Press Release

TEAM ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI’S Ryan Dungey Grabs A Second Place Podium At St Louis SX


ST. LOUIS, MO
(April 10, 2011) –
Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey
once again proved his consistency and the power of his
Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z450 while scoring a second-place podium
finish at the 14th round of the 2011 AMA/FIM Supercross Championship
at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO. Dungey scored his eleventh
podium of the season in front of a packed crowd of nearly 60,000 in
the 20-lap main event. His teammate Brett Metcalfe did not race due
to recent injuries and will sit out the remainder of the supercross
season in order to train and prepare for the 2011 AMA Pro Motocross
Championship series.



Dungey and his Suzuki were strong all
day. After scoring the fifth fastest time in the afternoon timed
practice, Dungey pulled the holeshot and walked away with the win in
his heat race. Another great start on his RMZ in the main put him in
second place going into the first turn. After a bit of shuffling, he
dropped one position in the first lap but was able to power his way
back to second by lap three. Dungey rode smooth and steady for the
remaining 17 laps and piloted his RM-Z450 across the line for a
second-place podium finish. Ryan Dungey’s consistency and string of
podiums have paid off, as he now stands second in championship
points, just five points out of first place.



"I think that all in all, it was a
pretty good day,” said Dungey. “Practice went really well. We
were fighting a few areas, but my whole Rockstar Makita Suzuki team
went to work and made a few changes that made me really comfortable
out there on the track. My Suzuki got me off to a great start in my
heat race and I was able to get the holeshot and come away with a
win. That helped a lot and gave me a good gate pick going into the
main event. I got another good start, which put me in second. I got
passed and put into third but was able to get back to second in the
next lap. I’m really thankful for a second on the night. I’m
focusing on just being really consistent and smart. A big thanks to
my Rockstar Makita Suzuki team and the Yoshimura guys – They all
have done a great job. We’re heading to Seattle next week and I’m
looking forward to that one. I really enjoy going there. The dirt is
a little different in Seattle; a little more sandy and usually will
rut up and deteriorate a bit. I look forward to getting there next
week and putting in another solid ride."



The 2011 Rockstar Makita Suzuki team’s
next event is Saturday, April 16th, at Quest Field in Seattle, WA.
You can meet Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey on Friday, April
15th, from 6 to 7 PM at Hinshaw’s Motorcycle Store, 1611 West
Valley Highway South, Auburn, WA.



St Louis
Supercross Class Results:





1. James Stewart


2. Ryan Dungey


3. Ryan Villopoto


4. Chad Reed


5. Trey Canard


6. Kevin Windham


7. David Millsaps


8. Ivan Tedesco


9. Austin Stroupe


10. Andrew Short





2011 Supercross Class Standings:





1. Ryan Villopoto – 275


2. Ryan Dungey – 270


3. Chad Reed – 267


4. James Stewart – 259


5. Trey Canard – 255


6. Andrew Short – 185


7. Kevin Windham – 165


8. David Millsaps – 143


9. Justin Brayton – 141


10. Ivan Tedesco – 127






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
120 distributors in 191 countries. For more information, visit
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About Makita: Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial
quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial
accessories. Makita applies leading-edge technology and innovation to
engineer tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver
industrial strength power and results. Makita innovation includes
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The Makita Teal color is the trade dress of Makita Corporation and
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information visit www.makitatools.com.




About Yoshimura R&D of America: Yoshimura is “The Leader
in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched
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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.



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