Martín Dávalos looking to put Ecuador in the World Supercross map
By Caressa Ruiz
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA.— When Martin Davalos moved to the United States following a successful racing career in his native country of Ecuador, he never imagined he’d find success the AMA with the Star Racing Yamaha team in 2006.
Years later, that is a reality, and now, as the beginning of a new season nears, he hopes to shine and add to his legacy within the sport.
“I am hoping that we have a great season. My immediate goal is to win it all and leave that legacy for people behind me. It won’t be easy, I know, however, I am confident that my God-given talent will take me where I want to go”, he said in a phone interview with Sportsfeed.net
Martin, who started with Star Racing Yamaha and later moved to the factory KTM squad for three years, went through his own struggles, with some bad luck and injuries that derailed his efforts despite flashes of race-winning speed.
Now, he does not shy away from his confidence, and insists that he is out there to win, and not only participate:
“I came to shine. I wish the weather were better in Orange County, but this will do. We are going out there to show people what we are made of”, He added.
Though capable of finishing on the podium, Davalos has yet to finish in the top-five overall in a championship. The 2009 season was particularly difficult and he left switched from the Austrian bike manufacturer to his familiar Yamaha.
2010 was a roller coaster season. Ninth in the Eastern Supercross Lites, despite missing the second round in Atlanta, proves that he still has the speed to run up front in the 250 class. In his 2010 MX season, Davalos had several notable finishes, including his results at High Point, where he came in ninth, and Washougal, where he took 10th. He completed the '10 outdoor season in 9th, which was his best season yet.
In 2011 Davalos rode a Suzuki RMZ250 aboard the Rockstar Energy Suzuki team and was joined by teammates Ian Trettel, Ryan Morais and Jason Anderson. Martin finished 9th overall in both the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship 250 Class and Supercross Lites Western Regional Championship. He finished 8th in the SX Lites West region the follow year but missed six Nationals due to injury later in the year.
A veteran of the Lites division, Davalos joined up with the Pro Circuit/Monster Energy/Kawasaki squad for 2013, pairing him with one of the circuit's top teams.
Prior to the 2015 season, Davalos left Pro Circuit and signed with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna.
“I’m looking to shine, not participate, 2017 should be my year”, he concluded.
