Alex Martin & CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha Earn 1st Overall Podium at Budds Creek

After the gates dropped for the first Lucas Oil/AMA Pro MX Series moto at Budds Creek Alex Martin nearly grabbed the holeshot on his K&N equipped Yamaha YZF250

Budds Creek MX, just outside of Washington, D.C. was host to Round 6 of the Lucas Oil/AMA Pro Motocross Series. Budds Creek MX is one of the more popular tracks on the circuit with decades of Pro Motocross History and host of the 2007 Motocross of Nations. Torrential rainstorms plagued the D.C. area in the days leading up to Round 6 of the Lucas Oil/AMA Pro Motocross Series which made for a muddy and challenging track. Qualifying practice was cut to just a single session and K&N supported CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha’s Alex Martin was 11th fastest (2:22.038) in the 250 class.

CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha’s Alex Martin moved past RJ Hampshire on lap 2 of the 1st Lucas Oil/AMA Pro MX moto at Budds Creek to secure 1st place in the 250 class

After the gates dropped for the first moto Alex Martin nearly grabbed the holeshot on his K&N equipped Yamaha YZF250 and rounded the first lap in second position. Martin moved past RJ Hampshire on lap 2 to secure first place, and began logging some of the most consistent laps of his career at the front of the pack. Martin built a strong lead and was unchallenged throughout the majority of the race before his brother Jeremy Martin passed him with three laps to go. Alex stayed close and was able to move back into the lead on the final lap when his younger brother stalled his bike in a turn. Alex went on to take the moto win which happened to be the very first of his Pro career. It was all smiles for Martin and the entire K&N supported CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha team as they celebrated their first victory together at the podium.

The rain continued and only made the Budds Creek MX track more difficult for 250 Moto #2; Alex Martin was 10th off the start and was able to pass up for a 7th place finish

The rain continued and only made the Budds Creek MX track more difficult for 250 Moto #2. Alex Martin was 10th off the start and was able to pass up to 7th position. Martin swapped scores and tied with overall winner Marvin Musquin (7-1), but in a tie the top position is given to the rider with the best score in Moto #2. This made CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha’s Alex Martin’s 1-7 moto finishes good enough for a 2nd overall at Round 6 of the Lucas Oil/AMA Pro Motocross Series at Budds Creek MX.

It was an unforgettable day at Budds Creek for Alex Martin and Team CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha, sharing a moto victory and the team’s first overall podium

It was an unforgettable day at Budds Creek for Alex Martin and the K&N sponsored CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha team, sharing a moto victory together as well as the team’s first overall podium finish. “This is a weekend that I will never forget! What Alex Martin has accomplished personally and for our team is amazing. What was once a dream has become reality for all of us. The team effort set forth has made this possible, and we couldn't do it without our staff and great sponsors. I hope to see Alex continue to shine throughout the rest of the season!” said CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha team manager, Christina Denney.

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