TEAM ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI Claims A Second And An Eighth At San Diego Supercross

Ryan Dungey scores a second-place podium and Brett Metcalfe
finishes eighth in a rain-soaked main event

BREA, CA
(February 20, 2011) – Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey powered
his Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z450 to a second-place podium finish
last night during the seventh round of the 2011 AMA/FIM Supercross
Championship at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. Teammate Brett
Metcalfe had a solid race aboard his RM-Z, scoring an eighth-place
finish in the wet 20-lap main event.

Dungey tallied the fifth best time in
the day’s qualifying schedule, which was delayed and shortened due
to weather conditions. In his heat race, he piloted his Suzuki to a
consistent fourth-place finish. A good start in the main put Dungey
in fourth place by the end of the first lap. His RM-Z450 powered him
through the slick conditions to his third second-place podium finish
of the season.

“The track was actually in pretty
decent shape at the start of the main,” said Dungey. “I got a
great start right up with the front guys and really tried to put my
Rockstar Makita Suzuki in a good position and make no mistakes
because the rain was coming down. The track was getting greasy so I
just tried to keep my lap times good and not make any mistakes. To
finish off with a second was good – a great step in the right
direction and one step closer to that win. I’m looking forward to
Atlanta. We have press day there so we’ll get a chance to check out
the track a bit. Atlanta has been really good to me – I really
enjoy going back there. The fans are great and it’s always one of
the biggest crowds.”

After qualifying 11th, Rockstar Makita
Suzuki’s Brett Metcalfe grabbed a sixth-place finish in his heat
race aboard his RM-Z450. A tough start in the main put him in 11th
place at lap one. Metcalfe quickly worked his way up to eighth place
by lap four. He rode a consistent race on his Suzuki for the
remainder of the main event, crossing the line in eighth place.

“I really enjoyed riding the track
tonight,” said Metcalfe. “I’m just a little disappointed in my
results. I got a bad start in the main – I had a lot of wheel spin
at the start because the gate was so slick. I had to fight my way
through the pack with my RM-Z a bit but I was a little inconsistent.
It was a difficult one, but I still picked up an eighth and I’m
happy that my Rockstar Makita Suzuki is still sitting seventh in
points. I need to start pushing and get some better results. I’m
glad to go to Atlanta. I’ve done well there in the past and it’s
a good layout with a lot of floor space. The dirt is tacky and it
suits my style. I look forward to a better result with my Suzuki
there.”

The 2011 Rockstar Makita Suzuki team’s
next event is Saturday, February 26th, at the Georgia Dome in
Atlanta, GA. You can meet the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team riders on
Friday, February 25th, from 6 to 7 PM at Freewheeling Suzuki, 6408
Fairburn Road, Douglasville, GA.

San Diego Supercross Class Results:

1. Chad Reed

2. Ryan Dungey

3. James Stewart

4. Trey Canard

5. David Millsaps

6. Andrew Short

7. Ryan Villopoto

8. Brett Metcalfe

9. Mike Alessi

10. Justin Brayton

2011 Supercross Class Standings:

1. Ryan Villopoto – 146

2. James Stewart – 143

3. Chad Reed – 130

4. Trey Canard – 130

5. Ryan Dungey – 123

6. Andrew Short – 95

7. Brett Metcalfe – 93

8. David Millsaps – 78

9. Justin Brayton – 76

10. Ivan Tedesco – 66

About Suzuki: Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) founded The
Motorcycle and ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation
(ASMC), Brea, CA, in 1963. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an
extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC's parent company,
Suzuki Motor Corporation, based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified
worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles
and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has
120 distributors in 191 countries. For more information, visit
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Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki is grateful for the support of their
sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Makita Industrial Power Tools,
Yoshimura R&D, Dunlop, Motorex, Vortex, Pro Taper, ONE
Industries, Works Connection, Hinson Clutch Components, Renegade
Fuels, Twin Air, Showa, Mechanix Wear, Fox, Matrix, Suzuki Equator,
Maas Brothers, D.I.D., Excel, CP Pistons and NGK.