published by Writing on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 8:59 PM
The organizers of the SX US took a long time to bring out the official Houston 2 classifications in the 450 class. The reason is simple, several pilots are accused of having jumped under the red cross flag when Chase Sexton was on the ground. In the regulations provided for by WADA, this violation does not lead to a direct downgrading but a loss of points in the provisional classification. In the end, Ken Roczen, Jason Anderson, Vince Friese and Martin Davalos are concerned. While he had to recover the leader’s red plate, Roczen lost 4 points and fell to 5th. Under these conditions, Barcia retains 1st place just ahead of Ferrandis, Brayton and Musquin.
Disappointment
« I am disappointed with the way this situation has been handled. My vision for this portion of the trail was unclear. Dylan took the track outside and when I got to this sand part myself, he was positioned right in front of the flag so I couldn’t see him. I have never jumped under the red cross flag before and in my view this is not a flagrant violation of the rules. This is a very special situation and under these conditions, a warning or a fine would have been more appropriate as provided for in the regulations in the event of a non-flagrant violation. I say this without animosity. I am simply disappointed with this decision taken. She is not fair Roczen reacts. Whether he is right or wrong, WADA has ruled.
By the editorial staff.
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