Monster Energy Supercross Notes Package: New Orleans

Supercross Class Stats: New Orleans



The first race was held on June 4, 1977, and Marty Smith won on a Honda; it was the last Supercross Class win of his career





At the inaugural race inside the Superdome, there were eight different
brands of motorcycles on the gate: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha,
Bultaco, Maico, Husqvarna, and Can-Am





Supercross Class racing took place at the Superdome from 1977-1980, and
in 1980, the venue hosted a double header race, which was the last race
in New Orleans until 1998





From 1998-2002, the championship returned to the Superdome





This will be the 12th time the gate will drop for a Supercross Class race in New Orleans





In 1979, Jeff Ward made the second Supercross Class start of his career and finished ninth





Supercross Class: Kawasaki Stats


Titles: 8; '12, '11, '07, '01, '97, '87, '85, '76


Wins: 114





Kawasaki’s first Supercross Class win was on March 12, 1976 by Jimmy Weinert in Houston





Kawasaki has now won a Supercross Class title in five different decades; they are the only brand to have accomplished this feat





Kawasaki won their first Supercross Class title with Weinert in 1976





In 39 seasons of Supercross Class racing, Kawasaki has won at least one race in 30 seasons





In 2001, Kawasaki won 14 races and in 2012, they have won eight





Supercross Class: Wins by Brand in New Orleans


Yamaha: 5


Honda: 4


Kawasaki: 1


Suzuki: 1





Suzuki hasn't won in New Orleans since 1980





Supercross Class: First Time Winners in New Orleans


Steve Wise, 1979 on a Honda





Supercross Class: Houston Recap


Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto earned the 23rd Supercross Class win of his career





JGRMX/Toyota/ Yamaha’s Davi Millsaps earned his fourth straight top-four
finish with a second place; it was his third podium of the season





Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer earned his third podium of the season with a third-place finish





Mike Alessi continued his success in Texas, tying his season-best fourth-place in Arlington earlier this season





Honda’s Justin Brayton now has seven top-five finishes this season with his fifth place in Houston





Rock River Yamaha’s Robby Kiniry earned the best finish of his career with a sixth place; he also finished ninth in Toronto





Broc Tickle earned the best finish of his season with a seventh place





With four races still remaining in 2012, there are only five racers that
have qualified for every Main Event this season. Those riders are:
Villopoto (class champion), Millsaps (third in points), Brett Metcalfe
(eighth in points), Mike Alessi (ninth in points), Kyle Chisholm (12th
in points).





After making his 200th career start in Atlanta, Kevin Windham’s 102nd
consecutive start streak ended when he crashed in his heat race and was
unable to race the Main Event





The last time Kevin Windham missed a Main Event was Daytona in 2006





Supercross Lites Class Stats: New Orleans


The first race was held on July 14, 1998, and Ricky Carmichael won on a Pro Circuit Kawasaki





This will be the sixth time the gate will drop for an Supercross Lites Class race in New Orleans





Supercross Lites Class: Wins by Brand in New Orleans


Yamaha: 3


Kawasaki: 2


Suzuki: 1





Supercross Lites Class: Houston Recap





KTM’s Ken Roczen earned the second Supercross Lites Class win of his
career; he now sits third place in the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites
Class points standings





For the first time in the sport’s history, KTM has won a Supercross and Supercross Lites Class Main Event in the same season





GEICO Honda’s Justin Barcia finished second in Houston and has been on the podium at ever race this season





Pro-Circuit Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett earned his third podium of the
season with a third-place finish and is fifth in point standings behind
his teammate Darryn Durham





Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and KTM have all won a Supercross Lites Class
Main Event this season; Yamaha is the only brand that has not won a Main
Event in 2012





Supercross Class Laps Led


Ryan Villopoto: 141


Ryan Dungey: 33


James Stewart: 25


Chad Reed: 24


Justin Brayton: 11


Cole Seely: 7


Mike Alessi: 5


Jake Weimer: 5


David Millsaps: 4


Brett Metcalfe: 1





Supercross Lites Class Laps Led


Justin Barcia: 75


Eli Tomac: 40


Dean Wilson: 30


Cole Seely: 15


Blake Wharton: 9


Darryn Durham: 8


Ken Roczen: 6


Tyla Rattray: 3


Martin Davalos: 1


Alex Martin: 1


Blake Baggett: 1





Nuclear Cowboyz® Holeshot Award: Supercross Class


Anaheim Race 1: Ryan Villopoto


Phoenix: Ryan Dungey


Los Angeles: Jake Weimer


Oakland: Chad Reed


Anaheim Race 2: Ryan Villopoto


San Diego: Brett Metcalfe


Arlington: Jeff Alessi


Atlanta: Cole Seely


St. Louis: David Millsaps


Daytona: David Millsaps


Indianapolis: Mike Alessi


Toronto: Justin Brayton


Houston: David Millsaps





Nuclear Cowboyz® Holeshot Award: Supercross Lites Class


Anaheim Race 1: Vince Friese


Phoenix: Tyla Rattray


Los Angeles: Martin Davalos


Oakland: Martin Davalos


Anaheim Race 2: Eli Tomac


San Diego: Vince Friese


Arlington: Darryn Durham


Atlanta: Justin Barcia


St. Louis: Justin Barcia


Daytona: Justin Barcia


Indianapolis: Ken Roczen


Toronto: Justin Barcia


Houston: Justin Barcia





MMI Top Tech Award


Anaheim Race 1: Mike Williamson


Phoenix: Eddie Lorett


Los Angeles: Bryan Grantz


Oakland: Steve Westfall


Anaheim Race 2: Richard Matchett


San Diego: Frank Latham


Arlington: Dana Wiggins


Atlanta: Michael Tomlin


St. Louis: Frank Politelli


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: Jason Haines


Toronto: Brent Myron


Houston: Jimmy Albertson





Supercross Class Results: Houston


1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki


2. David Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha


3. Jake Weimer, Wildomar, Idaho, Kawasaki


4. Mike Alessi, Hilliard, Fla., Suzuki


5. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Honda


6. Robert Kiniry, Holland Patent, N.Y., Yamaha


7. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki


8. Nico Izzi, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha


9. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki


10. Joshua Grant, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki





Supercross Class Season Standings


1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 296


2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 192


3. David Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 191


4. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 181


5. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha, 178


6. Jake Weimer, Wildomar, Idaho, Kawasaki, 170


7. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda, 166


8. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 154


9. Mike Alessi, Hilliard, Fla., Suzuki, 154


10. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Honda, 128





Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Results: Houston


1. Ken Roczen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM


2. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Georgia, Honda


3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki


4. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki


5. Phillip Nicoletti, Cochecton, N.Y., Honda


6. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda


7. Jake Canada, Sun City, Calif., Honda


8. Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda


9. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha


10. Matthew Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki





Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Season Standings


1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Georgia, Honda, 167


2. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 135


3. Ken Roczen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 127


4. Darryn Durham, Butler, Penn., Kawasaki, 118


5. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 106


6. Jake Canada, Sun City, Calif., Honda, 104


7. Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 87


8. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda, 65


9. Matthew Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki, 57


10. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., KTM, 55





Supercross Class Rider Finishes


Ryan Villopoto


Anaheim Race 1: 1


Phoenix: 3


Los Angeles: 4


Oakland: 3


Anaheim Race 2: 1


San Diego: 1


Arlington: 1


Atlanta: 2


St. Louis: 1


Daytona: 5


Indianapolis: 1


Toronto: 1


Houston: 1





David Millsaps


Anaheim Race 1: 16


Phoenix: 13


Los Angeles: 6


Oakland: 7


Anaheim Race 2: 7


San Diego: 7


Arlington: 15


Atlanta: 4


St. Louis: 6


Daytona: 2


Indianapolis: 3


Toronto: 4


Houston: 2





Jake Weimer


Anaheim Race 1: 5


Phoenix: 2


Los Angeles: 11


Oakland: 8


Anaheim Race 2: 11


San Diego: 20


Arlington: 3


Atlanta: 7


St. Louis: 7


Daytona: 7


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: 5


Houston: 3





Mike Alessi


Anaheim Race 1: 9


Phoenix: 16


Los Angeles: 10


Oakland: 11


Anaheim Race 2: 8


San Diego: 9


Arlington: 4


Atlanta: 12


St. Louis: 13


Daytona: 6


Indianapolis: 6


Toronto: 13


Houston: 4





Justin Brayton


Anaheim Race 1: 4


Phoenix: 14


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: 9


Anaheim Race 2: 5


San Diego: 6


Arlington: 9


Atlanta: 5


St. Louis: 3


Daytona: 16


Indianapolis: 2


Toronto: 2


Houston: 5





Robert Kiniry


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: 18


Anaheim Race 2: N/A


San Diego: 14


Arlington: 14


Atlanta: 14


St. Louis: 14


Daytona: 20


Indianapolis: 13


Toronto: 9


Houston: 6





Broc Tickle


Anaheim Race 1: 12


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: 8


Oakland: 13


Anaheim Race 2: 10


San Diego: 18


Arlington: 11


Atlanta: 16


St. Louis: 11


Daytona: 8


Indianapolis: 8


Toronto: 8


Houston: 7





Nico Izzi


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: N/A


Anaheim Race 2: N/A


San Diego: N/A


Arlington: 18


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: 10


Toronto: 19


Houston: 8





Weston Peick


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: 15


Oakland: 17


Anaheim Race 2: 15


San Diego: 13


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: 20


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: 19


Indianapolis: 9


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 9





Joshua Grant


Anaheim Race 1: 19


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: 17


Oakland: N/A


Anaheim Race 2: N/A


San Diego: N/A


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: 11


Toronto: 12


Houston: 10





Kyle Chisholm


Anaheim Race 1: 14


Phoenix: 12


Los Angeles: 12


Oakland: 12


Anaheim Race 2: 12


San Diego: 8


Arlington: 10


Atlanta: 11


St. Louis: 16


Daytona: 12


Indianapolis: 20


Toronto: 7


Houston: 11





Brett Metcalfe


Anaheim Race 1: 11


Phoenix: 9


Los Angeles: 5


Oakland: 14


Anaheim Race 2: 9


San Diego: 4


Arlington: 8


Atlanta: 9


St. Louis: 8


Daytona: 10


Indianapolis: 4


Toronto: 18


Houston: 12





Wil Hahn


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: N/A


Anaheim Race 2: N/A


San Diego: N/A


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: 10


Houston: 13





Kyle Regal


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: N/A


Anaheim Race 2: N/A


San Diego: N/A


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: 13


Indianapolis: 16


Toronto: 17


Houston: 14





Matthew Goerke


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: N/A


Anaheim Race 2: N/A


San Diego: 17


Arlington: 16


Atlanta: 13


St. Louis: 12


Daytona: 9


Indianapolis: 14


Toronto: 14


Houston: 15





Jeff Alessi


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: N/A


Anaheim Race 2: 19


San Diego: N/A


Arlington: 19


Atlanta: 18


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: 15


Toronto: 16


Houston: 16





Preston Mull


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: N/A


Anaheim Race 2: N/A


San Diego: N/A


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 17





Daniel Blair


Anaheim Race 1: N/A


Phoenix: N/A


Los Angeles: N/A


Oakland: N/A


Anaheim Race 2: N/A


San Diego: N/A


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 18





Joshua Hansen


Anaheim Race 1: 10


Phoenix: 10


Los Angeles: 7


Oakland: 10


Anaheim Race 2: 20


San Diego: 5


Arlington: 5


Atlanta: 15


St. Louis: 20


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 19





James Stewart


Anaheim Race 1: 6


Phoenix: 8


Los Angeles: 3


Oakland: 1


Anaheim Race 2: 2


San Diego: 15


Arlington: 15


Atlanta: 6


St. Louis: 5


Daytona: 1


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 20





Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Rider Finishes


Ken Roczen


Arlington: 3


Atlanta: 6


St. Louis: 2


Daytona: 4


Indianapolis: 16


Toronto: 2


Houston: 1





Justin Barcia


Arlington: 1


Atlanta: 1


St. Louis: 1


Daytona: 1


Indianapolis: 3


Toronto: 1


Houston: 2





Blake Baggett


Arlington: 15


Atlanta: 2


St. Louis: 9


Daytona: 2


Indianapolis: 4


Toronto: 15


Houston: 3





Blake Wharton


Arlington: 4


Atlanta: 4


St. Louis: 3


Daytona: 5


Indianapolis: 1


Toronto: 3


Houston: 4





Phillip Nicoletti


Arlington: 5


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: 19


Daytona: 20


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: 20


Houston: 5





Alex Martin


Arlington: 11


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: 10


Daytona: 13


Indianapolis: 15


Toronto: 6


Houston: 6





Jake Canada


Arlington: 7


Atlanta: 9


St. Louis: 6


Daytona: 6


Indianapolis: 5


Toronto: 4


Houston: 7





Justin Bogle


Arlington: 14


Atlanta: 3


St. Louis: 5


Daytona: 18


Indianapolis: 6


Toronto: 8


Houston: 8





Kyle Cunningham


Arlington: 20


Atlanta: 7


St. Louis: 8


Daytona: 7


Indianapolis: 20


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 9





Matthew Lemoine


Arlington: 19


Atlanta: 13


St. Louis: 11


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: 7


Toronto: 9


Houston: 10





Kyle Peters


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: 17


Indianapolis: 12


Toronto: 18


Houston: 11





Austin Politelli


Arlington: 13


Atlanta: 19


St. Louis: 16


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 12





Les Smith


Arlington: 16


Atlanta: 14


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: 11


Indianapolis: 9


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 13





Shane Sewell


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: 10


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: 12


Indianapolis: 13


Toronto: 12


Houston: 14





Tommy Weeck


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: 10


Indianapolis: 17


Toronto: 7


Houston: 15





Malcolm Stewart


Arlington: 6


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: 7


Daytona: 8


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: 13


Houston: 16





Darryn Durham


Arlington: 2


Atlanta: 5


St. Louis: 4


Daytona: 3


Indianapolis: 2


Toronto: 5


Houston: 17





Zackery Freeberg


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: N/A


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 18





Daniel Herrlein


Arlington: N/A


Atlanta: 17


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: N/A


Houston: 19





Lance Vincent


Arlington: 10


Atlanta: 11


St. Louis: N/A


Daytona: N/A


Indianapolis: N/A


Toronto: 17


Houston: 20