MDK KTM Race Report: Anaheim 2

Anaheim, CA – “Welcome to 1986!” hollered Supercross announcer Terry Boyd
to kick off the third round of the AMA Supercross FIM World Championship at the
Angels Stadium.

The AMA and FIM succeeded in reproducing the 1986 replica race track that held
the epic battle between Rick Johnson and David Bailey. Furthermore, to honor
that battle, they had both past champions take an honorary lap around the
track. Johnson rode his brand new KTM alongside Bailey as the crowd cheered.
The 80’s retro theme was prominent around the track and the pits. Fans were
decked out in 1980’s clothing and riders were dressed in vintage gear.

As the evening began, MDK KTM Lites rider Billy Laninovich and MDK KTM
support rider Drew Gooselaar lined up for Heat #1. Both riders had a decent
jump from the gate. Gooselaar rounded turn one in fourth while Laninovich was
two spots back in 6th. Laninovich quickly moved into 5th and held that position
through the finish. Gooselaar qualified for his first main event by finishing 7th in
the heat.

MDK KTM Lites rider Justin Brayton got ready for Heat #2. He was second
around the first turn and then passed for the lead for a brief second before the
hard charging #338 bike of Jason Lawrence made the pass for first. Brayton
stayed close and rode in second looking to repeat his Anaheim 1 heat race.
Unfortunately, he accidentally stalled his bike on lap 4 losing only three
positions. He got the bike started on the second kick and began closing back in
on the 3rd and 4th place riders. He passed for 4th on lap 5 and moved into 3rd
on the last lap, qualifying into the main.

MDK KTM Factory rider Nick Wey got a mid-pack start in the Supercross class
Heat #1. He was twelfth around the first turn and began picking off riders. By
the end of the first lap he had moved into 10th and was only one position short
of qualifying. He made the pass into 9th on lap 3 and held that position to
transfer into the main. full story on ktm.com
pic from TedescoPhoto Anaheim 2 Gallery