Two Thor Champions Crowned in Las Vegas

The 2011
Monster Energy AMA Supercross season is officially in the books, and as
the dust settled on Saturday night Thor riders captured two-thirds of
the season championships.

 

Courtesy of Frank Hoppen

 

The headliner of the evening was Monster Energy Kawasaki rider, Ryan
Villopoto.  Villopoto came into the final round in Las Vegas with a
nine-point cushion, which was more than enough for the veteran Thor
rider on Saturday evening.  Villopoto pieced together a perfect blend
of patience, speed, and positioning to collect his first Supercross
class championship.

 

Courtesy of Frank Hoppen

 

At the young age of twenty-two, Villopoto has just started to hit his
stride and will no doubt continue to be a title contender for many
years to come.  Congratulations, Ryan!

 

Courtesy of Frank Hoppen

 

If one championship wasn’t enough, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
rider, Broc Tickle, delivered a second championship for Thor in the
Lites West class.  Much like his body of work from the 2011 season,
Tickle put together a strong and consistent ride.  He remained on the
heels of his competitors throughout the Main Event until making
multiple passes with only a few laps remaining. 

 

Courtesy of Frank Hoppen

Tickle’s second place finish was more than enough to secure the Lites
West championship, the first of his career.  Congratulations, Broc!

 

Courtesy of Frank Hoppen

 

Both riders will have a week to enjoy the championship glory, and then
will look to get back to their winning ways when the 2011 Lucas Oil
Motocross Championship gets underway in Sacramento, Calif. for the
Hangtown Motocross Classic on May 21^st.

Thor is one of the originators of motocross apparel. When Torsten
Hallman made his first U.S trip to race and promote motocross in 1966,
he inadvertently started to develop Thor riding gear. Thor is a
hardcore, grass roots company that understands what it takes to reach
the top and more importantly, how to stay there. It is one of a few
companies with over 40 years experience in the motocross marketplace.

 

Thor, a house brand company for Parts Unlimited, combines design and
marketing with superior distribution to reach it's thousands of dealers
and consumers priding ourselves on key selling features like quality,
strength and performance. Thor is more than a brand. It is a lifestyle.