MARVIN MUSQUIN EAST 250SX CHAMPION 2015

Red Bull KTM factory rider Marvin Musquin was crowned the 2015 East 250 Supercross Champion after taking the victory at the penultimate round of the US Supercross Series held at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday. KTM was also pleased to announce he has re-signed to race for the team in 2016 and 2017.

Marvin Musquin has had a great season, registering six wins and two podium seconds in the eight rounds on his way to the title. Musquin’s win cements a truly solid season for the Red Bull KTM factory team, as teammate Ryan Dungey, already declared 450-class World champion in Round 14 of the series.

The Frenchman who had a 20 point advantage going into the event, made his move into the front of the pack with a few laps to go, then went on to win the race aboard hisKTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition. Musquin threw his signature heel-clicker as he crossed the line to celebrate his first career East 250 Supercross Championship title.

"It feels so amazing to get this title,” remarked Musquin. “To get the win at the final race makes it that much better. My bike was great today as it has been all season. I want to thank my team and my family for all of their help in allowing me to accomplish this goal.”
Following the race KTM Motorsports announced that Musquin has signed a contract to extend his relationship with the Red Bull KTM factory team for two more years. Musquin will be racing a KTM 450 SX-F in both the Supercross and 450 Motocross Championships starting in 2016.

Musquin: “I’m really excited to spend the next two years with KTM. They are my family. It feels like home under the Red Bull KTM tent as we’ve spent almost seven years together already. I know how much effort they have put into R&D to give us the best KTM race bikes and I believe in them just as they believe in me. I’m looking forward to even more success with my team.”
Roger De Coster, Red Bull KTM Team Manager: “We are very proud of both of our champions. To claim both titles in the same season is a remarkable feat. We will celebrate these wins and continue to move forward toward our next goal in the outdoor series.The whole team is also happy to have Marvin re-sign with the team. He and Ryan (Dungey) have a great working relationship. I have not seen a bond this great between teammates in a long time and we are happy to work with them both. Marvin is a smooth rider with great technique and we feel he will easily adapt to the 450 and we are looking forward to what he can bring to that class.”

Next Event: Las Vegas, NV – May 2, 2015

Results East 250SX Class East Rutherford
1. Marvin Musquin (FRA), KTM, 13:36.668 min (15 laps)
2. Justin Bogle (USA), USA, Honda, +3.107 sec
3. Joey Savatgy (USA), Kawasaki, +21.847
4. Jeremy Martin (USA), Yamaha, +23.585
5. RJ Hampshire (USA), Honda, +32.773

Standings East 250SX Class after 8 of 9 rounds
1. Musquin, 194 points (2015 East 250SX Champion)
2. Bogle, 171
3. Martin, 143
4. Savatgy, 133
5. Hampshire, 100

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