Press Release

Cole Seely Wraps up Impressive Sophomore Season in Vegas






May 10, 2010 - Corona, CA















Photo by: goongraphix
Photo by: goongraphix


AMA Supercross Lites - Las Vegas, NV


With Wil Hahn on the sidelines nursing an injured shoulder, Cole Seely
was on his own to represent the team at the supercross series finale in
Las Vegas. The Dave Coombs Sr. Memorial east/west Shootout pits the
very best riders from the west coast against the top riders from the
east coast in a one-race, no holds barred sprint to the checkers. Cole
fought hard for fifteen laps and ended the night in eleventh place.


After posting good times in qualifying and his heat race,
Seely was ready to get after it in the main event. His timing off the
gate was good but he got pinched off going into the first turn and was
forced to file in as the pack funneled into Sam Boyd Stadium. Cole
would start the race somewhere near mid-pack and move up as far as
eighth at one point.


"I felt comfortable out there but I couldn't get myself to
push on this track for some reason," explained Cole. "It was kind of
frustrating because I definitely think I should have done better than I
did."


Cole lost a few positions at around the halfway mark and
couldn't get them back. He pushed all the way to the finish and crossed
the line in eleventh. He had this to say about his race and the 2010
supercross season.


"Things really didn't click for me tonight. I'm a little
bummed because this is really my type of track. Overall, I'm happy with
the way this season has gone. I had a second place finish in San Diego
and I'm going to try to improve that by one spot next year when we get
back to Anaheim."


To commemorate the race, and to honor our armed forces, Troy
Lee created custom US Air Force inspired helmets, and race gear worn by
Cole Seely during the Las Vegas supercross. The helmet and gear were
autographed by pilots of the US Air Force as well as the TLD race team.
The items are now up for auction, with all of the proceeds benefitting
the Nevada Military Support Alliance.


The auction will be held on eBay (item number 250627670999)
and run until May 20, 2010 at 12pm PST. There is NO RESERVE on this
item. You can follow this auction at: www.troyleedesigns.com/auctions.



The Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda team will use the next two
weeks to prepare for the start of the national motocross series in
Sacramento, CA. The team will include former world champion and east
coast supercross champion Ben Townley, this year's runner up in the west region supercross series Wil Hahn, WMA star Tarah Gieger and Cole Seely. Be sure to stop by and say hello
to the team at Hangtown.


The
Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Honda race team would like to thank all of
the companies that have supported our racing efforts over the years.
They include Lucas Oil, American Honda, Red Bull, PPG, Wings
for Life, Alpinestars, Avia, Couts Heating and Cooling, Dunlop, Epic
Action Video Cam, Leatt Brace, McQueen Racing, Oakley, Pacific
Collision, Pro Circuit, Rossignol, Santa Cruz, Selle Italia,
Skullcandy, All Sport Dynamics, Cycra, Fasthouse, Flexfit, Hinson
Clutch, Hot Wheels, Kahne Racing, Light Speed, Muc-Off, N Style,
Nameplate, ODI, Primm, QTM, Renthal, RK Chain, Excel, Twin Air, Vasser
Racing and VP Racing.

Follow the Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda team at www.troyleedesigns.com


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