METCALFE WINS, MARTIN PODIUMS FOR PRO TAPER

Corona, CA – Round ten of the twelve stop 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross
Championship weathered the storm Saturday at the infamous Moto X 338
facility in Massachusetts. Despite the treacherous conditions Pro Taper
riders Brett Metcalfe and Alex Martin both notched career firsts this
weekend.  Metcalfe grabbed his first AMA National win, while Martin
earned his first podium finish since making the jump to professional
racing. 

 

With hurricane Irene threatening all day, the track conditions were
exceptionally challenging at the already difficult sand circuit. 
Metcalfe stayed consistent throughout the two 30-minute motos and used
three-two moto scores to put himself on the top step of the podium at
day’s end.  The victory was sweet redemption for Brett, who saw a
Southwick win slip through his finger tips when he ran out of fuel on
the last lap one year ago.  This win has been a long time coming for the
likeable Aussie.  "I'm a winner now," exclaimed Metcalfe. "This career
has been a roller coaster. After everything I've been through, to
finally get a win after eight years just feels good. The first moto was
the worst I've ever rode at Southwick, but I still got third. We
prepared my bike for the mud in the second moto and it rode like butter.
It was perfect. I knew I had to beat Villopoto for the overall. I saw
him ahead of me, dug deep, and passed him."

 

Teammate Ryan Dungey was not as fortunate.  Dungey convincingly won moto
one, but his luck changed rather quickly.  After a mechanical
malfunction caused Dungey to miss the start of moto two, he turned in
one of the most inspiring rides in moto history.  Ryan fought, clawed
and muscled his way from a huge deficit to salvage seventh place and
third overall for the day.  The ride saved Ryan’s championship hopes, as
he sits a mere eight points back with four motos to go in the series.  

 

Probably the biggest surprise in the wet Moto X 338 sand was Eleven10
Mods Honda rider Alex Martin leading the opening laps of the second 250
moto.  Martin admittedly got nervous while up front and eventually
surrendered the lead to veteran Tyla Rattray.  After a few laps Alex
regrouped and rallied back to hang on to third place in the moto. 
Combined with a tenth in moto one, the privateer rider finished out
fourth overall on the day – also a career best for the Millville, MN
native.

 

The series now heads to Steel City raceway just outside of Pittsburgh,
PA on Saturday, September 3rd. Be sure to tune in to @ProTaper on
Twitter for updates throughout the day at all of this season’s outdoor
nationals.

 

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About Pro Taper:

Founded in 1991, Pro Taper revolutionized the motorcycle industry
with the introduction of the 1 1/8" Taperwall handlebar.  Since it's
inception Pro Taper has set the standard in which all other motorcycle
handlebars are measured against. 

 

Pro Taper is constantly evolving and pushing innovation to the next
level.  Now offering a full line of quality product that includes
everything from chains and sprockets to billet triple clamps and
footpegs.  Year after year Pro Taper continues to dominate the off-road
motorcycle industry.

 

The confidence instilled by Factory Race Teams, such as Rockstar
Makita Suzuki and AmPro Yamaha, bleeds all the way down to weekend
warriors looking for the highest performing and longest lasting products
on the market.  Pro Taper stands for unsurpassed quality and a
perpetual commitment to excellence. 

 

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