Monster Energy’s Grant Langston (Yamaha) closed out the
2007 competition motocross season with a bang, winning the
prestigious $100,000 Rockstar U.S. Open of Supercross this
past weekend at Vegas’ MGM Grand.
Langston, who just last month captured the AMA Outdoor
Nationals MX title, placed 2nd to Chad Reed at Friday’s U.S.
Open contest, then came from nearly last place to finish 5th
in Saturday’s contest – which was good enough for 1st place
overall, including a $100,000 check from promoter Live
Nation.
“Fans definitely got to see some wild racing,” said Langston
of his Saturday come-from-behind effort and 2nd/5th overall
finishes that beat Reed’s 1st/8th finishes. “That was a lot of
fun. Thanks again to Monster Energy for getting on board
with me this season. I’m glad I was able to deliver at the U.S.
Open this weekend.”
Langston will receive a much-needed break before the AMA
Supercross season opens up at Anaheim’s Angels Stadium
the first weekend in January, 2008. monsterenergy.com
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