Chase Sexton’s relentless pursuit of the 2024 AMA Professional Motocross Championship continued at Budds Creek, the place he secured his fifth consecutive victory, placing him inside attain of the 450MX crown because the season nears its conclusion. Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing teammate Aaron Plessinger additionally delivered a powerful efficiency, ending third general, whereas Tom Vialle returned to the 250MX podium with a strong runner-up end.
Sexton, using the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, set the tempo by qualifying quickest and went on to safe second place within the first moto. Regardless of an early crash in Moto 2, he managed to recuperate and take the lead within the closing laps, securing his ninth podium of the collection. This victory extends Sexton’s lead within the championship standings to twenty-eight factors with only one spherical remaining.
Reflecting on his efficiency, Sexton stated, “Like I stated final weekend, I really feel like I made enhancements over the break. First motos, I don’t know why, they’ve been powerful for me and I simply haven’t had the move, after which by the second moto they arrive round. I didn’t make it straightforward on myself after I fell over, nevertheless it was race and that second moto was superior with a very good move and aggression. It was arduous, however I had enjoyable! Wanting ahead to subsequent weekend.”
Plessinger has been in spectacular type all through the season, making it three consecutive podium finishes at Spherical 10. After qualifying in sixth place, Plessinger led parts of the primary moto, ending third. He maintained his momentum in Moto 2, securing one other third-place end and solidifying his third place within the championship standings.
