PIRELLI AND TEAM JGRMX LOOK TO BUILD ON MILLSAPS CONSISTENCY
Millsaps and Stewart both in reach of podium finish in championship
Houston, Texas, April 2, 2012 -
After the only Canadian stop on the tour, the 2012 Monster Energy AMA
Supercross Series made its way to Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas for
round 13. For the first time since Indianapolis, Team JGRMX/ Toyota/
Yamaha had both riders, James Bubba Stewart and Davi Millsaps
competing in front of 48,962 fans. The duo rode on the Scorpion MX
family of tires and looked strong in the qualifying heats.
After the only Canadian stop on the tour, the 2012 Monster Energy AMA
Supercross Series made its way to Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas for
round 13. For the first time since Indianapolis, Team JGRMX/ Toyota/
Yamaha had both riders, James Bubba Stewart and Davi Millsaps
competing in front of 48,962 fans. The duo rode on the Scorpion MX
family of tires and looked strong in the qualifying heats.
Millsaps
continued his hot streak and placed third in his qualifying heat.
Stewart came blazing out of the gate and won his, transferring both
riders easily into the main event. In the main event, Millsaps led
through the first turn with Stewart mid-pack. By the end of the first
lap, Millsaps found himself unchallenged in second place as Stewart
continued working his way to the front. A hard crash on lap seven ended
the night for Stewart, but Millsaps held on to claim his third podium in
four races.
continued his hot streak and placed third in his qualifying heat.
Stewart came blazing out of the gate and won his, transferring both
riders easily into the main event. In the main event, Millsaps led
through the first turn with Stewart mid-pack. By the end of the first
lap, Millsaps found himself unchallenged in second place as Stewart
continued working his way to the front. A hard crash on lap seven ended
the night for Stewart, but Millsaps held on to claim his third podium in
four races.
Josh
Whitmire, Pirelli North America OffRoad Manager commented, "This season
has shown us several ups and downs, but we're pleased that our
championship position remains strong. Each tire within the Scorpion MX
family has contributed a podium position, showing a diversity of the
products performance. Millsaps' win has propelled him to third in
series points, just one point shy of second place. Stewart is currently
in fifth overall with 178.
Whitmire, Pirelli North America OffRoad Manager commented, "This season
has shown us several ups and downs, but we're pleased that our
championship position remains strong. Each tire within the Scorpion MX
family has contributed a podium position, showing a diversity of the
products performance. Millsaps' win has propelled him to third in
series points, just one point shy of second place. Stewart is currently
in fifth overall with 178.
Round
14 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will be held April
14 at the Superdome in New Orleans, La. The event will be broadcast the
following day on CBS. Air times will vary by region, starting at 1:00
p.m. (EST); check local listings.
14 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will be held April
14 at the Superdome in New Orleans, La. The event will be broadcast the
following day on CBS. Air times will vary by region, starting at 1:00
p.m. (EST); check local listings.
4/2/2012 7:18pm
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