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Marvin Musquin produced a 250cc masterclass at Huntington Beach to win his fourth Red Bull Straight Rhythm title as Carson Brown won in 125cc class.
Having already ridden to victory at the 2014, 2016 and 2017 editions of the race, Musquin entered this year’s event having never raced on a two-stroke. He defeated top qualifier Ken Roczen on the back of great racing and photo finishes before the final.
Marvin Musquin vs Ken Roczen
Roczen beat Justin Barcia, who went on to finish on the podium, in the semi-final with his upside-down whip over the big tabletop jump in the second run to secure his spot in the final. Musquin’s undefeated record is still intact, although he had a close call with a comeback win against Josh Hansen in the second run of the semis to set up the Roczen showdown.
Ken Roczen vs Justin Barcia
Marvin Musquin vs Josh Hansen
The 125cc division did not disappoint either with defending champion Carson Brown breezing through his brackets on a 22’ Yamaha YZ125 to meet 19-year-old Josh Varize in the final. In the second run, Brown pulled off a triple-triple in the rhythm section in tricky wet conditions to win the class for the second time in front of a sold-out crowd.
250cc Podium
125cc Podium
Photos by Red Bull Content Pool.
