Baggett Scores First Podium of Outdoor Season at Glen Helen MX | Team RMATVMC-KTM-WPS Race Report

Payson, UT (May 30, 2017) –It was a podium weekend for Team Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-KTM-WPS as round 2 of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series returned to Southern California’s Glen Helen MX this past weekend. Blake Baggett scored the team’s first outdoor podium of the season while Dakota Alix put in another solid ride on one of the toughest tracks thus far.

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Blake Baggett: 3rd Place Overall (450 Class)

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Blake Baggettthrew his hat in the ring as a title contender with his 3rd place overall here at Glen Helen. His day started on the gas, as he posted the 6th fastest time in morning practice. As the gate dropped for moto 1, Baggett found himself outside of the top ten after the first lap. He made a charge to the front, slicing his way through the field to finish the moto in 8th place.

In moto 2, Blake put the power down to the ground using the power of hisFMF Racingexhaust system, pulling a massive wheelie down most of the start straight to round the first turn in second place. Blake attacked the rough Glen Helen track and took over the lead early in the race. He slid back to 2nd at the mid-race mark and rode strong to a 2nd-place finish, giving him 3rd overall for the day.“It was a good day” said Blake. “It’s good to start out the second round and end up on the box. First moto didn’t go as planned, by all means. My second moto, I turned it around and had a pretty good day. I had a good pace out there. We are making progress and will be ready to battle for the win at Lakewood next week.”

Dakota Alix: 17th Place Overall (450 Class)

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Dakota Alixlaunched out of the gate for moto 1 and found himself battling inside the top twenty all race long. After running as high as 17th, Dakota finished the moto in 18th place.

Another solid start to moto 2 had Dakota once again inside the top twenty. With the track at its roughest point, Dakota put his head down and – with hisWP Factory Servicessuspension perfectly set up for the conditions – was able to work his way up to 15th place by the checkered flag.

“Today was a step in the right direction,” Dakota said of his ride. “The track was one of the toughest I have ridden, and I felt confident out there. We will go back, adjust a few things and be ready at Lakewood.”

Team Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-KTM-WPS now travels to the high altitude of Thunder Valley MX in Lakewood, Colorado, for round 3 of the 2017 Pro Motocross Outdoor Championship.

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