VOL. 55 ISSUE 42 OCTOBER 23, 2018 P81
THE FRENCH
CONNECTION
Some considered Marvin Musquin
a potential competitor for Red Bull
Straight Rhythm, but KTM team
rider Ryan Morais explained the
Frenchman is taking some much-
needed time off. "After Monster Cup
we came back and we had our team
photo shoot/intro. And he hasn't
had any time off, so he's actually in
France right now on vacation. Their
year is long and tough on them
and they deserve a break." France
wasn't without representation,
however, as Christophe Pourcel and
Cedric Soubeyras made the trip to
the U.S. for the event. Pourcel con-
tested both classes, and even got to
square off with Ryan Villopoto, his
former Pro Circuit Kawasaki team-
mate, in one of the brackets.
FOR THE FIRST TIME…
"This is only my second time ever
on a 250 two-stroke," Jordon Smith
confessed. For many of the racers,
they haven't been on a two-stroke
since their amateur days, and some
had never raced a two-stroke in their
pro careers. Even Ryan Dungey
Briefly...
Jordon Smith (28)
and Villopoto went
head to head to
decide the final
spot on the podium.
Villopoto edged out
Smith for the race
for bronze.
