Steel City Report: American Honda

Courtesy of American Honda

Torrance CA: Honda Red Bull Racing’s Kevin Windham came out on top at round eleven of the AMA Motocross Championship at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, PA on Saturday, September 4, aboard his CRF450R. GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard made it a double victory for Honda by clinching the 250-class victory aboard his CRF250R.

 

Despite not competing in the premier 450 Motocross class for years, Windham showed that at 32 years of age he still has what it takes to win. In moto one the 16-year racing veteran battled for the lead with GEICO Powersports Honda’s Brett Metcalfe before taking control of the race and setting the stage for a Honda podium sweep. Windham came out on top, Metcalfe nabbed second and Troy Lee Design’s Ben Townley clinched third place aboard his CRF450R. In the second moto Windham moved into an early lead but relinquished a spot on lap four. The Honda racer held off a determined charge by Metcalfe once again to take the checkers in second place, which earned him the overall victory (1-2).

 

"This win is definitely up there with some of my greatest career moments and I’m stoked to have the opportunity to be out here racing," said Windham. "I’m learning to cherish each and every one of these moments with each passing year as I’m not getting any younger and you never know when the next opportunity will come again. The Honda Red Bull Racing team was awesome this weekend and I really had to work hard to keep Metcalfe honest in both motos."

 

The battle for second place in the championship got even hotter for Windham’s teammate Andrew Short, who came into Steel City with a three-point lead over Metcalfe in the series points standings. Short continued to rip off fast starts in both motos but his 4-5 moto results versus Metcalfe’s 2-3 tally saw the pair switch spots in the overall standings. Short’s hunt to regain second in the championship chase will be played out at the final round next weekend at Pala Raceway, CA.

 

Metcalfe’s 2-3 finishes at Steel City gave him second overall at the round. Despite suffering a broken nose during the first moto, Townley still finished third, but a first-turn pile-up in moto two took him out of the competition. Still his third place finish in moto one (plus a 37^th in moto two) gave him 10th overall.

 

In 250cc competition, Canard made a perfect sweep of both motos, pulling off a pair of flawless rides to score his fifth overall victory this season aboard his CRF250R. With just seven points separating Canard from the points leader with one round to go, his campaign toward winning his first-ever Motocross Championship will be decided at the final round next weekend. Teammate Eli Tomac had a good showing, going 4-5 aboard his CRF250R to finish just shy of the overall podium in fourth place. GEICO Powersports Honda’s Justin Barcia nabbed sixth (10-6) and Blake Wharton finished seventh (9-7) aboard his CRF250R while Wil Hahn got eighth (5-11) aboard his Troy Lee Designs Honda CRF250R. Rounding out the top ten, Honda privateer Darryn Durham went 8-10 to secure 10th overall.

 

In the Women’s Motocross Championship, Ashley Fiolek showed good speed from the get-go aboard her CRF250R, going 1-2 to take second overall for the round. In the opening moto, Fiolek grabbed the holeshot and went on to lead every lap of the race en route to taking victory. In moto two, she put in a solid chase for the lead that included a spectacular charge in the closing turns of the race. Unfortunately Fiolek went down with a turn to go but still managed to take the checkers in second spot to put her second overall. Tarah Gieger went 4-7 aboard her Troy Lee Designs Honda CRF250R for sixth overall.

 

450 Overall Results
1. Kevin Windham 1-2 (Honda)
2. Brett Metcalfe 2-3 (Honda)
3. Justin Brayton 5-4
4. Andrew Short 4-5 (Honda)
5. Mike Alessi 7-7
6. Ryan Dungey 40-1
7. Nick Paluzzi 10-8
8. Kyle Chisholm 14-6
9. Robert Kiniry 9-11
10. Ben Townley 3-37 (Honda)

 

450 Point Standings
1. Ryan Dungey 493
2. Brett Metcalfe 356
3. Andrew Short 351
4. Mike Alessi 301
5. Ben Townley 291
6. Josh Grant 260
7. Kyle Chisholm 238
8. Ryan Sipes 211
9. Chad Reed 204
10. Kyle Regal 201

 

250 Overall Results
1. Trey Canard 1-1 (Honda)
2. Christophe Pourcel 2-2
3. Tyla Rattray 3-4
4. Eli Tomac 4-5 (Honda)
5. Broc Tickle 7-8
6. Justin Barcia 10-6
7. Blake Wharton 9-7 (Honda)
8. Wil Hahn 5-11 (Honda)
9. Dean Wilson 17-3
10. Darryn Durham 8-10 (Honda)

 

250 Point Standings
1. Christophe Pourcel 443
2. Trey Canard 436
3. Tyla Rattray 402
4. Dean Wilson 387
5. Justin Barcia 317
6. Eli Tomac 296
7. Blake Wharton 285
8. Broc Tickle 259
9. Martin Davalos 229
10. Jake Weimer 195

 

WMX Overall Results
1. Jessica Patterson 2-1
2. Ashley Fiolek 1-2 (Honda)
3. Mariana Balbi 3-4
4. Alexa Pearson 7-3
5. Sara Price 5-5
6. Tarah Gieger 4-7 (Honda)
7. Vicki Golden 9-6
8. Sherri Cruse 6-9
9. Jacqueline Strong 8-10
10. Sarah Whitmore 11-11

 

WMX Point Standings
1. Jessica Patterson 335
2. Ashley Fiolek 313
3. Tarah Gieger 261
4. Vicki Golden217
5. Sara Price 212
6. Mariana Balbi 207
7. Sarah Whitmore 178
8. Alexa Pearson 172
9. Tatum Sik 152
10. Jacqueline Strong 136

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X-Brand Goggles Captures Two on the Podium at Southwick!

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X-Brand Goggles Captures Two on the Podium at Southwick!

Using the latest in goggle technology, X (EKS)Brand Goggles riders Mike Alessi and Matt Georke finished second and third in the 450 class at the Southwick AMA motocross national. KTM’s Mike Alessi, using his signature goggle, had finishes of 3-4 to earn second overall on the day while Motoconcepts Yamaha’s Matt Georke made his return from injury and had moto scores of 6-3 to get third.
Special mention goes out to Georke’s teammate, Kyle Chisholm who finished right off the box in getting fourth overall. So that means X-Brand goggles went 2-3-4 on the day in the 450 class. It was a great day in the sand to wear EKS and you can get the exact same goggles that these guys are wearing by visiting eksbrand.com
Southwick Results
450
2- Mike Alessi, KTM 3-4
3- Matt Georke, Yamaha 6-3
4- Kyle Chisholm, Yamaha 4-6
13- Ryan Sipes, Yamaha 32-8
250
19- Vince Friese, Yamaha 37-16
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Washougal Race Report...KTM

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Washougal, WA – Jagermeister/KTM rider Mike Alessi’s 11th place overall race result does not do justice for the effort and speed he brought to the Washougal Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship round over the weekend.
Alessi was running practice times within the top five before crashing and tweaking his knee in the first practice session on Saturday morning. He took it easy in the second practice and eventually was credited with 13th gate pick going into moto one.

When the gate dropped for the first moto Alessi came around the corner in 10th place. He rode strong throughout the moto and was able to make up four positions to move into 6th place before the checkered flag.

In the second moto Alessi had a good jump but, oddly enough, came together with his brother Jeff Alessi in the second corner and once restarted was way back at the tail end of the pack. He spent the first half of the moto picking up every position he could and once he had passed about half of the pack he made another mistake that sent him to the ground. Now even more determined Alessi put on a hard charge and ran lap times consistent with the 2nd place runner. He eventually finished 13th for the second moto unable to make up the time lost from the crashes.

"I felt a lot more comfortable today and was glad to finally put down some good lap times. I have suffered from too many crashes over the past few weeks and have found myself at the back of the pack too many times. I need to work on riding more relaxed to help keep it on two wheels. I am just disappointed with my results lately and am more determined than ever to show that my KTM belongs on the podium," commented Alessi.

His FMF/KTM teammate Tommy Searle had a decent showing in the 250 class in only his second week back from injury. Searle rode to a solid 10th place finish in moto one but turned heads in the second moto when he went from about 13th to 7th. His moto scores earned him 8th overall for the day. "I am still working on my endurance since returning from my shoulder injury. Each day I feel better and I am getting stronger in the end of the race. I hope to be back within the top five at the next round," remarked Searle.

Overall Results 450 Class –
1. Ryan Dungey (1-1)
2. Andrew Short (2-2)
3. Brett Metcalfe (3-5)
4. Thomas Hahn (7-3)
5. Nick Wey (10-6)
6. Ryan Sipes (5-11)
7. Kevin Windham (9-9)

8. Kyle Chisholm (8-10)
9. Dan Reardon (12-7)
10. Kyle Cunningham (11-8)
11. Mike Alessi (6-13)
12. Josh Grant (4-16)
13. Justin Brayton (17-4)
14. Weston Peick (16-12)
15. Ben Evans (15-18)

Overall Results 250 Class –
1. Trey Canard (1-1)
2. Christophe Pourcel (2-2)
3. Tyla Rattray (4-3)
4. Blake Wharton (5-4)
5. Dean Wilson (6-6)
6. Jake Weimer (3-11)
7. Eli Tomac (7-9)
8. Tommy Searle (10-7)
9. Vince Friese (12-12)
10. Martin Davalos (22-5)
11. Nico Izzi (9-18)
12. Darryn Durham (38-8)
13. Tommy Weeck (15-14)
14. Travis Baker (8-37)
15. Les Smith (17-13)
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Ryan Dungey Leads Rockstar/Rockwell Fast Lap Competition!

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Ryan Dungey Leads Rockstar/Rockwell Fast Lap Competition!

After 6 of 12 rounds, Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey has established himself as the man to beat in the Rockstar Energy/Rockwell Time Fast Lap Competition. The Fast Lap Competition, new for 2010, awards one point to the rider who posts the fastest lap time in the second 450 moto at each round of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Nationals. After grabbing the Fast Lap bonus points at Budds Creek, Thunder Valley, and RedBud, Dungey heads into Milleville this weekend with 3 -point lead over Andrew Short and Mike Alessi, both of whom have 1 point each.

What’s the carrot for the 450 riders? How about a sick custom Rockwell watch!!! After the 2010 season wraps up at the series finale at Pala Raceway, the top three riders with the most Fast Lap points will be the proud owners of a one-off, custom engraved, diamond loaded Rockwell timepiece.

The current point standings are: 1. Ryan Dungey (4 points), 2. Mike Alessi (1 point), 3. Andrew Short (1 point).

Be sure to check out Rockwell’s entire lineup of watches at: Rockwell Time
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Red Bud Race Report...KTM Racing

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Buchanan, MI – The largest crowd of the year turned up at the Red Bud Motocross National to witness an exciting weekend of racing on the anniversary of our country’s Independence.

In addition to Jagermeister/KTM rider Mike Alessi competing in the 450 class, KTM also invited 38 year-old veteran Motocross racer Mike Brown to fill in for the injured Tommy Searle. Brown had not competed in the 250 class since 2005 but was excited and ready for the opportunity. If that wasn’t enough, FMF/KTM rider and reigning GNCC XC2 Champion Kailub Russell decided to make his pro motocross debut in the 450 class at the Red Bud National.

Alessi and Russell were up first in 450 Group A practice. Alessi had solid practice times throughout the day and was able to qualify 8th heading into the main. Russell wasn’t as fortunate. "I struggled to adjust to the track in the first practice session and then I had a huge crash in the second practice session where I hurt my knee," commented Russell. He had to return to the pits to evaluate his injury and missed the remainder of the second practice session, and as a result, did not qualify. "I am disappointed in my performance today but I am more determined to qualify at another national. I am going to try to come back for Unadilla and hopefully will achieve my goal of qualifying for my first pro national."

Brown turned some fast lap times in the 250 practice but also had a few issues. He tweaked his knee in the second practice but still managed to turn lap times inside the top twenty. Not too bad for someone who got the call to race Red Bud three days before the race. "I had so much fun out there on the 250. It is definitely the fastest 250 I have ever ridden in my life," remarked Brown of his ride.

The 450 class was the first moto of the day. Alessi started 5th around the first turn and remained close to the top four as they made their way around the track. Unfortunately, he made a mistake on a step up jump at the back of the track part way into the first lap and fell dropping to 30th position. The remainder of the race he set out to make up as many positions as he could. He eventually passed half the field to move up to 10th place at the moto end. It was an impressive ride for such and unfortunate start.

In the second 450 moto Alessi again garnered a top ten start but made a few mistakes that dropped him back to 7th after the first few laps. He continued to push but lost two more positions before the moto end to finish 9th in the second moto. His 10-9 moto scores earned him 9th overall for the day.

In the 250 class Brown got out to a 10th place start in both motos. In the first moto, he started 10th and was holding his position when he made a costly mistake which caused him to stall the bike in a corner and dropped him to 24th. He spent the remainder of the moto picking off riders to eventually finish 19th. In the second moto he took his 10th place start and managed to use it to his advantage. After a few good battles with both Darryn Durham and Vince Friese, Brown was able to finish 12th in the second moto. His 19-12 scores earned him 17th overall in his first 250 motocross race in five years.

"I had so much fun today. I really enjoyed being here and revisiting with the fans. I love to come back here and race every once in a while in between the WORCS and EnduroCross races that I am currently contesting." Finishing right behind Brown were KTM privateer riders Killy Rusk and Phil Nicoletti. In addition, there were three more KTM privateer riders qualifying for the Red Bud main event: Tevin Tapia, Willy Browning and Greg Durivage - for a total of 6 KTM’s in the 250 main event.

Next Event: Millville, MN – July 17, 2010

Overall Results 450 Class –
1. Ryan Dungey (1,1)
2. Chad Reed (2,2)
3. Ben Townley (4,3)
4. Andrew Short (3,5)
5. Brett Metcalfe (5,4)
6. Josh Grant (6,6)
7. Kyle Regal (7,7)
8. Ryan Sipes (8,8)
9. Mike Alessi (10,9)
10. Nick Wey (9,12)

Overall Results 250 Class –
1. Trey Canard (4,1)
2. Dean Wilson (3,2)
3. Christophe Pourcel (1,5)
4. Justin Barcia (5,3)
5. Blake Wharton (6,4)
6. Tyla Rattray (2,11)
7. Broc Tickle (7,6)
8. Jake Weimer (11,7)
9. Martin Davalos (10,8)
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Series Statistical Report...Red Bud

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Series Statistical Report

Rockstar Energy RedBud National
RedBud - Buchanan, Mich., July 3

• RedBud is the site of the largest obstacle in American motocross. LaRocco's Leap, named for legendary rider and South Bend, Ind., native Mike LaRocco, who created the jump, is a 120-foot uphill "triple" jump. LaRocco first jumped it in a practice session by getting a running start out in a field behind the jump!
• RedBud has hosted a national over the 4^th of July holiday since 1978.
• 2010 signifies the first time in the history of RedBud that the highest level of women's motocross, the WMX Class, will compete at the famed facility.
• Michigan has produced a larger number of professional motocross competitors over the last three decades, including six-time AMA National Champion Jeff Stanton, and current Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Nick Wey. The group is affectionately known as the Michigan Mafia.

• Ryan Dungey has captured six of the last eight motos and is now has an average finish of 2.7. He is also the only rider in the class to capture more than one moto win.
• Andrew Short has grabbed four consecutive holeshots.
• A pair of rookies in Dungey and Brett Metcalfe sit atop the 450 Class standings.
• Despite an average finish of 7.8, Chad Reed still sits third in the 450 Class championship.
• Despite four consecutive wins by Ryan Dungey, the 450 Class has been extremely competitive, with only 16 points separating second from seventh place in the standings.
• Dungey possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 450 Class at 2.7. Andrew Short also possesses the same score for best average start at 2.7.
• Only Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and GEICO Powersports Honda riders have won 250 Class motos in 2010.
• Christophe Pourcel has won at least one moto at each round this season and is the only rider in the 250 Class to have more than one moto victory.
• Pourcel's 1-1 sweep was the first of the season in the 250 Class.
• The top three riders in the 250 Class standings are not only all Pro Circuit riders, but they are also all international competitors.
• Three of Mitch Payton's four Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki riders have won an overall in 2010.
• Pourcel possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 250 Class at 2.4 as well as average start at 3.7.
• Pourcel has posted the fastest practice lap at all five rounds in 2010.

450 Class Stats

• The first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race held at RedBud was July 28th, 1974. Kenny Zahrt won on a Bultaco, marking the last AMA Motocross win for that manufacturer.
• This race marks the 30^th time the gate will drop at RedBud for a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race.
• Marty Tripes won his last Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race at RedBud in 1979.
• Jeff Ward won at RedBud on 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc bikes.

• With Josh Grant's win last season, Yamaha ended an 11-year drought at RedBud.
  
  

Wins by brand at RedBud
Honda - 10
Kawasaki - 8
Suzuki - 5
Yamaha - 5
Bultaco - 1
First time winners at RedBud
Kenny Zahrt, 1974 - Bultaco
Steve Wise, 1980 - Honda
Mike Kiedrowski, 1992 - Kawasaki
Josh Grant, 2009 - Yamaha
Last win by brand at RedBud
Yamaha - 2009
Kawasaki - 2008
Suzuki - 2007
Honda - 2004
Riders to win RedBud in both classes
James Stewart
Ricky Carmichael
Jeff Emig
Mike Kiedrowski
Jeff Ward
2010 Stats

450 Class Point Standings - After 5 of 12 rounds

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 218
2. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 167
3. Chad Reed, Australia, Kawasaki, 160
4. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM, 154
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 153
6. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 152
7. Ben Townley, New Zealand, Honda, 151
8. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha, 108
9. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Suzuki, 101
10. Kyle Regal, Kemp, Texas, Honda, 94

450 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey - 4
Chad Reed - 1

450 Class Moto Wins
Ryan Dungey - 6
Mike Alessi - 1
Josh Grant - 1
Chad Reed - 1
Andrew Short - 1
450 Class Wins by Brand
Suzuki - 4
Kawasaki - 1
450 Class Laps Led
Ryan Dungey - 62
Andrew Short - 37
Mike Alessi - 19
Josh Grant - 19
Chad Reed - 16
Brett Metcalfe - 9
450 Class Holeshots
Andrew Short - 4
Brett Metcalfe - 2
Mike Alessi - 1
Chad Reed - 1
Ryan Sipes - 1

250 Class Stats

• The first 250 Class race (then called the 125 class) held at RedBud was May 23, 1976, with Bob Hannah winning on a Yamaha.
• This race marks the 31^st time the gate will drop at RedBud for a 250 Class race.
• Ryan Villopoto and Jeff Emig are the only two riders to win three in a row at RedBud.
• Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Steve Lamson, Jeff Emig, Mickey Dymond, Mark Barnett, and Ryan Villopoto all won back-to-back events at RedBud. Jake Weimer will look to do the same this weekend.
• Suzuki has not won at RedBud since 1990, Honda since 1996.

Wins by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki - 11
Yamaha - 8
Honda - 8
Suzuki - 3
First time winners at RedBud
Jeff Emig, 1992 - Yamaha

Last win by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki - 2009
Yamaha - 2004
Honda - 1996
Suzuki - 1990

2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 5 of 12 rounds

1. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 219
2. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 185
3. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 180
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 162
5. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 151
6. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 140
7. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 135
8. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 112
9. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Yamaha, 108
10. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 106

250 Class Overall Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1
Dean Wilson - 1

250 Class Moto Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 6
Justin Barcia - 1
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1
Dean Wilson - 1
250 Class Wins by Brand
Kawasaki - 4
Honda - 1
250 Class Laps Led
Christophe Pourcel - 72
Eli Tomac - 35
Dean Wilson - 23
Justin Barcia - 13
Trey Canard - 9
Wil Hahn - 4
Tommy Searle - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
250 Class Holeshots
Christophe Pourcel - 3
Eli Tomac - 3
Trey Canard - 2
Wil Hahn - 2

WMX Class Stats:

2010 Stats

WMX Class Point Standings - After 3 of 8 rounds

1. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha, 150
2. Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda, 124
3. Tarah Gieger, Winter Gardens, Fla., Honda, 109
4. Vicki Golden, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha, 97
5. Sara Price, Canyon Lake, Calif., Kawasaki, 88
6. Mariana Balbi, Brazil, Yamaha, 78
7. Sarah Whitmore, Cheboygan, Mich., KTM 72
8. Jacqueline Strong, Sedona, Ariz., Yamaha, 71
9. Alexah Pearson, Rocklin, Calif., Yamaha, 70
10. Tatum Sik, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha, 68

WMX Class Overall Wins
Jessica Patterson - 3

WMX Class Moto Wins
Jessica Patterson - 6
WMX Class Wins by Brand
Yamaha - 3
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About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
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The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.
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Series Statistical Report Toyota Trucks Thunder Valley National

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Series Statistical Report

Toyota Trucks Thunder Valley National
Thunder Valley MX Park - Lakewood, Colo., June 26

• As always, the mile high altitude at Thunder Valley will provide an additional challenge for mechanics and riders alike in making the bikes perform at their peak and riders adjusting physically to the thinner air.
• Thunder Valley was the first and only motocross event to ever be held under the lights for 2008 and 2009. It returns to the original daytime format this season.
• Both of Ivan Tedesco's inaugural 250 and 450 Class victories came at Thunder Valley, his self proclaimed home race.

• Ryan Dungey has captured five of the last six motos and is now averaging a podium finish this season.
• Andrew Short's moto win was his first since 2007 at Thunder Valley.
• Short holds an average finish of 9.5, but sits fifth in the championship.
• The battle for the runner-up spot in the championship standings is tight as only 15 points separate second from fifth.
• Dungey possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 450 Class at 3.0. Andrew Short possesses the best average start at 3.1.
• Only Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and GEICO Powersports Honda riders have won 250 Class motos in 2010.
• Christophe Pourcel has one at least one moto at each round this season.
• Dean Wilson became the first Scottish and Canadian winner in AMA Motocross history.
• Wilson became the 69^th different winner in 250 Class history.
• Wilson has the second best finishing average in the class at 4.5, but sits third in the standings.
• The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki trio of Pourcel, Rattray and Wilson are slowly gapping themselves from the rest of the 250 Class field.
• Three of Mitch Payton's four riders have won an overall in 2010.
• Pourcel possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 250 Class at 2.8 as well as average start at 3.9.
• Pourcel has posted the fastest practice lap at all four rounds in 2010.

450 Class Stats

• The first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race was held at Thunder Valley on July 24, 2005, with Ricky Carmichael winning on a Suzuki.
• This will be only the sixth time the gate has dropped for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder Valley.
• Only three riders have ever won at Thunder Valley.
• Colorado-native Andrew Short has been on the cusp of achieving his first overall at this track and perhaps has his best opportunity to do so this season, coming off a pair of runner-up efforts the last two weeks.
  

Wins by brand at Thunder Valley
Kawasaki - 2
Suzuki - 2
Honda - 1
First time winners at Thunder Valley
Ivan Tedesco, 2009 - Honda
Last win by brand at Thunder Valley
Honda - 2009
Kawasaki - 2008
Suzuki - 2006
Riders to win Thunder Valley in both classes
Ivan Tedesco
Brand Sweeps at Thunder Valley
Kawasaki; James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto - 2008
Kawasaki; James Stewart and Ben Townley - 2007
450 Class - All-Time Winners at Thunder Valley
July 28, 2008     James Stewart (Kawasaki)
July 22, 2007     James Stewart (Kawasaki)
July 23, 2006     Ricky Carmichael (Suzuki)
July 24, 2005     Ricky Carmichael (Suzuki)
2010 Stats

450 Class Point Standings - After 4 of 12 rounds

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 171
2. Chad Reed, Australia, Kawasaki, 135
3. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 131
4. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM, 129
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 120
6. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 116
7. Ben Townley, New Zealand, Honda, 114
8. Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ky., Yamaha, 81
9. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha, 81
10. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Suzuki, 81

450 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey - 3
Chad Reed - 1

450 Class Moto Wins
Ryan Dungey - 5
Mike Alessi - 1
Chad Reed - 1
Andrew Short - 1
450 Class Wins by Brand
Suzuki - 3
Kawasaki - 1
450 Class Laps Led
Ryan Dungey - 47
Andrew Short - 30
Mike Alessi - 19
Chad Reed - 16
Josh Grant - 9
Brett Metcalfe - 9
450 Class Holeshots
Brett Metcalfe - 2
Andrew Short - 2
ike Alessi - 1
Chad Reed - 1
Ryan Sipes - 1

250 Class Stats

• The first 250 Class race was held July 24, 2005, with Ivan Tedesco winning on a Kawasaki.
• Pro Circuit and Kawasaki have won every race at Thunder Valley in the 250 Class.
• Local rider Andrew Short was on the verge of claiming the 2006 event aboard a Honda before bike failure forced him out of the lead in the second moto.
• There as never been a repeat winner at Thunder Valley.

Wins by brand at Thunder Valley
Kawasaki - 4
First time winners at Thunder Valley
Ivan Tedesco, 2005 - Kawasaki
Last win by brand at Thunder Valley
Kawasaki - 2009
250 Class - All-Time Winners at Thunder Valley
July 28, 2008     Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki)
July 22, 2007     Ben Townley (Kawasaki)
July 23, 2006     Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki)
July 24, 2005     Ivan Tedesco (Kawasaki)

2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 4 of 12 rounds

1. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 129
2. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 102
3. Dean Wilson, Canada, Kawasaki, 100
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 93
5. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 90
6. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 89
7. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 80
8. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 79
9. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 72
10. Tommy Searle, England, KTM, 60

250 Class Overall Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 1
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1

250 Class Moto Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 3
Justin Barcia - 1
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1
250 Class Wins by Brand
Kawasaki - 2
Honda - 1
250 Class Laps Led
Eli Tomac - 35
Christophe Pourcel - 32
Justin Barcia - 13
Dean Wilson - 8
Wil Hahn - 2
Tommy Searle - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
250 Class Holeshots
Christophe Pourcel - 2
Eli Tomac - 2
Trey Canard - 1
Wil Hahn - 1

WMX Class Stats:

• The WMX Class has raced at Colorado since it became part of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship schedule in 2005.

Wins by brand at Thunder Valley
Honda - 2
Yamaha - 2
Kawasaki - 1
Last win by brand at Thunder Valley
Honda - 2009

2010 Stats

WMX Class Point Standings - After 2 of 8 rounds

1. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha, 100
2. Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda, 86
3. Tarah Gieger, Winter Gardens, Fla., Honda, 77
4. Vicki Golden, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha, 65
5. Mariana Balbi, Brazil, Yamaha, 56
6. Sara Price, Canyon Lake, Calif., Kawasaki, 51
7. Tatum Sik, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha, 48
8. Elizabeth Bash, Riverside, Calif., Honda, 46
9. Alexah Pearson, Rocklin, Calif., Yamaha, 44
10. Erica Cook, Natalia, Texas, Yamaha, 40
11. Sayaka Kaneshiro, Japan, Suzuki, 40

WMX Class Overall Wins
Jessica Patterson - 2

WMX Class Moto Wins
Jessica Patterson - 4
WMX Class Wins by Brand
Yamaha - 2
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About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.
The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.

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Budd's Creek Race Report...Renegade Fuels

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 Renegade fuels powers its way to the Podium and would secure 6 of the top 10 finishes in the lites class and 17 of the top 40 overalls in the lies class.In Mechanicville, MD at Round 4 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Justin Barcia would find himself with a pair of podium finishes in both motos that would give him 2nd overall. Barcia would go 3 – 2 for a solid 2nd place finish and  all five GEICO Powersports riders finished the day in the top 10. Brett Metcalfe was sixth overall in the 450cc class, while 250cc pros Trey Canard (seventh), Blake Wharton (ninth), and Eli Tomac (10th) all did their best to represent the team.

Star Yamaha would finish with 2 of the top ten spots with Broc Tickle leading the way with a solid 6th place finish and Martin Davalos in 8th. Max Anstie would finish a top ten in moto 1 but 39th in moto would force Anstie to settle for 13th overall. Nico Izzi would finish the day up with 19 in moto 1 and a 25th in moto 2 for 24th overall.
Honda of Troy would see Les Smith lead the way to a solid 16th place finish by going 18th and 15th for the day.
Darryn Durham would wrap up round 4 with a 19th place finish, Michael Willard close by in 21st . The Honda of
Troy team has been working very hard and been very pleased with the Renegade SX4+ fuel. Chad Sanner, Eleven 10 Mods, is doing a great job with the engine program and relies on the Renegade Fuels to provide his motors with the consistent performance needed to compete at the top level of Motocross.

Suzuki City/Nitro Circus would see Matthew Lemoine finish in a top 20 position by going 16th in the first moto and 17th in the second moto to finish 17th overall.

Renegade fuels would continue to see many of the top privaters finish strong in the lites calss as well. Renegade would fuel Alex Martin, Drew Yenerich, Scott Champion, Tevin Tapia with his first race on Renegade after switching from Dragon, and James DeCotis to some solid finishes at round 4.

Renegade Fuels would finish round 4 at Budss Creek in the following positions in the lites class,

Pos	Name	Brand	Moto 1	Moto 2
2	Justin Barcia	Honda CRF250R	3	2
6	Broc Tickle	Yamaha YZ 250F	6	5
7	Trey Cannard	Honda CRF250R	7	8
8	Martin Davalos	Yamaha YZ 250F	9	10
9	Blake Wharton	Honda CRF250R	11	9
10	Eli Tomac	Honda CRF250R	10	13
13	Max Anstie	Yamaha YZ 250F	8	39
16	Les Smith	Honda CRF250R	18	15
17	Matthew Lemoine	Suzuki RM Z250	16	17
19	Darryn Durham	Honda CRF250R	14	30
20	Alex Martin	Honda CRF250R	15	23
21	Michael Willard	Honda CRF250R	22	16
24	Nico Izzi	Yamaha YZ 250F	19	25
26	Drew Yenerich	Yamaha YZ 250F	20	29
27	Scott Champion	Kawasaki KX 250F	23	21
29	Tevin Tapia	KTM 250 SXF	34	22
36	James DeCotis	Honda CRF250R	35	31

Lucas Oil AMA Motocross
250 Series Standings

1. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 169
2. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 144
3. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 143
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 121
5. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 120
6. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 120
7. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 109
8. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 106
9. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 94
10. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Yamaha, 82

In the 450 class, Renegade Fuels rider  Brett Metcalfe would lead the way with a very solid 6th place finish. Metcalfe would ride strong in both motos and was consistent with a 6th in both motos.

Renegade fuels would finish in the following positions in the 450 class,

Pos	Name	Brand	Moto 1	Moto 2
6	Brett Metcalfe	Honda CRF450R	6	6
22	Steven Clarke	Suzuki RM Z250	19	29

Lucas Oil AMA Motocross
450 Series Standings
1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 171
2. Chad Reed, Australia, Kawasaki, 135
3. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 131
4. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM, 129
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 120
6. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 116
7. Ben Townley, New Zealand, Honda, 114
8. Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ky., Yamaha, 81
9. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha, 81
10. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Suzuki, 81

To pre-order your fuel for round 5, Thunder Valley National contact Mark Ticen at 470-467-4215 or Chad Sanner at 724-562-8877.  You will be able to pick up your fuel at the track.

Renegade Fuels – The Choice of Champions!

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DUNGEY TAKES 3RD WIN IN A ROW AT BUDDS CREEK

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DUNGEY TAKES 3RD WIN IN A ROW AT BUDDS CREEK


Team Suzuki Press Office - June 22.
Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Ryan Dungey won his third overall in a row at round four of the AMA Motocross Championship at Budds Creek at the weekend and opened up his Championship lead to 36 points.

"It was a good weekend for us," Dungey said. "I felt strong in both motos and the whole Rockstar Makita Suzuki team has really put together a great race bike. We just need to focus on the next race and keep plugging away."

In Moto 1, Dungey fought his way into second after a sixth-place start and was making some good moves to secure the lead when he found himself off his bike. With the RM-Z450 still running and Dungey feeling strong, he remounted and focused on working his way towards the front. He realised his goggles were filled with dirt and he was forced to remove them mid race, but he soldiered on.

In Moto 2, Dungey got a great start and rode the first three laps in second. He kept looking for his chance to move into first, and with the unrelenting power of his RM-Z450, he soon found his way to the front of the pack. Dungey stayed in first place for the remainder of the moto, eventually taking the win. His 3-1 finishes gave him the best overall results of the day, putting him on top of the podium with his third overall win in a row.

Dungey's team mate Matt Moss was hoping that he'd be able to deliver solid results at Budds Creek and in Moto 1 he proved that he has been putting in a lot of practice track hours aboard his RM-Z450. With 2010 being his first year on the 450, and suffering an injury that sidelined his entire Supercross season, Moss has been steadily working his way up the rankings. He had a very strong showing in Moto 1 when he nearly broke the top 10, finishing 13th and fighting the entire moto. In the second moto, Moss battled his way to an 18th-place finish, which was good enough to put him in 16th place overall and his best finish of the season so far.

"Budds Creek was OK for me, though I wasn't very satisfied with my starts and position overall," Moss said. "Next weekend in Colorado, I'm going in there focused on getting in the top 10. I know I can do it."

Round 5 of the AMA Pro Motocross series takes place on June 26 at the Thunder Valley National in Lakewood, Colorado.

Budds Creek 450 Top-10 Results:

1. Ryan Dungey
2. Andrew Short
3. Chad Reed
4. Josh Grant
5. Mike Alessi
6. Brett Metcalfe
7. Ryan Sipes
8. Ben Townley
9. Kyle Chisholm
10. Justin Brayton
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Weekend Race Report...Eks Brand Goggles

Courtesy of EKS Brand Goggles
This past weekend in Budds Creek, Maryland and Calgary, Alberta, EKS(X) Brand goggles athletes made their mark at the highest levels with some good rides. Mike Alessi of Factory KTM raced hard to a second place in the first moto and put EKS on the podium. In the second moto, Mike made contact with another rider and bent his front disc thereby forcing Alessi to salvage as many points as he could in getting a twelfth. His 2-12 finishes added up to a fifth overall on the day.

Motoconcepts Yamaha teammates Ryan Sipes and Kyle Chisholm had great days and both placed inside the top ten of the 450 class. After four rounds, Alessi is fourth in the points and Sipes and Chisholm are tied for seventh giving EKS(X) Brand three riders in the top ten which is tied for the most riders in the top ten out of every goggle company out there.

Meanwhile in Calgary, Machine Racing’s Kyle Keast used EKS(X) Brand goggles to end up fourth overall on the day in the MX1 class and after three rounds up north, is currently second in the points.

AMA Motocross Results, Budds Creek, MD.
5. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM (2-12)
7. Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ky., Yamaha (7-7)
9. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha (8-8)

CMRC Canadian National results, Calgary, Alberta
4. Kyle Keast, Honda, (6-4)

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KTM Race Report...Budd's Creek

Courtesy of KTM Racing
Mechanicsville, MD – Jagermeister/KTM rider Mike Alessi finished 5th overall at the fourth round of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship Series.

Alessi had a decent start in the first moto coming around the first turn in 4th position. He quickly moved up to 2nd place and was able to maintain a quick pace behind leader Andrew Short. After a strong ride he was able to finish the moto in 2nd place, holding off a hard-charging Ryan Dungey who finished 3rd.

In the second 450 moto, Alessi had another good jump but went a little wide and came out of the first turn in about 5th position. Near the end of the first lap Alessi made contact with another rider while going for a pass which heavily damaged the front brake causing complete loss of his front brake system. Unfortunately, having no front brake caused Alessi to take wide lines to handle the track which caused his lap times to fall. He eventually salvaged a 12th place position. His 2-12 moto scores earned him 5th overall.

In the 250 class, FMF/KTM rider Tommy Searle had a mid-pack start in moto one and had to try and work his way up. He struggled to make up some time due to a nagging shoulder injury and eventually finished 12th.

At the start of the second 250 moto, Searle got a good jump out of the gate but was hit from behind which sent him sailing across the track into the repeater banner and dropped him to the tail end of the pack. As he picked up his pace and began to make some passes he came to the triple step-up and took a middle line between two riders. The rider on the outside squared up the next turn cutting into Searle’s line sending his handlebar into Searle’s already injured shoulder. The pain was too much to finish the race and Searle didn’t finish the moto. He will return to his home in Murrieta, CA for another MRI. It is undetermined if he will race the next round.

Next Event: Thunder Valley – June 26, 2010

450 Class – Overall Results –
1. Ryan Dungey (3-1)
2. Andrew Short (1-5)
3. Chad Reed (4-2)
4. Josh Grant (5-4)
5. Mike Alessi (2-12)
6. Brett Metcalfe (6-6)
7. Ryan Sipes (7-7)
8. Ben Townley (14-3)
9. Kyle Chisholm (8-8)
10. Justin Brayton (10-10)


250 Class – Overall Results –
1. Dean Wilson (4-1)
2. Justin Barcia (3-2)
3. Tyla Rattray (2-3)
4. Christophe Pourcel (1-6)
5. William Hahn (5-4)
6. Broc Tickle (6-5)
7. Trey Canard (7-8)
8. Martin Davalos (9-10)
9. Blake Wharton (11-9)
10. Eli Tomac (10-13)
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Mt Morris National...KTM Race Report

Courtesy of KTM
Mt. Morris, PA – Jagermeister/KTM rider Mike Alessi and FMF/KTM rider Tommy Searle didn’t have the results they wanted to see after each made a few mistakes at the third round of the series held at High Point Raceway but both riders put in two impressive charges in the final stages of their second moto to build confidence heading to the fourth round next week.

Alessi qualified second fastest in the timed practice earlier in the day. In the first moto he took a 4th place start and maintained that pace for the first part of the race. In the second half he made a few mistakes as the rain lightened up and eventually fell to 7th where he finished the moto.

"I rode a little tight in the first moto and felt tired. Between the motos I tried to rest as much as I could and better prepare myself for the second moto," commented Alessi.

His second moto was much stronger. This time around he earned a 3rd place start and quickly moved into 2nd. He battled with Ryan Dungey and Josh Grant early in the race. Alessi continued to battle with the top riders throughout the moto making impressive passes in the process. At the end of the race he finished 5th. His 7-5 scores earned him 5th overall.

In the 250 class Tommy Searle earned a 4th place start in the first moto. At one point he ran as high up as 3rd place which was a remarkable feat considering the continuous troubles he has been having with his shoulder. He pushed through the pain and finished a respectable 6th overall.

In the second moto Searle got a mid-pack start and charged hard to come up through the pack. At one point he was as high up as 6th place. It looked like he would continue to move forward until a big mistake over a corner double sent him to the ground hard. "The crash was so big that the wheels on the ground flag came out and I had to sprint over to the area to check him out," remarked FMF/KTM Team Manager Casey Lytle. Searle collected himself and decided to get back in the race.

Now on the fifth lap of the race, Searle returned to the track over one minute down from 20th position. "We were hoping he could catch 20th so he could get at least one point for the moto," commented Lytle.

Searle did more than that. He caught up to 20th with just three laps to go with no sign of settling. Over the next three laps he caught and passed five more riders and eventually put himself in 15th position. "The passes he was making were insane. The entire team is proud of him. I believe that once he watches the playback his charge through the pack will inspire a deeper confidence heading into the next round," said Lytle.



Searle’s 6-15 scores earned him 12th overall and the confidence to fight for a podium position at the next round.
Next Race: Budds Creek MX – June 19, 2010

Overall Results 450 Class:
1. Ryan Dungey (1-1)
2. Andrew Short (3-2)
3. Brett Metcalfe (6-3)
4. Ben Townley (4-6)
5. Mike Alessi (7-5)
6. Matt Goerke (5-7)
7. Thomas Hahn (11-4)
8. Josh Grant (2-24)
9. Ryan Sipes (10-11)
10. Kyle Cunningham (12-10)
11. David Millsaps (8-13)
12. Justin Brayton (14-8)
13. Kyle Chisholm (12-10)
14. Nicholas Wey (15-9)
15. Dan Reardon (16-14)

Overall Results 250 Class –
1. Tyla Rattray (2-2)
2. Christophe Pourcel (4-1)
3. Blake Wharton (8-3)
4. Blake Baggett (3-9)
5. Dean Wilson (5-6)
6. Broc Tickle (9-5)
7. Trey Canard (14-4)
8. Justin Barcia (1-21)
9. Martin Davalos (11-7)
10. Jake Weimer (7-11)
11. Wil Hahn (12-8)
12. Tommy Searle (6-15)
13. Nico Izzi (13-12)
14. Darryn Durham (16-10)
15. Alex Martin (13-15)
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AMA National Motocross Series Statisticak Report

Courtesy of MX Sports

Series Statistical Report

Rockstar Energy High Point National Presented by Centra Bank
High Point Raceway - Mt. Morris, Pa., June 12

• The Rockstar Energy High Point National is the first of two rounds in the state of Pennsylvania. The series' penultimate round on September 4 will take place at Steel City Raceway in Delmont.
• Saturday's race will mark the first of three live network television broadcasts airing on NBC.
• Both of reigning champion Chad Reed's first career 250 and 450 Class victories came at High Point.

• Ryan Dungey's first 450 Class victory at Freestone made him the premier division's 58^th different winner in AMA Motocross history.
• Dungey's 1-1 moto sweep was the first in the class since Unadilla last season.
• Currently, the top five in the 450 Class standings is a representation of all five manufacturers

1. Reed (Kawasaki)
2. Dungey (Suzuki)
3. Alessi (KTM)
4. Metcalfe (Honda)
5. Grant (Yamaha)

• The 250 Class race at Freestone featured four different leaders across both motos, making it one of the most competitive races in series history.
• In addition to being a Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki sweep of the podium, the top three finishers at Freestone were all international competitors:

1. Pourcel (France)
2. Rattray (South Africa)
3. Wilson (Canada)

450 Class Stats

• The first 450 Class race was held at High Point on May 29, 1977, with Tony Distefano winning on a Suzuki.
• This will be the 34^th time the gate will drop for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point.

Wins by brands at High Point:
Honda: 11
Suzuki: 9
Yamaha: 8
Kawasaki: 5

Last win by brand at High Point:
Suzuki: 2009
Kawasaki: 2008
Honda: 2004
Yamaha: 2001

• First time winners at High Point: Damon Bradshaw - 1990 (Yamaha), David Vuillemin - 2000 (Yamaha) and Chad Reed - 2009 (Suzuki).
• Ricky Carmichael won six-consecutive races at High Point. Damon Bradshaw and Ricky Johnson are tied for second most all-time with four career wins.
• Ricky Carmichael and Kent Howerton have both won three in a row here for Suzuki.
• Brand sweeps (wins in both the 450 and 250 classes, same year) at High Point: Honda - Ricky Johnson and Micky Dymond (1986), Jeff Stanton and George Holland (1989), Stanton and Brian Swink (1991) and Damon Bradshaw and Scott Sheak (1997); Kawasaki - Jeff Emig and Kevin Windham (1996) and James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto (2008); and Yamaha - Bradshaw and Emig (1993).

450 Class - All-Time Winners at High Point
June 13, 2009          Chad Reed (Suzuki)
June 15, 2008          James Stewart (Kawasaki)
May 27, 2007          Ricky Carmichael (Suzuki)
May 28, 2006          Ricky Carmichael (Suzuki)
May 29, 2005          Ricky Carmichael (Suzuki)
May 30, 2004          Ricky Carmichael (Honda)
May 25, 2003          Ricky Carmichael (Honda)
May 26, 2002          Ricky Carmichael (Honda)
May 27, 2001          David Vuillemin (Yamaha)
May 28, 2000          David Vuillemin (Yamaha)
May 30, 1999          Greg Albertyn (Suzuki)
May 24, 1998          Ezra Lusk (Honda)
May 25, 1997          Damon Bradshaw (Honda)
May 26, 1996          Jeff Emig (Kawasaki)
May 28, 1995          Doug Henry (Yamaha)
May 29, 1994          Mike Kiedrowski (Kawasaki)
May 30, 1993          Damon Bradshaw (Yamaha)
May 24, 1992          Damon Bradshaw (Yamaha)
May 26, 1991          Jeff Stanton (Honda)
May 27, 1990          Damon Bradshaw (Yamaha)
May 28, 1989          Jeff Stanton (Honda)
May 29, 1988          Rick Johnson (Honda)
May 24, 1987          Ron Lechien (Kawasaki)
May 25, 1986          Rick Johnson (Honda)
May 26, 1985          Jeff Ward (Kawasaki)
May 27, 1984          Rick Johnson    (Yamaha)
May 29, 1983          Bob Hannah (Honda)
May 30, 1982          Rick Johnson (Yamaha)
May 24, 1981          Kent Howerton (Suzuki)
May 25, 1980          Kent Howerton (Suzuki)
July 8, 1979            Kent Howerton (Suzuki)
July 29, 1978           Jim Ellis (Honda)
May 29, 1977          Tony Distefano (Suzuki)
2010 Stats

450 Class Point Standings - After 2 of 12 rounds

1. Chad Reed, Australia, Kawasaki, 87
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 76
3. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM, 68
4. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 66
5. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 60
6. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 55
7. Ben Townley, New Zealand, Honda, 54
8. Kyle Regal, Kemp, Texas, Honda, 51
9. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Suzuki, 43
10. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 37

450 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey - 1
Chad Reed - 1

450 Class Moto Wins
Ryan Dungey - 2
Mike Alessi - 1
Chad Reed - 1
450 Class Wins by Brand
Kawasaki - 1
Suzuki - 1
450 Class Laps Led
Ryan Dungey - 21
Mike Alessi - 19
Chad Reed - 16
Brett Metcalfe - 9
450 Class Holeshots
Brett Metcalfe - 2
Mike Alessi - 1
Chad Reed - 1

250 Class Stats

• The first 250 Class race was held May 29th, 1983, with Mark Barnett winning on a Suzuki.
• This will be the 28^th consecutive season the gate will drop for a 250 Class race at High Point.

Wins by brands at High Point:
Kawasaki: 10
Honda: 8
Suzuki: 5
Yamaha: 2
KTM: 2
Last win by brand at High Point:
Kawasaki: 2009
Honda: 2007
KTM: 2005
Yamaha: 2002
Suzuki: 2001

• First time winners at High Point: Mike Alessi - 2005 (KTM), Chad Reed- 2002 (Yamaha), Kelly Smith - 2000 (KTM), Scott Sheak - 1997 (Honda), Tim Ferry - 1995 (Suzuki), Brian Swink - 1991 (Honda) and Eric Kehoe - 1985 (Suzuki).

• Kelly Smith gave KTM its first ever 250 Class overall win with his victory at High Point in 2000.
• Ricky Carmichael was the last rider to win back-to-back races at High Point in 1998-99.
• Mickey Dymond is the only other rider to win consecutive races at High Point (1986-87).
• Jeff Ward, Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart and Chad Reed are the only riders to win in both the 450 and 250 classes at High Point.

250 Class - All-Time Winners at High Point
June 13, 2009                Christophe Pourcel (Kawasaki)
June 15, 2008                Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki)
May 27, 2007                Joshua Grant (Honda)
May 28, 2006                Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki)
May 29, 2005                Mike Alessi (KTM)
May 30, 2004                James Stewart (Kawasaki)
May 25, 2003                Michael Brown (Kawasaki)
May 26, 2002                Chad Reed (Yamaha)
May 27, 2001                Travis Pastrana (Suzuki)
May 28, 2000                Kelly Smith (KTM)
May 30, 1999                Ricky Carmichael (Kawasaki)
May 24, 1998                Ricky Carmichael (Kawasaki)
May 25, 1997                Scott Sheak (Honda)
May 26, 1996                Kevin Windham (Kawasaki)
May 28, 1995                Tim Ferry (Suzuki)
May 29, 1994                Doug Henry (Honda)
May 30, 1993                Jeff Emig (Yamaha)
May 24, 1992                Mike LaRocco (Kawasaki)
May 26, 1991                Brian Swink (Honda)
May 27, 1990                Jean-Michel Bayle (Honda)
May 28, 1989                George Holland (Honda)
May 29, 1988                Guy Cooper (Suzuki)
May 24, 1987                Micky Dymond (Honda)
May 25, 1986                Micky Dymond (Honda)
May 26, 1985                Erik Kehoe (Suzuki)
May 27, 1984                Jeff Ward (Kawasaki)
May 29, 1983                Mark Barnett (Suzuki)


2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 2 of 12 rounds

1. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 86
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 77
3. Dean Wilson, Canada, Kawasaki, 69
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 68
5. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 61
6. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 58
7. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 56
8. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 54
9. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 50
10. Max Anstie, England, Yamaha, 40

250 Class Overall Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 1
Eli Tomac - 1

250 Class Moto Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1
250 Class Wins by Brand
Honda - 1
Kawasaki - 1
250 Class Laps Led
Eli Tomac - 35
Christophe Pourcel - 16
Dean Wilson - 8
Wil Hahn - 2
Tommy Searle - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
250 Class Holeshots
Eli Tomac - 2
Trey Canard - 1
Wil Hahn - 1
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About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
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Rockwell Time Race Report: Freestone

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Rockwell Time Race Report: Freestone

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (June 8, 2010) The top Rockwell Time Team rider this past weekend at Freestone was the #20 of Broc Tickle. Broc fought the intense Texas heat and ended the day 4th overall in the Lites class with 8-2 moto scores. Fellow Rockwell riders Jake Weimer and Justin Barcia also cracked the top ten in the super competitive Lites class. Weimer followed up his impressive 5th place finish in the first moto with a 12th in the second moto, giving him 8th for the day. Barcia grabbed 10th overall with 10-8 moto scores. Going into Mt. Morris, Tickle, Weimer, and Barcia sit 5th, 7th, and 8th in series points, respectively. Jumping up to the 450 class, Rockwell rider Mike Alessi came back from a disappointing 12th in the first moto to leading the second moto. Unfortunately Mike would be regulated back to the 5th position by motos end and would walk away from Freestone with a 7th overall. Rockwell rider Davi Millsaps would also have a weekend he would rather forget as his 10-19 moto scores gave him 16th for the day. Watch for Millsaps and Alessi to bounce back at Mt. Morris and regain their positions at the front of the pack.

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