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AMA Arenacross Series Championship Taking Shape Heading into Third Round from Madison

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11/7/2011 2:34pm


Two Nights of Action Slated at Alliant Energy Center

AURORA,
Ill. (November 7, 2011) – The second round of the 2012 AMA Arenacross
Series produced a pair of highly-competitive nights of competition from
Baltimore’s 1st Mariner Arena. Following big wins by
Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki presented by Maxxis’ Tyler
Bowers and FMF Power/Poynt TUF Honda’s Jeff Gibson, the championship
picture in the premier Arenacross class is beginning to take shape, and
it isn’t surprising to see three former title holders leading the way.

With
two wins to his credit through three races, reigning series champion
Bowers brings a nine-point lead into Madison, Wis., and the Alliant
Energy Center. Gibson, the 2009 champion, occupies second in the
standings, while 2010 title winner, and Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL
Kawasaki rider Josh Demuth sits just one additional point behind in
third. While his pair of victories serve as Bowers’ biggest advantage,
he also remains the only rider in the series to secure a podium result
in each main event. Both Gibson and Demuth share two podium finishes
apiece, subsequently placing them within striking distance of Bowers in
the early going.

The
opening night in Baltimore featured a showdown between the Babbitt’s
Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki duo of Bowers and Demuth. After strong
starts from both riders, the pair simply pulled away from the field.
Despite missing out on the chance to slip past his teammate, Demuth kept
Bowers honest throughout all 25 laps and showed he will be a factor in
the title fight.

In
night two, Gibson took his turn in the spotlight, looking to rekindle
his championship magic from 2009 and bounce back from a fourth place
finish the previous evening. Finding his way into the lead just a
handful of laps into the main event, Gibson was under heavy pressure
from Bowers throughout the race. However, he withstood all his rival had
to offer, making a huge statement in the championship.

With
three of the most successful riders of the past three seasons within 10
points of one another coming into two nights of competition this
weekend, the excitement is guaranteed to continue. While Bowers has
shown he’s prepared to defend his title by any means necessary, both
Gibson and Demuth have shown they will not be intimidated by their
rival’s aggressive style. Both riders have responded well to pressure
early in the season, and will undertake any challenge every time the
gate drops. Should any of the riders falter, Foremost
Insurance/Spinechillers/Stormlake Honda’s Nathan Skaggs and Babbitt’s
Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki’s Chad Johnson will take full advantage,
with both riders boasting a podium finish of their own this season.

The
2012 AMA Arenacross Series visit to Madison signifies the first visit
to the “Badger State” in nine years, and with a strong motocross
following throughout the region, the intimate action of the sport will
be well received.

After
an exciting opening round in Baltimore, the Eastern Regional Arenacross
Lites season will continue in Madison. Currently, Motocross Ministries
Kawasaki’s Michael McDade leads the way in the standings after a stellar
opening weekend in which he posted first and second-place finishes.

The
Madison Arenacross kicks off back-to-back nights of professional action
from the Alliant Energy Center on Friday, November 11, before coming to
a dramatic conclusion on Saturday, November 12. Opening ceremonies for
both nights begin at 7 p.m. CT.

Previous Round Results:

1st Mariner Arena – Baltimore, Md.

November 4-5, 2011

Round 2 of 12

Arenacross Class Results Night One (Baltimore, Md.)

  1. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki
  2. Josh Demuth, North Richland Hills, Texas, Kawasaki
  3. Chad Johnson, Rhinelander, Wis., Kawasaki
  4. Jeff Gibson, Blacklick, Ohio, Honda
  5. Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, Honda
  6. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., KTM
  7. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki
  8. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM
  9. Shawn Rife, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Honda
  10. Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, KTM

Arenacross Lites Class Results Night One (Baltimore, Md.)

1.     Ryan Smith, Axton, Va., Suzuki

2.     Michael McDade, Indiana, Pa., Kawasaki

3.     Cody Robbins, Huntersville, N.C., Kawasaki

4.     Dave Ginolfi, Lake Hopatlong, N.J., KTM

5.     Daniel Blair, Lodi, Calif., KTM

6.     Chad Cook, Oklahoma City, Okla., Kawasaki

7.     T.J. Phillips, New Castle, Pa., Kawasaki

8.     Maxx Malatia, Itasca, Ill., Honda

9.     Tony Archer, Waldorf, Md., Suzuki

10.  Kevin Markwardt, Freeport, Ill., KTM

Arenacross Class Results Night Two (Baltimore, Md.)

  1. Jeff Gibson, Blacklick, Ohio, Honda
  2. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki
  3. Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, Honda
  4. Josh Demuth, North Richland Hills, Texas, Kawasaki
  5. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki
  6. Chad Johnson, Rhinelander, Wis., Kawasaki
  7. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., KTM
  8. Shawn Rife, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Honda
  9. Kurt McCabe, Marion, Iowa, Honda
  10. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM

Arenacross Lites Class Results Night Two (Baltimore, Md.)

  1. Michael McDade, Indiana, Pa., Kawasaki
  2. Michael Willard, Newark, Ohio, KTM
  3. Aviery Hickey, Southlake, Texas, Honda
  4. Dave Ginolfi, Lake Hopatlong, N.J., KTM
  5. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM
  6. Austin Coon, Spencer, W.Va., Honda
  7. Kevin Johnson, Spring, Texas, KTM
  8. Cody Robbins, Huntersville, N.C., Kawasaki
  9. Maxx Malatia, Itasca, Ill., Honda
  10. David Buller, Acworth, Ga., KTM

 

Current Point Standings:

Arenacross Class Points (After Race 3 of 19)

  1. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki – 72
  2. Jeff Gibson, Blacklick, Ohio, Honda – 63
  3. Josh Demuth, North Richland Hills, Texas, Kawasaki – 62
  4. Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, Honda – 54
  5. Chad Johnson, Rhinelander, Wis., Kawasaki – 42
  6. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., KTM – 41
  7. Shawn Rife, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Honda – 39
  8. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki – 36
  9. Tyler Bright, Hamer, S.C., KTM – 30
  10. Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, KTM – 26

Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class Points (After Race 2 of 10)

  1. Michael McDade, Indiana, Pa., Kawasaki – 47
  2. Cody Robbins, Huntersville, N.C., Kawasaki – 33
  3. Ryan Smith, Axton, Va., Suzuki – 25
  4. Maxx Malatia, Itasca, Ill., Honda – 25
  5. Michael Willard, Newark, Ohio, KTM – 22 
  6. T.J. Phillips, New Castle, Pa., Kawasaki – 21
  7. Travis Sewell, Westfield, Ind., KTM – 21
  8. Sean Lipanovich, Tallahssee, Fla., Suzuki – 17
  9. Steven Mages, Sardinia, Ohio, Kawasaki – 16
  10. Austin Coon, Spencer, W. Va., Honda – 15

 

2012 Dash for Cash Winners:

Des Moines – Zach Ames

Baltimore Night One – Tyler Bowers

Baltimore Night Two – Tyler Bowers

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for the 2012 season! To follow the intense racing action live, log onto
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