KTM RACE REPORT - 1ST ROUND HOUSTON, TX

Posted on January 28, 2009, 10:22 am
By KTM

Factory Muscle Milk/MDK/KTM riders, Wil Hahn and Martin Davalos, showed up to the first round of the Lites East Supercross Series "Ready to Race."

Hahn, who is still recovering from a practice crash injury just five weeks back, surprised the crowd when he qualified 6th in his heat race. Davalos also put in an impressive ride with his 3rd place heat race finish.





Photo: Christy LaCurelle - KTM Images

In the main event both riders earned decent starts with Hahn rounding the first turn in 6th while Davalos was just two spots back in 8th. Both riders rode a smooth and consistent race maintaining their positions throughout the fifteen laps. At the finish, Hahn came across the line in 6th with his teammate right behind in 7th.

Results

  • 1 - 377 - Christophe Pourcel Kawasaki
  • 2 - 24 - Brett Metcalfe Honda
  • 3 - 20 - Nico Izzi Suzuki
  • 4 - 981 - Austin Stroupe Kawasaki
  • 5 - 61 - Blake Wharton Honda
  • 6 - 50 - Wil Hahn KTM
  • 7 - 577 Martin Davalos KTM