Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Gearing Up for Wild West Shootout

Corona, Calif. (May 5, 2010)
– Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki is gearing up for the annual Dave
Coombs Memorial East/West Shootout in Las Vegas as it’s the only time
during the supercross season, all four riders will be competing at the
same race. With both champions under the same tent, odds are the team
will be battling itself throughout the night. Of the 16 races held this
season, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki has won 10 times and is
looking to add one more to the tally. Christophe Pourcel notched five
victories in 2010, Jake Weimer added four on his way to the title and
Josh Hansen closed out the West Coast season with a win.

 

“I’m really excited to go to Vegas,” said Weimer. “I get to run my No.
1 plate for the first time and I know that is something that is really
special. The track is normally really fast and hard packed, which fits
my style so I can’t wait to end the season with another win.”

 

While three of the four riders collected wins in 2010, Dean Wilson was
only able to finish as high as second. With one last chance in his
rookie year, the Canadian rider is going to give it his all to get on
the top step of the podium.

 

“I need to get a win this weekend,” said Wilson. “I see those guys with
all of there trophies and I want one too. This is going to be a tough
race and I’m not sure what to expect, but I’m just going to push hard
and do my best.”

 

While Wilson searches for his first victory, Hansen is looking to go back-to-back after winning last week in Seattle.

 

“After winning last wee, I want to do it again,” said Hansen. “Winning
always feels good and with this team it is very special because of how
hard everyone works. I want to repay all of that hard work with another
win in Vegas.”

 

Pourcel comes to Vegas as the defending winner of the event and he wants to end his supercross lites career on a high note.

 

“The Las Vegas race is fun,” said Pourcel. “You don’t have to worry
about points, you just have to think about winning. Everyone is giving
it their all to win and it makes for some good racing.”

 

All of the action from Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas can be seen live
on SPEED beginning at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on Saturday night.