Press Release

TEAM ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI Grabs A Top Five And Top Ten At Freestone Motocross



WORTHAM, TX
(May 28, 2011) –
Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki had a strong
showing on their Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z450s in the second
round of the 2011 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the Rockstar
Energy Freestone National in Wortham, TX. Conditions were tough as
usual in Texas, with high temperatures and humidity throughout the
day, but the Suzuki riders were up for the challenge. Ryan Dungey
rode strong, scoring a convincing second in the first moto, and led
every lap of the second moto until a fuel problem hit with just two
laps to go, resulting in a DNF (did not finish). Teammate Brett
Metcalfe had a solid performance in the Texas heat as well, scoring a
fourth-place overall for the day.



Dungey started the day strong, claiming
the fastest time in the morning timed practices. The Rockstar Makita
Suzuki rider didn’t have the best of starts in the first moto, but
he rode strong and powered his RM-Z through the field to cross the
line for a convincing second-place finish. In moto two, Dungey
blasted out of the gate just behind his teammate and quickly moved
into the lead by the end of the first lap. Dungey led for the next 14
laps and built a 20-second plus lead until the extreme temperatures
caused the fuel in his RM-Z to boil. The unfortunate end result was
that fuel was expelled through the vent system, which depleted his
fuel supply, robbing him of the moto win and the overall victory.
Dungey was credited with a 25th-place finish in the second moto and
an eighth-place overall for the day.



"Overall, I felt awesome all day,”
said Dungey. “My Rockstar Makita Suzuki team worked really hard and
it’s just too bad we had the issue in the second moto. It’s a
bummer for the team and myself – for all of us together, as we’re
all in it together. I feel bad because we all work too hard for
something like this to happen. We just need to keep looking forward;
keep moving in the right direction and keep our heads down. We have a
lot of racing left, so we have a lot to be thankful for. We have a
weekend off and we’re gonna do a little testing and see if we can’t
improve on a few areas and be ready for High Point. It’s a great
track; it’s got some hills and elevation and the dirt’s awesome
there. It’s a fun track and I was able to get a win there last
year, so I’m really looking forward to it. ”



Teammate Brett Metcalfe started the day
with a solid practice aboard his Suzuki RM-Z450. The Rockstar Makita
Suzuki rider had a good start in the first moto but struggled a bit
and went down a couple times, which resulted in a ninth-place finish.
In moto two, the awesome power of his RM-Z blasted Metcalfe out of
the gate as he pulled the holeshot, just in front of Dungey. Metcalfe
rode solid until the end, crossing the line for a third-place finish.
His 9-3 moto finishes gave him a fourth-place overall for the day.



"I was feeling pretty good coming
into Texas after my fifth at Hangtown,” said Metcalfe. “I knew
the heat and humidity in Texas is always tough, so my main goal was
to get two good starts and put my Rockstar Makita Suzuki up front and
then if the heat was a factor, I could back it down from there. I was
able to achieve that and actually got the holeshot in the second moto
– My Yoshimura Suzuki crew put together a real good package for the
start today, so that was really good. I struggled in the first moto
and went down twice. And that was after I was up in the front early,
so that was a disappointment. I was able to rebound strong and have a
really strong second moto and got a third there and a fourth overall.
That was a good little boost for me and now I’m sitting fifth in
the points. I’m really thankful to the whole Rockstar Makita Suzuki
team today, as it was a really good day for us. I’m going to take
advantage of this off-week and go back to California and do some
testing and get ready for High Point. I like that track and last year
I was able to get a podium there, so I’m really looking forward to
it.”



The Rockstar Makita Suzuki team’s
next event is the third round of the 2011 AMA Pro Motocross
Championship on Saturday, June 11th, at the Rockstar Energy High
Point National in Mt. Morris, PA.



Freestone 450 Class Overall Results:



1. Chad Reed


2. David Millsaps


3. Ryan Villopoto


4. Brett Metcalfe


5. Ricky Dietrich


6. Jake Weimer


7. Christian Craig


8. Ryan Dungey


9. Andrew Short


10. Nick Wey





2011 Motocross 450 Class Standings:



1. Chad Reed – 97


2. Ryan Villopoto – 76


3. David Millsaps – 72


4. Ryan Dungey – 69


5. Brett Metcalfe – 64


6. Ricky Dietrich – 53


7. Christian Craig – 47


8. Kevin Windham – 45


9. Jake Weimer – 44


10. Tommy Hahn – 40






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(ASMC), Brea, CA, in 1963. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an
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Suzuki Motor Corporation, based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified
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and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has
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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.






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