Brown Wins X Games EnduroX, Sanz Wins Women's Class

Brown Wins X Games EnduroX, Sanz Wins Women’s Class

Veteran rider Mike Brown scores a big win in the XGames EnduroX Final in Austin, Texas.

June 6, 2015 Scott Rousseau

Veteran rider Mike Brown scores a big win in the XGames EnduroX Final in Austin, Texas.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Mike Brown started off in second but made his way into first place to claim the gold medal at the XGames EnduroX final in Austin, Texas, Friday night. PHOTO BY DRP PRODUCTIONS. — Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Mike Brown started off in second but made his way into first place to claim the gold medal at the XGames EnduroX final in Austin, Texas, Friday night. PHOTO BY DRP PRODUCTIONS.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s veteran rider Mike Brown brought home the X Games Gold Medal last night during the X Games EnduroX at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

Brown’s win didn’t come without a slight rollercoaster momentum-wise, as he consistently cut the fastest times of the day during practice, only to crash during his heat race. Brown still finished third in heat race and earned a direct transfer to the main.

After a 10-minute rain delay, RPM KTM’s Cody Webb took the early lead, but Brown passed Webb pass midway through the race and stayed upright aboard his factory Husqvarna FC 350 for the rest of the 12-lap main event to take the X Games gold medal.

“Today couldn’t have gone much better,” Brown said. “It feels great to win, and I’m absolutely overwhelmed. My bike ran great, the weather was nice and I have a great team and family behind me. I’m loving this shiny gold medal!”

Taylor Robert took advantage of the lead battle between Brown and Webb to make a pass on Webb and steal away the silver medal. PHOTO BY DREW RUIZ.

Red Bull KTM’s Taylor Robert ran third for most of the race, but he took full advantage of the lead battle between Brown and Webb to close up the gap between himself and the leaders. Robert was able to reel-in Webb and overtake him for second place as they hit the tire double. Robert spent the remaining laps trying to catch Brown, narrowing the gap to just a few bike lengths before settling for second place and the an X Games silver medal. Webb finished third to claim the bronze medal.

Webb led the opening laps while a hard-charging Mike Brown and Robert began the hunt for the lead position. Brown was able to make a pass on Webb with a few laps remaining.

“I felt really good tonight,” stated Robert. “This track was really fun and I am happy with my finish. I have come back from some injuries this year and I finally feel 100%. I am excited to get a good finish here and continue to improve in the series.”

Despite being passed twice on an Endurocross track--a rare occurrence for him--Cody Webb still held on to finish third and claim the bronze medal. — Despite being passed twice on an Endurocross track–a rare occurrence for him–Cody Webb still held on to finish third and claim the bronze medal.

Factory KTM rally star Laia Sanz came over from Spain and put together a great ride in the Women’s EnduroX to win the gold medal. Tarah Gieger finished second, and Kacy Martinez finished third.

Factory rider Kacy Martinez also medaled in the Women’s EnduroX event. She finished 3rd overall to take home the bronze medal after riding a mistake-free race.

X Games EnduroX
Circuit of the Americas
Austin, Texas
Results: June 5, 2016

Men’s EnduroX Final
1. Mike Brown
2. Taylor Robert
3. Cody Webb
4. Colton Haaker
5. Geoff Aaron
6. Kyle Redmond
7. Nick Thompson
8. Ty Tremaine
9. Cory Graffunder
10. Jamie Lanza
11. Nemeth Komel
12. Max Gerston

Women’s EnduroX Final
1. Laia Sanz
2. Tarah Gieger
3. Kacy Martinez
4. Shelby Turner
5. Emma Bristow
6. Maria Forsberg
7. Sandra Gomez
8. Rachel Gutish
9. Lexi Pechout
10. Chantelle Bykerk
11. Melissa Harten
12. Morgan Tanke
13. Nicole Bradford

Brown Wins X Games EnduroX, Sanz Wins Women’s Class

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