9/27/11
Vans Athletes Ryan Villopoto and Blake Baggett help win MXON title for Team USA
Vans Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto and VANS Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett both earned victories for Team USA in their respective classes during the Saturday qualifying races at the Motocross of Nations (MXON) at Circuit du Puy de Poursay in St. Jean-D’Angely, France.
“I was the last moto and the track had deteriorated pretty bad,” said Villopoto. “I knew with our 1-1 going into the third race we were in and my goal was to get out there and to get some track time"
After showing good speed during the 40-minute free practice session, Baggett was ready to prove he didn’t have any first-time jitters representing the USA against the best riders in the world. Although he is a rookie to the MXON, Baggett was clearly not letting the nerves get to him as he pulled the holeshot and led until the finish.
“I am really liking this track,” said Baggett. “It feels like home in California the way the dirt has been. It was great to get the holeshot because I haven’t been the best at starts at the past few races. I felt good the entire race and it really is getting me excited for the race on Sunday.
“I was the last moto and the track had deteriorated pretty bad,” said Villopoto. “I knew with our 1-1 going into the third race we were in and my goal was to get out there and to get some track time"
After showing good speed during the 40-minute free practice session, Baggett was ready to prove he didn’t have any first-time jitters representing the USA against the best riders in the world. Although he is a rookie to the MXON, Baggett was clearly not letting the nerves get to him as he pulled the holeshot and led until the finish.
“I am really liking this track,” said Baggett. “It feels like home in California the way the dirt has been. It was great to get the holeshot because I haven’t been the best at starts at the past few races. I felt good the entire race and it really is getting me excited for the race on Sunday.
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