Webb, Carmichael to Lead Rockstar Makita Suzuki

Courtesy of Rockstar/Makita Suzuki
Team Suzuki Press Office - October 4.
Off-road racing legend Mike Webb will be leading Rockstar Makita Suzuki's 2011 Championship efforts as Team Manager for both the AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross series with support from Ricky Carmichael.

Webb has been a staple in off-road racing for nearly three decades and is currently at the helm of the 2010 GNCC off-road team as they take the Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 towards the Championship title. In his storied history, Webb has helped Suzuki earn countless Championships in off-road racing and has been the Team Manager for the GNCC bike efforts since 1992.

"I'm really excited for this opportunity to help defend the AMA Supercross and Motocross titles that Ryan Dungey so masterfully won this year," Webb said. "I'm thrilled to be working with the team and Yoshimura, as we're all fully committed to keeping that Number One plate on the RM-Z450. I think 2011 is going to be a great season for us, for Suzuki, and for the RM-Z450."

To help spur the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team to another Championship-winning year in 2011, Webb has also secured the efforts of Ricky Carmichael as team adviser. Carmichael has a long history with Suzuki, as well, and is considered one of the greatest racers of all time in Supercross and Motocross. Carmichael will be helping the current Rockstar Makita Suzuki racers to fully-prepare for competition and advising them on bike set-up, race strategy and overall training approaches.

Said Webb: "Ricky is an undisputable Champion. I can't think of a better guy to help the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team to another winning season and I know the racers will all benefit from having him on our side."

With Webb and Carmichael at the helm of the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Supercross and Motocross team, Suzuki is looking forward to another phenomenal year at the races with their winning RM-Z450 in 2011.

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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
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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 Toyota Trucks Thunder Valley National

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

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

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

450 Class Stats

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

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

450 Class Point Standings - After 4 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

250 Class Stats

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

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

2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 4 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

WMX Class Stats:

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

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

2010 Stats

WMX Class Point Standings - After 2 of 8 rounds

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

WMX Class Overall Wins
Jessica Patterson - 2

WMX Class Moto Wins
Jessica Patterson - 4
WMX Class Wins by Brand
Yamaha - 2
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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Rockstar Energy High Point National Presented by Centra Bank
High Point Raceway - Mt. Morris, Pa., June 12

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

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

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

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

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

450 Class Stats

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

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

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

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

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

450 Class Point Standings - After 2 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

250 Class Stats

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

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

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

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

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


2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 2 of 12 rounds

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

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

250 Class Moto Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1
250 Class Wins by Brand
Honda - 1
Kawasaki - 1
250 Class Laps Led
Eli Tomac - 35
Christophe Pourcel - 16
Dean Wilson - 8
Wil Hahn - 2
Tommy Searle - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
250 Class Holeshots
Eli Tomac - 2
Trey Canard - 1
Wil Hahn - 1
For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com.
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About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.
The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.
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DUNGEY WINS WORLD SUPERCROSS TITLE IN SEATTLE

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DUNGEY WINS WORLD SUPERCROSS TITLE IN SEATTLE


Team Suzuki Press Office - April 25.
Ryan Dungey has clinched the 2010 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship after racing to fourth place at Saturday night's 15th round in Seattle.

The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Rookie - in his first season in the Supercross Class after moving up from the 250cc Lites class - gave the 2010 RM-Z450 its first major Championship success of 2010 in front of a packed-out audience at the Qwest Field Stadium.

Dungey is now untouchable in the points standings with two rounds remaining, leading on 320 points, compared to nearest rival Ryan Villopoto on 266; and with only 50 points available.

"It's been an amazing season to sit here after 15 rounds and be the Champion," Dungey said after the race. "It was a lot of hard work and effort put in by everybody on the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team. As a little kid, I would dream as I watched races and say, 'One day, I want to be that guy.' This really is a dream come true, and all the hard work has paid off. The whole team gives 110 per cent every week, and when we're all on the same page, this is what can happen. I have to thank the Man Above for making all this happen."

Team Manager Roger DeCoster said: "It was a great season and we're thankful and happy and we proved that the equipment is good and Suzuki has a good base bike to work with. The Rockstar Makita Suzuki team did a good job setting it up."

The race at Qwest Field in Seattle was the roughest and toughest track of the season. DeCoster said: "The track was really tough and some of the ruts were so deep and so long that they went from one end of the stadium to the other on the straights. When you see guys this good sitting down while riding, it made everyone look humble. They didn't look like Super Champions out there; until you saw the three-foot-deep ruts close up."

Despite the rough track and intense racing, Dungey pulled through and earned enough points to secure the Supercross Championship; and with it has now entered an elite club with only one other member: Supercross racers who've won the title in their Rookie year. The other rider who managed that is Jeremy McGrath.

"Ryan is now a Rookie Champion, which is pretty amazing," DeCoster said after the race. "Only Jeremy McGrath has done that before, but Dungey is a World Champion because this is an AMA and FIM Championship. I don't believe that was the case with McGrath's first Championship, so this is an amazing feat."

Dungey started off the season just the way Team Manager DeCoster and ace Technician Mike "Goose" Gosselaar had planned: At Anaheim 1, Dungey shot out of the starting gate and made it known that he wasn't racing for just a podium spot; he was gunning for the top spot. After leading lap after lap, defending Supercross champion James Stewart caught up to him. Most racers may have conceded to Stewart and his reputation for fast and aggressive racing, but not Dungey: He battled every second of the race until the chequered flag flew, and then he was only a very short distance behind Stewart. The tone for 2010 was set. Dungey was out to race hard and win. That night, Dungey took the second spot on the podium and "Goose" took the MMI award for outstanding technician. The match-up of Dungey, DeCoster, Goose and the RM-Z450 was already making people take notice.

The fuel-injected RM-Z450 was well suited to Dungey's racing style, and it propelled him to great starts and fast getaways at the beginning of the season. At Round 2, he got his first Supercross victory and the Holeshot. His RM-Z450's immediate throttle response, impressive power output and race-minded gearing gave Dungey the winning-edge he needed.

He continued to collect points, and became the series points-leader after Round 2 in Phoenix. Amazingly, the talented riddder never gave up that lead. While he didn't always win - and a few races he didn't find the podium - no other racer on the track was as consistent and no other machine was as mechanically-sound as the Rockstar Makita Suzuki RM-Z450.

Dungey won a total of five races: Phoenix was the spot for the first Supercross win of his career, and he followed that up with wins in Anaheim 2, Atlanta, Dallas and St. Louis and has finished on the podium in 10 of the 15 races so far.

He got three of the first four holeshots of the season, including Anaheim 1, Phoenix, and San Francisco. The holeshot at Round 3 in Anaheim 2 went to Dungey's team-mate Austin Stroupe, who was also riding the fuel-injected RM-Z450.

Dungey's appeal has stretched further than the reach of Supercross. With a slew of impressive sponsors, including Rockstar, Makita, Yoshimura, and Fox Racing, he's even got the attention of retail giant Target and the extremely selective Nike 6.0: Dungey helped design Nike's Air MX boot and was the only racer who rode the entire season with them. He also has two very important racing legends standing by him who believe he is the future of the sport of motocross racing: five-time World Champion Roger DeCoster and Supercross "Greatest of All Time" Ricky Carmichael. "It's nice to win it with someone like Ryan because we picked him up from the Suzuki amateur support program and we started off with somebody who a lot of people weren't paying attention to," DeCoster said. "He came and talked to us a few times and he gave off a good impression and we had a feeling he would be good. We tried it out and he got better and better, and after this season, now he's a Rookie Champion."

He also credits his family and their unwavering support for his success, as well as the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team that has put together one of the most impressive race bikes ever to hit the Supercross track: the 2010 fuel-injected RM-Z450.

Seattle results: 1. Kevin Windham (Honda); 2. Tommy Hahn (Suzuki); 3. Justin Brayton (Yam); 4. Ryan Dungey (Rockstar Makita Suzuki); 5. Davi Millsaps (Honda); 6. Nick Wey (Kawasaki); 7. Michael Byrne (Yamaha); 8. Chad Reed (Kawasaki); 9. Andrew Short (Honda); 10. Kyle Chisholm (Yamaha).

Championship points (after 15 rounds): CLICK HERE
 
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Fox Racing Supports RC Am. SX and RCU in Daytona

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The Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross represents a unique opportunity for riders to compete on one of the most prestigious motorsports grounds in the world on Sunday March 7th, 2010.

In addition, RC will be conducting a riding school like no other. Titled RC University, this event is already sold out and will undoubtedly be an amazing event. RCU is on Monday March 8th, 2010. Fox Racing is proud to be a supporter of the GOAT in his newest endeavors.

Check out WWW.FOXRACING.COM for photo galleries of both events as well as product details & videos of all your favorite Fox riders throughout the year. Contact your local Authorized Fox Dealer or visit WWW.FOXRACING.COM for the latest Fox products.
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Monster Energy Supercross Notes Package Angel Stadium, Anaheim, Calif.

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Monster Energy Supercross Notes Package Angel Stadium, Anaheim, Calif. AMA Supercross Class Stats in Anaheim The first race was held December 4, 1976, and Marty Smith won on a Honda. This race marks the 53rd time the gate will drop for an AMA Supercross class race in Anaheim. Since 2001 Anaheim has hosted three races, and only once have three different riders won main events. In 2002, David Vuillemin, Mike LaRocco and Ricky Carmichael won main events in Anaheim Anaheim holds the record for most AMA Supercross class races In 2007 James Stewart won all three races in Anaheim, and in 2008 Chad Reed won all three races. In seven of nine years, the rider that has won two of the three races in Anaheim has gone on to wins the championship: James Stewart (’05, ’09); Chad Reed (’04, ’08); Ricky Carmichael (’03, ’05, ’06). In 2001 Jeremy McGrath won two of the three races in Anaheim but lost the title to Carmichael. AMA Supercross Class Wins by Brand in Anaheim Honda: 19 Yamaha: 18 Kawasaki: 7 Suzuki: 7 AMA Supercross Class First-Time Winners in Anaheim 1979: Kent Howerton 1982: Donnie Hansen 1983: David Bailey 1984: Johnny O'Mara 1990: Damon Bradshaw 1993: Jeremy McGrath 2003: Chad Reed 2009: Josh Grant AMA Supercross Class Recap from San Diego Davi Millsaps earned his third career AMA Supercross class win and is tied with Ryan Villopoto, Marty Smith and Larry Ward on the all-time AMA Supercross class win list. Millsaps gave Honda their first since Detroit in 2008 In only seven seasons of AMA Supercross class racing, there have been four different winners in the first five races. Since 1974, this is only the fifth time that Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha have all won AMA Supercross class races in the same season. Josh Hill earned his fourth consecutive podium, and third consecutive runner-up finish. Ivan Tedesco earned his first podium since St. Louis in 2007 when he finished third. . AMA Supercross Lites Class States in Anaheim The first race was held on February 2, 1985, and Mike Healy won on a Suzuki. This will be the 45th time the gate will drop for an AMA Supercross Lites race in Anaheim. Can Jake Weimer join Ernesto Fonseca (2001), Ivan Tedesco (2004) and Ryan Villopoto (2007) to sweep all three races in Anaheim? AMA Supercross Lites Class Wins by Brand in Anaheim Kawasaki: 21 Suzuki: 8 Honda: 6 Yamaha: 6 KTM: 3 AMA Supercross Lites Class Recap from San Diego Jake Weimer earned his fourth win of the season. Cole Seeley earned the first podium finish of his career with a second place. Wil Hahn earned his second podium finish of the season with a third place. AMA Supercross Laps Led Ryan Dungey 54 Davi Millsaps 18 Ryan Villopoto 10 James Stewart 8 Josh Hill 8 Nicholas Wey 2 AMA Supercross Lites Class Laps Led Jake Weimer 47 Trey Canard 15 Blake Wharton 12 Ryan Morais 1 SPIKE Holeshot Award (AMA Supercross Class) Ryan Dungey (Anaheim 1) Ryan Dungey (Phoenix) Austin Stroupe (Anaheim 2) Ryan Dungey (San Francisco) Nicholas Wey (San Diego) SPIKE Holeshot Award (AMA Supercross Lites Class) Jake Weimer (Anaheim 1) Josh Hansen (Phoenix) Josh Hansen (Anaheim 2) Cole Seely (San Francisco) Trey Canard (San Diego) MMI Top Tech Award Mike Gosselaar (Anaheim 1) Rene Zapata (Phoenix) Jason Snow (Anaheim 2) Brent Myron (San Francisco) Rich Simmons (San Diego) Asterisk Medic Card Antonio Balbi (Anaheim 1) Hunter Hewitt (Phoenix) Hugo Dagod (Anaheim 2) Robert Kiniry (San Francisco) Jake Canada (San Diego) AMA Supercross Class Results: San Diego 1. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Honda 2. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha 3. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha 4. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki 5. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha 6. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki 7. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Suzuki 8. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha 9. Nick Wey, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki 10. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha AMA Supercross Class Season Standings 1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 105 2. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 101 3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 95 4. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 82 5. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 77 6. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 72 7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 69 8. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 66 9. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Suzuki, 56 10. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha, 51 Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results: San Diego 1. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki 2. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda 3. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda 4. Max Anstie, Hemet, Calif., Yamaha 5. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha 6. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda 7. Phil Nicoletti, Bethel, N.Y., KTM 8. P.J. Larsen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM 9. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda 10. Chris Gosselaar, Spring Valley Lake, Calif., Honda Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings 1. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 122 2. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 96 3. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 94 4. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 78 5. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda, 76 6. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 71 7. Max Anstie, Hemet, Calif., Yamaha, 63 8. Josh Hansen, Elbert Colo., Kawasaki, 56 9. Jeff Alessi, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 45 10. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 42 AMA Supercross Class Rider Finishes Davi Millsaps Anaheim 1: 9 Phoenix: 9 Anaheim 2: 8 San Francisco: 3 San Diego: 1 Joshua R Hill Anaheim 1: 6 Phoenix: 3 Anaheim 2: 2 San Francisco: 2 San Diego: 2 Ivan Tedesco Anaheim 1: 7 Phoenix: 4 Anaheim 2: 10 San Francisco: 7 San Diego: 3 Ryan D. Villopoto Anaheim 1: 5 Phoenix: 2 Anaheim 2: 7 San Francisco: 1 San Diego: 4 Justin D Brayton Anaheim 1: 8 Phoenix: 8 Anaheim 2: 6 San Francisco: 6 San Diego: 5 Ryan Dungey Anaheim 1: 2 Phoenix: 1 Anaheim 2: 1 San Francisco: 4 San Diego: 6 Thomas K Hahn Anaheim 1: 11 Phoenix: 10 Anaheim 2: 12 San Francisco: 9 San Diego: 7 Grant Langston Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: 18 Anaheim 2: 16 San Francisco: N/A San Diego: 8 Nicholas A Wey Anaheim 1: 12 Phoenix: 13 Anaheim 2: 13 San Francisco: 8 San Diego: 9 Kyle P Chisholm Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: 12 Anaheim 2: 11 San Francisco: 12 San Diego: 10 Chris Blose Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: 16 Anaheim 2: 15 San Francisco: 16 San Diego: 11 Fabien Izoird Anaheim1: 14 Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: 17 San Francisco: 15 San Diego: 12 Dan Reardon Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: N/A San Diego: 13 Michael Byrne Anaheim 1: 16 Phoenix: 20 Anaheim 2: 9 San Francisco: 10 San Diego: 14 Bobby B Bonds Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: N/A San Diego: 15 Kevin W. Windham Anaheim 1: 3 Phoenix: 6 Anaheim 2: 5 San Francisco: 11 San Diego: 16 Cyrille Coulon Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: 17 Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: 14 San Diego: 17 Jason W Thomas Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: 14 Anaheim 2: 14 San Francisco: 13 San Diego: 18 Kyle D Partridge Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: 20 San Diego: 19 Andrew T Short Anaheim 1: 4 Phoenix: 5 Anaheim 2: 4 San Francisco: 5 San Diego: 20 Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Rider Finishes Jake T. Weimer Anaheim 1: 1 Phoenix: 1 Anaheim 2: 1 San Francisco: 2 San Diego: 1 Cole Seely Anaheim 1: 14 Phoenix: 6 Anaheim 2: 5 San Francisco: 5 San Diego: 2 Wil A Hahn Anaheim 1: 5 Phoenix: 4 Anaheim 2: 2 San Francisco: 4 San Diego: 3 Max Anstie Anaheim 1: 9 Phoenix: 15 Anaheim 2: 7 San Francisco: 8 San Diego: 4 Broc Tickle Anaheim 1: 6 Phoenix: 5 Anaheim 2: 10 San Francisco: 3 San Diego: 5 Trey Canard Anaheim 1: 2 Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: 3 San Francisco: 1 San Diego: 6 Phillip J Nicoletti Anaheim 1: 16 Phoenix: 10 Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: 10 San Diego: 7 PJ Larsen Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: N/A San Diego: 8 Blake Wharton Anaheim 1: 4 Phoenix: 3 Anaheim 2: 8 San Francisco: 13 San Diego: 9 Christopher Gosselaar Anaheim 1: 17 Phoenix: 18 Anaheim 2: 16 San Francisco: 18 San Diego: 10 Joshua Hansen Anaheim 1: 8 Phoenix: 20 Anaheim 2: 4 San Francisco: 7 San Diego: 11 Hunter Hewitt Anaheim 1: 11 Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: 17 San Francisco: 17 San Diego: 12 Robert S Kiniry Anaheim 1: 13 Phoenix: 9 Anaheim 2: 11 San Francisco: N/A San Diego: 13 Antonio Balbi Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: 13 San Francisco: N/A San Diego: 14 Eric J Mccrummen Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: 11 San Diego: 15 Jeff Alessi Anaheim 1: 10 Phoenix: 13 Anaheim 2: 12 San Francisco: 9 San Diego: 16 Michael R Horban Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: N/A San Diego: 17 Hugo Dagod Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: N/A San Diego: 18 Travis A Baker Anaheim 1: 20 Phoenix: 11 Anaheim 2: 9 San Francisco: 6 San Diego: 19 Joshua M Clark Anaheim 1: N/A Phoenix: N/A Anaheim 2: N/A San Francisco: 19 San Diego: 20 Please note, although no boardcode and smiley buttons are shown, they are still useable

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Ricky Carmichael to be Sponsored by Monster Energy in 2010 and Beyond

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 MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Continuing to show support to a remarkable athlete that over the years has done more to elevate the Monster Energy brand in the world of action and motorsports than any other, the Monster “M” claw will grace the green and black No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado of Ricky Carmichael in the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Joining forces with Turner Motorsports, LLC, Carmichael will compete in the entire 25 race NCWTS.

In the history of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), no other rider has won as many championships (15) and races (150) as Carmichael, earning him the nickname the Greatest of All-Time (the GOAT). He was also a record five-time AMA “Rider of the Year.”

The 30-year-old Clearwater, Florida native competed in 16 NCWTS races last season for Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) scoring two top-10 finishes before moving over to Turner Motorsports for the final two Truck Series races of the year, where he drove the No. 31 Chevrolet. He also piloted a KHI entry in two ARCA Racing Series presented by REMAX and Menards races in 2009.

Carmichael will wheel the Monster Energy sponsored truck in all 25 NCWTS events. In addition he will steer a Monster Energy Chevrolet in nine ARCA races, beginning with the season opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

“Monster has been a sponsor of mine for five years,” said Carmichael. “So it’s really an honor for them to continue to expand their motorsports efforts with me. I learned so much as a driver working with Kevin (Harvick) last year. He encouraged me to make the jump to Turner Motorsports because of the number of races I was going to be able to compete in. I know seat time is the key for me becoming a successful driver. Last season was a great year for me, but I am really looking forward this season.”

“We’re quite pleased to be back in NASCAR and supporting Ricky in 2010,” said Nick Gagliardi, Monster Beverage COO. “Ricky has been instrumental in making Monster Energy the No. 1 energy drink in America, and as we help him to reach his goals in racing, he’s going to help us in the marketplace with an entirely new sales and marketing program we’ve structured around him.”

Mike Fritts, who served as Carmichael’s crew chief in his first stock car endeavor in 2007, will again assume the role as crew chief for the 2010 season. The No. 4 Monster Energy team is locked in for the first five races of the season based on last season’s championship points.

For more information on Turner Motorsports or Ricky Carmichael visit www.rickycarmichael.com and www.teamturnermotorsports.com.

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Competition Bulletin 1: MX Sports Makes Class Structure Change for Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship

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Competition Bulletin 1: MX Sports Makes Class Structure Change for
Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship

Morgantown, W.Va. (January 27, 2010) - MX Sports, producers of the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship, has made a few slight changes to the class structure for the event:

1. The elimination of class 5 the 450 A class.
2. The addition of Class 25 the Masters 45+ class.

After reviewing the class structure MX Sports decided this would better align the entries to the event.
Full information on the race and the RCU riding school is available at http://www.mxsports.com/pages/supercross/ricky-carmichael-daytona-amateur-supercross-championship.
About MX Sports
MX Sports, Inc. is a Morgantown, West Virginia-based motocross production company. The group coordinates the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, which includes a national qualifying program consisting of 52 Area Qualifying races held annually from February through May and 12 Regional Championship races conducted in June at select motocross facilities across the country. The national championship event is held during the first week of August at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.

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Ricky Carmichael University Releases Curriculum

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Ricky Carmichael University Releases Curriculum

(Tallahassee Florida) January 26, 2010 - Ricky Carmichael University, otherwise known as "RCU" is pleased to announce the school format and curriculum. RCU, which is the first school of its kind, is being held at Daytona International Speedway on Monday, March 8, 2010.
After an early morning check in, the school starts out with a breakfast, where all the participants will meet Ricky and his crew of decorated instructors. Riders will then suit up and go through an individual riding analysis, with each student assigned to an instructor. Following that, students will first work on proper body positioning, while utilizing the organized drills that RC himself used to help hone his skills. Drills will focus on flat turns, rhythm sections and improved braking techniques.
"I have spent quite a bit of time trying to put together the most important pieces of what I have learned through all my years of racing," said Carmichael. "This program is really cool, and I can't wait to personally run and discuss the braking and cornering drills, which I think is one of the easiest places on the track to make up time. I will be suited and riding, and won't hesitate to run some of them myself."
Participants can expect to work with the close knit members of Ricky's team, which has become known as "Camp Carmichael" over the years. The final line up of all-star instructors will be announced in the coming weeks, but participants can expect additional coaches with credentials validated by national championships.
RCU is an exclusive and unprecedented opportunity for Motocross riders young and old to get personalized one-on-one training with the greatest rider of all time -- Ricky Carmichael and his team. The event is being held in conjunction with Daytona International Speedway and on the same course that the pros will ride during the legendary Daytona Supercross By Honda. Due to the exclusive nature of this event, participation is limited to the first 100 riders that register. For more information on RCU, please visit www.mxsports.com.
About MX Sports
MX Sports, Inc. is a Morgantown, West Virginia-based motocross production company. The group coordinates the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, which includes a national qualifying program consisting of 52 Area Qualifying races held annually from February through May and 12 Regional Championship races conducted in June at select motocross facilities across the country. Less than five percent of the Area Qualifier entries actually qualify for the national championship event, held during the first week of August at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.

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Daytona, MX Sports Announce Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship

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MORGANTOWN, W. VA. -- MX Sports, producer of the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, is pleased to announce the formation of two new and exciting opportunities for amateur riders. The inaugural Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship will take place on Sunday, March 7 at Daytona International Speedway, and on Monday, March 8, Carmichael will then host Ricky Carmichael University, the first public riding school ever hosted by the 15-Time AMA National Champion.

Both events will take place after the Daytona Supercross By Honda on Saturday, March 6, where those amateur families will have the opportunity to see the best stars in AMA Supercross, such as Chad Reed and James Stewart, battle in America’s toughest, most challenging Supercross event of the year.

“This is an unprecedented opportunity for amateur racers to ride at Daytona International Speedway,” said Tim Cotter, director of MX Sports. “Every horsepower buff knows what Daytona stands for. It is the heartbeat of the racing universe, and now amateur riders will have the opportunity to race on these storied grounds and learn from the Greatest of All-Time.”

“I’m super pumped to be involved with this,” said Carmichael, a five-time Daytona Supercross By Honda champion. “I feel like Daytona is one of my racing homes, and to be able to give back to the sport like this will be awesome. You never forget your roots. For the riders, this is an amazing opportunity to race on the Daytona track. I’m really looking forward to sharing my knowledge with them.”

MX Sports will organize the event by utilizing their nearly 30 years of experience operating the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch. The class structure will include classes for youth riders on 50cc bikes all the way up to vet and senior classes. The race will follow a supercross format, using heat races and last-chance qualifiers to seed the field of riders into a main event in each class. Unlike the Loretta Lynn Ranch format, riders do not need to qualify at other races in advance in order to participate in the Daytona event. Full online signup information is posted on MXSports.com.

While amateur riders have competed at Daytona before, the Ricky Carmichael University event on Monday, March 8, is an unprecedented opportunity. The Ricky Carmichael University will feature the legendary Supercross champion and his team sharing exclusive riding secrets during a one-day-only Supercross camp on the Daytona track. It marks the first time amateur racers have had the opportunity to tap into the techniques and skills of the Greatest of All-Time.

The amateur track will run a basic layout similar to the Daytona Supercross By Honda with changes made to accommodate amateur and youth riders. Amateur riders and their families are encouraged to come down early and camp on the Daytona infield, where hookups are available.

“Both of these two events are great additions to our busy motorcycle schedule,” Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig said. “Our Supercross course is legendary around the country and it’s a special opportunity for these amateur riders to test their skills on it, as well as learn from a legend such as Ricky Carmichael.”

Full information on the race and riding school is available at mxsports.com.

ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI SET FOR ANAHEIM OPENER

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ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI SET FOR ANAHEIM OPENER

Team Suzuki Press Office - January 6.

The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Supercross team is prepped and ready to compete at Anaheim 1, the first round of the 2010 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship, this weekend.

With the direction of motocross legend and Team Manager Roger DeCoster and Assistant Team Manager Ray Tetherton, the entire team is at the top of their game with the help of the championship-winning RM-Z450 and all-new fuel-injected RM-Z250. And with a roster of winning athletes that includes Lites Champion Ryan Dungey and Australian Lites Champion Matt Moss moving up to the pro Supercross class and Austin Stroupe in the Lites East series, the team is looking to have a great 2010 season.

Reigning Supercross Lites West Champion and AMA Motocross 250 Champion Dungey - a member of the winning U.S. Motocross of Nations team - is moving up to the 450 class this year. He's been putting the RM-Z450 to the test, and both racer and bike are in winning form. "We have a lot of hopes resting on Dungey for the 2010 season," DeCoster said. "He will be our main guy and I believe he is capable to adapt to the big boy's class, yet we need to stay realistic as everyone moving up has needed some time to adapt. Maybe the biggest difference is that now it's not eight or nine SX events to compete in but 17 in row and there is no time for a break or to regroup."

Dungey's fluid riding style and his ability to race smart will help him make a big impact in the Supercross series. "I'm really looking forward to this season, and I'm excited," Dungey said. "We've done a lot of preparation in the off-season, and the goal is to go out there and get my first win. I want to be in the hunt and I think we can make that happen. I'm going to do my best, I have a great team that works 100 per cent and I can't wait to get out there and race. I'm ready."

Adding to Dungey's chances of winning is mechanic Mike "Goose" Gosselaar, who wrenched on Ricky Carmichael's championship-winning Suzukis in the past.

Australian Pro Lites Supercross and Australasian Pro Lites Champion Moss is coming to the U.S. series and will be taking on the competition with his race-ready RM-Z450. Moss sustained an injury in the final Australian SX race of the season on December 5th in which he compressed the T5 vertebrae in his back, but he's on track to make his U.S. Supercross debut in the coming weeks. DeCoster said, "We had big hopes to see Matt Moss making the move up from Lites at the same time as Ryan, but due to his injuries sustained on a 450 after wining the Lites title in Australia, Matt will probably miss the first six events. I have been told that he is pretty resilient and should be able to come back strong." Moss is expected to recover in time to line up at the starting gate for most of the Supercross races and is looking forward to competing alongside Dungey aboard the Suzuki RM-Z450.

Austin Stroupe will be riding the RM-Z250 and competing in the Pro Lites East series after finishing second in the series in 2009. "Our Lites rider, Austin Stroupe, will do the East Coast Lites and will take the place of Moss in the Supercross class while we are at the West Coast events. Austin has been doing well in his preparation."

Stroupe is consistently one of the fastest racers on the track, and with the help of the all-new fuel-injected RM-Z250, he's poised to take the Pro Lites class by storm and get some valuable experience riding Moss' RM-Z450. "I'm really looking forward to getting out there and racing this year," Stroupe said. "I've got a great team, a great bike I've been putting in a lot of time on, and I feel really good. I'm ready to go."

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2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships Area Qualifier Schedule Announced

Courtesy of MX Sports

2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships
Area Qualifier Schedule Announced

Morgantown, W.Va. (November 17, 2009) - MX Sports, producer of the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., has officially announced the 2010 Area Qualifier Schedule. Within the 7 different regions across the country riders are provided 51 opportunities to attend the first stage in the qualification process to the National Championships held at the famed Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., August 2-7, 2010.
"The 2010 schedule will give our Loretta Lynn riders an opportunity to compete on the best AMA tracks in America," said Tim Cotter, Director of MX Sports. "In addition to the many facilities that have historically been on the schedule we have a few very exciting new comers to the program. It is the goal of MX Sports to develop relationships with the best promoters and facilities in the country to hold these very important events."
The 2010 Area Qualifier Event Schedule already boasts several Pro National tracks and the Hangtown MX facility near Sacramento, Calif., joins the Northwest schedule for the very first time. Hangtown has been the site of professional motocross races since 1968, including the second round of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships.
"We are excited to host our first Area Qualifier at Hangtown," said Scott Davis, promoter of the event and owner of E Street MX. "We hope the addition of the event at this national level track will be an exciting opportunity for riders on their way to the National at Loretta Lynn's."
Also new to the Northwest region is the addition of Horn Rapids MX near Seattle, while new relationships are forming in the South Central region with Cowboy Bad Lands in Beaumont, Texas. In the Northeast, Winchester Speed Park graces the schedule putting a qualifier in New Hampshire for the first time in many years.
To view the entire 2010 Area Qualifier Schedule visit
http://www.mxsports.com/pages/schedule/2010-area-qualifiers-schedule
Events listed to be announced (TBA) will be confirmed as soon as possible.
About MX Sports and the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships
MX Sports, Inc. is a Morgantown, West Virginia-based motocross production company that manages the AMA National Motocross Championships - the world's largest amateur motocross race. Hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, the event is the premier amateur motocross race in the world. Approximately 25,000 racers attempt to qualify in 35 classes at the 52 Area Qualifying races held annually from February through May and 12 Regional Championship races conducted in June at select motocross facilities across the country. Only 1,400 will make it to the final. The National event, christened "The World's Greatest Motocross Vacation," is held annually in the first week of August. As proof of the significance of winning an AMA Amateur National Championship title, most of today's top motocross and Supercross stars-including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, and Ryan Villopoto-won championships at Loretta Lynn's. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.

MX Sports Announces 2010 Rules and Classes for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships

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MX Sports Announces 2010 Rules and Classes for the
AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships

Morgantown, W.Va. (November 4, 2009) - MX Sports formally announces the 2010 Supplemental Rules and Class Structure for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, to be held August 2-7, 2010, at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.  The Supplemental Rules demonstrate only minor updates in rider classification and machine eligibility, but heavy changes occur with regards to the protest fees at the National.
"MX Sports wanted to develop a realistic teardown fee structure for the national," said Jeff Canfield, MX Sports Technical Manager. "We feel that a substantial increase will better represent the actual cost of tearing down a machine."
The class structure has also undergone changes in both the youth and amateur classes such as the creation of a College B/C (17-24) class, Multi Speed 51cc class, as well as a few age and displacement changes to several youth classes.
"The college B/C (17-24) class is one of the more popular age divisions across the country," said MX Sports Director, Tim Cotter. "By adding that class for B and C riders only, it will open the doors to many riders that would typically be unable to qualify for the national."
The addition of the 51cc (4-6) Stock Multi Speed class for four-strokes will run alongside the existing trio of 51cc classes which remain unchanged. Although riders may qualify for the National in any 51cc class, only one may be selected for the National. In addition, the 51cc (4-6) Multi Speed and 51cc Shaft classes will be run together in a staggered start format but scored separately.
The Girls class has been modified to create a better transitional class for girls to ride a 150cc 4-stroke, in an effort to mirror the success of the Super Mini 1 (12-15).
"We are excited to introduce the 150cc into the Girls class and believe it's a good fit for girls transitioning into to the Women's class." Cotter said. "We believe girls under the age of 11 are strong competitors of their male peers and are encouraged to compete in any of the 51cc to 85cc classes."
"Over the years, MX Sports has tweaked our class structure to provide more opportunities for our racing families," Cotter said. "We're confident the 2010 rulebook and classes will help serve our racers well."
For the 2010 Supplemental Rules go to: http://www.mxsports.com/pages/rules/2010-supplemental-rules
For the 2010 Class Structure go to: http://www.mxsports.com/pages/rules/2010-class-structure

About MX Sports and the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships
MX Sports, Inc. is a Morgantown, West Virginia-based motocross production company that manages the AMA National Motocross Championships - the world's largest amateur motocross race. Hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, the event is the premier amateur motocross race in the world. Approximately 25,000 racers attempt to qualify in 35 classes at the 52 Area Qualifying races held annually from February through May and 12 Regional Championship races conducted in June at select motocross facilities across the country. Only 1,400 will make it to the final. The National event, christened "The World's Greatest Motocross Vacation," is held annually in the first week of August. As proof of the significance of winning an AMA Amateur National Championship title, most of today's top motocross and Supercross stars-including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, and Ryan Villopoto-won championships at Loretta Lynn's. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.

2010 AMA National Motocross Numbers

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Courtesy of AMA
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- In partnership with Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the 2010 national numbers for pro-licensed riders in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, and the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
National numbers in the disciplines of Supercross and Motocross are assigned by the following process:
No. 1: The current series champion must run the No. 1 plate in that series.
Nos. 2-9: A champion from the previous competition year may choose a permanent single-digit number if available, with the exception of No. 4. The AMA has reserved No. 4 for exclusive use by Ricky Carmichael through 2011.
Nos. 10-999: Riders who finish in the top 10 in combined championship points in Supercross, Motocross 250 and Motocross 450 competition in the previous competition year have the option to choose a career national two-digit number, if available. These riders, by their option, may instead select a three-digit national number.
Riders who finish outside the top 10 but in the top 100 in combined championship points in Supercross, Motocross 250 and Motocross 450 competition in the previous year will be assigned consecutive two-digit numbers from the available supply until that supply is exhausted.
A comparison of riders' best moto finishes breaks a tie, unless one of those riders competed in only one discipline. In the case of a tie between a rider who rode one discipline (e.g., Supercross) and a rider who rode both disciplines, the tie is broken in favor of the rider who rode both series.
A rider who fails to earn at least one championship point during the season preceding the current season will lose his or her career number and be issued a new number based on current points. Special consideration is given to a rider if an injury impeded participation the previous year.
Note: Lower three-digit competition numbers (e.g., 100-125) are traditionally held for past or current champions from non-U.S. series who participate in a Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, or a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross event.
AMA National Motocross/Supercross Competition Numbers
* Career numbers
** New career numbers for 2010
*2: Ryan Villopoto
*3: Mike Brown
**5: Ryan Dungey (No. 1, Motocross 250 and Supercross Lites West)
*7: James Stewart (No. 1, Supercross)
*8: Grant Langston
*9: Ivan Tedesco
10: Thomas Hahn
*11: Travis Preston
12: Jake Weimer
*13: Heath Voss
*14: Kevin Windham
*15: Timmy Ferry
*16: John Dowd
17: Justin Barcia
*18: David Millsaps
19: Tommy Searle
20: Broc Tickle
21: Blake Wharton
*22: Chad Reed (No. 1, Motocross 450)
23: Justin Brayton
*24: Brett Metcalfe
*25: Nathan Ramsey
*26: Michael Byrne
*27: Nicholas Wey
28: Tyla Rattray
*29: Andrew Short
30: Cody Cooper
31: Matthew Lemoine
32: Kyle Cunningham
**33: Josh Grant
34: James Albertson
35: Matthew Goerke
36: Darryn Durham
37: Tyler Bowers
38: Trey Canard
39: Ricky Dietrich
40: Jake Moss
41: Kyle Regal
42: Ben Evans
43: Steven Clarke
44: PJ Larsen
45: Austin Stroupe
46: Ryan Sipes
47: Matt Boni
48: Max Anstie
49: William Hahn
50: Alex Martin
51: Paul Carpenter
52: Antonio Balbi
53: Jeff Alessi
54: Jason Lawrence
55: Kyle Chisholm
56: Ben Coisy
57: Jarred Browne
58: Weston Peick
59: Daniel Reardon
*60: Broc Hepler
61: Vince Freise
62: Jason Thomas
63: Sean Borkenhagen
64: Taylor Futrell
65: Troy Adams
66: Blake Baggett
67: Chris Blose
68: Robert Kiniry
69: Adam Chatfield
70: Robby Marshall
71: Kyle Summers
72: Christian Craig
73: Ben Lamay
74: Tucker Hibbert
*75: Josh Hill
76: Martin Davalos
77: Charles J Summey
78: Gavin Gracyk
79: Justin Sipes
80: Billy Laninovich
81: Cole Siebler
82: Jesse Casillas
83: Steve Boniface
84: Michael Hall
85: Scott Champion
86: Bobby Bonds
87: Les Smith
88: Ricky Renner
89: Jacob Marsack
90: Willy Browning
91: Jase Lewis
92: Michael Willard
93: Justin McDonald
94: Ryan Morais
95: Lucas Crespi
96: Josh Hansen
97: Robert Fitch
98: Roberto Castro
99: Topher Ingalls
**377: Christophe Pourcel (No. 1, Supercross Lites East)
*800: Mike Alessi