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Husqvarna Race Report: Colton Haaker Takes Third Place at Sacramento EnduroCross

Monday, September 28, 2015 | 9:50 AM

After a summer break in the 2015 EnduroCross series, the circuit returned to an enthusiastic crowd at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mike Brown stunned the audience with his impressive on-course tactics as he completely jumped over the daunting water pit during the event’s Hot Lap sessions. He set the fastest lap of the day leading into the night show and sealed a win in heat one. During the main event, Brown continued to make impressive advancements, shaving seconds off his lap times by clearing the water pit, but became thwarted by the matrix section, losing his 2nd place position, and settling into 5th for the night. 

Mike Brown stole the show with his impressive maneuvers at the Sacramento EnduroCross.
Mike Brown stole the show with his impressive maneuvers at the Sacramento EnduroCross. Photo: Drew Ruiz

Fellow Husqvarna rider and Rockstar Energy athlete, Colton Haaker pushed through the field of riders during the main event into second place, but was passed on the last lap by Taylor Robert, placing him 3rd on the podium. 

Colton Haaker earned a third place finish, and currently sits second in the championship points standings.
Colton Haaker earned a third place finish, and currently sits second in the championship points standings. Photo: Drew Ruiz

“Sacramento for me is always a great race with my hometown friends and family close by. I enjoyed the race and overcame some adversities throughout the day. Finishing on the podium was a good result and consistent for the championship. I'm looking forward to having a better race in Denver next weekend. Thank you to my team for the great support and for working together to get another podium result,” explained Haaker. 

Spain's Sandra Gomez earned a third place finish in the Womens Pro class at the Sacramento EnduroCross.
Spain's Sandra Gomez earned a third place finish in the Womens Pro class at the Sacramento EnduroCross. Photo: Drew Ruiz

In the Womens Pro class, Sandra Gomez of Spain also climbed to the third step of the podium after battling with the class’s points leaders. 

Sacramento EnduroCross Main Event Results –

  1. Cody Webb        
  2. Taylor Robert       
  3. Colton Haaker        Husqvarna
  4. Cory Graffunder       
  5. Mike Brown        Husqvarna
  6. Kyle Redond       
  7. Nick Thompson       
  8. Destry Abbott       
  9. Ty Tremaine        
  10. Kevin Rookstool
Cody Webb (center), Taylor Robert (left) and Colton Haaker (right) were your top three at the Sacramento EnduroCross.
Cody Webb (center), Taylor Robert (left) and Colton Haaker (right) were your top three at the Sacramento EnduroCross. Photo: Drew Ruiz

Sacramento EnduroCross Pro Class Points –

  1. Cody Webb – 99
  2. Colton Haaker – 92
  3. Mike Brown – 71 

Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903.

Husqvarna Motorcycles are widely known and respected in the off-road world for a heritage of competition and numerous motocross and enduro world championships. Originally founded in Sweden in 1903, Husqvarna Motorcycles have been designed and manufactured in Mattighofen, Austria since 2013.





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Husqvarna has continued to expand its professional race team to compete in AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA National Enduro, GNCC, AMA EnduroCross, and AMA National Hare & Hound championships. Husqvarna team riders are competing aboard 2015 Husqvarna FC 450, FC 350, FC 250, FE 350, TC 250 and TE 300 models.