AURORA,
Ill. (February 4, 2011) As the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM
World Championship, makes its second and final stop at Angel Stadium
this Saturday night for the pink-themed “Breast Cancer Awareness” race,
Team San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., has his
sights on an eighth-career Supercross class win in Anaheim.
Ill. (February 4, 2011) As the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM
World Championship, makes its second and final stop at Angel Stadium
this Saturday night for the pink-themed “Breast Cancer Awareness” race,
Team San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., has his
sights on an eighth-career Supercross class win in Anaheim.
Stewart
capped off his second win of the season last weekend in Oakland, and in
doing so, moved into the Supercross class points lead, passing Monster
Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash. The win didn’t come
easy; after a crash in the first practice, Stewart missed part of the
second practice and all of the third practice.
capped off his second win of the season last weekend in Oakland, and in
doing so, moved into the Supercross class points lead, passing Monster
Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash. The win didn’t come
easy; after a crash in the first practice, Stewart missed part of the
second practice and all of the third practice.
“I
think the biggest thing for me was rebounding after a day like today,”
Stewart said after the race in Oakland. “This is a great win for me and
my team and hopefully I can do it again at Anaheim this weekend.”
think the biggest thing for me was rebounding after a day like today,”
Stewart said after the race in Oakland. “This is a great win for me and
my team and hopefully I can do it again at Anaheim this weekend.”
Looking
to bounce back from his fourth-place finish last weekend, Villopoto
makes his return to Anaheim where he took the first victory of the
season.
to bounce back from his fourth-place finish last weekend, Villopoto
makes his return to Anaheim where he took the first victory of the
season.
“I
have always liked Anaheim,” said Villopoto. “The race was good to me
last time around and I hope I can get back on the podium to gain some
valuable championship points.”
"I'm
ready to get on my GEICO Honda and ride to a podium finish at Angel
Stadium," Windham said. "I've been riding hard, but the guys who are
top five are just riding harder. I need to get up with those top five
guys, and I'm hoping to start that push in Anaheim."
have always liked Anaheim,” said Villopoto. “The race was good to me
last time around and I hope I can get back on the podium to gain some
valuable championship points.”
Defending Monster Energy Supercross champion Ryan Dungey currently sits in third place, 14 points behind leader James Stewart.
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld.com
Team
Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., powered
his Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z450 to a third-place podium finish in
Oakland. Dungey, who is the defending Supercross class champion,
started the day with a solid practice and qualified third. A poor start
made for a difficult heat race in which he eventually finished fifth.
In the main, Dungey’s RM-Z powered him to a fourth-place start and the
Rockstar/Makita Suzuki rider rode strong the entire 20-lap main,
eventually working his way to second place. A tough break on the last
lap resulted in a slip to a third-place podium finish.
Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., powered
his Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z450 to a third-place podium finish in
Oakland. Dungey, who is the defending Supercross class champion,
started the day with a solid practice and qualified third. A poor start
made for a difficult heat race in which he eventually finished fifth.
In the main, Dungey’s RM-Z powered him to a fourth-place start and the
Rockstar/Makita Suzuki rider rode strong the entire 20-lap main,
eventually working his way to second place. A tough break on the last
lap resulted in a slip to a third-place podium finish.
"All
in all, my RM-Z450 worked great in Oakland and the team did a great
job,” said Dungey. “It will be great to go back to Anaheim. We know
more what to expect there and hopefully we can get a good start and put
the Rockstar/Makita Suzuki up front.”
in all, my RM-Z450 worked great in Oakland and the team did a great
job,” said Dungey. “It will be great to go back to Anaheim. We know
more what to expect there and hopefully we can get a good start and put
the Rockstar/Makita Suzuki up front.”
Dungey’s
teammate, Brett Metcalfe, rode his Suzuki to 11th-place in afternoon
qualifying from Oakland. Like Dungey, Metcalfe had a tough time in his
heat race and finished seventh. In the main, he rode strong, piloting
his Suzuki RM-Z450 to a fifth-place finish, his best of the year.
teammate, Brett Metcalfe, rode his Suzuki to 11th-place in afternoon
qualifying from Oakland. Like Dungey, Metcalfe had a tough time in his
heat race and finished seventh. In the main, he rode strong, piloting
his Suzuki RM-Z450 to a fifth-place finish, his best of the year.
Heading
into Anaheim’s Angel Stadium this Saturday, Ryan Villopoto currently
trails leader James Stewart by two points in the Supercross class. A
victory for Villopoto will move him back into the lead.
into Anaheim’s Angel Stadium this Saturday, Ryan Villopoto currently
trails leader James Stewart by two points in the Supercross class. A
victory for Villopoto will move him back into the lead.
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld.com
“I
felt a lot better out there on the track in Oakland,” said Metcalfe. “I
was starting to make moves and pick guys off and was able to work my
way up to fifth and felt good. I’m excited to get back to Anaheim.
We’re definitely progressing – a fifth in Oakland was good and now we
have some momentum going into Anaheim.”
felt a lot better out there on the track in Oakland,” said Metcalfe. “I
was starting to make moves and pick guys off and was able to work my
way up to fifth and felt good. I’m excited to get back to Anaheim.
We’re definitely progressing – a fifth in Oakland was good and now we
have some momentum going into Anaheim.”
Andrew
Short, who rides for the Red Bull/KTM team, finished ninth in Oakland,
marking his fourth top-10 finish in this year’s Supercross class. Short
is currently in seventh place in Supercross class points.
Short, who rides for the Red Bull/KTM team, finished ninth in Oakland,
marking his fourth top-10 finish in this year’s Supercross class. Short
is currently in seventh place in Supercross class points.
“I
had a horrible start in the main event last week and took a little
while to get going,” said Short. “Once I got in a rhythm, I started
picking off riders but it was a little late in the race. We continue to
make improvements each week and the team is working just as hard as I
am to get up front. Hopefully I can manage a better start this weekend
and get closer to a top five result.”
had a horrible start in the main event last week and took a little
while to get going,” said Short. “Once I got in a rhythm, I started
picking off riders but it was a little late in the race. We continue to
make improvements each week and the team is working just as hard as I
am to get up front. Hopefully I can manage a better start this weekend
and get closer to a top five result.”
American
Honda Racing’s Trey Canard has shown he has the speed to race up front
aboard his Honda CRF450R. However, a bad start at the Oakland
supercross race last weekend forced the Honda racer to fight his way
forward from the rear of the pack and he finished sixth overall. Canard
is determined to put himself in a better position from the get-go this
weekend at Angel Stadium.
Honda Racing’s Trey Canard has shown he has the speed to race up front
aboard his Honda CRF450R. However, a bad start at the Oakland
supercross race last weekend forced the Honda racer to fight his way
forward from the rear of the pack and he finished sixth overall. Canard
is determined to put himself in a better position from the get-go this
weekend at Angel Stadium.
“The
major piece of the puzzle that’s missing right now are my starts,” said
Canard. “I have the speed to be up front and I know I’m on a bike that
I can win on. I messed up my start last week and was last going into
the first turn. The Supercross competition is stacked with fast guys
and I can’t be getting bad starts if I want to be on the podium.
Everything else about my racing feels good so I definitely need to get
my starts dialed in.”
major piece of the puzzle that’s missing right now are my starts,” said
Canard. “I have the speed to be up front and I know I’m on a bike that
I can win on. I messed up my start last week and was last going into
the first turn. The Supercross competition is stacked with fast guys
and I can’t be getting bad starts if I want to be on the podium.
Everything else about my racing feels good so I definitely need to get
my starts dialed in.”
Honda
newcomer, TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed, held off reigning champ Ryan
Dungey last weekend to score his first podium result of the season by
finishing runner-up, while GEICO Honda’s Kevin Windham finished a spot
behind Canard, taking seventh overall aboard his Honda CRF450R.
newcomer, TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed, held off reigning champ Ryan
Dungey last weekend to score his first podium result of the season by
finishing runner-up, while GEICO Honda’s Kevin Windham finished a spot
behind Canard, taking seventh overall aboard his Honda CRF450R.
"I'm
ready to get on my GEICO Honda and ride to a podium finish at Angel
Stadium," Windham said. "I've been riding hard, but the guys who are
top five are just riding harder. I need to get up with those top five
guys, and I'm hoping to start that push in Anaheim."
With
a win this Saturday at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium, Broc Tickle has the
opportunity to control the lead in the Western Regional Supercross
Lites class.
a win this Saturday at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium, Broc Tickle has the
opportunity to control the lead in the Western Regional Supercross
Lites class.
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld.com
In
the Western Regional Supercross Lites class, Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki’s Josh Hansen leads his teammate, Broc Tickle, by just
one point. Hansen is looking forward to coming back to Anaheim where he
also captured his first victory of the season.
the Western Regional Supercross Lites class, Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki’s Josh Hansen leads his teammate, Broc Tickle, by just
one point. Hansen is looking forward to coming back to Anaheim where he
also captured his first victory of the season.
“I
love racing in Southern California since it’s where I’m from and I
always have a huge amount of support at those races,” said Hansen.
“Hopefully I can repeat the win from the last time we visited Anaheim.”
love racing in Southern California since it’s where I’m from and I
always have a huge amount of support at those races,” said Hansen.
“Hopefully I can repeat the win from the last time we visited Anaheim.”
Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Tickle comes off his first victory into
Anaheim 2 and looks to keep the momentum going as he came close to
winning at the venue just four weeks ago.
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Tickle comes off his first victory into
Anaheim 2 and looks to keep the momentum going as he came close to
winning at the venue just four weeks ago.
“I’m
really looking forward to going back to Anaheim,” said Tickle. “I’ve
felt better every week and I know if I make minimal mistakes, I can go
after another win. The class is really stacked and I’m just happy to
finally get a win under my belt.”
really looking forward to going back to Anaheim,” said Tickle. “I’ve
felt better every week and I know if I make minimal mistakes, I can go
after another win. The class is really stacked and I’m just happy to
finally get a win under my belt.”
Red
Bull/KTM’s Ken Roczen earned the best finish of his rookie season in
Oakland, finishing fourth overall in the Supercross Lites class. He is
now in seventh place in championship points.
Bull/KTM’s Ken Roczen earned the best finish of his rookie season in
Oakland, finishing fourth overall in the Supercross Lites class. He is
now in seventh place in championship points.
“I
was so close to the podium last weekend but I slid out in one turn and
lost time to the lead group. I do feel like I am improving and riding
smarter each week,” said Roczen. “I am disappointed that I haven’t
finished on the podium yet but I was very close last weekend and have
my mind set on it this week in Anaheim.”
was so close to the podium last weekend but I slid out in one turn and
lost time to the lead group. I do feel like I am improving and riding
smarter each week,” said Roczen. “I am disappointed that I haven’t
finished on the podium yet but I was very close last weekend and have
my mind set on it this week in Anaheim.”
Team
Rockstar Energy Suzuki scored a sixth and a 16th-place finish in
Oakland. Ryan Morais powered his Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z250 to a
sixth-place finish and teammate Martin Davalos finished the 15-lap
Supercross Lites main event in 16th. Morais’ overall consistent results
have moved him up to third place in the Lites West point standings.
Rockstar Energy Suzuki scored a sixth and a 16th-place finish in
Oakland. Ryan Morais powered his Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z250 to a
sixth-place finish and teammate Martin Davalos finished the 15-lap
Supercross Lites main event in 16th. Morais’ overall consistent results
have moved him up to third place in the Lites West point standings.
“The
track conditions were tough and I’m happy I was able to keep my Suzuki
RM-Z on two wheels in Oakland,” said Morais. “I’m third in points, but
I have to start winning some of these if I want to win this
championship, so that’s what I’m going to focus on. I put some time on
my Suzuki this week and I’m ready for Anaheim."
track conditions were tough and I’m happy I was able to keep my Suzuki
RM-Z on two wheels in Oakland,” said Morais. “I’m third in points, but
I have to start winning some of these if I want to win this
championship, so that’s what I’m going to focus on. I put some time on
my Suzuki this week and I’m ready for Anaheim."
“My
Rockstar Energy Suzuki team did a great job, but I had a disappointing
weekend in Oakland,” said Davalos. “I know I have the speed and the
fitness; I just need to work on my head and my concentration. I hope to
be better for Anaheim.”
Rockstar Energy Suzuki team did a great job, but I had a disappointing
weekend in Oakland,” said Davalos. “I know I have the speed and the
fitness; I just need to work on my head and my concentration. I hope to
be better for Anaheim.”
Western
Regional Supercross Lites class rookie Eli Tomac has registered podium
finishes the past two races, which has given him tremendous momentum in
the points standings. Tomac currently sits in fourth place.
Regional Supercross Lites class rookie Eli Tomac has registered podium
finishes the past two races, which has given him tremendous momentum in
the points standings. Tomac currently sits in fourth place.
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld.com
GEICO
Honda’s Eli Tomac is looking forward to continuing his roll of podium
results this weekend. The Honda young gun has finished both second and
third on the Supercross Lites West podium this season. The next step is
to get that first-career win.
Honda’s Eli Tomac is looking forward to continuing his roll of podium
results this weekend. The Honda young gun has finished both second and
third on the Supercross Lites West podium this season. The next step is
to get that first-career win.
"Being
on two podiums in a row is a great confidence booster for me," Tomac
said. "I'm working on making that a habit each weekend. I’m looking
forward to going back to Anaheim since I've raced there once before.”
on two podiums in a row is a great confidence booster for me," Tomac
said. "I'm working on making that a habit each weekend. I’m looking
forward to going back to Anaheim since I've raced there once before.”
The
Monster Energy Kawasaki team will be seeing pink. In honor of the
“Supercross Goes Pink” event, everyone is looking to add a little more
awareness into their gear and graphics.
Monster Energy Kawasaki team will be seeing pink. In honor of the
“Supercross Goes Pink” event, everyone is looking to add a little more
awareness into their gear and graphics.
Villopoto
is getting into the spirit of giving at the event, donating a meet and
greet with him at the event. Interested parties that would like to be
involved in the auction need to go to the breast cancer awareness booth
in the Monster Energy Pit Party.
is getting into the spirit of giving at the event, donating a meet and
greet with him at the event. Interested parties that would like to be
involved in the auction need to go to the breast cancer awareness booth
in the Monster Energy Pit Party.
In
addition to the meet and greet, Villopoto will be wearing special black
and pink gear and run pink on his helmet in honor of the event’s cause.
His bike will also showcase the color pink in the graphics as special
one-time design for the race. The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
team of Tickle, Hansen, and Rattray will run a pink on their jerseys
for their name and number.
addition to the meet and greet, Villopoto will be wearing special black
and pink gear and run pink on his helmet in honor of the event’s cause.
His bike will also showcase the color pink in the graphics as special
one-time design for the race. The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
team of Tickle, Hansen, and Rattray will run a pink on their jerseys
for their name and number.
SPEED
will broadcast the Supercross Lites class at 5:00 p.m. EST followed by
the Supercross class at 6:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 6.
will broadcast the Supercross Lites class at 5:00 p.m. EST followed by
the Supercross class at 6:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 6.
Tickets are available at Angel Stadium Box Office, all Ticketmaster retail locations, charge by phone at (800)745-3000, SupercrossOnline.com, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Practice and qualifying begins at 12:30 p.m., and the main event begins
at 7:00 p.m. Club Level tickets are available for $75 Adult/Child;
Diamond Club and Field $50 Adult/Child; Sections 401-436 $35
Adult/Child; Sections 506-535 $35 Adult/Child; Sections 501-505 &
536-540 $20 Adult/Child. Fans can also get into the Pits for FREE from
12:30 – 6 PM Race Day when they recycle a MONSTER Energy Can at the
stadium Pit Entrance (valid only with event ticket).
Practice and qualifying begins at 12:30 p.m., and the main event begins
at 7:00 p.m. Club Level tickets are available for $75 Adult/Child;
Diamond Club and Field $50 Adult/Child; Sections 401-436 $35
Adult/Child; Sections 506-535 $35 Adult/Child; Sections 501-505 &
536-540 $20 Adult/Child. Fans can also get into the Pits for FREE from
12:30 – 6 PM Race Day when they recycle a MONSTER Energy Can at the
stadium Pit Entrance (valid only with event ticket).
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwigdhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive and http://twitter.com/supercrosslive.
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sportsentertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz℠, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the
world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more
information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the
world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more
information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
2/4/2011 3:17pm
0 comments
To post, please join, log in or connect to Vital using your Facebook profile Login with Facebook.