Star Racing-Yamaha over Salt Lake City 7
For the third year in a row, Star Racing-Yamaha-Monster Energy has won the West Coast championship. After Aaron Plessinger (2018) and Dylan Ferrandis (2019), it is now the Frenchman who has once again claimed the title. On the other hand, there was also disappointment as Shane Mcelrath finished second behind Chase Sexton during the East-West Shoot Out. Here the entire team looks back on the finals in Salt Lake City.
Will Hahn
“It was a great night for us with Dylan winning the 250SX West title again! Shane gave us everything to win the title, but fell just short. It was a crazy day with guys fighting for wins and the championship. I'm happy for our team. It was a solid season for our guys. Now we move on to the Outdoors and try to take the title home.”
Dylan Ferrandis:
“I'm pretty excited about the way I finished this season even though I had a very difficult day today. It was the hardest day of my life. There was so much emotion today after winning the LCQ. I have never ridden an LCQ in my four seasons of supercross and that happens to you during this important day. I successfully defended my title and that of course has something extra. It's more than a dream come true. Thanks to my team, my wife and my trainer David Vuillemin. I'm so happy!"
Shane McElrath:
“I'm quite disappointed that I can't celebrate my move to Yamaha with the title. Since joining this team I have learned so much and grown so much as a person and a rider! I am learning from my mistakes and looking forward to moving on to the AMA Nationals.”
Justin Cooper:
“It was a pretty good day until the final. A colleague went ahead of me in the sprint to the first corner and that's where things went wrong. At the restart I didn't have a good start and I only finished the race a bit. I didn't really have it in me after the crash, but I still finished second in the final standings. I'm looking forward to the outdoor competitions!”
ColtNichols:
“The day went well until I crashed in the heat race with Chase Sexton. I just misjudged, I thought I had more room and before I knew it he jumped on top of me. Finally it landed on my hand and I immediately felt the pain. I continued, but unfortunately the final was not possible. I'll go to the hospital soon and hopefully everything will be fine for the outdoors.”
By: Steven van Kempen/KEMCO
Photo: Yamaha
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