EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey – Red Bull KTM Factory rider Marvin Musquin was crowned the 2015 East 250 Supercross World Champion after taking the victory at the final round of the Monster Energy Supercross Series, an FIM Championship held at Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ.
Marvin Musquin has had a great season, registering six wins and two podium seconds in the eight rounds on his way to the title. Musquin’s win marks another step forward for the Red Bull KTM Factory team, because teammate Ryan Dungey, already declared 450-class champion in Round 14 of the championship, finished in second place to claim his fifteenth straight podium position the season.
Musquin was placed in the second 250 Supercross heat where he got a great jump out of the gate on his KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition and headed into the first corner in third place. But he then went down in a mass collision as riders collided while attacking the first corner. He then quickly scrambled back into the action and began to pick off riders. By the second lap he had moved into a qualifying position at ninth place then passed another four riders to cross the line in fourth place.
When the gate dropped for the main event, Musquin was second at the first corner and then for the first half of the race, concentrated on closing in on the lead rider. He made his move into the front of the pack with a few laps to go, then went on to win the race. Musquin threw his signature heel-clicker as he crossed the line to celebrate his first career 250 Supercross Championship title.
“It feels so amazing to get this title,” remarked Musquin. “To get the win at the final race makes it that much better. My bike was great today as it has been all season. I want to thank my team and my family for all of their help in allowing me to accomplish this goal.”
“We are very proud of both of our champions,” stated Roger De Coster Red Bull KTM Team Manager. “To claim both championships in the same season is a remarkable feat. We will celebrate these wins and continue to move forward toward our next goal in the outdoor series.”
Next Event: Las Vegas, NV – May 2, 2015
Results East 250SX Class East Rutherford
1. Marvin Musquin (FRA), KTM, 13:36.668 min (15 laps)
2. Justin Bogle (USA), USA, Honda, +3.107 sec
3. Joey Savatgy (USA), Kawasaki, +21.847
4. Jeremy Martin (USA), Yamaha, +23.585
5. RJ Hampshire (USA), Honda, +32.773
Other KTM
21. Dakota Alix (USA), KTM, 3 laps
Standings East 250SX Class after 8 of 9 rounds
1. Musquin, 194 points
2. Bogle, 171
3. Martin, 143
4. Savatgy, 133
5. Hampshire, 100
Other KTM
22. Alix, 24