
"It was a tough day with the track conditions being a bit tricky," said Davalos. "We got out front early but I made a few mistakes and had some guys go by. After that happened I tried to make sure I was hitting my marks so I wouldn't let anyone else come close and was able to keep a good gap over fifth. I'm looking forward to coming back together with the west coast guys next week and put in a great race for the team in Las Vegas."
Austin Forkner
Forkner came to New Jersey with a positive attitude and was hopeful that he would be able to put in a good enough race to stay in the championship hunt. After working hard during the off-weekend, he qualified straight to the main event from his heat race, keeping his seat time to a minimum. On the start, Forkner tucked in behind teammate Davalos at the front but when he came up a little short on a landing, he knew something wasn't right and pulled off, being credited 22nd.
"We worked really hard to make it to this point and it's disappointing to see all that hard work not end up becoming a championship," said Forkner. "It's probably hardest because we were so close. The whole team has been amazing with their support and now I'm ready to start the recovery process and get back out there at 100 percent."
250SX Class Eastern Regional Event Results - East Rutherford, NJ
1. Chase Sexton (Honda)
2. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha)
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
4. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki)
5. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha)
6. Kyle Peters (Suzuki)
7. Alex Martin (Suzuki)
8. Jordan Bailey (Husqvarna)
9. Lorenzo Locurcio (Kawasaki)
10. Anthony Rodriguez (Honda)
22. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Chase Sexton (Honda), 174
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 165
3. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 152
4. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 134
5. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 128
6. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 121
7. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 118
8. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 115
9. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 108
10. Jordan Bailey (Husqvarna), 91
April 14, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Back On Top in The West With Cianciarulo's Fifth Win of the Season
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo earned his fifth win of the season after leading the final 15 laps at the penultimate round inside Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The win extended his points lead to eight points going into the final Western Regional 250SX round in a few weeks. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks was forced to race in the Last Chance Qualifier, which he won, but retired from the main event on the opening lap after going down.
Adam Cianciarulo
The day started out with the riders qualifying in the snow, but that didn't seem to affect Cianciarulo who rode to the top spot. The snow had stopped by the time the night show got underway and Cianciarulo rode to his fourth heat race win of the season.
During the main event, Cianciarulo didn't get the start he wanted but was able to fall into second pretty quickly. With very few places on the track to pass, Cianciarulo had to be smart about when and where he was going to make his move, which happened on Lap 7. With the top competitors also coming through the pack, Cianciarulo took advantage of a clear track to put a gap on the field, coming across the finish line 5.7 seconds ahead of second.
"At altitude, we have to start in first and get up to second pretty quick so the start was tougher than normal for a taller guy like me," said Cianciarulo. "It was hard to find a clean place to pass and I didn't want to do anything stupid. I feel like I'm always at my best when my back is against the wall. We have one more to go and I've had a good record in Vegas. After two weeks thinking about those races, it's a great feeling to get this one off my chest."
Garrett Marchbanks
Marchbanks was looking great coming into the evening and was excited to tackle some conditions he's familiar with like the cold and high elevation. Things didn't end up going his way as he had to line up for the LCQ, but easily took the win and headed to the main event. Marchbanks seem to rocket down the start straight from the outside and nearly got the holeshot, but it wasn't meant to be and went down a few turns later. The get off took him out of the race and was tallied with 22nd place.
"It was such an up-and-down day," said Marchbanks. "I felt great in practice and then had to go to the LCQ. Then I won the LCQ and almost got the holeshot from the outside. And then I got sideways and went down pretty hard. I think the biggest bummer is that I was finally starting to feel good and confident there in the LCQ and it came out when the gate dropped. We have one more shot in Vegas to put it back in the top 10, but hopefully better than that."
250SX Class Western Regional Event Results - Denver, Colorado
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha)
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda)
5. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna)
6. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda)
7. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki)
8. Justin Starling (Husqvarna)
9. Dylan Merriam (Husqvarna)
10. Enzo Lopes (Suzuki)
22. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki)
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 208
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 200
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 163
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 145
5. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 128
6. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 128
7. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 128
8. Shane McElrath (KTM), 123
9. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 119
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 100
April 7, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Remains Undefeated On The East Coast With Davalos Victory
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Martin Davalos broke through for his first win since 2016, leading every lap inside Nissan Stadium. The victory also continued the team's win-streak on the east coast and brought the team's total wins this season to 10. Championship point's leader Austin Forkner suffered a crash in practice that forced him to sit out of the night show, but still retains the championship lead by three points with two rounds remaining.
Martin Davalos
Knowing he was the team's sole representation for the evening, Davalos stepped up and started the night off right collecting his first heat race win of the season. He found a confidence and speed that he was able to translate into the main.
When the gate dropped, Davalos came around the first turn in fifth, but quickly capitalized on a crash in front of him and took over the lead right before the end of the first lap. With a clear track, he was able to ride his own race and developed a gap of over 10 seconds at one point. When he saw the last lane leading to the finish, he slowed a bit seeing his first victory in almost two years and ended up winning by 3.5 seconds.
"I've been going through a lot these past few weeks trying to get some answers on why I've still been in pain in my neck and we were able to make some progress since Indy," said Davalos. "Even though I still have a ways to go, it helped just enough to keep me competitive and get the win. I am really happy to be back on top, especially after a tough day for the team. I'm looking forward to a few more weeks off before finishing out the season."
Austin Forkner
Forkner started the day finishing in the top spot of first timed qualifying. After going down in that practice he tried to ride the next and final practice, ending up third overall in qualifying. The team eventually made the decision that he would sit out of the night show and see the doctor on Monday to get a more detailed diagnosis and timeframe for returning.
250SX Class Eastern Regional Event Results - Nashville, TN
1. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki)
2. Chase Sexton (Honda)
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
4. Kyle Peters (Suzuki)
5. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha)
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha)
7. Kyle Cunningham (Honda)
8. Ryan Sipes (KTM)
9. Mitchell Falk (KTM)
10. Alex Martin (Suzuki)
DNS - Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 151
2. Chase Sexton (Honda), 148
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 144
4. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 115
5. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 105
6. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 105
7. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 100
8. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 98
9. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 97
10. Jordan Bailey (Husqvarna), 76
March 31, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Tackles Final Triple Crown in Houston
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo showcased noticeable maturity during the triple crown format as he was forced to come through the pack in two of the three main events, ultimately finishing fourth overall with a 1-10-3 inside NRG Stadium. Rookie Garrett Marchbanks was able to find the podium in the second main event but after going down on the opening lap of the third race was forced to finish ninth overall. Cianciarulo leaves Texas with a five-point lead in the standings with two races remaining in the Western Regional 250SX Championship.
Adam Cianciarulo
Cianciarulo started the day first in qualifying and was able to bring that speed into the opening main event, winning the race. At the start of the second main event, Cianciarulo was forced to go off the track in the first turn, dropping him back 10th. As he was moving through the pack, Cianciarulo went down and had to use every last second to make up as many spots as he could, finishing 10th.
With one more main event remaining, the gate dropped and Cianciarulo narrowly missed his teammate going down. Inside the top six, Cianciarulo was focused on moving into the top five when another rider went down right in front of him. This time he was unable to avoid the carnage and hit the dirt himself. He remounted quickly and was picking off riders until the final laps where he passed for third, giving him a 1-10-3 score for fourth overall.
"Tonight was a big test for me," said Cianciarulo. "Yes I lost points and I am not happy about that, but I think I did my best to keep my composure to not make a bad situation worse. It kills me that I made the mistake in the second main, and the third main event wasn't my fault, but I can't dwell on this. I have to learn from it and move on. We get a week off to think about it - not sure if it's good or bad - but we'll be ready when we come to Denver in two weeks."
Garrett Marchbanks
Marchbanks qualified ninth coming into the night show. At the start of the main event, Marchbanks had a rough start in 18th but was able to get all the way back up to 10th. In the second main event he got a great start and was able to take back third place on the final lap to take the final podium spot. The race ended before it started in the final main event as Marchbanks went down in the first turn and was forced to retire early. His 10-3-19 was still good enough for ninth overall.
"These triple crowns haven't been very kind to me overall, but it was really great getting on the podium in the second race," said Marchbanks. "I felt so good in that second race and really wish I could have been out there for the final one. I'm definitely glad to get a weekend off and come back strong in Denver."
250SX Class Western Regional Event Results - Houston, Texas
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 2-1-2
2. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 3-2-4
3. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 5-4-1
4. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 1-10-3
5. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 6-5-6
6. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 9-6-5
7. Justin Starling (Husqvarna), 12-8-8
8. Sean Cantrell (KTM), 11-7-13
9. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 10-3-19
10. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 15-12-9
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 182
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 177
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 142
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 126
5. Shane McElrath (KTM), 123
6. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 112
7. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 111
8. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 111
9. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 110
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 99
March 24, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Retains Points Lead with Second Place Finish
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo helped make the conclusion of the 250SX main event a true nail biter as he went after the win in the final corner, finishing just 0.5 seconds behind the winner. His second-place finish helped him keep the red plate and maintain the points lead by 12 with three western regional rounds remaining. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks was showing his confidence and speed throughout the night on a tough and demanding track, eventually overcoming some mistakes to finish 12th in the main event.
Adam Cianciarulo
The day started with Cianciarulo trying to figure out the toughest part of the track - the whoops. They were some of the hardest the riders had seen all year and giving a lot of them trouble. In the heat race, Cianciarulo raced out to the front quickly and took his third heat race win of the season.
The main event got off to a shaky start with riders going down all around the first and second turns, but Cianciarulo kept it on two wheels and started around fifth. It only took him a few laps to move into second and he tried to go to work on catching the leader. At times he was able to catch him but other times lappers would get in the way just enough to see the lead stretch out again. By the final lap, Cianciarulo had reeled the leader back in at the final turn, tried to make something happen but was forced to settle for second.
"I had a couple sections I was faster and maybe others that were slower," said Cianciarulo. "Right in the middle of the race I got messed up by a lapper and it took me a little bit to overcome that. It was a tough track but I felt like I could have been better overall. We'll go back to the drawing board for next week and hope to have a good triple crown in Houston."
Garrett Marchbanks
Rookie Garrett Marchbanks has shown improved confidence since his podium in San Diego, even if his results haven't put that confidence on paper. His riding in his heat race proved just that as he was blitzing the whoops and making tough passes. In the main event he started outside the top 10 avoiding downed riders but made quick strides to settle into sixth. Just over halfway, Marchbanks ran into trouble and dropped down to as low as 16th, but didn't give up and made it up to 12th by the checkered flag.
"Tonight I wanted to come out and ride hard, but the track made that even more challenging," said Marchbanks. "If you got too aggressive, the track would come back and get you. Even the leaders proved that a little bit. I felt good for the most part but need to minimize mistakes, especially on a night like tonight where everyone was making them and I could have capitalized. It makes me more excited to come back next week and race."
250SX Class Western Regional Event Results - Seattle, WA
1. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
3. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki)
4. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna)
5. Chris Blose (Husqvarna)
6. RJ Hampshire (Honda)
7. Mitchell Harrison (Yamaha)
8. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda)
9. Enzo Lopes (Suzuki)
10. Justin Starling (Husqvarna)
12. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki)
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 163
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 151
3. Shane McElrath (KTM), 123
4. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 121
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 103
6. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 99
7. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 98
8. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 94
9. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 94
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 85
March 17, 2019
Forkner Makes it Eight Straight for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Austin Forkner overcame a tough heat race to charge out to the main event holeshot and lead every lap inside Lucas Oil Stadium, extending the team's win streak to eight. Forkner's fifth win puts him 26 points ahead of second in the championship with three races remaining. Teammate Martin Davalos had another great start in the main event and kept up the pace to finish fifth as the eastern regional riders get a break from action until April when they reconvene in Nashville.
Austin Forkner
Forkner started the day back on top of the qualifying, looking to take another heat race win. As he got out to the front in his heat, he made a mistake and went off the track, but quickly remounted and came back from last to fifth.
With some wondering how that mistake would affect him in the main event and being slightly under the weather, Forkner quickly proved his heat race finish did nothing to his mental state as he launched out of the gate to grab another holeshot. He rode at a high pace the entire race to finish 6.2 seconds ahead of the runner up.
"I have been really confident with my starts that it didn't matter my gate pick," said Forkner. "No matter where I was, I was going to get to the first turn first. I was side by side with someone and made the pass stick right away. It helped me ride really smooth laps, which I wasn't able to do in my heat races. I'm thankful I was able to ride my own race and not have to get too crazy. I'm thankful that I get some time to not have to travel and get better to close out the season."
Martin Davalos
Davalos wanted to get back up to the front after a 10th place in Daytona and with his great start in the main event, he was able to do just that. He got out to a third place start and settled into the pace there for the first half of the race. Toward the end of the race, two riders were able to get by but Davalos held on to fifth to score his third top-five of the season.
"The track broke apart a lot in the main event and you had to try new lines throughout the race," said Davalos. "I felt good at the start and just wasn't able to keep the speed when it started to break down. I am happy to get back to where I feel like I at least should be at, but I'm still gunning for my first podium when we get back from our break."
250SX Class Eastern Regional Event Results - Indianapolis, IN
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
2. Chase Sexton (Honda)
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
4. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha)
5. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki)
6. Kyle Peters (Suzuki)
7. Kyle Cunningham (Honda)
8. Josh Osby (Yamaha)
9. Alex Martin (Suzuki)
10. Jordan Bailey (Husqvarna)
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 151
2. Chase Sexton (Honda), 125
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 123
4. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 92
5. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 89
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 88
7. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 82
8. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 81
9. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 79
10. Jordon Smith (KTM), 70
March 10, 2019
Forkner Extends Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Win-Streak to Seven
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Austin Forkner brought his win count up to four for the season as he helped extend his team's win streak to seven at historic Daytona International Speedway. The dominating win increased Forkner's points lead in the Eastern Regional championship to 23 as the season reached the halfway mark. Teammate Martin Davalos was showing his own speed on the unique race track, finishing fifth in his heat race and then he overcame a fall in the main to finish 10th.
Austin Forkner
Forkner has always done well when racing at Daytona, but had to settle for a podium finish last year. This year, he was focused on keeping his mistakes to a minimum and it paid off with a heat race win and eventually the main event victory. While he grabbed the holeshot when the gate dropped in the main, he settled into second for the first two laps before making the pass and ultimately finishing ahead of second by 5.9 seconds.
"It feels amazing to win at a place like Daytona," said Forkner. "I've always loved coming here even from the amateur days. The track had some really tricky parts and it broke down a bit so I just tried to maintain a good pace and try to not make any mistakes. It's great to give another win to the team. They've worked so hard to get us all where we need to be."
Martin Davalos
Davalos has produced some good results at Daytona in the past and always looks comfortable in the tricky sand sections. His night started off with a rider going down in front of him in the heat race, forcing him to overcome a last place start to finish fifth in his heat.
In the main event, he slotted into a sixth and was pushing hard to make his way forward. He was running in sixth when he went down in a rhythm section, quickly remounting and keeping his KX250 in the top 10.
"I wish I could have been able to finish higher but I went down late in the race and didn't get a chance to catch the guys in front of me," said Davalos. "I love coming to Daytona and feel it is sort of an equalizer, but we couldn't make it happen tonight. Thankfully we're healthy and ready to take on another weekend."
250SX Class Eastern Regional Event Results - Daytona Beach, FL
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
2. Chase Sexton (Honda)
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
4. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha)
5. Alex Martin (Suzuki)
6. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha)
7. Kyle Peters (Suzuki)
8. Josh Osby (Yamaha)
9. Kyle Cunningham (Honda)
10. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki)
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 125
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 102
3. Chase Sexton (Honda), 102
4. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 78
5. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 71
6. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 71
7. Jordon Smith (KTM), 70
8. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 69
9. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 65
10. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 62
March 3, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Comes Out on Top at First Showdown
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo took top honors on a night that was all about which coast is best, giving a notch to the Western Region and extending the team's win streak to six. Austin Forkner grabbed another heat race win on the way to third in the main event, increasing his point's lead to 18 at the halfway mark of the Eastern Regional championship. Hometown rider Martin Davalos rode a solid race in front of familiar faces as he crossed the line in eighth. Garrett Marchbanks raced in his first-ever east/west showdown and was making his way forward after a tough start when he went down, settling for 20th.
Adam Cianciarulo
After watching the races from home for the past month, Cianciarulo was eager to get back on the track, especially running the red plate for the first time this season. He qualified second and had a tough heat race but came through to third.
The main event saw Cianciarulo push through to start third. As the track was deteriorating, Cianciarulo was able to put in some fast laps and catch the front two riders. He passed for second on Lap 8 and it wasn't but two laps later that he got around his Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki teammate Forkner for the lead. It was then all Cianciarulo as he pushed through every lap and finished almost five seconds ahead of second. His win moved him 15 points ahead of second.
"I learned a lot throughout the day, kept a positive attitude to not let the bad moments of the day get to me," said Cianciarulo. "This is the best Pro Circuit bike I've ridden and I think it shows with both Austin and I leading laps. My team never stops pushing for the best and I'm very grateful to give them another win. It's crazy because I never even had two wins in a row and now I have three. It feels great."
Austin Forkner
Forkner was carrying the momentum of a three-race win-streak into Atlanta and remained perfect with his third heat race win. As the riders rounded the first turn of the main event, it was Forkner that was out front and trying to put a gap on the rest of the field. He maintained a fast pace, but with Cianciarulo a little faster in some sections, relinquished the lead to his teammate. After moving back to third, he saw a big gap to fourth and put it on cruise control and finished on the podium for the fourth time this year.
"The pace was definitely elevated this race and the track was tough, especially in the main event," said Forkner. "I'd struggled with the whoops throughout the day so I wanted to make sure I didn't have a big moment in the main event and made sure I got through there safe each time. The track was pretty soft and broke down a lot so once I got into third, I settled in and - in my mind - won the east coast race."
Martin Davalos
While from Ecuador originally, Davalos has called Georgia home since moving to the U.S. His hometown crowd gave him the needed boost to endure a high-pressure event like the east/west showdown. Davalos got a mid-pack start in the main event and worked hard to make sure the competition stayed at bay, finishing eighth on the night.
"The pace was definitely fast tonight and it was a tough track," said Davalos. "That makes it even tougher to find a rhythm and move forward. It was a good night overall and I'm happy to leave Atlanta healthy."
Garrett Marchbanks
In his rookie season, Marchbanks has already experienced his first Triple Crown and now he's got an east/west showdown under his belt. The night didn't go to plan after getting pinched out on the start and having to work extra hard to move forward. With less than three minutes remaining in the race, Marchbanks was collected in a crash before the whoops and it took a while to get back going, resulting in a 20th place finish.
"This wasn't how I wanted the night to go, but I've learned something from every experience - good or bad - and I'll take away new lessons from this showdown," said Marchbanks. "We do get a little bit of time off before we head to Seattle so we can get to work and come back stronger."
250SX Class East/West Showdown Main Event Results - Atlanta, Georgia
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
3. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
4. Chase Sexton (Honda)
5. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
6. Shane McElrath (KTM)
7. Colt Nichols (Yamaha)
8. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki)
9. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna)
10. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha)
20. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki)
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 99
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 81
3. Chase Sexton (Honda), 79
4. Jordon Smith (KTM), 70
5. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 60
6. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 58
7. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 54
8. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 51
9. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 50
10. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 46
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 140
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 125
3. Shane McElrath (KTM), 123
4. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 120
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 86
6. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 80
7. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 80
8. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 79
9. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha), 77
10. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 74
February 24, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Forkner Wins Three-In-A-Row with Perfect Triple Crown Race
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Austin Forkner rose to the occasion of a challenging Triple Crown format to come away with a 1-1-1 overall victory inside Ford Field. The sweep was the first of the new format and increased Forkner's win-streak to three - and the team's to five straight. After three rounds, Forkner has led all but one lap and now holds a 13 point lead in the Eastern Regional standings. Teammate Martin Davalos matched his best finish of the season with a fifth, scoring 5-7-5 on the night. Davalos continues to move up the standings, now sitting eighth.
Austin Forkner
Forkner entered the night as the man to beat, but the change in race format left room for others to hope he would lose some momentum. That would not be the case as the No. 24 found the front of the pack in each start, allowing him to take all three wins.
In Main Event 1, Forkner came around in second and quickly took over the lead on Lap 2. He wouldn't look back and came across the finish line a whole 10 seconds ahead of the runner-up. In Main Event 2, it was a similar story with Forkner at the front, this time moving into the lead right away. He led every lap on the way to a victory margin of 6.2 seconds.
The final race would be one of endurance having already completed two 14-lap races. Forkner grabbed the holeshot and worked his way through a deteriorating track, making adjustments and finishing 2.9 seconds ahead of second.
"This format is tough because you have to change up how you normally approach a race," said Forkner. "From eating and warming up, there are enough changes that it could affect you, but the team I have behind me put me in the best position tonight and I'm really thankful I could repay them with a win. It's going to be fun next week battling with my teammate from the west coast when we're in Atlanta."
Martin Davalos
Davalos entered the weekend with a solid result to build upon in Detroit. In Main Event 1, he got a great start and was in the mix at the front, eventually finishing fifth. In Main Event 2, Davalos got a decent start and was keeping pace, coming across the finish in seventh. The final main event proved the Pro Circuit-backed machines were on point with Davalos coming around in third. He held fourth for much of the race before taking fifth at the checkered flag. The 5-7-5 was consistent enough for fifth overall.
"A triple crown format is a lot of racing and the starts are very crucial," said Davalos. "I'm really happy with the starts we had tonight and it put us in a good position to fight up front. The East/West showdown is going to be a fun race and hopefully our whole team can finish up front."
250SX Class Eastern Regional Main Event Results - Detroit, Michigan
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 1-1-1
2. Jordon Smith (KTM), 2-2-4
3. Chase Sexton (Honda), 4-4-2
4. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 3-5-3
5. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 5-7-5
6. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 10-3-6
7. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 6-6-8
8. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 11-8-7
9. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 8-11-10
10. Blake Wharton (Honda), 9-10-16
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 78
2. Jordon Smith (KTM), 65
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 63
4. Chase Sexton (Honda), 60
5. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 51
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 50
7. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 44
8. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 43
9. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 43
10. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 41
February 17, 2019
The Streak Keeps Rolling for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki with Forkner's Win in Texas
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Austin Forkner put together another perfect weekend at Round 2 of the Eastern Regional 250SX class as he took the top qualifier, heat race win and main event victory inside AT&T Stadium. With his win, he maintains the red plate and extends his point's lead. Teammate Martin Davalos bounced back from a result outside the top-10 to finish fifth overall in the main event.
Austin Forkner
Forkner started the day putting his No. 24 red plate to the top of the qualifying charts. He went on to win his heat race, setting him up for a good gate pick in the main event.
The gate pick paid off, nearly getting the main event holeshot and quickly moving into the lead just after a few turns. The young Missourian never looked back and was able to complete another wire-to-wire main event win aboard his Kawasaki KX250. The win helped extend Forkner's points lead to eight heading into Round 3.
"The tough thing for me is to try and ride my own lines," said Forkner. "I found my focus about five minutes in, but have plenty of stuff I can work on this week heading into Round 3. I felt like I struggled a little bit and still won so I'm ecstatic. It's nice to know what we can go into the week and work on. I can't wait to get back next week even better."
Martin Davalos
Davalos was eager to get back on the track after a weekend that left him with a result that didn't showcase his true speed. He quickly put in the work, qualifying third overall in timed practice. The same speed worked well in his heat, where he finished third.
The main event put Davalos up near the front at the start of the 15 minutes plus 1 lap race, coming around the first lap in seventh. He chipped away lap by lap to eventually make his way up to fifth. His solid race result pushed him into the top-10 in the championship standings.
"This race was one I wanted to get through healthy and I was able to do that," said Davalos. "It was great to show that I'm capable of being up with the front runners and bounce back. I would love to get a better start next weekend and really contend for a podium spot."
250SX Class Eastern Regional Main Event Results - Arlington, Texas
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
3. Chase Sexton (Honda)
4. Jordon Smith (KTM)
5. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki)
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha)
7. Kyle Peters (Suzuki)
8. Alex Martin (Suzuki)
9. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha)
10. Kyle Cunningham (Honda)
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 52
2. Justin Cooper (Yamaha), 44
3. Jordon Smith (KTM), 42
4. Chase Sexton (Honda), 39
5. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 34
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 34
7. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 29
8. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 29
9. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 29
10. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 25
February 10, 2019
Forkner Continues Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Win-Streak in Minneapolis
Austin Forkner brought the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki win total to four and kept the team's win-streak alive with a dominating victory inside U.S. Bank Stadium to kick off the Eastern Regional season. With the opening round win, Forkner holds the points lead and will showcase the first red plate of the season next weekend. The team also holds the red plate on the West coast with Adam Cianciarulo claiming the point's lead last weekend. Teammate Martin Davalos had an up and down night, eventually restulting in 16th in the main event.
Austin Forkner
At the start of the day, Forkner's excitement to be back racing could be felt as he rode to the top of the leaderboard in qualifying. He was able to translate that speed to his heat race where he picked up the win.
In the main event, Forkner shot out of the gate and got to the first turn of the long start straight first to pick up the first holeshot of the season. He immediately took advantage of the great start and was extending his lead each lap. When the checkered flag flew, he finished six seconds ahead of the runner-up.
"At the start of the day I was really pumped to be back racing and I was making some silly mistakes in practice," said Forkner. "We were able to talk and get me a little more under control and I felt great there in the heat race and main (event). I felt good the past few weeks at the test track, but you never know how that will stack up at the first race. I'm so pumped to have the red plate and I will do what I can to keep it."
Martin Davalos
The day started out decent for the veteran Davalos, qualifying seventh overall. In the heat race, he got out to a great start behind his teammate. After going down, he remounted quickly and made it through in sixth. When the gate dropped for the main event, Davalos was once again just behind his teammate around the first turn and was holding second throughout the first few laps. On Lap 5, Davalos was hit and went down. He was shuffled back and had trouble getting going again, eventually finishing 16th.
"It was a bummer to be riding well at the start of the main event and then get hit," said Davalos. "I felt good all day, just had to overcome a few mistakes here and there. The rest of the field is riding well and you have to limit those mistakes, which I'll be working on this week. Next week will be a bit different because the dirt is a lot more hard packed, so we'll see if we can get back up to the front."
250SX Class Eastern Regional Main Event Results - Minneapolis, MN
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki)
2. Jordon Smith (KTM)
3. Justin Cooper (Yamaha)
4. Alex Martin (Suzuki)
5. Chase Sexton (Honda)
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha)
7. Kyle Cunningham (Honda)
8. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha)
9. Jordan Bailey (Husqvarna)
10. Kyle Peters (Suzuki)
16. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki)
250SX Class Eastern Region Points Standings
1. Austin Forkner (Kawasaki), 26
2. Jordon Smith (KTM), 23
3. Justin Coooper (Yamaha), 21
4. Alex Martin (Suzuki), 19
5. Chase Sexton (Honda), 18
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (Yamaha), 17
7. Kyle Cunningham (Honda), 16
8. Brandon Hartranft (Yamaha), 15
9. Jordan Bailey (Husqvarna), 14
10. Kyle Peters (Suzuki), 13
16. Martin Davalos (Kawasaki), 7
February 3, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Go 1-2 In San Diego As Cianciarulo Takes Over Points Lead
Adam Cianciarulo and Garrett Marchbanks made it a Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki 1-2 inside a rain-soaked Petco Park with Cianciarulo getting his third win and the rookie Marchbanks getting his first career podium in second. The win propelled Cianciarulo into the points lead as the Western Regional riders head into a four-week break. Marchbanks broke back into the top-10 and sits eighth in the championship standings.
Adam Cianciarulo
The story to start the day might have been about the rain, but by the end of the night it was all about Cianciarulo. After scoring second in his heat race, Cianciarulo rounded the first turn of the main event out front to take his second holeshot of the season. He quickly was gapping the field as the rest of the riders struggled to keep it on two wheels. Cianciarulo had a comfortable lead as he crossed the checkered flag of the shortened race eight seconds ahead of his teammate Marchbanks to claim his ninth career supercross win.
"This feels so good because the mud brings in added stress and you never know what will happen," said Cianciarulo. "I just visualized the win, getting through the first turn first and focused on staying in control. My team made a great call going to the Dunlop paddle tire and it helped get me out front. I've never won two in a row before so that feels great."
Garrett Marchbanks
Marchbanks showed his speed early with a third in the only timed qualifying practice. After finishing 17th in his heat, Marchbanks was forced to go to his first LCQ where he took the win. The extra track time seemed to help keep Marchbanks comfortable and confident for the main event. He started in the top five and kept pushing toward the front, moving into second at the halfway mark. When the checkered flag flew, the rookie was second but was unaware of taking his first career podium finish amidst the muddy chaos.
"I didn't even know what place I took until after I crossed the finish," said Marchbanks. "The whole race I kept pushing, trying to make passes. Maybe not knowing took the pressure off me, but I love this feeling and repaying the team for all their hard work. I would love to see it happen again this year."
250SX Class Western Regional Main Event Results - San Diego, CA
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
2. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki)
3. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki)
4. Shane McElrath (KTM)
5. Jess Pettis (KTM)
6. Martin Castelo (Suzuki)
7. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
8. Mathias Jorgensen (KTM)
9. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda)
10. Colt Nichols (Yamaha)
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 114
2. Shane McElrath (KTM), 106
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 104
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 102
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 75
6. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 73
7. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 72
8. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 71
9. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 70
10. Jess Pettis (KTM), 66
January 27, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Back On Top in Oakland
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo took advantage of a very demanding and physical track inside Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and put his KX250 back on top of the podium. The two-time winner now sits only three points back of the championship leader after four rounds. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks bounced back from a tough Anaheim race to finish once again in the top 10, ending up eighth.
Adam Cianciarulo
While the schedule was back to normal and the skies were blue, the track in Oakland was drastically different from the circuit Cianciarulo faced in Glendale for his first win. After his heat race where he finished third, Cianciarulo was focused on getting out front early - and he did just that. The No. 92 was in the lead after just a few corners of the opening lap and pushed as hard as he could. Even with pressure coming from behind, he managed to keep the lead until the checkered flag.
"The track was so demanding and kept your heart rate up the whole time," said Cianciarulo. "There wasn't any place to get a break and that whoops section kept deteriorating. To come out on top of this one makes me feel really good - proud of myself and my team. We have one more before the break and I want to make it count."
Garrett Marchbanks
The rookie Marchbanks came to Oakland looking to put his Anaheim race behind him and he did just that. He finished with a decent result of seventh in his stacked heat race to transfer straight to the main. When the gate dropped, Marchbanks was mid-pack and came around the first lap in 10th. Despite experiencing one of the toughest tracks of the season, Marchbanks kept pushing forward and finished the night eighth.
"This race was a great learning experience," said Marchbanks. "The track was difficult but it allowed for me to see where I could improve. It was easy to make mistakes and I think I kept mine to a minimum. After being able to tackle this track, I'm really looking forward to getting back out there in San Diego."
250SX Class Western Regional Main Event Results - Oakland, CA
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha)
4. Shane McElrath (KTM)
5. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha)
6. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda)
7. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna)
8. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki)
9. Chris Blose (Husqvarna)
10. Sean Cantrell (KTM)
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 91
2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 88
3. Shane McElrath (KTM), 87
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 86
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 67
6. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 58
7. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 58
8. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha), 55
9. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 55
10. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 52
11. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 48
January 20, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Salvages Top Five After Wild Triple Crown in Anaheim
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo showcased his speed at the first Triple Crown race of the season, overcoming mistakes to finish fifth overall with 4-14-2 race finishes. The different race format saw the riders compete in three main events with Cianciarulo finishing on the podium in the final race of the night. He's in the championship hunt, only eight points back from the leader. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks finished 21st overall after a tough night.
Adam Cianciarulo
The riders took to the gate for the first Triple Crown race of the season with conditions the complete opposite of the opening round two weeks ago. Cianciarulo started the day on a positive note, qualifying second overall under blue skies. When the first gate dropped for the opening main event, it was Cianciarulo that rounded the first turn ahead of the field. He was putting in a great pace, but went down on Lap 4. He remounted quickly in sixth and was able to get up to fourth.
The second main event start forced Cianciarulo to come through the pack after starting ninth. He had made his way into the top five when he went down, eventually getting back up and crossing the line in 14th. In the third main event, he was out for redemption and found it as he led the opening laps of the race. He would eventually move into second, but kept pace to finish on the podium in the final race. His 4-14-2 placed him fifth overall on the night.
"It was a rollercoaster night to go from being out front to falling to finishing on the podium," said Cianciarulo. "I really want to put the mistakes behind me and I think with three races, I was able to show that I could still be up front even on an off night. We are still in the hunt and will be working hard to make sure we get back on top."
Garrett Marchbanks
Marchbanks was experiencing his very first Triple Crown format and the day started on a good note, qualifying 10th. The rookie had a decent Main Event 1 going and was about to make it into the top 10 when he got tangled with another rider and went down. It took a while to get back going and finished 17th. In Main Event 2, he again was making progress toward the top 10 when he went down and was forced to retire early from the race. He decided to sit out the final main event and was eventually awarded 21st overall.
"It was a tough day after seeing some progress in practice," said Marchbanks. "I felt good after getting in a rhythm in the first race, but after going down it was tough to get going again. I felt pretty banged up and we decided to sit out the final race. After a day like that, it makes you look forward to bouncing back so I'm looking forward to getting back to the normal format next week."
250SX Class Western Regional Main Event Results - Anaheim, CA
1. Shane McElrath (KTM), 3-2-1
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 2-1-3
3. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 1-3-4
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 5-4-5
5. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 4-14-2
6. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 9-5-6
7. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha), 6-7-9
8. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 10-6-7
9. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 8-8-8
10. Mitchell Harrison (Yamaha), 12-9-11
21. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 17-21-22
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 70
2. Shane McElrath (KTM), 68
3. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 63
4. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 62
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 57
6. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 44
7. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 44
8. Cameron Mcadoo (Honda), 41
9. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 39
10. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha), 37
12. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 33
January 13, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo Earns First Win of the Season in Glendale
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo took the wire-to-wire victory inside State Farm Stadium to secure his first victory of the season. The win shot him up from fifth to second in the championship standings, just five points out of the lead. Teammate Garrett Marchbanks continued to learn and put in a great effort to finish the night inside the top 10, earning ninth.
Adam Cianciarulo
After winning the final race of the season in 2018, Cianciarulo has won two of the last three consecutive races and isn't looking to stop any time soon. The Floridian qualified second on the day before taking his second-straight heat race victory of the season.
When the gate dropped for the main event, Cianciarulo's Kawasaki KX250 rocketed down the longest start straight of the season to take his first holeshot of the year. He immediately started pushing to try and put a gap on the riders behind him. At the checkered flag, Cianciarulo had won by 9.5 seconds.
"My team has put in so much hard work to help me get to this point," said Cianciarulo. "It's amazing to be able to repay them with a win. I was thankful to get an okay finish last week in the rain because it put me in a good position moving forward. Now we are just five points out of the championship lead."
Garrett Marchbanks
Garrett Marchbanks enjoyed the first dry race of his career and kept his top-10 streak alive. The rookie got pushed back on the main event start, but used the 15 minutes plus one lap to work his way up from 14th to finish ninth.
"That was a much different start compared to the first race which is something I'll be learning this year," said Marchbanks. "Starts are very important with how quick the guys out front can get away in the first few laps. We'll be working on starts and continue to build so we can keep racing inside the top 10."
250SX Class Western Regional Main Event Results - Glendale, AZ
1. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
2. Colt Nichols (Yamaha)
3. Shane McElrath (KTM)
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda)
5. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki)
6. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
7. Chris Blose (Husqvarna)
8. Sean Cantrell (KTM)
9. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki)
10. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna)
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 49
2. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 44
3. Shane McElrath (KTM), 42
4. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 40
5. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 38
6. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 34
7. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 31
8. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 30
9. Michael Mosiman (Husqvarna), 24
10. Jess Pettis (KTM), 24
January 6, 2019
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Cianciarulo and Marchbanks Ride Through Rain in Anaheim
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo and Garrett Marchbanks rode through a downpour in the main event to finish the season opener in fifth and sixth, respectively. What is normally a dry and slick track was transformed into a rain-soaked, muddy track inside Angel Stadium. Cianciarulo has great moments from the day to build on including a heat-race win, while Marchbanks didn't let his rookie nerves show when the rain came down.
Adam Cianciarulo
The day started dry, but quickly turned wet when the boys went out for the final qualifying session of the day. Cianciarulo put in the fastest qualifying time during that session, placing him into the second heat. He overcame a small mistake at the start of the heat to take the win.
In the Main Event, Cianciarulo got a good jump at the start, but went off the track in the opening lap to come around 12th. He quickly made his way through the pack and was up to fifth by Lap 5. Cianciarulo was attempting to pass for fourth but was pushed high and went down, eventually settling for fifth.
"I'm pretty disappointed I wasn't able to contend for the win tonight, but with the conditions and going down, we'll take what we can get," said Cianciarulo. "It makes me want to win that much more when we get to Phoenix. I want to win, but we also have to think long term."
Garrett Marchbanks
The resident rookie Garrett Marchbanks was forced to face tough conditions during his first professional supercross race. The Utah native wasn't intimidated by the bright lights of supercross or the muddy track, qualifying straight to the main event from his heat race. In the main, Marchbanks kept his KX250 on two wheels and started the race in seventh. He maintained his good position throughout the race, making his way up to sixth by the checkered flag.
"Being able to be a part of this team and lining up for my first supercross race has been a dream come true," said Marchbanks. "With the conditions, I was focused on staying up and keeping it on two wheels. It's nice to get a race under my belt, and we'll see how it goes in dry conditions next weekend."
Jim "Bones" Bacon
In addition to all the racing excitement, there was a moment of recognition for Pro Circuit's own Jim "Bones" Bacon during the night show. The long-time suspension guru was honored with the Mickey Thompson Award of Excellence surrounded by family and friends.
250SX Class Western Regional Main Event Results - Anaheim, CA
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha)
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha)
3. Shane McElrath (KTM)
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda)
5. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki)
6. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki)
7. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki)
8. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha)
9. Chris Blose (Husqvarna)
10. Jess Pettis (KTM)
250SX Class Western Region Points Standings
1. Colt Nichols (Yamaha), 26
2. Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha), 23
3. Shane McElrath (KTM), 21
4. RJ Hampshire (Honda), 19
5. Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki), 18
6. Garrett Marchbanks (Kawasaki), 17
7. Jimmy Decotis (Suzuki), 16
8. Jacob Hayes (Yamaha), 15
9. Chris Blose (Husqvarna), 14
10. Jess Pettis (KTM), 13
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