Villopoto, Dungey and Reed Lead Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Back Into Action This Weekend at Unadilla

Wilson, Rattray and Baggett Sit Atop 250 Class

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
(August 8, 2011) - It's been two weeks since the world's best riders
took to the track, but this Saturday, August 13, American Motocross
returns to action with the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National from New
Berlin, N.Y. The ninth round of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross
Championship will bring the biggest names in the sport back to the
legendary Unadilla facility, which in over four decades of existence,
has become an international motocross destination. Fittingly enough, the
global battle for the 450- and 250-Class championships between riders
from all over the world will resume, as just four rounds of competition
remain.

The
on-track festivities from one of the most iconic tracks in the sport of
motocross will boast an early start time. Opening ceremonies will kick
off at 12 noon EST, while motos are scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m.
EST. Additionally, live final moto coverage of the 450 Class will be
showcased on NBC Sports at 3 p.m. EST. The second live domestic
broadcast on the network this summer will feature the most competitive
motocross racing on the planet, across millions of households throughout
the country.

At
the series' previous stop from Washougal Motocross Park, the dramatic
battle for the 450 Class title continued to evolve, with Monster Energy
Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto ultimately taking control of the lead in the
standings, while Rockstar/Makita Suzuki's Ryan Dungey raced to his third
win of the season. After amassing a class-leading four wins, and
sitting atop the championship since the opening round, TwoTwo
Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed fell to third, following a
fourth-place effort. As the dominant trio of the 450 Class heads to
Unadilla fresh off a break from competition, just nine points separate
the three riders, including a single point between Villopoto and Dungey.

There
has been little doubt through the first eight rounds of the season that
the premier class title would be decided amongst Villopoto, Dungey and
Reed. While Reed proved to be the most consistent over that span, his
frightening incident at Spring Creek two rounds ago tightened the points
race with his younger rivals. Now, both Villopoto and Dungey have
capitalized on Reed's misfortune, and have set the stage for a memorable
showdown over the final month of competition.

Throughout
the 250 Class season, one team has garnered all the attention with a
remarkable string of success. The Mitch Payton-led Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki team, highlighted by Dean Wilson, Tyla Rattray and
Blake Baggett, has taken the checkered flag in all 16 motos this summer,
resulting in the overall win at all eight rounds of competition. While
the aforementioned threesome of riders has shared moto victories, only
Rattray and Baggett have managed to secure overalls. Despite missing out
on that same opportunity, Wilson still maintains a double-digit lead
over his teammates in the standings, and has been the most consistent
rider in the entire series, accumulating more points than any
competitor, in either class.

At
Washougal, the battle for the win once again came down to the three
teammates, with Baggett prevailing for a series-leading fifth time this
season. Rattray followed closely in second, while Wilson rounded out the
podium in third. As a result, Wilson's lead over Rattray sits at 13
points, with Baggett an additional four points behind.

Unadilla
hosted a round of the inaugural AMA Pro Motocross Championship in 1972,
and has been a part of the American Motocross landscape ever since. It
remains one of the most unique venues in the sport, thanks to its
rolling hills and incredible natural terrain. It boasts a high-speed
layout, yet is the site of notorious and awe-inspiring obstacles like
Gravity Cavity, The Wall, and the Skyshot.

Last
year at Unadilla, Dungey responded to a strong challenge from Belgian
Clement Desalle, to post perfect 1-1 moto scores and grab his eighth win
of the season. In the 250 Class, eventual champion Trey Canard
continued his impressive second-half run, taking his fourth win of the
season on the heels of a 2-1 performance.

Once
again, festivities for the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National begin this
Saturday at 8:30 a.m. EST with practice and qualifying. Opening
ceremonies begin at 12 noon EST, with motos kicking off at 12:30 p.m.
EST.

Previous Round Results and Current Standings

Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
Peterson CAT Washougal National
Washougal MX Park - Washougal, Wash.
July 23, 2011
Round 8 of 12

450 Class (Moto Finish) - To view complete event Box Score, click HERE

450 Class Championship Standings

250 Class (Moto Finish) - To view complete event Box Score, click HERE

250 Class Championship Standings

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