Dungey and Weimer Carry Win Streaks into San Francisco Stop of Monster Energy Supercross

ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 26, 2009) – Saturday night in San Francisco AMA Supercross class rookie Ryan Dungey will race for his third consecutive AMA Supercross class win and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer hopes to keep his three-race win streak alive in the Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites class as Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, returns to AT&T Park.

Ryan Dungey Scored his Second Consecutive Win Saturday Night in Anaheim Photo Credit: Brian Robinette

Last Saturday night Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki’s Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., won his second-straight AMA Supercross class race, and Weimer, of Rupert, Idaho, won his third consecutive Western regional AMA Supercross Lites class race, leading all 15 laps of the main event.

Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki’s Austin Stroupe, of Lincolnton, N.C., won the $1,500 Spike Holeshot Award with San Manuel/Yamaha’s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., on his back wheel through turn one. Stewart moved into the lead, passing Stroupe on the opening lap. Stewart’s San Manuel/Yamaha teammate Josh Hill, of Yoncalla, Ore., then passed Stroupe for second. Dungey started in seventh and started working his way through the pack, and by the end of lap two he was in fourth place.

Josh Hansen (#100) and Jake Weimer (#12) Lead the Lites Class Through Turn 1 Photo Credit: Chris Ganz

At the end of lap six, Hill passed Stewart for the lead, and on lap 11, Dungey passed Stewart for second. Patiently waiting in second place, Dungey shot past Hill on lap 14 for the lead. Dungey held on for the win and extended his points lead to 15 over Hill. Hill finished second and Stewart finished third.

“On lap 12, I started to get tired and had to settle for second,” said Hill. “That was a great race up at the front of the pack, and I was enjoying the competition. The goal is to keep getting better each week.”

James Stewart (#1) Finished Third at Angel Stadium Despite his Injuries Photo Credit: Chris Ganz

“It was a fun race, and we all raced clean,” said Dungey. “I was able to see what lines were working out there, so I learned through the race. I tried to be patient out there tonight. Racing 20 laps is a long time, so you have to be smart.”

“Ryan and Josh were riding awesome tonight, and I am happy to come out of here with a decent finish,” said Stewart. “I try my best, and that is all I can do. I always give it 100%.”

Weimer didn’t take long to establish the lead as he moved passed his teammate Josh Hansen, who won the Spike Holeshot Award, after turn two. Hansen, of Elbert, Colo., was passed on lap three by Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda’s Wil Hahn, of Decatur, Texas. Late in the race GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard passed Hansen late in the race to secure third place.

Hahn held on for second place, which was his best finish of the 2010 season. Weimer now leads the Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites class points race with a 19-point lead over Canard.

“So far, so good for me,” said Weimer. “I wanted to come out here and win, and that is what I have earned. I am really excited about this. This is a huge step in the right direction.”

Last year in San Francisco, Stewart won his fourth consecutive AMA Supercross class race at AT&T Park last year before 39,414 fans. Weimer won his second Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites class race, snapping the two-race win streak of Dungey.

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Supercross made its début at AT&T Park back on January 23, 2003 when Ricky Carmichael won the AMA Supercross class and Stewart won the AMA Supercross Lites class. Carmichael holds the record for the most wins at AT&T Park with three. In the AMA Supercross Lites class, Nathan Ramsey is the only rider to earn two wins in San Francisco.

CBS Sports will air the AMA Supercross class race on Sunday, January 31 at Noon EST and SPEED will air the AMA Supercross Lites class on Sunday, January 31 at 10:00 p.m. EST.

AMA Supercross Class Results: Anaheim 2

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki

2. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha

3. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha

4. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda

5. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda

6. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha

7. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki

8. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Honda

9. Michael Byrne, Atlanta, Ga., Yamaha

10. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha

AMA Supercross Class Season Standings

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 72

2. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 57

3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 52

4. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 52

5. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha, 51

6. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 51

7. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 43

8. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 41

9. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 37

10. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Suzuki, 30

Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results: Anaheim 2

1. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki

2. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda

3. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda

4. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki

5. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda

6. Gautier Paulin, France, Yamaha

7. Max Antsie, Hemet, Calif., Yamaha

8. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas

9. Travis Barker, Temecula, Calif., Honda

10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha

Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings

1. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 75

2. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 56

3. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 56

4. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 51

5. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 42

6. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 42

7. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda, 38

8. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki, 32

9. Max Anstie, Hemet, Calif., Yamaha, 32

10. Gautier Paulin, France, Yamaha, 30

Past Winners in San Francisco

AMA Supercross Class

January 31, 2009: James Stewart

January 26, 2008: Chad Reed

January 27, 2007: Ricky Carmichael

January 28, 2006: James Stewart

January 29, 2005: Ricky Carmichael

January 7, 2004: Chad Reed

January 25, 2003: Ricky Carmichael

AMA Supercross Lites Class

January 31, 2009 Jake Weimer

January 26, 2008: Jason Lawrence

January 27, 2007: Ryan Villopoto

January 28, 2006: Nathan Ramsey

January 29, 2005: Billy Laninovich

January 24, 2004: Nathan Ramsey

January 25, 2003: James M. Stewart

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