Anaheim #1 Report: Ken Roczen takes Supercross season-opener win
By Feld Entertainment on 9th Jan 22
AMA Supercross Christian Craig Ken Roczen Anaheim
The 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series kicked off Saturday night with Team Honda HRC's Ken Roczen grabbing his fourth season opener win in the 450SX Class inside a sold-out Angel Stadium.
Defending champion Red Bull KTM's Cooper Webb charged hard for a second-place finish amid the screaming of 45,050 race fans. Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Justin Barcia, who was in line for a record-breaking fourth-straight season opener victory, put in a smart and fast ride to fill out the podium with third.
In the Western Regional 250SX Class, Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha's Christian Craig turned a good race start into a great start to his season with his first win inside the stadium in which he grew up watching Monster Energy Supercross from the stands.
On the fifth lap Hammaker got past Friese with Muc-Off FXR ClubMX's Garrett Marchbanks right behind. Marchbanks applied pressure for the spot, but it was Team Honda HRC's Hunter Lawrence who put in the final attack for the spot with contact in the final corner. It was not enough to take the position.
Other title favourites Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Michael Mosiman and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Jo Shimoda ran into trouble early but showed speed climbing through the pack that indicates they'll be battling for wins in the coming rounds.
Christian Craig
Round two invades RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland on January 15.
Anaheim 1 Top 10 Results
450SX Class Results
1. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Honda
2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM
3. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS
4. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM
5. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda
6. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha
7. Malcolm Stewart, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna
8. Joey Savatgy, Clermont, Fla., KTM
9. Aaron Plessinger, Leesburg, Fla., KTM
10. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki
450SX Class Championship Standings
1. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Honda (26)
2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (23)
3. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS (21)
4. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM (19)
5. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda (18)
6. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (17)
7. Malcolm Stewart, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna (16)
8. Joey Savatgy, Clermont, Fla., KTM (15)
9. Aaron Plessinger, Leesburg, Fla., KTM (14)
10. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (13)
Western Regional 250SX Class Results
1. Christian Craig, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha
2. Seth Hammaker, Temecula, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Hunter Lawrence, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Honda
4. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Yamaha
5. Vince Friese, Menifee, Calif., Honda
6. Michael Mosiman, Minneaola, Fla., GASGAS
7. Jo Shimoda, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki
8. Robbie Wageman, Newhall, Calif., Yamaha
9. Dominique Thury, Scheenberg, GER, Yamaha
10. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., Suzuki
Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings
1. Christian Craig, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha (26)
2. Seth Hammaker, Temecula, Calif., Kawasaki (23)
3. Hunter Lawrence, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Honda (21)
4. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Yamaha (19)
5. Vince Friese, Menifee, Calif., Honda (18)
6. Michael Mosiman, Minneaola, Fla., GASGAS (17)
7. Jo Shimoda, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki (16)
8. Robbie Wageman, Newhall, Calif., Yamaha (15)
9. Dominique Thury, Scheenberg, GER, Yamaha (14)
10. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., Suzuki (13)
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