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Dean Wilson has issued a statement explaining that he ‘can’t apologize enough’ for balking Ken Roczen on the final lap of tonight’s 450SX main and enabling Cooper Webb to strike.

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider was going a lap down and didn’t realize that the leaders had caught him, leading to Webb making a decisive pass for victory.

“First off I f@cked up,” wrote Wilson on Instagram. “I fully own this. I never knew it was the leaders behind me. Kenny, I’m sorry and sincerely apologize – I ruined your race and I wish I could take it back. I know the fans are pissed and team, which I would be too.

“I hate that I was that guy in the way and ruined a win and a race. I should have been more aware of who was behind me, I just got locked in on the guys ahead. You guys can tear me apart in the comments, do what you gotta do, but I can’t apologize enough for pretty much being the idiot of the race. Once again I’m sorry, sucks to be that guy.”

While it was the ever-determined Webb who snatched the win from frustrated new red plate-holderRoczen, Wilson crossed the line tonight in 17th position and currently sits 13th overall in the championship standings.

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