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Tomac Wins Anaheim 1 on KTM Debut After Red-Flag Restart

Post-race sound inspection cost Jorge Prado three points, with medical updates on Justin Barcia and Malcolm Stewart still developing.

Overview

  • A lap-one multi-rider crash brought an immediate red flag and forced a restart of the 450 Main Event.
  • Justin Barcia was conscious and transferred to a local medical center after the incident, while Malcolm Stewart received treatment in the on-site medical unit.
  • Eli Tomac led every lap after the restart for his 54th career victory, finishing 1.4 seconds ahead of Ken Roczen to take the early points lead.
  • Jorge Prado finished third but was docked three championship points for a failed post-race sound test, retaining his podium position.
  • Defending champion Cooper Webb crashed twice and finished seventh, Chase Sexton struggled in his Kawasaki debut, and Max Anstie won the 250 class to become the oldest 250SMX winner.