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Rockstar’s newly signed Jessica Patterson started the 2012 WMX season with style. One of the most successful female motocross riders competing today, Patterson captured the overall victory in WMX at Hangtown, thanks to two second-place moto finishes.
Said Patterson: “Today was pretty good. In the first moto, I got a good start but I made a few mistakes and got passed, so I just kind of rode the race out and finished second. In the second moto, I was leading for a while and made a good pass at the beginning. But then I made a mistake and crashed, but I came back and got second. At least I got the overall and I’m happy with that. We’ll just look forward to next week and hopefully come back with a one-one.”
Topping out the 250 class for Rockstar Energy Racing was Martin Davalos. Although he struggled in the first moto and finished 14th, Davalos came back with a vengeance in moto two to card fourth. In the end, Davalos finished sixth overall for the day.
“Hangtown started out a little rough,” said Davalos. “We didn’t qualify well, I got a horrible start in the first moto, and then I couldn’t find any momentum. But in the second moto, I got a good start and rode solid, and I finished fourth. It was a good way to start the season, and now I’m looking forward to Freestone.”
Rockstar Energy Racing teammate Jason Anderson turned in a very consistent ride, finishing eighth in the first moto and ninth in the second for eighth overall. In the second 250 moto, Anderson ran in the top five for much of the race before a small mistake pushed him back a few spots.

“My first moto was kind of mediocre,” said Anderson. “I got eighth. In my second moto, I was rippin’ up front, and a guy got by my and then I stalled my bike. It was a good weekend overall, though, and I’m looking forward to racing in Texas.”
Like his teammates, Rockstar Energy Racing’s Black Wharton struggled in the first moto before finding his rhythm in the second. Wharton finished 16th in the first moto, sixth in the second and took 12th overall for the day.
“I had some technical difficulties in the first moto,” said Wharton. “The second moto was a lot better. I didn’t get to race motocross last year, so it’s been a long time for me, but this track was really gnarly. But I learned some things that I’m going to build off of, and I’m going to Texas next weekend and that should be nothing but good for me.”
Rounding out the squad for Rockstar Energy Racing was Hunter Hewitt, who put in a concerted effort in both motos. Hewitt finished 17th in the first, 16th in the second and wound up 18th overall at the end of the day.

“I got a good start in the first moto, but I could have been more aggressive,” said Hewitt. “I kept a solid pace and ended up 17th. In the second moto, I was a little fatigued but I got a better start. I was more aggressive but maintained my pace, and ended up 16th. I haven’t raced motocross in over a year, so I’m happy with this. We’ll go to Texas and set realistic goals, and try to match them every weekend.”

May 21st, 2012 | TAGS: Bel Ray, DC Shoes, Dragon alliance, Hangtown Motocross, hunter hewitt, Jason Anderson, Jessica Patterson, Lucas Oils Pro Motocross Championship, Martin Davalos, motocross, MX, Nufab, one industries, Rockstar, Rockstar Energy, Rockstar Energy Drink, Rockstar Energy Racing, Team Losi

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