Red Bull KTM rider Aaron Plessinger was asked during the San Diego post-race press conference after winning the muddy race if he felt any pressure carrying the red plate headed to Anaheim 2. He said he thought he could handle it. His answer was acknowledging the pressure that comes with it, knowing how stacked the 450 class is in this year’s Monster Energy Supercross.

After the first 450 SX Group A qualifying at Angel’s Stadium, we saw Aaron Plessinger, still sweaty and tired, already signing autographs and taking pictures 20 minutes before the actual time indicated in the KTM paddock for the autograph signing session. He seems to really enjoy spending time with the fans. No wonder, during the opening ceremony, he had the loudest cheer among the thousands in attendance at the Angel Stadium.

He finished third overall in the first triple crown of the season, and he still managed to retain the red plate! Aaron Plessinger is riding really well this season and will head to Detroit with the red plate!