Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey Scores a 4th at Indy SX

INDIANAPOLIS,
IN (March 13, 2011) – Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan
Dungey rode strong in a fast-paced race aboard his Yoshimura-equipped
Suzuki RM-Z450 in front of a crowd of 60,789 fans at the 10th round
of the 2011 AMA/FIM Supercross Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in
Indianapolis, IN. Teammate Brett Metcalfe did not race in order to
recover from his recent crashes in Atlanta and Daytona. Metcalfe is
expected to return to action at next week’s event in Jacksonville,
FL.

Dungey rode solid in practice and his
heat race, crossing the line in fourth place. His Suzuki powered him
out of the gate in the main and put him right up to the front, in
fourth position. Dungey was able to work his way up to third by lap
two and maintained that position until the ninth lap, where he
attempted a pass for second and went down after making contact with
the second-place rider. Dungey remounted in fourth and made a hard
charge on his RM-Z, eventually catching back up to third, but was
unable to make the pass and settled for a fourth-place finish.

"This was a tough one tonight,”
said Dungey. “We worked throughout the day to get the Rockstar
Makita Suzuki just right for the main. I mean, the bike was good
tonight, but I didn't get the holeshot and lost sight of the lead. I
got up to the back of (Chad) Reed and clipped his back tire while
trying to knife under and went down. He checked up, and the next
thing I knew I was losing my front end. I got back up and closed on
him again with, I think, two laps to go. I tried putting a couple
passes on him on the last lap but never quite got it to stick.
Jacksonville is next week and it's time for a win."

The 2011 Rockstar Makita Suzuki team’s
next event is Saturday, March 19th, at EverBank Field in
Jacksonville, FL. You can meet the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team riders
on Friday, March 18th, from 6 to 7 PM at Beach Blvd. Suzuki, 10315
Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL.

Indianapolis Supercross Class
Results:

1. Ryan Villopoto

2. James Stewart

3. Chad Reed

4. Ryan Dungey

5. Justin Brayton

6. Trey Canard

7. Kevin Windham

8. Nicholas Wey

9. Cole Seely

10. Mike Alessi

2011 Supercross Class Standings:

1. Ryan Villopoto – 221

2. James Stewart – 195

3. Chad Reed – 192

4. Ryan Dungey – 183

5. Trey Canard – 169

6. Andrew Short – 129

7. Justin Brayton – 121

8. David Millsaps – 114

9. Brett Metcalfe – 107

10. Kevin Windham – 103

About Suzuki: Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) founded The
Motorcycle and ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation
(ASMC), Brea, CA, in 1963. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an
extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC's parent company,
Suzuki Motor Corporation, based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified
worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles
and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has
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Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki is grateful for the support of their
sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Makita Industrial Power Tools,
Yoshimura R&D, Dunlop, Motorex, Vortex, Pro Taper, ONE
Industries, Works Connection, Hinson Clutch Components, Renegade
Fuels, Twin Air, Showa, Mechanix Wear, Fox, Matrix, Suzuki Equator,
Maas Brothers, D.I.D., Excel, CP Pistons and NGK.