Cooper Webb | Photo credits: KTM Factory Racing
The 2020 AMA Supercross Championship returned to action on Wednesday night with Round 12 of the 17-race championship. The event took place in the Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing ride Cooper Webb managed to top the 450SX Main Event with a great performance in the high altitude.
Webb qualified sixth overall in the combined sessions. He then quickly changed the momentum as soon as racing commenced. He powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION off the line in 450SX Heat 1 to capture the holeshot and early lead. Webb went on to lead the first seven laps before getting passed with two to go. Then he ultimately secures a solid second-place transfer into the Main Event.
In the Main, Webb captured a second-place start. He patiently chipped away at the leader for the first 20 laps of the race. He made his move into the lead on lap 21 and from there he focused on minimizing the mistakes to maintain his lead through the checkered flag. Webb’s Round 12 victory marked the reigning champion’s second win of the 2020 season.
Photo credits: KTM Factory Racing
“It was a great night overall but it was a tough race. The track conditions were definitely tricky and you had to be patient out there. The whoops were tough. I just committed to my lines from the beginning and it played out pretty well. It was a great night to get a win, these are not easily regained, especially with the top guys up here tonight so I want to soak it in but we’ve got five more rounds to go.”