Washougal Race Report...American Honda

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Torrance, CA: The Honda Red Riders took on round eight of the 2010 AMA Motocross Championship at Washougal Motocross Park in Washougal, WA on Saturday, July 24, and Honda Red Bull Racing’s Andrew Short and Kevin Windham impressed the crowd by running up front aboard their CRF450R race machines while GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard scored the trifecta in taking his third-straight overall 250-class victory aboard his CRF250R.

In moto one, Short pulled off the holeshot and led Honda’s charge through the first turn with teammate Kevin Windham and GEICO Powersports Honda’s Brett Metcalfe hot in tow. Short kept control out front until a series of small errors on lap five shifted the Honda racer into the number two spot where he remained until the race’s end. The start of the second moto mirrored the first with Short nabbing the holeshot—his eighth holeshot this season—and racing away to an early lead before surrendering a spot at the midway point. Short’s 2-2 results put him second overall for the round. Davi Millsaps’ replacement Windham was fast out of the start gate and was up front banging bars with the frontrunners early on in both motos until the veteran racer gave up a few spots to go 9-9 and end the round seventh overall.

"The Honda Red Bull Racing team really has my race bike dialed in for getting awesome starts," said Short. "The team did an amazing job and I had a lot of speed this weekend. I get great starts in almost every race and I’m quick to pull a good lead but I need to find that extra something within me to hang on out front until the very end. I absolutely love Washougal and this is one of those tracks that I really look forward to racing every year."

In other 450-class action, Metcalfe scored his third overall podium of the season by going 3-5 to finish the day third overall. Launching to a solid first-moto effort aboard his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF450R, Metcalfe later put in a heroic effort to rally back from 25th place in moto two to take the checkers in fifth spot, earning him a spot on the overall podium the hard way. Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Ben Townley was up front in the thick of the action in moto one when he crashed hard while negotiating the whoops. The CRF450R racer bruised his shoulder in the fall and was not able to participate in the second moto but is expected to be back racing at round nine in three weeks’ time.

In the 250 class, GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard absolutely dominated the competition, grabbing both holeshots on the day and leading every lap of racing to successfully clinch his third-straight overall victory. Aboard his CRF250R, the likeable Honda racer was unstoppable out front, setting a blistering pace and putting solid gaps between himself and his nearest competitors.

"I struggled at the start of the season to get everything figured out but things have really started to come together now," said Canard. "I’m in a really good place mentally, which I think has made all the difference, and my goal with four rounds to go is to stay out front and earn as many points as I can by winning motos."

Blake Wharton put in a solid performance aboard his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R going 5-4 to end the round fourth overall. Teammate Eli Tomac fared well going 7-9 to finish seventh overall while Justin Barcia finished in 16th position (32-10).

450 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Ryan Dungey (1-1)
2. Andrew Short, Honda (2-2)
3. Brett Metcalfe, Honda (3-5)
4. Tommy Hahn (7-3)
5. Nick Wey (10-6)
6. Ryan Sipes (5-11)
7. Kevin Windham, Honda (9-9)
8. Kyle Chisholm (8-10)
9. Dan Reardon (12-7)
10. Kyle Cunningham (11-8)

450 Class Championship Standings
1. Ryan Dungey 368
2. Andrew Short 273
3. Brett Metcalfe 257
4. Josh Grant 238
5. Ben Townley 223
6. Mike Alessi 219
7. Chad Reed 204
8. Ryan Sipes 166
9. Kyle Chisholm 158
10. Kyle Regal 157

250 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Trey Canard, Honda (1-1)
2. Christophe Pourcel (2-2)
3. Tyla Rattray (4-3)
4. Blake Wharton, Honda (5-4)
5. Dean Wilson (6-6)
6. Jake Weimer (3-11)
7. Eli Tomac, Honda (7-9)
8. Tommy Searle (10-7)
9. Vince Friese, (12-12)
10. Martin Davalos, (22-5)

250 Class Championship Standings
1. Christophe Pourcel 340
2. Trey Canard 302
3. Dean Wilson 294
4. Tyla Rattray 286
5. Justin Barcia 212
6. Blake Wharton 209
7. Broc Tickle 209
8. Eli Tomac 200
9. Jake Weimer 195
10. Martin Davalos 163

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Millville Race Report...Honda

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Torrance, CA: The Honda Red Riders took on round seven of the 2010 AMA Motocross Championship and Women’s Motocross Championship at Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, MN on Saturday, July 17, and Honda Red Bull Racing’s Andrew Short, Kevin Windham and Ashley Fiolek led the way aboard their CRF450R and CRF250R race machines while GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard captured his second-straight overall 250-class victory aboard his CRF250R.

With Honda Red Bull Racing’s Davi Millsaps out with an injury, veteran Honda racer Windham joined Short on the team to contest the 450 class aboard the CRF450R. In moto one, Windham got away to a flying start, grabbing the holeshot and racing to an early lead which he held for seven laps. Windham surrendered a few spots before the race’s end, including a spot to Short, to finish moto one in a solid fifth position. Once by Windham, Short continued to press hard among the leaders and eventually finished third. In moto two it was Short who was fastest out of the starting gate, grabbing the holeshot before fellow Honda racer Ben Townley got by aboard his Troy Lee Designs CRF450R to take the lead. Short retaliated with a series of aggressive maneuvers to regain control of the lead on lap two. A lap later, Short surrendered the lead and ultimately finished moto two in third place—putting him second overall for the round. Windham was never far away, taking the checkers in fourth spot for fourth overall.

"It feels so good to be back racing motocross," said Windham. "I was pumped to get such a good start and holeshot the first moto. I came into the first round not knowing where I stood in terms of race speed as I haven’t raced motocross in the 450-class since 2007. I personally was hoping for a top-ten finish, so to get fourth overall is awesome. It was definitely a lot of fun and I’m really looking forward to seeing what I can do at the next round."
In more 450-class action, privateer Honda racer Kyle Regal scored another solid result aboard his CRF450R, going 8-2 to finish the round third overall. Townley placed fifth overall with 4-5 moto finishes and GEICO Powersports Honda’s Brett Metcalfe went 16-6 to get ninth overall.

GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard made it two wins in a row in the 250 class, going 2-1 aboard his CRF250R to clinch his second consecutive overall victory. From start to finish, Canard battled back and forth for the lead in moto one before settling for the number two spot. Come moto two, the Honda Red Rider got away to a good start and quickly moved into the top spot, where he soon extended a lengthy lead he would never relinquish, clinching the overall victory. Teammate Justin Barcia joined Canard on the moto two podium and his 16-3 moto finishes put him eighth overall. Blake Wharton raced his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R to sixth overall (5-7) and teammate Eli Tomac went 13-11 to end the round 11th overall.

"I’m so happy right now," said Canard. "It was tough work in the heat and humidity but I got the job done and I’m really happy about that. It’s nice to be able to make it two in a row for the GEICO Powersports Honda team."
Ashley Fiolek finished moto one in third position but retaliated in moto two to dominate the competition and clinch her third moto win of the season and finish second overall for the round. Fastest out of the start gate in both races, Fiolek held off the competition to claim both holeshots. Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Tara Gieger joined Fiolek on the podium, going 2-4 to end the round third overall.

450 Results
1. Ryan Dungey 1-1
2. Andrew Short 3-3 (Honda)
3. Kyle Regal 8-2 (Honda)
4. Kevin Windham 5-4 (Honda)
5. Ben Townley 4-5 (Honda)
6. Josh Grant 2-10
7. Ryan Sipes 9-7
8. Kyle Chisholm 7-9
9. Brett Metcalfe 16-6 (Honda)
10. Nick Wey 11-11

450 Point Standings
1. Ryan Dungey 318
2. Andrew Short 229
3. Ben Townley 223
4. Brett Metcalfe 221
5. Josh Grant 215
6. Chad Reed 204
7. Mike Alessi 196
8. Kyle Regal 157
9. Ryan Sipes 140
10. Kyle Chisholm 134

250 Results
1. Trey Canard 2-1 (Honda)
2. Dean Wilson 6-2
3. Tyla Rattray 4-4
4. Jake Weimer 3-5
5. Christophe Pourcel 1-10
6. Blake Wharton 5-7 (Honda)
7. Broc Tickle 7-6
8. Justin Barcia 16-3 (Honda)
9. Tommy Searle 11-9
10. Alex Martin 8-15 (Honda)

250 Point Standings
1. Christophe Pourcel 296
2. Dean Wilson 264
3. Trey Canard 252
4. Tyla Rattray 248
5. Broc Tickle 209
6. Justin Barcia 201
7. Blake Wharton 175
8. Eli Tomac 174
9. Jake Weimer 165
10. Martin Davalos 147

WMX Results
1. Jessica Patterson 1-2
2. Ashley Fiolek 3-1 (Honda)
3. Tarah Gieger 2-4 (Honda)
4. Vicki Golden 4-3
5. Sarah Whitmore 9-5
6. Mariana Balbi 8-6
7. Sara Price 7-7
8. Jacqueline Strong 6-8
9. Penni Cyrus 10-10
10. Erica Cook 11-12

WMX Point Standings
1. Jessica Patterson 194
2. Ashley Fiolek 174
3. Tarah Geiger 149
4. Vicki Golden 121
5. Sara Price 120
6. Mariana Balbi 110
7. Sarah Whitmore 102
8. Alexah Pearson 96
9. Tatum Sik 94
10. Erica Cook 84

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Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Notes and Stats: Rockstar Energy Spring Creek Nationals

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Series Statistical Report
Rockstar Energy Spring Creek National
Spring Creek MX Park - Millville, Minn., July 17

• Spring Creek has hosted AMA Motocross national events since 1983.
• The city of Millville has a population of about 200. On Saturday, that population will grow by at least 50 times that number when thousands of die hard motocross fans pour into the city.
• Hometown hero Ryan Dungey has won the last two years at Spring Creek in the 250 Class and will look to make it three in a row along with his move into the 450 Class.
• Veteran Kevin Windham will make his return to the outdoor nationals at Spring Creek, competing for the first time since Budds Creek last August.

• Dungey has captured eight of the last 10 motos and now has an average finish of 2.4. He is also the only rider in the class to capture more than one moto win.
• Andrew Short's streak of consecutive holeshots ended at five at the previous round, just missing out on sweeping his third consecutive race.
• Despite a surprisingly high average finish of 6.8, Chad Reed sits second in the 450 Class championship.
• Despite five consecutive wins by Ryan Dungey, the 450 Class has been extremely competitive, with second through sixth place in the standings separated by only 22 points.
• Dungey possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 450 Class at 2.4. Andrew Short possesses best average start at 2.5.
• 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.
• Trey Canard's 250 Class win was the first of his career in AMA Motocross.
• Of the five different winners in six rounds of the 250 Class, four are first-time winners.
• 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 2.5 as well as average start at 3.8.

450 Class Stats

• The first race held at Spring Creek was August 28, 1983. Bob Hannah would win on a Honda.
• This will be the 20^th time the gate will drop for a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross race at Spring Creek.
• Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Emig, Ron Lechien and James Stewart have won at Spring Creek in both classes. Ryan Dungey is looking to join them.
• Ricky Carmichael boasts an undefeated record at Spring Creek MX Park, winning every race (eight) and every moto (16) from 2000-2007.
• Suzuki has won four of the last five races at Spring Creek.
• Hannah book-ended his career at Spring Creek, winning his first-ever race in the 250 Class on April 4, 1976 and winning his final race in the 450 Class on August 11, 1985.
• A total of four riders have posted their final career victories at Spring Creek.
• Spring Creek hosted the 500cc national from 1985-1993. Honda won all but one event.

Wins by brand at Spring Creek
Kawasaki - 7
Honda - 6
Suzuki - 5
Yamaha - 1
Last win by brand at Spring Creek
Suzuki - 2009
Kawasaki - 2008
Honda - 2004
Yamaha - 1994
Riders to win Spring Creek in both classes
Ricky Carmichael
Jeff Emig
Ron Lechien
James Stewart
Brand Sweeps at Spring Creek
Honda, Bob Hannah, Ron Lechien - 1985
Kawasaki, Mike Kiedrowski, Robbie Reynard - 1995
Kawasaki, Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael - 1997, 1998
Suzuki, Ricky Carmichael, Broc Hepler - 2006
Suzuki, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey - 2009
2010 Stats

450 Class Point Standings - After 6 of 12 rounds

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 268
2. Chad Reed, Australia, Kawasaki, 204
3. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 201
4. Ben Townley, New Zealand, Honda, 189
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 189
6. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 182
7. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM, 177
8. Kyle Regal, Kemp, Texas, Honda, 122
9. Ryan Sipes, Flaherty, Texas, Yamaha, 114
10. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha, 108

450 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey - 5
Chad Reed - 1

450 Class Moto Wins
Ryan Dungey - 8
Mike Alessi - 1
Josh Grant - 1
Chad Reed - 1
Andrew Short - 1
450 Class Wins by Brand
Suzuki - 5
Kawasaki - 1
450 Class Laps Led
Ryan Dungey - 77
Andrew Short - 39
Mike Alessi - 19
Josh Grant - 19
Chad Reed - 16
Ben Townley - 14
Brett Metcalfe - 9
450 Class Holeshots
Andrew Short - 5
Brett Metcalfe - 2
Mike Alessi - 1
Ryan Dungey - 1
Chad Reed - 1
Ryan Sipes - 1

250 Class Stats

• The first 250 Class race was held at Spring Creek on August 28, 1983. Ron Lechien would win on a Yamaha.
• This will be the 28^th time the gate will drop at Spring Creek for the 250 Class.
• Late local legend Donny Schmit gave Suzuki its first win at Spring Creek in 1987 and would go back-to-back with another win in 1988. New local legend Ryan Dungey achieved the same feat in 2008 and 2009 before moving on to the 450 Class.
• With Dungey's move into the 450 Class, Spring Creek will welcome a first time winner at the facility in the 250 Class.
• Suzuki has won three of the last four events at Spring Creek.

Wins by brand at Spring Creek
Kawasaki - 11
Suzuki - 7
Honda - 5
Yamaha - 3
KTM - 1
First time winners at Spring Creek
Andrew Short, 2005 - Honda
Nick Wey, 1999 - Kawasaki
Mike LaRocco, 1990 - Suzuki
Last win by brand at Spring Creek
Suzuki - 2009
Kawasaki - 2007
Honda - 2005
KTM - 2001
Yamaha - 1993

2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 6 of 12 rounds

1. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 260
2. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 227
3. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 212
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 205
5. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 180
6. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 176
7. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 156
8. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 145
9. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Yamaha, 132
10. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 129

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

250 Class Moto Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 7
Justin Barcia - 1
Trey Canard - 1
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1
Dean Wilson - 1
250 Class Wins by Brand
Kawasaki - 4
Honda - 2
250 Class Laps Led
Christophe Pourcel - 87
Eli Tomac - 35
Dean Wilson - 33
Trey Canard - 14
Justin Barcia - 13
Wil Hahn - 4
Tommy Searle - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
250 Class Holeshots
Christophe Pourcel - 4
Eli Tomac - 3
Trey Canard - 2
Wil Hahn - 2
Dean Wilson - 1

WMX Class Stats:

2010 Stats

WMX Class Point Standings - After 4 of 8 rounds

1. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha, 194
2. Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda, 174
3. Tarah Gieger, Winter Gardens, Fla., Honda, 149
4. Vicki Golden, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha, 121
5. Sara Price, Canyon Lake, Calif., Kawasaki, 120
6. Mariana Balbi, Brazil, Yamaha, 110
7. Sarah Whitmore, Cheboygan, Mich., KTM, 102
8. Alexah Pearson, Rocklin, Calif., Yamaha, 96
9. Tatum Sik, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha, 94
10. Erica Cook, Natalia, Texas, Yamaha, 84

WMX Class Overall Wins
Jessica Patterson - 3
Ashley Fiolek - 1

WMX Class Moto Wins
Jessica Patterson - 6
Ashley Fiolek - 2
WMX Class Wins by Brand
Yamaha - 3
Honda - 1
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For more information about the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5750.

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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Series Statistical Report...Red Bud

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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
For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com.
For more information about the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5750.

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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Trey Canard Race Report...Hangtown

Courtesy of Trey Canard

Rancho Cordova, Calif. (May 22^nd, 2010) – GEICO Powersports Honda rider Trey Canard rode to a third place overall finish at the Rockstar Hangtown Motocross Classic, the first round of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Series in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Canard turned in a solid morning practice, landing him in the top three in qualifying times.  He continued his strong performance in Moto 1, grabbing the holeshot, but eventually fell back a few spots, finishing the Moto in 7^th place.   Moto two turned out better for Canard, as he battled back through the entire 30 minute Moto to finish 2^nd.  Canard ended the day on the podium with a third place points finish. 

With a great deal of hype surrounding the high level of talent in the 250-class Lites field, Canard proved that he will be one of the top racers to contend with all season.  "It was an all-around pretty good weekend for me" said Canard, "My starts were great, but the first Moto definitely didn’t go the way I would have hoped.  I rebounded in the second Moto though, which means a lot for me."  

Trey Canard will head to Wortham, TX on June 9th for the Freestone National, the second round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series.  He stands in third place in overall points.

Canard’s 2010 team title and personal sponsors include:  GEICO Powersports, Factory Connection Racing, Fox Racing, Kicker, MYPLASH Visa and Orbea Bicycles.

For more Trey Canard news and photos visit www.treycanard.com, or follow Trey on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TreyCanard 

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Honda Kicks-off MX Opener On Top

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Torrance, CA: The 2010 AMA Motocross Championship and Women’s Motocross Championship kicked off at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova on Saturday May 22. Honda Red Bull Racing’s Davi Millsaps, Andrew Short and Ashley Fiolek showed great speed at the opening round of the season aboard their CRF450R and CRF250R machines. GEICO Powersports Honda newcomer, 17-year-old Eli Tomac, scored his first-ever AMA Motocross overall victory in his AMA professional debut.

In the 450 class, Millsaps got away to flying starts in both motos on his CRF450R and challenged for the lead. Finishing the first moto in third and going one better in moto two with a second place finish, the Red Bull athlete kicked his Motocross season off to a great start with a third overall. Teammate Short was on target for a good result in moto one when he crashed after being hit hard in a turn, finishing in 15th place. He rebounded to nab fifth spot in race two, rounding out the weekend in 10th overall. Brett Metcalfe put in a strong showing in his 450-class debut for the GEICO Powersports Honda team, going 5-4 to finish fourth overall. Another Honda racer making his return to racing after a long bout with injuries was Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Ben Townley. He too was among the top contenders, finishing 6-7 for sixth overall on his CRF450R.

In the 250 class, Eli Tomac made an epic professional debut on his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R, winning a moto and scoring the overall victory. In the opening race, Tomac had a strong lead when he made an error in the closing stages of the race and finished third. With his first-race jitters behind him, he engaged in a battle for the lead in the second moto with his more experienced teammate, Trey Canard, before going on to win and clinch the overall victory.

“I am beyond happy right now,” said Tomac. “I think I am actually in shock and not sure how to feel about winning. I didn’t expect this. The first moto was purely lost due to a rookie error but I made sure I didn’t make the same mistake in the second moto. I was feeling it by about the 20-minute mark, but I held on right to the end and I’m really happy right now. The GEICO Powersports Honda team has been so supportive and helpful, and I can’t thank them and my parents enough for getting me this far.”

After getting the holeshot and finishing moto one in seventh spot, Canard rallied hard to take second in moto two and end the weekend third overall. Justin Barcia charged hard with two solid come-from-behind races after getting mid-pack starts to go 5-7 for fifth overall on his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R. Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Wil Hahn was fastest out of the start gate, grabbing the holeshot in moto two, and finishing eighth overall (13-6).
In the Women’s Motocross Championship, two-time champion Ashley Fiolek finished second overall on her Honda Red Bull Racing CRF250R. Challenging for the lead in both motos, Fiolek finished moto one in third and moto two in second spot. Tarah Geiger went 2-6 in her debut ride for the Troy Lee Designs Honda team to finish third overall and Elizabeth Bash—sponsored by Trey Canard Racing on a Honda CRF250R—nabbed sixth overall.

AMA Pro Motocross Championship
Round 1 of 12

450 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Chad Reed (1-3)
2. Mike Alessi (4-1)
3. Davi Millsaps, Honda (3-2)
4. Brett Metcalfe, Honda (5-4)
5. Josh Grant (2-10)
6. Ben Townley, Honda (6-7)
7. Ryan Sipes (7-8)
8. Ryan Dungey (10-6)
9. Ken DeDycker (8-11)
10. Andrew Short, Honda (15-5)

450 Class Championship Standings
1. Chad Reed 45
2. Mike Alessi 43
3. Davi Millsaps 42
4. Brett Metcalfe 34
5. Josh Grant 33
6. Ben Townley 29
7. Ryan Sipes 27
8. Ryan Dungey 26
9. Ken DeDycker 23
10. Andrew Short 22

250 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Eli Tomac, Honda (3-1)
2. Christophe Pourcel (1-3)
3. Trey Canard, Honda (7-2)
4. Jake Weimer (4-8)
5. Justin Barcia, Honda (5-7)
6. Dean Wilson (10-4)
7. Broc Tickle (11-5)
8. Wil Hahn, Honda (13-6)
9. Tommy Searle (2-31)
10. Tyla Rattray (8-16)

250 Class Championship Standings
1. Eli Tomac 45
2. Christophe Pourcel 45
3. Trey Canard 36
4. Jake Weimer 31
5. Justin Barcia 30
6. Dean Wilson 29
7. Broc Tickle 26
8. Wil Hahn 23
9. Tommy Searle 22
10. Tyla Rattray 18

WMX Class (Moto Finish)
1. Jessica Patterson (1-1)
2. Ashley Fiolek, Honda (3-2)
3. Tarah Gieger, Honda (2-6)
4. Mariana Balbi (9-3)
5. Alexah Pearson (5-5)
6. Elizabeth Bash, Honda (8-4)
7. Vicki Golden (4-10)
8. Sayaka Kaneshiro (7-9)
9. Tatum Sik (10-7)
10. Jacqueline Strong (14-8)

WMX Class Standings (Round 1 of 8)
1. Jessica Patterson 50
2. Ashley Fiolek 42
3. Tarah Gieger 37
4. Mariana Balbi 32
5. Alexah Pearson 32
6. Elizabeth Bash 31
7. Vicki Golden 29
8. Sayaka Kaneshiro 26
9. Tatum Sik 25
10. Jacqueline Strong 20

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Trey Canard Receives "Rising Star Award"

Courtesy of Trey Canard
Las Vegas, Nevada – Trey Canard took home the Monster Energy Supercross “Rising Star Award” Sunday evening at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross awards banquet at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canard earned the award for not only his successful West Lites Class third place finish for the GEICO Powersports Honda team, but for his impressive run in the Supercross class during a 6-week stint with Honda Red Bull Racing while the series was on the east coast. Canard was on the podium in 10 times in 2010; 5 of 7 races in the West Lites competition and 5 of his 6 races in Supercross class competition. His drive and consistency on the big bike proved his ability to contend with the best of the best in Supercross and leaves many fans and industry professionals anticipating his full-time jump to the 450-class for the 2011 Supercross season.

“I really didn’t expect it” said Canard. “The award is awesome though, and I’m excited about it. The team and I worked hard this season and it turned out really well. When asked his feelings on the upcoming outdoor season, Canard said that he is “Looking forward to the first round. The bike is working great and the team is prepared and ready to go!”

Trey Canard returns to competition on Saturday May 22nd at the Hangtown National in Sacramento, CA as the first round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Series.

Canard’s 2010 team title and personal sponsors include: GEICO Powersports, Factory Connection Racing, Fox Racing, Kicker, and MYPLASH Visa.

For more Trey Canard news and photos visit www.treycanard.com, or follow Trey on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TreyCanard.
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Honda finishes 2-3 in Supercross Championship

Courtesy of American Honda
05/09/2010 - Torrance CA -

The Honda Red Riders took on the final round of the 2010 Supercross season in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, May 8, and Honda Red Bull Racing's Davi Millsaps and Andrew Short, and GEICO Powersports Honda's Kevin Windham gave it their all aboard their Honda CRF450Rs at the season-capping event. Windham successfully wrapped up second overall in the championship point standings and Millsaps clinched third overall.
From the moment the start gate dropped the Honda riders diced with one another, swapping spots early on after getting mid-pack starts. Windham methodically picked off riders one by one, including Millsaps and Short, en route to finishing in third place. Nearing the end of the race and while holding down fourth spot, Millsaps slowed up and dropped a few spots after suffering a clothing malfunction. Charging hard, Short was able to get by his teammate to nab fifth spot while Millsaps finished in sixth.
"The GEICO Powersports Honda team gave it their all tonight but I just wasn't able to get the start I needed to put myself up front at the start," said Windham. "All season long we've seen how important it is to get good starts and that's what I lacked. My riding was great but it wasn't enough to give me the winner's trophy for the third week in row. It's been a great season for the team and me, and I'm extremely happy to finish second overall in points."
Millsaps' third overall in the series is his career-best result in the Supercross class.
"It's been a rough season in terms of injuries for me so I'm really pumped to still end up third overall in the series points," said Millsaps. "I'm really happy I put Honda Red Bull Racing on the podium five times this season including getting the win in San Diego."
In the Supercross Lites East/West Shootout event, GEICO Powersports Honda's Trey Canard and Justin Barcia took on the best from both regions aboard their Honda CRF250Rs. Racing his first-ever shootout event, Barcia showed he had the speed to be out front when he nabbed the holeshot in his heat race. Unable to make a similar up-front start in the main, Barcia finished in fifth place. Teammate Trey Canard was among the front runners at the start but another rider made contact with him while he was in fourth spot and Canard went down, relegating him to 13th place. Riding a determined come-from-behind race, the young Honda racer gamely worked his way forward to finish in 10th place.
AMA Supercross Championship Main Results
1. Ryan Dungey
2. Chad Reed
3. Kevin Windham (Hon)
4. Kyle Cunningham
5. Andrew Short (Hon)
6. Davi Millsaps (Hon)
7. Kyle Chisholm
8. Justin Brayton
9. Tommy Hahn
10. Nick Wey
Supercross Championship Final Points Standings
1. Ryan Dungey 363
2. Kevin Windham 293
3. Davi Millsaps 268
4. Ryan Villopoto 266
5. Justin Brayton 238
6. Josh Hill 233
7. Nick Wey 197
8. Tommy Hahn 186
9. Ivan Tedesco 183
10. Kyle Chisholm 177
AMA Supercross East/West Shootout Results
1. Jake Weimer
2. Josh Hansen
3. Christophe Pourcel
4. Dean Wilson
5. Justin Barcia (Hon)
6. Broc Tickle
7. Martin Davalos
8. Travis Baker
9. Ryan Morais
10. Trey Canard (Hon)

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Honda Sweeps Salt Lake City SX

Courtesy of American Honda
Torrance CA: The Honda Red Riders took on round 16 of the 2010 Supercross series in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 1, and Honda Red Bull Racing’s Davi Millsaps and Andrew Short joined forces with GEICO Powersports Honda’s Kevin Windham to sweep the Supercross podium. Facing grueling, sloppy racing conditions and battling the weather—including everything from rain to hail and even snow in the open stadium—the Honda trio captured the top three spots aboard their Honda CRF450Rs, with Windham claiming his second consecutive Supercross victory.
After winning their heat races, Millsaps and Windham were again fastest out of the start gate in the final and the pair diced for the lead early on. Pulling off a rock-solid block pass on Millsaps to move into the number one spot, Windham set about showcasing his skills in the mud, taking control out front. Just as he did last weekend, the 32-year-old Honda veteran led every lap in the main to claim back-to-back Supercross wins. So dominating was Windham’s victory that he lapped all but three riders in the process. Millsaps settled into the number-two spot for the remainder of the race and finished runner-up. Short put in a solid come-from-behind performance after rounding the opening lap in seventh to pull off his second consecutive third-place finish and complete Honda’s podium sweep.
"To see Honda up here in the top spot again is just great," said Windham. "The GEICO Powersports Honda team did an amazing job and it’s another great night for the team. The track was so rutted and slick, and the conditions were gnarly tonight. We were prepared for a mud race and knew it was going to be tough, but it became especially tough once it started to snow while we lined up on the start line. I’m very grateful to be in the number one spot for the second week in a row."


The final round of the Supercross Lites West competition saw GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard overcome a mid-pack start as he fought his way forward to finish in second place. Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Wil Hahn put in a gutsy performance to finish in third despite separating his shoulder earlier in the week. Hahn’s teammate Cole Seely struggled in the muddy, dismal conditions to finish in 11th place while GEICO Powersports Honda’s Blake Wharton was 12th. Hahn’s courageous effort resulted in his holding off Canard for the number-two spot in the Lites West championship standings, as Canard finished third overall in points.
"It’s been a tough Lites season for me, full of highs and lows," said Canard. "Last weekend’s 11th-place finish really hurt my position in the series points standings but I have to give it up to Wil (Hahn); he hung in there right until the end. The team did an amazing job, giving me a perfect race bike each and every week, and I can’t thank everyone enough for their support this year."

AMA Supercross Championship Main Results
1. Kevin Windham (Hon)
2. Davi Millsaps (Hon)
3. Andrew Short (Hon)
4. Ryan Dungey
5. Kyle Chisholm
6. Michael Byrne
7. Justin Brayton
8. Tommy Hahn
9. Nick Wey
10. Chris Blose (Hon)

Supercross Championship Points Standings (Round 16 of 17):
1. Ryan Dungey 338
2. Kevin Windham 273
3. Ryan Villopoto 266
4. Davi Millsaps 253
5. Josh Hill 229
6. Justin Brayton 225
7. Nick Wey 186
8. Ivan Tedesco 183
9. Tommy Hahn 174
10. Kyle Chisholm 163
AMA Supercross Lites West Results
1. Josh Hansen
2. Trey Canard (Hon)
3. Wil Hahn (Hon)
4. Ryan Morais
5. Jake Weimer
6. Broc Tickle
7. Phil Nicoletti
8. Hunter Hewitt
9. Travis Baker
10. Jeff Alessi
Supercross Lites West Final Point Standings:
1. Jake Weimer 171
2. Wil Hahn 156
3. Trey Canard 153
4. Broc Tickle 140
5. Blake Wharton 116
6. Josh Hansen 100
7. Cole Seely 100
8. Phil Nicoletti 83
9. Max Anstie 82
10. Ryan Morais 76
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