U.S. Open Friday Pit Bits


The Rockstar Energy U.S. Open is ready to go off tonight, with the usual pageantry, ultra-tight track in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and a chance at some serious money up for grabs for the top riders.


James Stewart started off his move to the San Manuel Yamaha right, by taking the top spot in Friday’s qualifying sessions. He was followed by Chad Reed (Rockstar Makita Suzuki) and Justin Brayton (MDK/Muscle Milk/KTM). Ryan Dungey (Rockstar Makita Suzuki) was the top qualifier among the riders aboard a 250F, in the seventh spot.


Here are the top eight riders who will compete in tonight’s Toyota Superpole qualifying session to start the evening. As usual, the overall winner takes home a $100,000 check, but if a rider can sweep the Superpole each night, as well as their heat race and main event wins, they can take home $250,000.



  1. James Stewart (Yamaha) 41.508

  2. Chad Reed (Suzuki) 42.320

  3. Justin Brayton (KTM) 42.472

  4. Josh Hill (Yamaha) 42.575

  5. Andrew Short (Honda) 42.642

  6. Tommy Hahn (Kawasaki) 42.789

  7. Ryan Dungey (Suzuki) 42.879

  8. Broc Hepler (Yamaha) 43.555


Be sure to check out the photo gallery (see the link above), and check back later for full race coverage from Las Vegas.

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