MX Sports and NPG Donate to the AMMC

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. - As a sign of appreciation for the continued support of the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center (AMMC), MX Sports Pro Racing, in partnership with the National Promoters Group (NGP), provided a donation of $20,000 to the AMMC at the season opening round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship last weekend at Hangtown.

The AMMC has served as an integral part of AMA Pro Motocross for many years, providing the world's best riders with unprecedented on-site medical attention at the most renowned events on the planet.

"Asterisk is a part of the foundation of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship," said MX Sports Vice President Davey Coombs. "The dedication of Doc Bodnar, Tom Carson and their entire staff is second to none. Their presence at the track gives a tremendous sense of confidence and security for all the riders on the track as each of them know the series is in good hands."

"This commitment and financial contribution from MX Sports and the NPG is how we are able to support the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship," stated Tom Carson, Director of the AMMC. "Our relationship with MX Sports and NPG is a safety partnership for the racers and this check will directly support the 2010 championship."

Doctor John Bodnar, affectionately known as "Doc" throughout the industry, accepted the check on behalf of the AMMC and was quick to acknowledge the efforts of his crew. Asterisk provides the racing community with the most complete mobile trauma facility in the world, but everything else including the crew is supported entirely by donation.

Bodnar's excitement was obvious and summed up his emotions by simply saying "this is really great!"

The 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship continues next weekend with the Flagstar Bank Freestone National from Freestone Raceway in Wortham, Texas. Gates drop on Saturday, June 5 beginning at 1 p.m. CST. Live coverage of the first motos of the 450, 250 and WMX classes can all be seen on live-stream at www.allisports.com. 450 Class coverage can be seen on SPEED that evening at 9 p.m. EST, followed by 250 Class coverage just a few hours later at 12 midnight EST.

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.
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Tomac / Millsaps / DC / Beams / Freestone MX on DMXS Tonight!

The picture perfect day at Hangtown was a suitable backdrop for the drama that unfolded at the opening round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.  The crafty Frenchman and the rest of the class were introduced to Geico Powersports Honda’s Eli Tomac, who put on a masterful performance in his professional debut to secure the overall.  We have been closely following Eli’s amateur career since the beginning and could not be happier for the entire Tomac family. 

Factory Red Bull Honda’s Davi Millsaps finished on the podium at the opener after putting in an inspired ride that reminded everyone that he’ll be battling all summer long.  After finishing third in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, Davi is looking to carry that momentum and consistency outdoors.

Davey Coombs was on hand in Sacramento and will help us break down the day with some good old fashioned bench racing.  We will also get the latest on the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series that resumes after the Memorial Day weekend break.

Motoendurance.net’s Robb Beams is well respected in our sport and continues to work with great riders like Ashley Fiolek, Ian Trettle, and Adam Cianciarulo.  Robb  will be on to discuss his exclusive 10-Week Performance Program specific for Ponca and the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at the legendary Loretta Lynn ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN.  We will also be taking questions from our chat room so make sure to tune in for some great training advice.

Freestone County Raceway in Wortham, Texas is the next stop for the boys of summer tour and Tony Miller will give us a behind-the-scenes tour of his facility as he prepares for a very busy month.  They will be having their North Texas Night Series race on Friday evening on a separate track, the AMA Lucas Oil National on Saturday, and an amateur day on Sunday on the big boy track. Check out www.FreestoneMX.com  for all the details. Tony is one of the nicest guys in our sport, and a true southern gentleman.  We’ll try to class up the place for his interview.

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Legendary Budds Creek MX Park Hosts Round 10 of 12 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship LIVE on NBC

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Reed Controls 450 Class Points Lead While Pourcel Pulls Ahead in 250 Class
MORGANTOWN, W.V. (August 18, 2009) - After a pair of dominating performances this past weekend, Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Chad Reed and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Christophe Pourcel lead the charge into this Saturday's Monster Energy Motocross National, round 10 of the 12-race Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at legendary Budds Creek MX Park in Mechanicsville, Md.
The third and final round of the Monster Energy Triple Crown of Motocross will take place this weekend, providing an opportunity for Reed and Pourcel to take home $3,000 apiece. Monster Energy posted a $25,000 bonus for any rider that swept all three Triple Crown events, but wins by JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha's Josh Grant (450 Class) and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Jake Weimer (250 Class) at Red Bud stopped Reed and Pourcel from taking home the award following their round one victories at High Point. While no one will win the $25,000 bonus in either the 450 or 250 class this season, Reed and Pourcel are in position to take the $3,000 award for acquiring the most points in the three races.
Situated in the shadow of the nation's capitol, Budds Creek is noted as one of the series' most prominent venues. The track has played host to two U.S. Motocross Grand Prix races along with the 2007 Motocross of Nations. Since 1989, it has hosted an annual stop on the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The passion and dedication of track owner Jonathan Beasley to deliver a world-class event to the racers, teams and the loyal fans is second to none. Beasley and his team will once again roll out the red carpet for enthusiasts from the entire Eastern seaboard. With such outstanding racing leading the way in each class, this Saturday's Monster Energy Motocross National is expected to attract tens of thousands from throughout the region.
The 450 Class will air LIVE on NBC, Saturday, August 22 at 3:00 p.m. EST, marking the final live broadcast of the season. The exposure from each race as a result of NBC's first class coverage has helped bring American Motocross to a whole new audience, helping push the sport into the mainstream. Coverage of the 250 Class will air on SPEED, Saturday, August 29 at 8 p.m. EST.
Last weekend at Unadilla, the premier 450 Class saw Reed, a two-time AMA Supercross Champion, notch his fourth win of the season and extend his series points lead to 82 over Honda Red Bull Racing's Andrew Short. In what has been a dominant season for Reed, he swept both motos for the third time this season.
En route to his third overall victory in the 250 Class, Pourcel collected two moto wins and moved ahead of Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Ryan Dungey. The duo was tied atop the standings heading into the event.
During the 2008 national at Budds Creek, both classes were dominated by eventual series champions. James Stewart won his 14th consecutive 450 Class moto and seventh overall of the season. In the 250 Class, Ryan Villopoto was on a dominating run of his own, winning his 13th consecutive moto and sixth overall of the season before going on to win his third 250 Class championship.
Tickets are available are available at the box office or online at www.buddscreek.com and www.allisports.com. Weekend tickets: Adults - $50, Children (6-12) - $30, 5 and Under - Free; Saturday tickets: Adults - $30, Children (6-12) - $10, 5 and Under - Free. Save $5 with advance purchase.

Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Standings
After 9 of 12 Rounds

450 Class Championship Standings
Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki, 387
Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 305
Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 286
Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 272
Michael Byrne, Australia, Suzuki, 245
Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki, 198
Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 183
Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Yamaha, 163
Cody Cooper, New Zealand, Yamaha, 161
Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 142
250 Class Championship Standings
Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 387
Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 381
Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 287
Tommy Searle, Great Britain, KTM, 268
Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 255
Justin Barcia, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 235
Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 227
Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 214
Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 175
Kyle Cunningham, Ft. Worth, Texas, Kawasaki, 162
For more information, please contact Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.
For fan and racing information on the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.
MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Maloof Money Cup, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli TV Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.
Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, greases, and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, greases, and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry.
Forrest Lucas and his wife, Charlotte, founded Lucas Oil Products in 1989 after he spent 20 years as a truck driver and owner of a nationwide long-haul trucking fleet. They experienced firsthand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their equipment.
Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship." For more information on Lucas Oil, please visit www.LucasOil.com.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization operates and manages AMA Pro Road Racing, which includes AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT. AMA Pro Racing also manages and works closely with the day-to-day operational organizations of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Series in addition to other two-wheel and ATV series. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

Reed, Dungey and Pourcel Lead the Way into New York to Celebrate 40 Years at Unadilla Retro Motocross National

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. (August 11, 2009) - In arguably the most competitive season ever, the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship heats up this Saturday for round nine with the Unadilla Retro Motocross National in New Berlin, N.Y. This year's event will feature a very special retro theme and all attending fans are encouraged to wear some retro clothing from their favorite motocross era. The retro theme is a celebration of 40 years of motocross at Unadilla Valley Sports Center.

Known to American Motocross fans as a staple in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship schedule, Unadilla is one of the longest running motocross circuits in the United States. The legendary facility has played host to a number of epic events and has been a fixture of the AMA since 1972. Additionally, Unadilla is a favorite among the series' competitors thanks to its "old school" layout and characteristics in which obstacles within the natural terrain provide all the hang time and difficulty necessary for a standout motocross circuit. With sections of the circuit boasting names like Gravity Cavity, it is clear why Unadilla is a favorite amongst riders and fans alike.

SPEED will broadcast the 450 Class with same-day coverage on Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. EST. The ultra-competitive 250 Class will also air on SPEED on Tuesday, July 18. Check your local listings.

This year's race kicks off with an amateur program and the Friday afternoon Monster Energy Fan Fest, which begins at 4:00 p.m. Fan Fest will feature current and former Unadilla racing legends, including the GEICO Powersports Honda team and the Jagermeister KTM teams. Following Fan Fest, a special outdoor screening of the Motocross Files will be presented, courtesy of the noted producer Todd Huffman. Viewing will take place in the amateur pit area.

With a two-week break from the action, the stars of the world's most prestigious motocross championship can't wait to get back on track and continue the fight for the title during the series' final four races. Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Chad Reed leads the way in the series standings for the 450 Class while his teammate Ryan Dungey and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Christophe Pourcel sit deadlocked atop the 250 Class.

Since taking over the points lead at the fourth round of the championship at High Point, Reed has been a man on a mission, claiming his third victory of 2009 and extending his healthy points lead at the previous round. The Australian rider went 1-1 on the day at Washougal and looks to be in great shape for his first motocross championship. However, with the way things have gone in 2009 anything is possible as the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship lost its third title contender this season when JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha's Josh Grant went down with injuries suffered at the X Games. The current second place rider in the standings will sit out the remainder of the year, giving way to Honda Red Bull Racing's Andrew Short in third, who sits 70 points out of the lead and hopes to capture his first career premier class victory.

GEICO Powersports Honda's Kevin Windham, who has become a supercross-only rider the past few seasons, will make his 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship debut this weekend. Windham, a longtime fan favorite, has finished runner-up in the 450 Class four times during his career and will become another challenger to Reed for the overall win this weekend.

One year after claiming his first-ever 250 Class victory at Washougal MX Park, Dungey returned to the Pacific Northwest to claim his second straight win at the facility, finishing 1-5 on the day and creating a tie atop the 250 Class standings with Pourcel. By virtue of his four overall victories compared to Pourcel's two, Dungey holds the slight advantage when it comes to tie-breakers. The duo has been the class of the field for most of the season, but rookie upstart Justin Barcia has turned countless heads thanks to his stellar speed and all-out style. Growing up just a few hours away in Monroe, the GEICO Powersports Honda rider returns to his home state for the first time as a professional in search of his first career overall podium.

Last year at Unadilla in muddy conditions thanks to a mid-race thunderstorm, James Stewart held on to sweep both 450 Class motos and keep his undefeated streak alive en route to his first-ever premier class championship and the series' third perfect season. In the 250 Class, Ryan Villopoto capped off a solid weekend, posting a dominant 1-1 performance on the way to his third consecutive title.

Tickets are available are available at the box office or online at www.unadillamx.com and www.allisports.com. Friday through Sunday tickets: Adults - $65, Children (6-12) - $25, 5 and Under - Free; Friday through Saturday tickets: Adults - $50, Children (6-12) - $15, 5 and Under - Free; Saturday tickets: Adults - $30, Children (6-12) - $15, 5 and Under - Free; Sunday amateur day tickets: Adults - $15, Children (6-12) - $10, 5 and Under - Free

Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Standings
After 8 of 12 Rounds

450 Class Championship Standings

1. Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki, 337
2. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 272
3. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 267
4. Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 258
5. Michael Byrne, Australia, Suzuki, 207
6. Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki, 171
7. Cody Cooper, New Zealand, Yamaha, 157
8. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 152
9. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Yamaha, 149
10. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 142

250 Class Championship Standings

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 337
2. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 337
3. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 251
4. Tommy Searle, Great Britain, KTM, 243
5. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 215
6. Justin Barcia, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 210
7. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 199
8. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 198
9. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 175
10. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 139

For more information, please contact Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.

For fan and racing information on the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Maloof Money Cup, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli TV Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, greases, and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, greases, and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry.

Forrest Lucas and his wife, Charlotte, founded Lucas Oil Products in 1989 after he spent 20 years as a truck driver and owner of a nationwide long-haul trucking fleet. They experienced firsthand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their equipment.

Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship." For more information on Lucas Oil, please visit www.LucasOil.com.

AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization operates and manages AMA Pro Road Racing, which includes AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT. AMA Pro Racing also manages and works closely with the day-to-day operational organizations of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Series in addition to other two-wheel and ATV series. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

Unadilla National Notes and Stats

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. (August 13, 2009) - After a two-week layoff, the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship returns to action this weekend with a four week run towards the season championships, which will be awarded on Labor Day weekend. The series' annual trip to Central New York and the Unadilla Valley Sports Center takes on a little more meaning in 2009 as Unadilla celebrates its 40th year as one of America's premier motocross facilities. In honor of Unadilla's accomplishment of four decades of memorable racing, MX Sports Pro Racing introduced the inaugural Unadilla Retro Motocross National. Teams, riders and fans are encouraged to get into the old school spirit and showcase their pride in the sports heritage. Coverage of Saturday's race can be seen on SPEED beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

The Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki team continued its recent run of controlling the series with its second straight sweep of the overall victories at Washougal MX Park. 450 Class leader Chad Reed extended his already impressive points lead and sits in firm control of the premier class championship heading into the final four. Teammate Ryan Dungey took his second consecutive overall victory and fourth win of 2009 in his continued fight with rival Christophe Pourcel in the 250 Class. The pair now sits tied atop the standings with only one month remaining in the series.

450 Class

Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki
Reed's 37 point lead heading into Washington nearly doubled once the motos were completed. The Australian rider considered his 1-1 performance to be his best of the season thanks to a hard-earned second moto victory in which he had to work his way through the field. He is now just four races away from capping off one of the most impressive careers in the history of the sport. Teammate Michael Byrne has also been strong in the second half of the season. His fifth place run at round eight didn't live up to the fellow Aussies expectations, but he continues a late-season surge through the standings. If his runner-up finish at Unadilla one year ago is any indication, Byrne will continue that trend.

"We had three weeks off after the last race and I just took some time to keep working on my health and to have some fun out on the lake," said Reed. "This weekend at Unadilla will be a lot like Washougal was for me - it's not my best track but it's a very challenging track because of the lack of traction and the rocks. So for that, I want to really do well so I can continue to work on my weaknesses and be a better, more complete rider."

"I hurt my knee at Washougal so I'm fairly thankful that we had three weeks off," explained Byrne. "I had originally planned to train a lot during the break and continue to build strength in my shoulder, but as it turned out, I tried to rest up and get my knee better. It took a while to heal up but I'm feeling stronger now and ready for Unadilla."

JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha
A promising weekend at Washougal that saw Josh Grant move into second in the standings turned to heartache just one week later when the California native suffered a season-ending injury to his ankles while competing at the X Games. Grant adds to a talented list of riders sidelined for the 2009 season but the speed he has shown and experience he has gained will translate into an all out run at the title in 2010. Teammate Cody Cooper would rather forget his experience in the Northwest after scoring no points a taking a hit in the standings. One year ago at Unadilla, New Zealand native Cooper burst onto the American Motocross map with one of the most impressive rides from a privateer, nearly ending James Stewart's run at a perfect season in a memorable mudfest. The performance gave Cooper his first career podium finish and he is eager to return there for the first time in 2009 for his JGR team. With Grants' absence, talented young rider Christian Craig will make his professional debut at Unadilla.

Honda Red Bull Racing
After a rough outing for the entire Honda team at Washougal, the two-week break came at a good time for the Red Bull stable. As a team, Andrew Short, Ivan Tedesco and Davi Millsaps had their worst outing of the 2009 season. Hard luck hit all three riders throughout each moto and left Tedesco as the best performer with a pair of 11th-place finishes for 9th overall. Short brought home 12th overall while Millsaps finished 16th. Now after two weeks to get away from the stress that comes with the championship, the trio is refreshed and ready to attack the front of the field, resuming the consistency that has characterized the team throughout the season. Short and Tedesco's third and fourth place positions in the standings will likely move up in Grants absence, keeping them in the title hunt.

"It's been great having two weeks off to recoup and I'm looking forward to racing Unadilla this weekend," said Short. "There are only four rounds left to race this season and I'm currently third in the series points, which is good. My goal is put in a solid effort at Unadilla and score good results as I want to be second overall in points by the end of this weekend."

"Unadilla is a good track and I'm ready to race on it this weekend," remarked Tedesco. "I've always ridden well on this track, so I'm pumped to see how I'll do this time around. I've spent the last 2 weeks training and just preparing myself for Unadilla after a not so good Washougal event. I want to get more wins and be more consistent."

Monster Energy Kawasaki
2009 has been a tough season for the factory Kawasaki team. After losing Ryan Villopoto early and Timmy Ferry enduring a tough road to recovery from injury, the team hasn't had the season they hoped for after capturing the 2008 title. This weekend, Ferry returns after a mid-season break from the action to allow the heel he broke during the supercross season to continue to improve. Joining Ferry will be FIM World Motocross GP rider Gareth Swanepoel. The South African currently sits eighth in the MX1 standings and will look to make the best of his opportunity aboard one of the fastest and most successful bikes in the pits.

Jagermeister KTM
Justin Brayton posted a career best fourth place finish at Washougal, continuing to prove himself as a top level 450 Class competitor. The California native's rookie season has been impressive and since the midway point, he has been one of the strongest riders in the series. He currently sits eighth in the standings and continues to move up.

250 Class

Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki
For the last two rounds, Ryan Dungey has been on a roll. The Minnesota rider has two overall victories and has took three of the last four moto wins. He has overcome a nine point deficit to climb into a tie for the points lead with rival Pourcel. His four overall victories work into his favor as the series heads to the home stretch as he currently would have the tie breaker should the pair finished the season knotted in first. Last season at Unadilla, Dungey gained considerable confidence challenging Villopoto for the win on each moto. His second overall was the boost he needed to break into the win column, going on to win three of the final four races in 2008.

"I enjoyed some time hanging out with my friends and family during the break," stated Dungey. "But three weeks is a long time between races. I also spent some time working on the little stuff on the Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki RM-Z250 because I think we can always keep improving and keep working as a team. But things are going great and I'm looking forward to Unadilla this weekend."

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
Despite losing his points lead, Christophe Pourcel has been the picture of consistency in 2009 with overall podium results in each of the eight rounds. His worst finish of the season came in Washougal with a third, his first finish outside of the top two. Furthermore, Pourcel has shown a knack for rebounding with tenacity. In instances in which he has found misfortune, Pourcel has proven to be an extremely resilient rider, not letting the circumstances get the best of him and performing his best at the next opportunity. Something that will surely pay off as the season goes on. His teammate Jake Weimer has quietly put together a very strong second half of the season, including two victories. Weimer finished fifth overall in Washougal, bouncing back from an early fall. While he did not have a strong result in Unadilla one year ago, Weimer is a much different rider this season and has consistently been at the front of the pack.

GEICO Powersports Honda
After one of his worst outings two rounds ago in Millville, Blake Wharton sure turned things around at Washougal, showing that he has the ability to run up front and possibly steal a victory in this highly competitive 2009 season. The rookie led early in the first moto and brought home a third place finish which he backed up in moto two by duplicating the result. The pair of third place finishes gave Wharton his best career finish of second, missing out on the win by a single point. It gave the Texas native the confidence he needs to be a consistent front-runner and he will add to the list of riders looking to break through. Teammate Brett Metcalfe remains one of the strongest riders this season, quietly asserting himself in third place in the standings. While he is regularly in the top five, Metcalfe's results haven't shown how strong he has been this season. Still looking for that elusive first win, don't be surprised if the Australian makes his way to the top of the podium before season's end. For Justin Barcia, this weekend marks the return to his native state of New York. Growing up just a few hours from Unadilla, Saturday will undoubtedly be an exciting day for the rookie. He continues to learn how to harness his speed to last an entire moto and is becoming a very talented and dangerous competitor. The opportunity to do well in front of family and friends could be the extra boost he needs to capture that first career win. Rounding out the GEICO Honda team's 250 Class effort is legend and fan favorite Kevin Windham. Making his return to the series after focusing primarily on supercross, Windham will join the highly-talented 250 field, racing in the lower division for the first time since 1997. It will surely be interesting to see how Windham's experience pays off against his considerably younger opponents.

"Things are going well so far this season," said Metcalfe. "I'm currently third in the series points with four rounds to go. I've been fairly consistent, finishing amongst the top five places all season long and that's been great. My goal is to finish on the podium at each of the remaining rounds so I end up on the overall championship podium."

"I can't wait to race this week," boasted Barcia. "Unadilla is like a home race for me and I will have quite a few family and friends there cheering me on. I want to do well for them and for the GEICO Powersports Honda team. I'm sixth overall in points right now which is pretty good. I know if I do well this weekend I'll have a good chance of moving further up the points ladder because that's where I want to be."

Muscle Milk/MDK/KTM
British transplant Tommy Searle has been only member of the KTM squad to avoid injury this season. Injuries have hurt the team's presence on the track, but Searle has performed well and proven that KTM is capable of winning. After capturing three straight podium results, Searle has hit somewhat of a bump in his progress over the past couple rounds. His sixth place result at Washougal was solid, but it left him behind Metcalfe who has become a target for Searle in his quest to break into the top three in the standings. As of now, he sits eight points out of third and it will be interesting to watch the international duo battle for that final spot on the championship podium throughout the final month of action. While injuries have plagued the team, it will welcome the return of a pair of its riders with Martin Davalos and Ryan Sipes ready to go at Unadilla.

Round 8 Series Statistical Report

• Chad Reed now has the most wins in the 450 Class with three, surpassing injured teammate Mike Alessi with his victory at Washougal.
• The win was Reed's 42nd career AMA victory but just his fourth in AMA Motocross. The remaining 38 have come in AMA Supercross.
• As a whole, Roger DeCoster's riders have won 56% of the overall victories across both classes (9 of 16).
• Ryan Dungey remains the winningest rider in the series, capturing his fourth victory of the season at the site of his first career win in Washougal.
• Christophe Pourcel is the only rider in the series to finish on the overall podium at all seven races. His worst finish of the season came at Washougal with third overall. It is the first time he hasn't finished in the top two.
• Dungey and Pourcel are in the midst of one of the most competitive championship battles in the history of the sport, deadlocked atop the 250 Class standings.
• All three points leaders currently have 337 points.
• Kevin Windham makes his 2009 motocross debut this weekend at Unadilla. He will be competing in the 250 Class, making the step down for the first time since 1997.
• Unadilla was part of the inaugural Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship season in 1972.

450 Class Stats:

• The first race held at Unadilla was July 16, 1972. Gary Jones would win on a Yamaha.
• This will be the 19th time the gate will drop for a 450 Class race at Unadilla.
• Only nine riders have won at Unadilla in 18 events.
• Kevin Windham, Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart are the only riders to win at Unadilla in both classes. Windham is the only past winner in the field for 2009.
• In 2005, Ricky Carmichael and Broc Hepler swept Unadilla for Suzuki. It was the first time Suzuki swept a national since May 10th, 1981 at Road Atlanta. This season alone, Suzuki has swept three nationals between Mike Alessi, Chad Reed (450 Class) and Ryan Dungey (250 Class).
• Kawasaki has swept at Unadilla an astonishing four times.
• Unadilla has been used for Inter-am events, Trans-am events, and US GP's in the 1970s and 1980s. The track hosted a 500 national in 1976, 1977, 1989, 1990 and 1991.
• Rick Johnson won his last AMA race at Unadilla on October 14th, 1990, in the 500cc class.
• Yamaha has not won a 450 Class event at Unadilla since 1973.

Wins by brand at Unadilla
Kawasaki - 7
Honda - 6
Suzuki - 3
Yamaha - 2

First time winners at Unadilla
Greg Albertyn, 1996 - Suzuki

Last win by brand at Unadilla
Kawasaki - 2008
Honda - 2007
Suzuki - 2006
Yamaha - 1973

Riders to win at Unadilla in both classes
Ricky Carmichael
James Stewart
Kevin Windham

Brand Sweeps at Unadilla
Kawasaki; Mike Kiedrowski and James Dobb - 1993
Kawasaki; Mike LaRocco and Ryan Hughes - 1994
Kawasaki; Jeff Emig and Ricky Carmichael - 1998
Suzuki; Ricky Carmichael and Broc Hepler - 2005
Kawasaki; James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto - 2008

450 Class Point Standings - Thru 8 of 12 Rounds
1. Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki, 337
2. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 272
3. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 267
4. Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 258
5. Michael Byrne, Australia, Suzuki, 207
6. Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki, 171
7. Cody Cooper, New Zealand, Yamaha, 157
8. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 152
9. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Yamaha, 149
10. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 142

450 Class Overall Wins
Chad Reed - 3
Mike Alessi - 2
Josh Grant - 1
Ivan Tedesco - 1
Ryan Villopoto - 1

450 Class Moto Wins
Chad Reed - 6
Mike Alessi - 4
Josh Grant - 2
Ivan Tedesco - 2
Ryan Villopoto - 2

450 Class Wins by Brand
Suzuki - 5
Honda - 1
Kawasaki - 1
Yamaha - 1

450 Class Laps Led
Josh Grant - 62
Chad Reed - 60
Ivan Tedesco - 57
Mike Alessi - 52
Andrew Short - 11
Ryan Villopoto - 8

450 Class Muscle Milk Recovery Rider of the Day - Washougal
Jarred Browne (M1: 23rd, M2: 5th) - 18 positions

250 Class Stats:

• The first race was held at Unadilla on October 15, 1989. Damon Bradshaw would win on a Yamaha.
• This will be the 20th time the gate will drop at Unadilla for the 250 Class.
• Guy Cooper was the first rider to win back-to-back at Unadilla in 1990 and 1991. He would also earn his last 250 Class victory at Unadilla in 1991 on a Suzuki.
• Yamaha has not won an 250 Class race at Unadilla since 2004.
• Kawasaki has won the past three races at Unadilla and six of the last seven.
• With the inclusion of Windham, the 250 Class features just one former winner at the facility. Windham won his 250 Class race at Unadilla during his final year in the division in 2007. He is the last Yamaha rider to win at the track.
• Honda has just one win in 19 years at Unadilla.

Wins by brand at Unadilla
Kawasaki - 11
Yamaha - 3
Suzuki - 3
Honda - 1
KTM - 1

First time winners at Unadilla
Broc Hepler, 2005 - Suzuki
James Dobb, 1993 - Kawasaki


Last win by brand at Unadilla
Kawasaki - 2008
Suzuki - 2005
KTM - 2001
Yamaha - 2000
Honda - 1996

250 Class Point Standings - Thru 8 of 12 Rounds
1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 337
2. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 337
3. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 251
4. Tommy Searle, Great Britain, KTM, 243
5. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 215
6. Justin Barcia, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 210
7. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 199
8. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 198
9. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 175
10. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 139

250 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey - 4
Christophe Pourcel - 2
Jake Weimer - 2

250 Class Moto Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 8
Ryan Dungey - 7
Jake Weimer - 1

250 Class Wins by Brand
Kawasaki - 4
Suzuki - 4

250 Class Laps Led
Christophe Pourcel - 82
Ryan Dungey - 80
Justin Barcia - 43
Trey Canard - 21
Jake Weimer - 11
Blake Wharton - 6
Martin Davalos - 5

250 Class Muscle Milk Recovery Rider of the Day - Thunder Valley
Justin Barcia (M1: 16th, M2: 7th) - 9 positions

ALL-TIME UNADILLA VALLEY SPORTS CENTER WINNERS
New Berlin, NY

450 Class
Date Winner Hometown Machine
July 20, 2008 James Stewart Haines City, FL Kawasaki
July 15, 2007 Kevin Windham Centreville, MS Honda
July 16, 2006 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki
July 17, 2005 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki
July 18, 2004 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Honda
July 20, 2003 Kevin Windham Centreville, MS Honda
July 21, 2002 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Honda
July 15, 2001 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Kawasaki
July 16, 2000 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Kawasaki
July 18, 1999 Mike LaRocco South Bend, IN Honda
July 19, 1998 Jeff Emig Riverside, CA Kawasaki
July 20, 1997 Jeff Emig Riverside, CA Kawasaki
July 21, 1996 Greg Albertyn South Africa Suzuki
July 23, 1995 Mike LaRocco South Bend, IN Honda
July 17, 1994 Mike LaRocco South Bend, IN Kawasaki
July 11, 1993 Mike Kiedrowski Canyon Country, CA Kawasaki
July 29, 1973 Pierre Karsmakers Holland Yamaha
July 16, 1972 Gary Jones Hacienda Heights, CA Yamaha

250 Class
Date Winner Hometown Machine
July 20, 2008 Ryan Villopoto Poulsbo, WA Kawasaki
July 15, 2007 Ben Townley Tallahassee, FL Kawasaki
July 16, 2006 Ryan Villopoto Poulsbo, WA Kawasaki
July 17, 2005 Broc Hepler Kittanning, PA Suzuki
July 18, 2004 James Stewart Haines City, FL Kawasaki
July 20, 2003 James Stewart Haines City, FL Kawasaki
July 21, 2002 James Stewart Haines City, FL Kawasaki
July 15, 2001 Grant Langston S. Africa KTM
July 16, 2000 Stephane Roncada France Yamaha
July 18, 1999 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Kawasaki
July 19, 1998 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Kawasaki
July 20, 1997 Kevin Windham Baton Rouge, LA Yamaha
July 21, 1996 Steve Lamson Pollock Pines, CA Honda
July 23, 1995 Ryan Hughes Escondido, CA Kawasaki
July 17, 1994 Ryan Hughes Escondido, CA Kawasaki
July 11, 1993 James Dobb Corona, CA Kawasaki
October 13, 1991 Guy Cooper Stillwater, OK Suzuki
October 14, 1990 Guy Cooper Stillwater, OK Suzuki
October 15, 1989 Damon Bradshaw Charlotte, NC Yamaha

500cc Class
Date Winner Hometown Machine
October 13, 1991 Jeff Ward San Juan Capistrano, CA Kawasaki
October 14, 1990 Rick Johnson El Cajon, CA Honda
October 15, 1989 Jean-Michel Bayle France Honda
July 31, 1977 Marty Smith San Diego, CA Honda
August 1, 1976 Steve Stackable Austin, TX Suzuki

Tickets are available are available at the box office or online at www.unadillamx.com and www.allisports.com. Friday through Sunday tickets: Adults - $65, Children (6-12) - $25, 5 and Under - Free; Friday through Saturday tickets: Adults - $50, Children (6-12) - $15, 5 and Under - Free; Saturday tickets: Adults - $30, Children (6-12) - $15, 5 and Under - Free; Sunday amateur day tickets: Adults - $15, Children (6-12) - $10, 5 and Under - Free

Fans can catch live video feed of the first motos in each of the three classes streaming on the internet at www.allisports.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET.

For more information about the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.

For fan and racing information on the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.

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MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

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Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, greases, and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, greases, and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry.

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Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship." For more information on Lucas Oil, please visit www.LucasOil.com.

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Thor/Parts Unlimited Motocross Week in Review: RedBud

Press Release from Thor / Parts Unlimited

The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship season reached the halfway point with a July 4th celebration at RedBud that mirrored the event at Thunder Valley the week before for the Thor/Parts Unlimited team.

Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Chad Reed earned another podium by winning the first moto and finishing second overall and has a comfortable 21-point lead in the 450 Class to enjoy during next week's break in the schedule.

Jake Weimer became the first 250 Class rider to claim back-to-back overall wins and teamed with points leader Christophe Pourcel to give Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki a 1-2 finish at RedBud and overall victories in the first two legs of the Monster Energy Triple Crown of Motocross.

NBC Helped Celebrate the 4th
Slightly overcast skies and spring-like temperatures greeted the riders and fans at RedBud for the Independence Day program and NBC was on hand to broadcast the action nationally. The network did its usual excellent job, framing its live telecast of the second 450 moto with highlights of the other motos and a variety of features and profiles.

It was the second of the three live telecasts the network is scheduled to do this season. The third will be from Budds Creek, Md., on Aug. 22. So far this season, the NBC shows have provided good fortune for the Thor/Parts Unlimited team, capturing wins on each occasion.

Australian Star Pays Homage to the U.S.A.
Chad Reed is Australian, but he lives in Florida and saluted his adopted country on the 4th of July at RedBud with patriotic red, white and blue gear that was emblazoned with the words "living the dream," which is Reed's personal slogan.

Mr. Consistency Pads Points Lead
Reed got the holeshot to start the first 30 minutes plus 2 laps moto, but early on lost the top spot to Andrew Short, who opened a comfortable lead before Reed regrouped and began to close the gap. The two-time Supercross champion reclaimed the lead from Short on lap 11 of 15 and held off the charge of Josh Grant for the win. Reed and Ivan Tedesco waged a long and exciting battle for second in moto two, with Tedesco finishing just inches in front of the Australian as Grant took the moto win and overall honors with Reed holding down the runner-up spot.

Two in a Row from Idaho
Jake Weimer continued to atone for his non-scoring outing at High Point by annexing his second straight overall victory for the Pro Circuit Kawasaki team. The Idaho resident said before the race that he liked racing at RedBud because he considers it a rider's track and added, "Hopefully the momentum I built from last week will carry over."

That seemed to be the case on a somewhat chaotic day for the 250 Class riders. Weimer got the holeshot in moto one, in the process avoiding a large pileup in the first turn, and kept the pressure on Ryan Dungey while finishing second. In the second moto, Weimer had to work his way through some traffic, but did so with the knowledge that Dungey had crashed and rode a smart race to finish fourth and grab first overall. The finish moved Weimer from 10th to 7th in the standings.

Pourcel Battles Back
Pro Circuit's Christophe Pourcel failed to win the opening moto for the first time this season, placing eighth, but was lucky to finish at all after being unseated in a first turn melee and falling again later in the moto. The Frenchman came back to win the second moto and was one of four riders tied for second with 38 points. Pourcel got the spot based on his second moto finish and maintained his 9-point lead over first moto winner Dungey.

A Season of Promise Turns to Heartbreak
The afternoon came to a premature end for Tyla Rattray, the third member of the Pro Circuit team. The South African rider continued his solid riding with a sixth in the opening moto and looked to be on his way to yet another consistent effort. However, he crashed at the start of the second moto and was unable to finish. He also emerged from the incident with a broken thumb and fell from third to fifth in the standings after finishing 13th overall.

Thor's International Stars Carry Red Plates into the Final Six
With six of the 12 rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship in the books, Chad Reed has to be feeling good about his chances of winning his first 450 class title. No stranger to being out front, the Australian star has one overall victory along with three moto wins and has built a 21-point lead over Short. Fellow Honda rider Tedesco is third, 40 points behind, and the advantage he holds over his two main rivals means Reed can concentrate on consistent finishes and avoid unnecessary risks.

Christophe Pourcel's advantage may not be as comfortable, but the rookie has proven that regardless of what happens on the track, his nerves are never shaken. Despite seven moto wins, he sits just 9 points in front of Suzuki's Dungey in what has become a two-man battle. Pourcel has the added pressure of being unfamiliar with any of the tracks on the schedule, but that hasn't seemed to be a problem for him thus far.

Looking Ahead...
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship takes a week off before returning to action on July 18 from Spring Creek Motocross Park in Millville, Minn., kicking-off the second half of 2009.

About Parts Unlimited
Parts Unlimited is the world's largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry and is owned by LeMans Corporation headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin. Parts Unlimited sells to over 12,000 dealerships world wide and continues to expand its market penetration with its sister companies, Parts Canada, Parts Europe and Drag Specialties.

Parts Unlimited continues to promote racing through its campaign WE SUPPORT THE SPORT®, helping to drive consumers to dealerships, while entertaining its dealers through hospitalities at the events it sponsors.

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Thor is one of the originators of motocross apparel. When Torsten Hallman made his first U.S trip to race and promote motocross in 1966, he inadvertently started to develop Thor riding gear. Thor is a hardcore, grass roots company that understands what it takes to reach the top and more importantly, how to stay there. It is one of a few companies with over 40 years experience in the motocross marketplace.

Thor, a house brand company for Parts Unlimited, combines design and marketing with superior distribution to reach it's thousands of dealers and consumers priding ourselves on key selling features like quality, strength and performance. Thor is more than a brand. It is a lifestyle.

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Red Bud Riders list

Press Release from MX Sports

Here is a list of riders pre-entered in the 250 class for the Red Bud National this weekend.

250 class

Here is a list of riders pre-entered in the 450 class for the Red Bud National this weekend.

450 class

Red Bud Information

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Leaders Reed and Pourcel Carry Points Lead into Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross National at Thunder Valley

Press Release from MX Sports

Leaders Reed and Pourcel Carry Points Lead into Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross National at Thunder Valley
Can Reed Back up First-Ever Win?

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (June 23, 2009) - For just the second time in history, the Toyota AMA Pro National at Thunder Valley, round five of the 12-race Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, will be held under the lights this Saturday evening. An international pairing sits atop the standings as Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Chad Reed, of Australia, carries the 450 Class points lead while Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Christophe Pourcel, of France, aims to hold down the 250 Class points lead for a second week in a row.

Created in 1999, Thunder Valley Motocross hosted its inaugural Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race in 2005 and has been on the schedule ever since. Last year, the track reached a series milestone when it hosted the first-ever night race. After undergoing several upgrades and renovations, Thunder Valley is awaiting the arrival of the world's best motocross racers to settle the score under the illuminated mountainside Saturday night. Fans that can't make the race will be able to follow the 450 Class action live on SPEED at 11:00 p.m. ET. The 250 Class will also air on SPEED at 6 p.m. ET on July 5.

The preceding round of the series, held at High Point Raceway, was won by fan favorite Reed. The event served as the first first-ever 450 Class overall victory for Reed, who has two AMA Supercross championships to his name. After a two-year hiatus, he has come back to the Nationals with a vengeance for 2009. Finishing 1-1 at High Point, Reed extended his overall points lead and looks forward to a repeat this weekend.

"It definitely took me (a long time)," said Reed. "To be truthful, I didn't think it'd be eight years for my first overall. But it wasn't for lack of trying. It feels good to get one and this is actually where I got my first (250) win. This weekend off is coming at a good time for me; I'm still not 100%. I'm just not feeling right and that's not the way to go (racing)."

Finishing second in the 450 Class was Honda Red Bull Racing's Andrew Short while his teammate Ivan Tedesco finished third. Short, a Colorado native, currently sits third in the season standings and is on the cusp of capturing his first career 450 Class victory. A front runner at Thunder Valley since 2005, a win in front of his hometown crowd could be the push Short needs in the championship fight.

In the midst of his first season in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Pourcel ran away with the overall in Mt. Morris, finishing 1-1 for the first moto sweep of his career, which translated into stealing the points lead from Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Ryan Dungey by just two points.

"I liked supercross a lot and I felt like today was like that. I just got into a rhythm," said Pourcel. "I went to my doctor and she told me I have a lot of problems (internally) and it's not going to get better since I was paralyzed. It's not easy to ride like that but I just have to keep doing my best."

Being his rookie campaign, Pourcel has never faced a challenge quite like running at night in mile-high altitude. His adjustment to the conditions will be crucial to his position in the standings as Dungey, who has not finished better than 11^th in two trips to Thunder Valley, looks to overcome his hard luck in Colorado.

The WMX Class also makes its return to Lakewood for round five of its eight-race season. So far, Honda Red Bull Racing's Ashley Fiolek has won every race and all but one moto. However, rival Jessica Patterson has been on her heels all season. Last year, Thunder Valley marked the site of current third place holder Sherri Cruse's breakout performance as she dominated the field en route to a second moto victory and a best career finish of second overall. Fiolek asserted her control of the 2008 championship in Colorado with the overall victory.

At last season's historic event in Lakewood, eventual series champion James Stewart piloted his way to the fifth consecutive 450 Class overall win of 2008 and his 10^th consecutive moto win. In the 250 Class, Ryan Villopoto kept his overall winning streak alive at Thunder Valley, making it four in a row with his 1-1 moto sweep. With Stewart's absence and Villopoto's move to the big bikes, Thunder Valley will welcome a pair of first time winner's in each class under the lights this season.

On Friday, June 26 Sun Enterprises, Colorado's largest motorcycle dealership, will be the site of the official Toyota AMA Pro National at Thunder Valley Fan Fest, a combination autograph session and celebration of the return of AMA Professional Racing to Colorado. Starting at Noon, this year's Fan Fest will conclude at 8:00 p.m. and admission is free.

Ticket Info:

Saturday General Admission Tickets

Adults $37

Kids (6-11 years) $18

Children under 5 FREE

Saturday Grandstand Tickets

Adults $50

Kids (6-11) $40

Children under 5 FREE

Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Standings

Round 4 of 12 at High Point Raceway

450 Class (Moto Finish)

1. Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki (1-1)
2. Andrew Short, Smithville, Tex., Honda (2-2)
3. Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda (3-3)
4. Michael Byrne, Australia, Suzuki (4-5)
5. Cody Cooper, New Zealand, Yamaha (5-6)
6. Ricky Dietrich, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki (8-9)
7. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Yamaha (7-10)
8. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha (6-11)
9. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM (13-7)
10. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki (18-4)

450 Class Championship Standings

1. Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki, 161
2. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 142
3. Andrew Short, Smithville, Tex., Honda, 137
4. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 119
5. Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 110
6. Cody Cooper, New Zealand, Yamaha, 91
7. Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki, 89
8. Michael Byrne, Australia, Suzuki, 84
9. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 79
10. Dan Reardon, Australia, Honda, 68

250 Class (Moto Finish)

1. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki (1-1)
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki (3-2)
3. Tommy Searle, Great Britain, KTM (4-3)
4. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki (5-4)
5. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda (6-6)
6. Justin Barcia, Cairo, Ga., Honda (8-5)
7. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha (9-8)
8. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Yamaha (7-11)
9. Kyle Cunningham, Fort Worth, Texas, Kawasaki (10-10)
10. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda (2-32)

250 Class Championship Standings

1. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 177
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 175
3. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 139
4. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 135
5. Tommy Searle, England, KTM, 117
6. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 116
7. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 111
8. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 97
9. Justin Barcia, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 83
10. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 66

WMX Class (Moto Finish)

1. Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda (1-1)
2. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda (4-2)
3. Sherri Cruse, Bakersfield, Calif., Suzuki (3-3)
4. Vicki Golden, El Cajon, Calif., Honda (2-4)
5. Elizabeth Bash, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki (5-5)
6. Sara Price, Canyon Lake, Calif., Kawasaki (6-6)
7. Kim Kocher, Paris, Ohio, KTM (8-8)
8. Sarah Whitmore, Cheboygan, Mich., KTM (11-7)
9. Tatum Sik, Temecula, Calif., Suzuki (9-10)
10. Jackie Ives, Exeter, Calif., Yamaha (12-9)

WMX Class Standings

1. Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda, 197
2. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 163
3. Vicki Golden, El Cajon, Calif., Honda, 154
4. Sherri Cruse, Bakersfield, Calif., Suzuki, 154
5. Elizabeth Bash, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki, 119
6. Sara Price, Canyon Lake, Calif., Kawasaki, 117
7. Sarah Whitmore, Cheboygan, Mich., KTM, 94
8. Penni Cyrus, Queen Creek, Ariz., Kawasaki, 85
9. Kim Kocher, Paris, Ohio, KTM, 81
10. Tatum Sik, Temecula, Calif., Suzuki, 77

For more information, please contact Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.

For fan and racing information on the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing

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Monster Energy National in Mt. Morris Becomes Wide Open Race with Injury to Points Leader Alessi

From Alli Sports

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (June 9, 2009) - Beginning in the mid 1970s, High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Pa. has been a mainstay on the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship circuit. With a course layout inspired by the late Dave Coombs Sr, the June 13th Monster Energy National Presented by Centra Bank will serve as host to a new beginning in Motocross, as the first-ever live network television broadcast will take place.

NBC Sports will present Saturday's Monster Energy National live, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Ryan Dungey will head a strong 250 Class lineup while WMX Class leader Ashley Fiolek will lead the way for a historic day of racing in Southern Pennsylvania. Current 450 Class points leader Mike Alessi will miss High Point and the following rounds for the foreseeable future.

After a dominating performance last weekend in Texas in which Alessi asserted himself as the man to beat for the series title, the Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki rider suffered a broken kneecap yesterday in preparation for Saturday's race. He underwent successful surgery this morning and the current prognosis for a return is positive as Alessi could make it back to the track before the end of the season.

Alessi's injury is the latest twist in what has already been an interesting 2009 season. Just two weeks earlier, Glen Helen winner and then-points leader Ryan Villopoto suffered a knee injury of his own and was forced to sit out the remainder of the season. Now, this weekend's race and the chase for the championship is wide open with Alessi's teammate Chad Reed asserting himself out front thanks to his current second place standing.

Reed, a former two-time AMA Supercross class champion, picked up his second consecutive podium finish of the season last Saturday and will see his 31 point deficit to Alessi erased this weekend. He continues to inch closer to his first career outdoor motocross victory, but Honda Red Bull Racing's Andrew Short, who made his first appearance on the overall podium for 2009 in Texas, and JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha's Josh Grant, who captured a second moto victory over Alessi at Hangtown, are right with Reed and will make this a memorable title fight through the remaining nine rounds.

The hotly-contested 250 Class didn't disappoint in Texas either. Dungey scored his second overall of the year thanks to his third straight moto two victory. The Minnesota native was runner-up in the first moto, and took advantage of a bad start by rival Christophe Pourcel to extend his points lead.

"It is my third year and I'm still at the beginning of my career the way I look at it," stated Dungey on the second win of the season. "I feel like I belong here and thinking like I feel that I need to step up. There aren't any excuses and I can't expect anything less."

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Pourcel trails Dungey by six points in the standings, but also raced to his third consecutive first moto win last weekend en route to second overall. Saturday will mark the Frenchman's first visit to High Point. With GEICO Powersports Honda's Trey Canard coming into picture as well, he will need to be at the top of his game.

Last season, Dungey was the only member of the trio to compete in Mt. Morris, bringing home third overall.

In the WMX Class, Honda Red Bull Racing's Fiolek stayed perfect through three rounds in 2009, sweeping the day's motos. Rival Jessica Patterson found misfortune in the day's final moto as Sherri Cruse and Vicki Golden rose to the occasion to complete the podium.

With 2009 being the inaugural visit to High Point for the women, Saturday's race will surely be anyone's for the taking.

Always known for being one of the most unique tracks on the circuit, High Point will present a new set of challenges for all the competitors on Saturday. The race will also kick-off the first round of the three-race Monster Energy Triple Crown of Motocross, a prestigious run for the money within the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

Fans looking for a sneak preview of the Monster Energy National can join the festivities of Fan Fest on Friday, June 12 beginning at 4 p.m. at the track. Team Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki will be on hand to meet and great with the fans, as well as the G.O.A.T, Ricky Carmichael. In addition, fans can also watch the minibike racing and enjoy a free concert, courtesy of Ten Man Push, the official band of Motocross.

Thursday-Saturday Tickets
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Kids (6-11 years) $35

5 and under FREE

Friday-Saturday Tickets

Adults $45

Kids (6-11 years) $30

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Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Standings

450 Class Championship Standings
1) Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 142
2) Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki, 111
3) Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 94
4) Andrew Short, Smithville, Tex., Honda, 93
5) Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 70
6) Dan Reardon, Australia, Honda, 68
7) Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki, 68
8) Cody Cooper, New Zealand, Yamaha, 60
9) Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 57
10) Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 55

250 Class Championship Standings
1) Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 133
2) Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 12
3) Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 117
4) Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 101
5) Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 95
6) Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 86
7) Tommy Searle, England, KTM, 79
8) Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 72
9) Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 66
10) Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 54

WMX Class Standings
1) Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda, 147
2) Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 123
3) Sherri Cruse, Bakersfield, Calif., Suzuki, 114
4) Vicki Golden, El Cajon, Calif., Honda, 114
5) Sara Price, Canyon Lake, Calif., Kawasaki, 87
6) Elizabeth Bash, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki, 87
7) Penni Cyrus, Queens Creek, Ariz., Kawasaki, 71
8) Kim Kocher, Paris, Ohio, KTM, 55
9) Tatum Sik, Temecula, Calif., Suzuki, 54
10) Jacqueline Strong, Sedona, Ariz., Honda, 52