Hansen Holding Onto Lites Class Points Race
AURORA,
Ill (February 14, 2011) – Through six Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an
FIM World Championship, races, 31 points separate the top five riders
in the Supercross class’ season point standings as the parity-driven
championship heads to San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium. Monster Energy
Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., leads the Supercross
class points race and Josh Hansen, of Elbert, Colo., leads the Western
Regional Supercross Lites class points race.
Ill (February 14, 2011) – Through six Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an
FIM World Championship, races, 31 points separate the top five riders
in the Supercross class’ season point standings as the parity-driven
championship heads to San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium. Monster Energy
Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., leads the Supercross
class points race and Josh Hansen, of Elbert, Colo., leads the Western
Regional Supercross Lites class points race.
Media
day will take place Thursday, February 19 from Noon-2:00, featuring
Team San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart and Kyle Regal and Red Bull
KTM’s Andrew Short, Mike Alessi and Ken Roczen. The riders will be
available for interviews and will ride the track for the media.
day will take place Thursday, February 19 from Noon-2:00, featuring
Team San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart and Kyle Regal and Red Bull
KTM’s Andrew Short, Mike Alessi and Ken Roczen. The riders will be
available for interviews and will ride the track for the media.
Last
weekend in Houston, before 45,859 fans, American Honda’s Trey Canard,
of Shawnee, Okla., captured his first career Supercross class victory
as Stewart relinquished his points lead following two crashes in the
main event. Houston served as the host city for the opening race of the
Eastern Regional Supercross Lites class championship, where GEICO
Honda’s Justin Barcia, of Ochlocknee, Ga., earned the victory. This
weekend the Western Regional Supercross Lites class championship
continues with Hansen, who broke bones in his left hand and fingers,
protecting his eight-point lead over his teammate Broc Tickle in the
championship.
weekend in Houston, before 45,859 fans, American Honda’s Trey Canard,
of Shawnee, Okla., captured his first career Supercross class victory
as Stewart relinquished his points lead following two crashes in the
main event. Houston served as the host city for the opening race of the
Eastern Regional Supercross Lites class championship, where GEICO
Honda’s Justin Barcia, of Ochlocknee, Ga., earned the victory. This
weekend the Western Regional Supercross Lites class championship
continues with Hansen, who broke bones in his left hand and fingers,
protecting his eight-point lead over his teammate Broc Tickle in the
championship.
American
Honda’s Trey Canard earned his first Supercross class victory last
weekend in Houston. Canard now sits in third place, 20 points behind
the leader.
Honda’s Trey Canard earned his first Supercross class victory last
weekend in Houston. Canard now sits in third place, 20 points behind
the leader.
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld.com
GEICO
Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centreville, Miss., started the Supercross
main event in Houston with a commanding lead as Stewart and TwoTwo
Motorsports’ Chad Reed went down in turn one. Bad luck struck Windham
on Lap 10 when he crashed in a rhythm section. The crash allowed Canard
to assume the lead and set up an exciting battle with defending
Supercross class champion Ryan Dungey, which saw the two literally drag
race to the finish line.
Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centreville, Miss., started the Supercross
main event in Houston with a commanding lead as Stewart and TwoTwo
Motorsports’ Chad Reed went down in turn one. Bad luck struck Windham
on Lap 10 when he crashed in a rhythm section. The crash allowed Canard
to assume the lead and set up an exciting battle with defending
Supercross class champion Ryan Dungey, which saw the two literally drag
race to the finish line.
“I
don’t know what to say,” said Canard. “It was an awesome race. I just
tried to hang in there, because it was a tricky track. I made a mistake
and (Ryan) Dungey gained a lot of time on me and from there I was just
riding defensive. We had a bit of a rough week this week, but this
makes it all better.”
don’t know what to say,” said Canard. “It was an awesome race. I just
tried to hang in there, because it was a tricky track. I made a mistake
and (Ryan) Dungey gained a lot of time on me and from there I was just
riding defensive. We had a bit of a rough week this week, but this
makes it all better.”
Dungey finished second, almost clipping Canard at the line, and rebounded from his DNF one week ago.
“(The
championship) isn’t over till it’s over,” said Dungey. “There’s still a
lot of racing left. We came up a little bit shy and I just have to look
forward to next weekend.”
championship) isn’t over till it’s over,” said Dungey. “There’s still a
lot of racing left. We came up a little bit shy and I just have to look
forward to next weekend.”
2010
Monster Energy Supercross champion and Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan
Dungey earned a second place finish last weekend and now sits in fifth
place, 31 points behind the leader.
Monster Energy Supercross champion and Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan
Dungey earned a second place finish last weekend and now sits in fifth
place, 31 points behind the leader.
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld.com
Completing
the podium was Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo,
Wash., who overcame a bad start of his own, crossing the line in 12th on the first lap.
the podium was Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo,
Wash., who overcame a bad start of his own, crossing the line in 12th on the first lap.
“That
was a tricky (first) turn,” said Villopoto. “It was super tight but I
got through there. There were definitely some close moments in that
race. The name of the game when you’re at the top (of the standings) is
consistency.”
was a tricky (first) turn,” said Villopoto. “It was super tight but I
got through there. There were definitely some close moments in that
race. The name of the game when you’re at the top (of the standings) is
consistency.”
Villopoto moved into the points lead, holding a nine-point lead over Stewart.
In
the Eastern regional Supercross Lites class main event, Suzuki City’s
Malcolm Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., grabbed the holeshot in his
professional debut. He was quickly passed by Barcia and Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson, of Menifee, Calif., who
gradually pulled away from the field. The pair of sophomore riders
traded the top spot on several occasions before Barcia asserted himself
in the lead and held on for the remainder of the race.
the Eastern regional Supercross Lites class main event, Suzuki City’s
Malcolm Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., grabbed the holeshot in his
professional debut. He was quickly passed by Barcia and Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson, of Menifee, Calif., who
gradually pulled away from the field. The pair of sophomore riders
traded the top spot on several occasions before Barcia asserted himself
in the lead and held on for the remainder of the race.
“That’s
racing right there,” said Barcia. “If we didn’t put on a show, then I
don’t know what will. We had a great race out there. I’m just so
thankful for my whole team. Going that fast, that hard and that intense
for 15 laps was crazy, but that’s what I’ve been training for.”
GEICO
Honda’s Justin Barcia kicked off the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites
class season with a victory, marking the third of his career.
racing right there,” said Barcia. “If we didn’t put on a show, then I
don’t know what will. We had a great race out there. I’m just so
thankful for my whole team. Going that fast, that hard and that intense
for 15 laps was crazy, but that’s what I’ve been training for.”
GEICOHonda’s Justin Barcia kicked off the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites
class season with a victory, marking the third of his career.
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld.com
Wilson
followed in the runner-up spot while his Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki teammate Blake Baggett, of Grand Terrace, Calif.,
followed in third.
followed in the runner-up spot while his Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki teammate Blake Baggett, of Grand Terrace, Calif.,
followed in third.
Monster
Energy Supercross made its debut in San Diego on October 25, 1980 when
Mike Bell won on a Yamaha. Seven-time supercross champion Jeremy
McGrath and Reed share the all-time AMA Supercross win record at
Qualcomm Stadium with five while Stewart owns two wins. Kawasaki’s Todd
Campbell won the inaugural Supercross Lites class on January 26, 1995.
Stewart and McGrath are tied on the all-time win list with two in the
Supercross Lites class.
Energy Supercross made its debut in San Diego on October 25, 1980 when
Mike Bell won on a Yamaha. Seven-time supercross champion Jeremy
McGrath and Reed share the all-time AMA Supercross win record at
Qualcomm Stadium with five while Stewart owns two wins. Kawasaki’s Todd
Campbell won the inaugural Supercross Lites class on January 26, 1995.
Stewart and McGrath are tied on the all-time win list with two in the
Supercross Lites class.
After
a day filled with rain, a well-groomed track greeted riders inside San
Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium for the fifth round of the 2010 Monster Energy
Supercross. 51,843 Southern California fans braved the weather as Davi
Millsaps, who now rides for the JGRMX/Toyota team, captured his first
Supercross class victory of the season. Eventual Western Regional
Supercross Lites class champion and Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer, of Rupert, Idaho, won his fourth
Supercross Lites class victory in five races.
a day filled with rain, a well-groomed track greeted riders inside San
Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium for the fifth round of the 2010 Monster Energy
Supercross. 51,843 Southern California fans braved the weather as Davi
Millsaps, who now rides for the JGRMX/Toyota team, captured his first
Supercross class victory of the season. Eventual Western Regional
Supercross Lites class champion and Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer, of Rupert, Idaho, won his fourth
Supercross Lites class victory in five races.
Supercross Class Results: Houston
1. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
4. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
6. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda
7. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM
8. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
9. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
10. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM
Supercross Class Season Standings
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 132
2. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 123
3. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 112
4. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda – 105
5. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 101
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM – 80
7. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki – 80
8. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha – 65
9. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha – 62
10. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda – 61
Supercross Lites Class Eastern Regional Results: Houston
1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
2. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki
4. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha
5. Ian Trettel, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
6. Blake Wharton, Aubrey, Texas, Honda
7. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki
8. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda
9. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki
10. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda
Supercross Lites Class Eastern Regional Season Standings
1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda – 25
2. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki – 22
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki – 20
4. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha – 18
5. Ian Trettel, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki – 16
6. Blake Wharton, Aubrey, Texas, Honda – 15
7. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki – 14
8. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda – 13
9. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki – 12
10. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda – 11
Supercross Lites Class Western Regional Season Standings
1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki – 113
2. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki – 105
3. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda – 91
4. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki – 84
5. Cole Seely, Corona, Calif., Honda – 70
6. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Germany, KTM – 69
7. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki – 60
8. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha – 60
9. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki – 58
10. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda – 51
Past Winners in San Diego
Supercross class
February 6, 2010: Davi Millsaps
February 14, 2009: James Stewart
February 9. 2008: Chad Reed
February 9. 2008: Chad Reed
February 17, 2007: Chad Reed
February 11, 2006: James Stewart
February 19, 2005: Chad Reed
January 24, 2004: Chad Reed
February 08, 2003: Chad Reed
January 12, 2002: David Vuillemin
January 13, 2001: Ricky Carmichael
January 22, 2000: David Vuillemin
January 16, 1999: Ezra Lusk
February 07, 1998: Jeremy McGrath
February 10, 1996: Jeremy McGrath
February 11, 1995: Jeremy McGrath
February 05, 1994: Jeremy McGrath
February 06, 1993: Jeremy McGrath
February 08, 1992: Damon Bradshaw
February 09, 1991: Jean-Michael Bayle
February 10, 1990: Jeff Stanton
February 11, 1989: Rick Johnson
February 14, 1987: Rick Johnson
February 08, 1986: Rick Johnson
January 26, 1985: Johnny O’ Mara
November 16, 1982: Broc Glover
November 14, 1981: Broc Glover
October 25, 1980: Mike Bell
Supercross Lites class
February 6, 2010: Jake Weimer
February 14, 2009: Ryan Dungey
February 9, 2008: Jason Lawrence
February 9, 2008: Jason Lawrence
February 17, 2007: Ryan Villopoto
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