Baggett claims the 250 AMA Motocross Championship!

Vans Monster Energy Pro Circuit young gun Blake Baggett takes home the #1 plate!
Baggett came into the season finale ready to show everyone why he has held the red-plate for all 12 rounds. The first moto saw Baggett ride a near perfect moto. He started amongst the top-three and immediately headed to the front, taking the lead on lap five and never looking back. Blake won by 14-seconds and while the other top finishers couldn’t even make it to the podium due to heat issues in the 100+ temps, Baggett high-fived the fans that lined the fence surrounding the podium. After the impressive ride in moto 1 Blake only needed to finish 13th or better in the second moto to clinch the title. Nearly last place off the start of Moto 2, Baggett charged to the front and was catching the leader until a tip-over forced him to settle for second. Baggett claimed his fifth overall win of the season and his first professional title!

“I had to fight for every bit of this championship, all 24 motos,” said Baggett. “It was a gnarly day from the heat to crashing the second moto, but we knew we needed to come out swinging and came out on top. I had a lot of moto wins last year, but couldn’t put it together. This year, I never lost the red plate from Hangtown to here and it’s insane to say I finally did it in front of all my family and friends.”