Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Cianciarulo Celebrates First Career Overall Win at Budds Creek
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Cianciarulo Celebrates First Career Overall Win at Budds Creek
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (August 20, 2017) – Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Adam Cianciarulo rode as the team’s only effort at Budds Creek Motocross Park and rose to the occasion, capturing his first moto win on the way to his first career Pro Motocross overall win. With all his teammates on the sidelines with injuries, Cianciarulo earned the team its fourth win of the season at Round 11. Joey Savatgy had lined up for practice, but after going down decided to sit out of the afternoon motos.
Cianciarulo had been close to an overall finish earlier in the season and during a hot and humid round in Southern Maryland, he made his win look easy. In Moto 1, Cianciarulo earned his third straight holeshot at Budds Creek (he earned both in 2016) and rode away from the field, leading every lap as he crossed the finish line for his first career moto win. Moto 2 saw Cianciarulo just miss the holeshot, but stayed close to the front pack in the opening laps. With the front pack close together, he overtook second on Lap 12 and his 1-2 moto scores earned Cianciarulo his first ever overall win.
“It was pretty emotional to get that first moto win and then to get the overall was the best feeling,” said Cianciarulo. “To be so close and not able to even podium has been tough to swallow, but I never gave up. I have an amazing group behind me encouraging me and pushing me to be better. It’s great to keep the good results going for the team. We’ll see what happens next week, but I think we’ve found something and will hopefully have a great final round.”
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250 Class Results (Moto Results)
1. Adam Cianciarulo, Kawasaki (1-2)
2. Zach Osborne, Husqvarna (8-1)
3. Shane McElrath, KTM (4-3)
4. Jeremy Martin, Honda (2-6)
5. Aaron Plessinger, Yamaha (5-4)
6. RJ Hampshire, Honda (3-7)
7. Colt Nichols, Yamaha (7-5)
8. Chase Sexton, Honda (9-9)
9. Kyle Cunningham, Suzuki (6-12)
10. Mitchell Harrison, Yamaha (11-10)
250 Class Points, After 11 of 12 Rounds
1. Zach Osborne, Husqvarna, 451
2. Jeremy Martin, Honda, 387
3. Adam Cianciarulo, Kawasaki, 330
4. Joey Savatgy, Kawasaki, 324
5. Aaron Plessinger, Yamaha, 319
6. Dylan Ferrandis, Yamaha, 305
7. Alex Martin, KTM, 296
8. Colt Nichols, Yamaha, 265
9. Mitchell Harrison, Yamaha, 250
10. Shane McElrath, KTM, 248
About Pro Circuit
Based in Corona, Calif., Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages and everything in between.
Created by former desert racer Mitch Payton, Pro Circuit proves its products and services week-in and week-out through its tagline “We Race.” Every product that dons the Pro Circuit stamp stems from the legendary Pro Circuit race team. A staple in the professional paddock, Pro Circuit Racing has earned 29 AMA championships and more than 250 race wins in more than 30 years of competition.