KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb raced his way to a second-place finish on Saturday at Round 7 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Tampa, Florida.
Following a win last weekend, Webb came into Round 7 looking for a second-straight victory in the sands of Florida. He secured a fourth-place qualifying position earlier in the day and finished top-three in his heat.
In the Main Event, Webb got a top-five start and he passed his way into fourth on lap three. Just after the halfway point, he powered his way into third and he put on a late charge to bring himself within striking distance of the second-place rider. From there, Webb was able to capitalize on a mistake by the rider ahead to claim the second-place position late in the race and he carried it strong through the checkered flag.
“It was tricky all day and it was easy to make mistakes out there,” said Webb. “I’m happy with a second, obviously I wanted to be up there for that win tonight, I felt great all day but it’s a good night overall. I felt like I rode good and I just need to be better on my starts.”
450SX Class Results
1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki
2. Cooper Webb, Clermont, Fla., KTM
3. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Honda
4. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., Yamaha
5. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Honda
6. Dean Wilson, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna
7. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Honda
8. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki
9. Justin Brayton, Charlotte, N.C., Honda
10. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna
450SX Class Championship Standings
1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki (155)
2. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Honda (151)
3. Cooper Webb, Clermont, Fla., KTM (144)
4. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., Yamaha (135)
5. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki (128)
6. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna (118)
7. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Honda (106)
8. Justin Brayton, Charlotte, N.C., Honda (103)
9. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Honda (93)
10. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., KTM (91)