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Cycle News 2014 Issue 07 February 19 2014

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SUPERCROSS MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES ROUND 7/FEBRUARY 15, 2014 COWBOYS STADIUM/ARLINGTON, TEXAS P46 "To come back after running off the track and to get a fifth is a little bit of a disappointment, but I'm still racing with the guys I'm supposed to be racing with and I know I've got the speed," said Brayton. "After a rough go last weekend, though, it's good to be back in the top five." In the meantime, Roczen crossed the finish line in sixth. "The track was once again sketchy and we were all pretty close, which makes it hard," said Roczen. "I was running fifth and I just made a few mistakes and dropped back. I made a bobble back in that corner and Brayton came by and that was it." >>250 SUPERCROSS Arlington marked the opening round of the East 250 Super- cross Series, and it was exciting to see a new batch of racers on the track. For sure, the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Team came into Texas ready to go and, in the end, it was the green crew sweeping the podium with Adam Cianciarulo getting a huge win in his rookie debut in front of teammates Blake Baggett and Martin Davalos. Davalos was particularly im- pressive in the heat races, and claimed the first pick on the gate by winning what ended up being the fastest heat. Cianciarulo won his heat, as well, edging out Baggett by just under a half second. All three Kawasaki riders moved to the front early in the 15- lap main, with Cianciarulo taking the early lead after grabbing his second holeshot of the night. Davalos made a pass on "AC" on the opening lap, and held the lead until lap four, when he went down. At that point, Cianciarulo took over with Baggett not far be- hind. "I got the holeshot and then Martin got by me right away, then he started pulling away," Cian- ciarulo said. "I had Blake right behind me, and I was thinking I was going to have to put in per- The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Team swept the 250-class podium.

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