With the 250 Class title wrapped up one week ago, the storyline in the smaller displacement turned to Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's attempt to become the first team in AMA Pro Racing history to collectively win all 12 rounds of the season in their division.
Newly-crowned champion Wilson kicked off his team's efforts with a convincing Moto 1 win. The sophomore rider took over the lead on the opening lap, and never looked back, leading all 16 laps and even fending off a late challenge from teammate Blake Baggett, of Grand Terrace, Calif.
In Moto 2, Wilson had to charge from a fifth-place start in order to claim the overall. GEICO Honda's Justin Bogle, of Cushing, Okla., ran out front for nearly the entire moto, but Wilson gradually closed in, ultimately taking over the lead on Lap 11, to remain the only rider in the 250 Class to ever win a moto at Pala Raceway. The win also signified the historical feat Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki had achieved.
"To win both motos today was a great feeling," said Wilson. "It feels so good to finish the season that way. I fought for it hard. I'm not sure why I do so well here. The track just maybe suits my style. We just gel together."
Baggett's 2-3 moto finished placed him second overall, while Red Bull KTM's Marvin Musquin, of France, grabbed his second straight podium finish in third (4-4).

In the 250 Class standings, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki finished 1-2-3, with Tyla Rattray, of South Africa, and Baggett following Wilson, respectively. This marks the first time since the inception of factory teams for each manufacturer that such a feat has been achieved.