Tomac Wraps Up the Lites West Championship

Torrance, CA: Rice-Eccles Stadium was
filled Saturday night for Round 16 of the Monster Energy AMA
Supercross, an FIM World Championship series in Salt Lake City, UT.
It was an exciting night with GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac taking the
win and wrapping up the Lites West Championship with one round still
remaining. Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Justin Brayton rode a solid
Supercross race, finishing in fourth place to gain valuable points.

The Race

Brayton rode an impressive heat race
aboard his factory CRF450R, finishing second after leading throughout
the majority of the race. In the main, Brayton got a mid-pack start
and spent the race charging forward through the pack to finish
fourth.

“Today was a little frustrating for
me. I had a hard time finding my rhythm on the track during practice
but in the heat race things started to feel really good. I led the
majority of the race but after a good battle, Millsaps got by me,”
said Brayton. “In the main I got a bad start, which made it really
tough to get to the front where I needed to be to battle with the
leaders. After being on the podium so many times it’s hard not to
be up there, and I’m determined to get on the top of the box. With
one more round I am hoping to make it all count and take the win in
Vegas.”

After an impressive win in Seattle,
Andrew Short finished a respectable seventh place aboard his new
Chaparral Honda CRF450R.

In the Lites West class, GEICO Honda’s
Eli Tomac grabbed his fourth win of the season and wrapped up his
first-ever Supercross title. Tomac got a mid-pack start in the main
but quickly made his way through the field. Once in the lead, Tomac
never looked back, checking out and taking the checkered flag. Both
Tomac and teammate Justin Barcia will head into the final round in
Las Vegas with the number one plates.

“This is an awesome feeling.
Honestly, I didn’t even know I had won the championship at first. I
came off the track and had no idea. Then when someone told me I
couldn’t believe it. I have worked so hard this season, so knowing
it has paid off is great,” stated Tomac.

Teammate Wil Hahn finished second in
his heat, and a solid fourth in the main.

The Focus: GEICO

GEICO Motorcycle Insurance is
underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company and has been designed to meet
the unique insurance needs of all powersports fans. In addition to
covering street bikes and scooters, GEICO also specializes in
insuring off-road vehicles, boats and personal watercraft. If you use
an RV to tow your favorite ride, GEICO can handle your RV insurance
needs as well. GEICO has been a factory Honda sponsor for two years,
and is also the title sponsor of the GEICO Honda team that recently
swept both the 2012 Lites championships.

Supercross Main Event

1. Ryan Dungey

2. Davi Millsaps

3. Jake Weimer

4. Justin Brayton (Honda)

5. Mike Alessi

6. Broc Tickle

7. Andrew Short (Honda)

8. Josh Grant

9. Robert Kiniry

10. Tyler Bowes

Supercross Championship Points (after
16 of 17 rounds)

1. Ryan Villopoto 323

2. Davi Millsaps 244

3. Justin Brayton 237

4. Ryan Dungey 232

5. Jake Wiemer 211

6. Mike Alessi 192

7. James Stewart 178

8. Brett Metcalfe 174

9. Kevin Windham 166

10. Broc Tickle 161

Supercross Lites West Main Event

1. Eli Tomac (Honda)

2. Jason Anderson

3. Martin Davalos

4. Wil Hahn (Honda)

5. Marvin Musquin

6. Matt Moss

7. Billy Laninovich

8. Topher Ingalls

9. Vince Friese

10. Scott Champion

Supercross Lites West Points (after 8
of 9 rounds)

1. Eli Tomac 159

2. Dean Wilson 132

3. Marvin Musquin 127

4. Cole Seely 119

5. Jason Anderson 95

6. Matt Moss 92

7. Billy Laninovich 84

8. Ryan Sipes 83

9. Nico Izzi 78

10.Travis Baker 75

About Honda

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