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A heavy fall while running in second position ruled 250SX rookie Tom Vialle out of a Supercross podium chance at Daytona, with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider determined to rebound and deliver a strong result this Saturday in Indianapolis.

Daytona marked the fourth round of the 250SX Eastern Regional series, with Vialle sixth fastest at the conclusion of qualifying, in his first visit to Daytona International Speedway.

Grabbing the early lead in heat one, the Frenchman went on to secure a solid P2 finish to commence the night show. Come to the main event, Vialle launched to a good start and was running second in tow of Hunter Lawrence when disaster stuck as he misjudged a short rhythm lane which brought him down hard, ending his race prematurely.

“First time for me in Daytona was pretty good, I felt great in the practice and qualified sixth,” Vialle recalled. “I had a great start, I was first in the heat on the start and I finished second, felt good.

“I had another great start in the main event and when Hunter Lawrence passed me, I was sitting well in second position, but on lap three I tipped over on a triple – I landed a little bit short and just tipped over.

“For sure, that was frustrating because I feel like we could have delivered a strong result, but that is how it is and we are going to do a great week with training and be ready for next weekend.”

Monster Energy Supercross resumes this Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis with Vialle currently P8 in the 250SX East standings.