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Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki Dominates Toronto


Ryan Dungey’s Suzuki RM-Z450 powers him to the top of the podium for his first win of the season


TORONTO, ON, CANADA – Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey
dominated the field aboard his Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z450,
claiming victory last night at the 12th round of the 2011 AMA/FIM
Supercross Championship at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Teammate Brett Metcalfe
did not race, as he continues his recovery from a string of recent
crashes, but hopes to return to action at next week’s event in Dallas.


Dungey rode strong all day, scoring the fourth best time in the
afternoon qualifying and picking up a second-place finish in his heat
race. In the main event, his Suzuki powered him out of the gate and
into second place through the first turn. Dungey easily made his way to
the front by the end of the first lap, which is where he stayed
throughout the entire 20-lap main event. His RM-Z450 performed
flawlessly as Dungey threw down 20 strong laps on his way to a
convincing first victory of the season. Dungey sits solidly in third
place in the championship points and a mere eight points from first.


"We had a great day today,” said Dungey. “My Rockstar Makita Suzuki
team did a great job setting my bike up for this track and I felt
really comfortable all day. I knew going into the main that a holeshot
was gonna be key. I got a good start and ended up second and was able
to work my RMZ into the lead in the first lap. From there, I tried to
put down the laps as best as I could – I tried to focus on my own race
and not behind me. It was cool to be able to come around and get this
first win. I’m very thankful. I couldn’t have done it without the help
and support of my whole Rockstar Makita Suzuki team and my family. I’m
really looking forward to Dallas. I was able to get a win there last
year and it’s a great stadium; it’s new and big. The fans there are
great and it’s always a good race."


The 2011 Rockstar Makita Suzuki team’s next event is Saturday, April
2nd, at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. You can meet the Rockstar
Makita Suzuki team riders on Friday, April 1st, from 5 to 6 PM at
Arlington Motorsports, 2501 Centennial Drive, Arlington, TX.


Toronto Supercross Class Results:



1. Ryan Dungey


2. Chad Reed


3. Trey Canard


4. James Stewart


5. Justin Brayton


6. Nick Wey


7. Andrew Short


8. Kevin Windham


9. Ryan Villopoto


10. Cole Seely





2011 Supercross Class Standings:



1. Chad Reed – 236


2. Ryan Villopoto – 233


3. Ryan Dungey – 228


4. James Stewart – 216


5. Trey Canard – 214


6. Andrew Short – 159


7. Justin Brayton – 137


8. Kevin Windham – 134


9. David Millsaps – 128


10. Nick Wey – 109






About Suzuki: Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) founded The
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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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