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Cycle News 2015 Issue 34 August 25

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MOTOCROSS LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 12 /AUGUST 22, 2015 IRONMAN MX / CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA P52 Cooper Webb won the first 250 moto but a crash in the second ruined his day. happy to win back-to-back titles, obviously that's what we want to do and it was a dream season." Dungey nailed the Motosport. com Holeshot Award ahead of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Christophe Pourcel. The Frenchman was able to apply pressure on Dungey throughout the opening lap and crossed the line in first. However, Dungey would re- spond and assume control of the moto shortly thereafter. In the second moto Dungey made a rare mistake crashing and falling to eighth. Dungey's misfortune allowed Roczen to set up a run for the lead, and after passing Pour- cel he battled with Barcia for a couple laps before moving out front on the third lap. Dungey was able to make up the ground he lost relatively quickly and was back inside the top five by lap four. Roczen started to open a gap over the field while Barcia was soon left to deal with a hard- charging Dungey, who climbed back into podium position and was ready to make a run for second. Dungey made the pass

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