Ivan Ramirez didn't get  a good start because of the dust which kept him from seeing straight ahead in the 1st and 2nd loop. Nevertheless, Ramirez remained calm and focused waiting for an opportunity to pass other runners.

"When I got to the 3rd loop they told me I was in 8th position, I began to see more dust so I knew that ahead of me were two competitors that i might could reach. I relaxed and kept going so that I could overrun them and finish the race in 6th overall ". Thanks to KTM for giving me the opportunity to run on that bike.