The inaugural Pro Motocross Florida National presented challenging conditions with high heat and humidity, but the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Dean Ferris fought eighth overall.
A poor start in Moto 1 put Ferris back in 20th, but the multi-time Australian Motocross Champion never gave up. He steadily worked his way through the pack and was able to move into 10th on the last lap of the race.
A stronger start in Moto 2 saw Ferris inside the top 10. After marking a few passes the Yamaha rider finished seventh, earning him eighth overall.
“Overall, I’m pretty happy with today. I got two really mediocre starts, which kind of made it hard for me, but I put in a big charge,” said Ferris.
“Made a lot of passes in the first moto and was able to get to 10th. In the second moto, the start was a little better. I felt really strong all moto in spite of the heat. I think my big off-season in Australia training in the heat and getting ready for this outdoor championship really helped me today. So I’m really stoked that I could push through and pick up a couple more positions late in the moto because my fitness was strong. We made some improvements while testing throughout the week, as stuff turns out. I’m looking forward to Southwick; onward and upward.”
Next weekend, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team heads to Southwick, Massachusetts for Round 6 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at The Wick 338 on Saturday, June 29.
2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship 450 Class WW Ranch Motocross Park Results
1. Marvin Musquin (1-3)
2.Eli Tomac (7-1)
3. Zach Osborne (5-2)
4. Jason Anderson (3-4)
5. Cooper Webb (4-5)
6. Ken Roczen (2-10)
7. Justin Barcia (6-6)
8. Dean Ferris (10-7)
9. Fredrik Noren (9-8)
10. Blake Baggett (8-9)
2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship 450 Class Standings
1. Eli Tomac 215
2. Ken Roczen 209
3. Marvin Musquin 184
4. Zach Osborne 182
5. Jason Anderson 182
6. Cooper Webb 166
7. Justin Barcia 129
8. Blake Baggett 117
9. Dean Ferris 114
10. Justin Bogle 99