The final race of the day, combining MX1 and MX3, saw Everts and Stewart battling their way towards the front - while Italy's David Philippaerts stormed into an early lead, then fended off attacks from home star Billy Mackenzie (providing the British fans with a welcome excuse to cheer even louder) and New Zealand's Josh Coppins. Philippaerts foiled all attempts to pass him until Everts and Stewart arrived - the Belgian having recently ridden around the outside of Stewart - after which both shuffled past the KTM in quick succession.
Now it was a clean race for victory, but the effortless Everts simply rode away from on-edge Stewart and crossed the finish line nearly five seconds in front of the American, giving world championship motocross a memorable double over its AMA counterparts.
Philippaerts hung on for third, ahead of fellow MX1 rider Tanel Leok, while Ramon was again the highest placed MX3 rider, in fifth. Tedesco - who missed most of the outdoor season through injury - fell from his Suzuki again and only managed ninth, but the USA's overall win was never in doubt. In terms of individual honours, Everts won the MX1 (450cc) class with a perfect 1-1 sweep, Villopoto the MX2 (250cc) competition after 1-2 class finishes and Steve Ramon the MX3 (open) battle courtesy of his 1-1 class results.
"It was a pretty easy day," claimed Everts, who heads for retirement after an 18 year career in which he won 101 grands prix. "It was a great pity that Ricky didn’t ride because I believe he would have pushed for the individual win. Anyway it has been a great race for me. I am very happy to end this way. As a team we were a bit unlucky with Kevin’s bike problem and our chances might have been better if that had not happened; that’s racing. I am always very motivated for this race. I think that was one of the biggest crowds at a motocross event I have seen. It is incredible and for sure I am going to miss this event."
