Suzuki's Alex Martin Caps Off Supercross Series with Strong Overall Finish

Suzuki's Alex Martin Caps Off Supercross Series with Strong Overall Finish

A solid showing for the JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing team during the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season

Alex Martin (#26) crossed the checkered flag with a career-best finish.

Brea, CA (May 6, 2019) - The JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team traveled to Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the final round of the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, and the last 250 East/West Showdown. RM-Z250 rider Alex Martin earned a hard-fought fifth place finish to score a career-best fifth place finish in the Supercross overall points standings. In the 450 ranks, Suzuki RM-Z450 rider Justin Hill nailed down his third consecutive top-ten finish in his rookie 450 Supercross season.

”A-Mart” has been building on his Supercross technique throughout the duration of this year’s 250 East campaign. Martin rose to the occasion in Las Vegas by securing a great start in the main and earning his third top-five finish. It’s obvious that Martin, a two-time runner-up in the 250 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships, has never felt more comfortable in Supercross. Good things await A-Mart as the season heads outdoors.

“The highlight was Martin’s main event,” said Jeremy Albrecht, Team Manager. “He rode really well and had a good start. That was one of the better main events that he has ridden, speed wise. It would have been a podium in a normal race. I’m excited that Alex is getting on a roll heading into the outdoors.”

Justin Hill (#46) fought hard at Sam Boyd Stadium to finish out his 450 rookie season.

Justin Hill was looking to build on a recent top-ten streak. The 450 rookie has endured ups and downs in the arduous 17-round Supercross series but found his footing in the 450 class. That much was evident in the Supercross series finale, as Hill fought hard for ninth place. Hill finished 11th in the points standings and like his teammate Martin, looks for improvement in the Motocross season.

“I wanted to end my rookie 450 Supercross series with a top finish,” said Hill. “The track was tough, but I managed the racing as best as I could and came away with a ninth. I will take what I have learned and apply it to the outdoors.”

Kyle Peters (#55) showed determination on his RM-Z250 throughout the Supercross series.

Kyle Peters continued to show determination throughout the series on his RM-Z250. In Vegas, the North Carolina native earned an impressive third-place finish in his heat race. He had a great jump off the gate in the main event and was running well inside the top-ten, but several minor mistakes forced him back to 12th. He concluded the 250 East series eighth in the standings.

Jimmy Decotis (#64) tackled the Vegas track for his final race of the series.

Jimmy Decotis has been dealing with a lingering illness for several weeks, which has sapped his energy. Regardless, “The Rippa” had high expectations entering the final Supercross race of the series. Qualifying sixth fastest in combined times, the Massachusetts native fended off the competition to qualify for the stacked 250 East/West main event. After a rough start, Decotis moved up to 18th place. He finishes the season seventh in the overall points standings.

“This completes a solid second year with the program, and I’m super excited for what the future holds,” said Decotis. “Thanks to the team for all of the hard work. I can’t wait to get healthy and show the world what we have!”

Enzo Lopes (#67) qualified well on his RM-Z250.

Rookie Enzo Lopes was ready to go to battle in “Sin City”. Despite riding with a fractured wrist, the Brazilian fought through the pain to score the ninth-fastest time. However, disaster struck in his heat race. Lopes was relegated to the Last Chance Qualifier, where he struggled to make the main event. He ended his first 250 West campaign in a disappointing 16th place.

This concludes the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship for the JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team. There will be a weekend break before the team ventures to Rancho Cordova, California, on Saturday, May 18th for the opening round of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships.

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