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. Crimson Bull KTM Manufacturing unit Racing teammate Aaron Plessinger additionally delivered a robust efficiency, ending third total, whereas Tom Vialle returned to the 250MX podium with a stable 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 last 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 robust for me and I simply haven’t had the circulation, after which by the second moto they arrive round. I didn’t make it simple on myself after I fell over, however it was a great race and that second moto was superior with a very good circulation 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.
