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Preston Masciangelo Talks about Making HIs First 250 Supercross Main at 2025 Anaheim 2

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Preston Masciangelo just made his first 250 Supercross main event—what clicked after two disappointing rounds?
The episode is an interview with motocross rider Preston Masciangelo, conducted by the host of Direct Motocross. It focuses on Preston's breakthrough performance at the 2025 Anaheim 2 Supercross, where he made his first-ever 250 West main event. Preston explains that the whole day was a step forward, starting with improved qualifying sessions where he sat 20th or 21st initially. He got two holeshots during the day, attributing one to a specific gate on the right side of the tunnel. The LCQ was a highlight: Preston led early, built a gap, and finished third while fighting tears, securing his main event spot. He discusses gelling with the track layout, which included sand sections and whoops. Mentally, he worked on staying calm after 'freaking out' in the first two rounds. In the main event, Preston got a good start but was involved in a crash and dealt with rain, finishing without a strong result. The host asks about his family being present and his post-race dinner. Looking ahead, Preston plans to ride in Temecula and Arizona before the Glendale race, part of a triple crown event. He mentions training with other Canadian riders like Julian Bennick and Blake Davies. Preston intends to return to Club MX after the Phoenix round. The episode closes with him thanking his family and AJE Motorsports.

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A close, grounded ride through the nerves, position calls, and relief of a first 250 West Supercross main event.

Preston Massiangelo's conversation keeps its focus on the pressure of a first 250 West Supercross main event. It follows the day from free practice and qualifying into an LCQ he briefly led, then into the split-second thinking that kept him steady when the green lights came on…

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Hear a lifelong goal click into something real: Preston Massiangelo's first 250 West Supercross main event, told right after the weekend that made it happen.

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