Wilson Toughs Out Seattle, While Tickle Extends Streak

(Photo:
Steve Cox)
 

CORONA,
Calif., (April 23, 2012) – Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s
Dean Wilson and Broc Tickle made their way to Seattle’s CenturyLink
Field this past Saturday, for the 15^th round
of Monster Energy Supercross. Tickle kept his streak of top-10
finishes alive, while Wilson encountered a potentially disastrous
night in regards to the Lites West Region Championship, but still
managed to walk away with his title hopes alive.

(Photo:
Steve Cox)
 

After
watching the Supercross Lites East Region do battle over the past
eight weeks, Wilson was eager to get going again in the Supercross
Lites West Region’s return to action. He ripped the holeshot in his
heat race, led every lap, and took the first win of the night. Dean
was confident the main event would be just as successful following
the heat win, but knew he had his work cut out for him as both he and
Eli Tomac are in the midst of a heated championship battle.  

(Photo:
Steve Cox)
 

In
Main Event, both Wilson and Tomac came out of the first corner inside
the top three and immediately began battling one other for position
on the opening lap. A strong effort in Seattle was crucial to both
riders, as Wilson was only two points ahead of Tomac in the
standings. It was evident that both riders were willing to do
whatever it took to finish ahead of the other as the race progressed,
bringing the crowd to its feet on several occasions as they swapped
spots. The close-contact passes set the tone for an aggressive move
and unfortunately, Wilson drew the short end of the stick after
making contact with Tomac, forcing him into the ground. The fall
caused Wilson’s shoulder to come out of its socket, but he
withstood the pain to re-enter the race and finish seventh, saving
what could have been a fatal blow to his title hopes. He now sits
second overall in the championship, just four points out of the lead.

(Photo:
Steve Cox)
 

“We’re
both battling for a championship,” said Wilson. “I was probably a
bit too eager out of the gate, but winning a Supercross title has
always been my dream. Luckily, I’m only four points out of the
lead, so the next two races should be interesting.”

(Photo:
Steve Cox)
 

Tickle
has been exceptionally consistent in the Supercross Class, and earned
yet another top-10 finish on Saturday, giving him six straight. Broc
finished eighth, and sits 10^th overall in the
championship standings.

(Photo:
Steve Cox)
 

Tickle
and Wilson now head to Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City for the
16^th round of Monster Energy Supercross. Teammate
Tyla Rattray will sit out the remainder of the series, but has been
released for riding by his physician. He is in the middle of
preparing for the upcoming Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, and
plans on returning for the opening round at Hangtown on May 19.

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