The promising Australian newcomer faces a tough learning experience in his Monster Energy Supercross series debut at Angel Stadium but looks forward to improving his finishes in the AMA 250cc Western Region Supercross class.
The following is from KTM:
Anaheim, CA – Red Bull KTM Factory rider Dean Ferris earned 14th overall in his first-ever career Monster Energy Supercross race held at Angel Stadium.
Ferris was recently signed to the Red Bull KTM Factory Team in December of 2013 as the West 250 SX team rider. Ferris is new to the Supercross circuit but adapted well in his first showing.
Ferris was placed in the first 250 SX heat race where he earned a great start rounding the first corner in third place. Ferris dropped a few positions in the next laps but was able to finish the race in eighth place to take a qualifying spot in the main event.
In the main, Ferris got a great jump and came out of the first corner in seventh overall. He made a few mistakes early on that cost him a few positions but remained strong throughout all laps. At the end of the fifteen lap main event he was sitting in 14th place where he finished for the evening.
“Tonight was a great learning experience. Luckily, I was able to get two decent starts (my heat and my main event),” Ferris said. “I am very new to Supercross racing so every week will continue to be a learning experience that I can improve upon. I am very grateful to the Red Bull KTM Team for giving me this opportunity and am looking forward to working toward a top ten finish.”
A big congratulations goes out to Rockstar Energy KTM rider Jason Anderson, who earned the holeshot in the 250 SX main event and went on to take the win aboard his KTM 250 SX-F race machine. Anderson will hold the points lead as the riders head to round two next week.
The next round will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, January 11.
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