AMA Congratulates U.S. Team On Podium Finish At FIM Motocross Of Nations
American Motorcyclist Association Congratulates U.S. Team On Podium Finish At FIM Motocross Of Nations
The U.S. team of Ryan Dungey,
Blake
Baggett and Justin
Barcia finished third behind the German and Belgium teams at
the 2012 FIM Motocross of Nations in Lommel, Belgium, on Sept. 30.
Competing against the best motocross racers in the world, the
American riders stumbled early and never fully recovered.
"This was one of the most challenging Motocross of Nations in
recent history, on a distinctive and challenging track, and against
an international crop of riders proven to be among the best of the
best," said AMA Director of Supercross and Pro Racing Relations
Kevin Crowther. "We are proud of our riders for putting forward
their best effort and finishing on the podium at this prestigious
event, and we congratulate the German and Belgium riders for an
excellent performance in Lommel."
Each rider at the Motocross of Nations competes in two motos, each
of which combines two classes. In individual results, Dungey
finished seventh and 14th riding in the MX1 class. Baggett finished
15th and sixth riding in the MX2 class. Barcia finished 14th and
third in the Open class.
"In addition to the riders, we would also like to thank the
mechanics, the support crew and many others who supported our
effort," Crowther added. "Supporters such as Feld Motor Sports with
their generous financial contribution, as well as Fox,
Alpinestars and MX
Sports. We also salute the riders' teams -- Red Bull/KTM, Monster
Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki and GEICO Honda -- for providing the
significant support necessary for this event."
The Motocross of Nations features three-rider teams on a range of
motocross machinery. In the 2012 event, Dungey raced the MX1 class,
which features 450cc four-stroke machinery. Baggett competed in the
MX2 class, which features 250cc four-stroke motorcycles. Barcia
raced the Open class.
The Motocross of Nations is one of the most high-profile motorsport
events in the world. It features national teams competing for a
combined score to determine the overall championship-winning
country. The event emerged in post-war Europe in 1947 and has run
uninterrupted since that time.
The United States last won the Motocross of Nations in 2011 when
the event was held in Saint D'Angely, France. The United States is
also the all-time leader in Motocross of Nations overall team
victories with 22. Great Britain is second with 16.
The 2013 FIM Motocross of Nations will be held in Teutschenthal,
Germany.
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