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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Steel City Report: American Honda

Courtesy of American Honda

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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Dungey 2010 National Champion

Courtesy of Suzuki
Brea, Calif. – August 30, 2010 – History has been made. Ryan Dungey is the 2010 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, securing his second title of the year this weekend at Southwick MX in Massachusetts. The 20-year-old rookie has gained enough points in the series with his complete domination of the 450 motocross class to take home the trophy with two races still left on the schedule. Dungey claimed the 2010 AMA Supercross title in May, making him the youngest rookie racer ever to do so, and now has added the Pro Motocross championship to his list of accomplishments, making him the only rookie ever to clinch both titles. Dungey has been unstoppable on his Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 and has taken home the win in the past nine races in a row and won 16 out of 20 motos

"What Ryan has done, no one has ever done before including McGrath, Stewart, Carmichael," Team Manager Roger DeCoster said. "No one has ever won both the Supercross and a National Championship back to back as a rookie. It's pretty impressive. Sometimes, because Ryan is such a subdued nice guy, you don’t really realize what a big thing that he has done. I expect more and more perfection, but you look back and see that he is doing things that no one has ever done before – it's pretty impressive."

Dungey went into Southwick focused on racing his best race, like always. He lined up at the gate determined to give his best performance on the sandy, technical track in Massachusetts, and at the start of moto 1, Dungey started near the front of the pack. He moved into second place and stayed there most of the race. During the last lap, Dungey was battling for the lead when the opportunity to move up presented itself. Dungey and his RM-Z450 took the lead with less than a lap to go and took the win.

With the championship in view, Dungey lined up for moto 2 focused on finishing strong again. Dungey moved into the lead early in the race and by the time the checkered flag flew, he was more than 24 seconds ahead of second place. Dungey clinched the title by ending the day 151 points ahead of second place with only two races left on the schedule.

"This feels great," Dungey said after the race. "It’s a lot of hard work and a lot of long weeks in the off season to prepare for this, but its all the better when you pull it off and win the championship. It's not all me, everyone on the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team put in 110 percent into everything they do and that’s all I could ever ask. We work well together and enjoy working together at the same time. It makes it fun."

"The Suzuki family is ecstatic to add this championship to our trophy case," Rod Lopusnak, Suzuki’s National Sales Manager for the Motorcycle Division, said. "Looking back at the last year, it is hard to find one word other than ‘Champion’ to express what Ryan, the RM-Z450, and Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki have accomplished in their rookie season!"

"Congratulations to Ryan Dungey for his awesome, record-breaking rookie season!" Yoshimura R&D of America Vice President Don Sakakura said. "Ryan's courage, superior skills, and diligent conditioning were instrumental in his dominating motocross season, accomplishments which Ryan will surely cherish for a lifetime. His Suzuki RM-Z450 performed flawlessly all season long, and we must offer sincere appreciation to the Suzuki engineering team abroad, as well Roger DeCoster and his team of race technicians."

"It's been a perfect season; probably a season we will remember for the rest of our lives," DeCoster said. "It's never happened before – a rookie has never won back to back championships. Ryan has done it."

Dungey has made history winning a total of four national titles in the past two years. Ryan won two titles in 2009, the AMA Supercross Western Regional Lites and the 250 Motocross championships, both on the RM-Z250, as well as being the hero of Team USA at the Motocross of Nations in Italy. Now with the 2010 Supercross and the Motocross title in his possession, Dungey was named the captain of Team USA and hopes to keep the Motocross of Nations championship in the U.S.

The next AMA Pro Motocross race takes place at Steel City in Delmont, PA, on September 4th. Dungey, despite having clinched the title, will be focused on battling for the lead there.

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Team USA: Dungey, Short and Canard

Courtesy of  MX Sports
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Last Saturday, prior to the start of Round 9 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship from Unadilla Valley Sports Center, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced three of American motocross' biggest names to complete the lineup of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations from Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Colorado. Reigning Motocross of Nations champion and current 450 Class points leader Ryan Dungey will return as the team captain in the MX1 class aboard his Rockstar/Makita Suzuki while GEICO Powersports Honda's Trey Canard (MX2) and Honda Red Bull Racing's Andrew Short (MX3) make their respective debuts at the world's biggest professional motocross event.


Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations.
Courtesy Steve Cox/Racer X

Team manager Roger DeCoster, who has won 16 MXoN titles as a rider and 20 as a team manager for the United States, and assistant team manager Mitch Payton selected the trio for the 62nd running of the event based on each rider's performance throughout the 2010 season up to this point. With a five-year winning streak in tact, Dungey, Canard and Short will look to make it six-in-a-row while competing on American soil at the same facility that has hosted a round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship since 2006.

"I believe this is one of the strongest teams the U.S. has ever fielded," said DeCoster. "Each of these riders have earned their spot on the team thanks to tremendous efforts thus far in the championship. With his win last year, Ryan (Dungey) will lead the team in MX1 while Canard and Short will serve as strong complements in MX2 and MX3."

Dungey made his 450cc motocross debut at the Motocross of Nations last season in his first selection to Team USA. He capped off the event with a win in the final moto, solidifying the United States' fifth straight win. This season, he's dominated the premier class of American motocross as a rookie, winning eight consecutive races to put himself in position to claim the world's most prestigious motocross title. He also won this season's event from Thunder Valley.

Current 450 Class points leader Ryan Dungey will head the team in MX1.
Courtesy Steve Giberson/VitalMX.com

"It's always an honor to be a part of this team," said Dungey. "It was an amazing experience last year and I can't wait to be a part of it again. We have a great team with Andrew (Short) and Trey (Canard) and I think it'll give us a great chance to take the win again."

For Canard, the selection to Team USA is his first. So far in 2010, Canard has experienced a breakout season. Prior to this year, he had never won an overall event in the motocross discipline, but after capturing his first career victory last month, he's gone on to win four straight events. Now with three rounds remaining, he sits in position to claim the 250 Class title in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

250 Class contender Trey Canard will make his MXoN debut in MX2.
Courtesy Steve Cox/Racer X

"Man this is just incredible," said Canard. "I was lucky enough to be a spectator at the 2007 Motocross of Nations from Budds Creek and I knew then that this is something I wanted to be a part of someday. Words can't express how proud I am to be a part of this team."

After eight years of professional motocross competition, the 2010 Motocross of Nations will serve as Short's first chance to compete for his country on a global stage. After finishing second in the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Class standings, he has been a staple at the front of the field again this year, boasting four podium finishes through nine rounds, each of them in the runner-up spot. Additionally, Short has a moto win to his credit and leads the 450 Class in holeshots with eight. As a Colorado native, Thunder Valley will serve as a home race for the current championship runner-up, making it the perfect site to make his Team USA debut.

Andrew Short will compete in MX3 during his first MXoN appearance.
Courtesy Steve Giberson/VitalMX.com

"I'm really excited to race in Colorado," said Short. "We have a great team here with myself, Ryan (Dungey) and Trey (Canard) and I think we have a great chance at going out there and winning. I've always dreamed of being a part of Team USA and it's really special to be selected this season."

Thunder Valley Motocross Park, located in the city of Lakewood, just a short drive from downtown Denver, is the third U.S. venue to host a Motocross of Nations, joining Unadilla in 1987 and Budds Creek Motocross Park in 2007. The event commences on the weekend of September 25-26, just two weeks following the conclusion of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

For event and ticket information about the 2010 Motocross of Nations from Thunder Valley, log onto www.tvmx.net. Camping, VIP Packages and General Admission tickets are available.

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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.

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Ryan Dungey Leads Rockstar/Rockwell Fast Lap Competition!

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Ryan Dungey Leads Rockstar/Rockwell Fast Lap Competition!

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

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

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

Be sure to check out Rockwell’s entire lineup of watches at: Rockwell Time
Use promo code “DIAL” for a solid discount on all watches and apparel.

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

Courtesy of MX Sports

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

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

• Dungey has captured eight of the last 10 motos and now has an average finish of 2.4. He is also the only rider in the class to capture more than one moto win.
• Andrew Short's streak of consecutive holeshots ended at five at the previous round, just missing out on sweeping his third consecutive race.
• Despite a surprisingly high average finish of 6.8, Chad Reed sits second in the 450 Class championship.
• Despite five consecutive wins by Ryan Dungey, the 450 Class has been extremely competitive, with second through sixth place in the standings separated by only 22 points.
• Dungey possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 450 Class at 2.4. Andrew Short possesses best average start at 2.5.
• Only Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and GEICO Powersports Honda riders have won 250 Class motos in 2010.
• Christophe Pourcel has won at least one moto at each round this season and is the only rider in the 250 Class to have more than one moto victory.
• Trey Canard's 250 Class win was the first of his career in AMA Motocross.
• Of the five different winners in six rounds of the 250 Class, four are first-time winners.
• The top three riders in the 250 Class standings are not only all Pro Circuit riders, but they are also all international competitors.
• Three of Mitch Payton's four Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki riders have won an overall in 2010.
• Pourcel possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 250 Class at 2.5 as well as average start at 3.8.

450 Class Stats

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

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

450 Class Point Standings - After 6 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

250 Class Stats

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

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

2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 6 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

WMX Class Stats:

2010 Stats

WMX Class Point Standings - After 4 of 8 rounds

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

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

WMX Class Moto Wins
Jessica Patterson - 6
Ashley Fiolek - 2
WMX Class Wins by Brand
Yamaha - 3
Honda - 1
For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.
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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Red Bud Race Report...Rockstar/Makita Suzuki

Courtesy of Suzuki Racing
-Ryan Dungey went 1-1 and claimed his fifth victory in a row aboard his Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 on Saturday at the legendary Red Bud MX track.
-Dungey is now 64 points ahead in the series with six races left on the schedule.
-The RM-Z450 pulled Dungey to the holeshot in moto 2 and gave him the power to gain an 11-second lead by the end of the race.

Brea, Calif. – Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey kept the moment rolling at the sixth round of the AMA Pro Motocross series at the notoriously tough Red Bud MX track in Buchanan, Michigan, on Saturday. Dungey and his Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 fought hard in the first moto to take the win, and the second moto they went from holeshot to finish line in true championship fashion.

In moto 1, Dungey took the win after a three-racer battle that was easily one of the most thrilling races in recent history. Dungey came off the gate and was in third as he settled in to study the racers ahead of him. As he took note of the fastest lines on the track, Dungey prepared to make his move. With 10 minutes left in the moto, Dungey used the renowned power of the RM-Z450 to make a pass into second place. He diced with the leader until the last lap of the race when his dedication to physical training and his mental agility let Dungey capitalize on a mistake made by the leader. With the championship-winning power of the RM-Z, Dungey crossed the finish line first.

As the racers lined up for moto 2, Dungey was ready to take on the competition again. His RM-Z450 shot him off the starting line and took him to the holeshot. While Dungey had some competition in the first lap, he started to pull away from the pack soon after. By the end of the race, Dungey had put an 11-second gap between himself and the rest of the field.

Dungey’s 1-1 victory gave him his fifth overall win in a row, and he now controls the championship chase by 64 points.

Dungey’s teammate Matt Moss put together his most consistent and solid performance to date at Red Bud. The Australian rookie finished 15th in both motos, earning 14th overall, which is his best finish so far in 2010.

Round 7 of the AMA Pro Motocross Series takes place after a break in the schedule. The racing continues on July 17th at Spring Creek in Millville, Minnesota, which is considered Dungey’s home track. Look for the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team to put together another awesome race performance there.

Red Bud 450 Class Overall Top 10
1. Ryan Dungey 1-1
2. Chad Reed 2-2
3. Ben Townley 4-3
4. Andrew Short 3-5
5. Brett Metcalfe 5-4
6. Josh Grant 6-6
7. Kyle Regal 7-7
8. Ryan Sipes 8-8
9. Mike Alessi 10-9
10. Nicholas Wey 9-12

450 Class Overall Points
1. Ryan Dungey 268
2. Chad Reed 204
3. Brett Metcalfe 201
4. Andrew Short 189
5. Ben Townley 189
6. Josh Grant 182
7. Mike Alessi 177
8. Kyle Regal 122
9. Ryan Sipes 114
10. Kyle Chisholm 108
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Series Statistical Report...Red Bud

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Series Statistical Report

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

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

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

450 Class Stats

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

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

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

450 Class Point Standings - After 5 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

250 Class Stats

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

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

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

2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 5 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

WMX Class Stats:

2010 Stats

WMX Class Point Standings - After 3 of 8 rounds

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

WMX Class Overall Wins
Jessica Patterson - 3

WMX Class Moto Wins
Jessica Patterson - 6
WMX Class Wins by Brand
Yamaha - 3
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About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
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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Lakewood Co Race Report...American Suzuki

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Ryan Dungey won his fourth overall in a row on Saturday at the Thunder Valley National in Colorado, and has won six of the last eight motos.
-Dungey now leads the 450 class by 51 points and has led the most laps so far in the series.
-The Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 handled the altitude and the track like a true champion.

Brea, Calif. – Four overall wins in a row out of five races has put Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey in command of the 450 class championship chase. Dungey went 2-1 at the Thunder Valley AMA Pro Motocross on Saturday, taking the overall and putting himself even further ahead of the competition on the race to the title. Dungey and his RM-Z450 were well tuned and fully prepared to race, and they have now won six of the last eight motos.

Dungey started the day by proving that his Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 was well equipped for the thin air. Dungey got a great jump off the gate and was immediately in second place and staring down the leader. Ryan followed until the chance to take over the lead presented itself, and he didn’t hesitate to take over the top spot. With pressure from another racer right behind him, Dungey focused on running his own race. By the time the checkered flag fell, Dungey was again in second place.

In the second moto, Dungey followed the formula that’s been working for him this year: get a good start and let no one stand in the way of the finish line. Dungey’s RM-Z450 rocketed him out of the starting gate. He found himself in second place again at the start of the battle, but by the third lap Dungey had made his move to take over the lead. To win the overall Dungey would have been fine to stay in second, but the 2010 Supercross Champ likes to win. Ryan pulled away from the pack and put more than 13 seconds between him and the other racers by the time the moto was finished.

"Today it took an entire team effort to get the win," Dungey said after the race. "I got a good start in Moto 1 but I didn’t have that extra step and ended up second. We went back to work and made a couple key adjustments to the bike, which ended up making all the difference. Goose, Roger, Ian, and Adam and Scott at Showa have been working really hard this year and it’s showing in the results."

Throughout the day, Dungey’s outstanding fitness and the unrivaled reliability of his RM-Z450 remained strong. With his great moto finishes, Dungey took the overall in Colorado, which makes it four straight for the 20-year-old rookie. "We have won four in a row but now is not the time to let up and get complacent," Dungey said. "Red Bud is a track where we haven’t been able to put it together in the past, so we’re going back to work this week to get ready."

Dungey’s teammate Matt Moss was hoping to have his breakthrough race in the tough conditions of Colorado. With the altitude and heat, Moss was able to wrangle 28-19 moto finishes to put himself in 22nd overall. He also was awarded the Recovery Award, which gives him $500 and recognition for his fight to come back after an injury sidelined his entire Supercross season.

The Rockstar Makita Suzuki team is already hard at work preparing for Round 6 of the AMA Pro Motocross series on July 3 at the spectacular Red Bud track in Buchanan, Michigan. Dungey will be looking to keep his winning streak alive and put himself in further control of the 450-class championship.

Thunder Valley 450 Class Top 10
1. Ryan Dungey
2. Ben Townley
3. Brett Metcalfe
4. Josh Grant
5. Andrew Short
6. Kyle Regal
7. Kyle Chisholm
8. Mike Alessi
9. Chad Reed
10. Justin Brayton

450 Class Top 10 Overall?
1. Ryan Dungey 218
2. Brett Metcalfe 167
3. Chad Reed 160
4. Mike Alessi 154
5. Andrew Short 153
6. Josh Grant 152
7. Ben Townley 151
8. Kyle Chisholm 108
9. Tommy Hahn 101
10. Kyle Regal 94
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Dungey Nominated for an ESPY

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Hard work and a year-and-a-half of success is paying off for Ryan Dungey and his sponsors as he was recently nominated for an ESPY by ESPN - "Best Male Action Sport Athlete."

The ESPYs are ESPN’s version of the OSCAR or GRAMMY. They are live on ESPN, Wednesday, July 14, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Here’s a copy of a paragraph taken from Ryan’s nomination letter from ESPN:

The nominations are announced to the public on Thursday, June 24th, 2010. Fans will have the chance to select the winners by voting online or by mobile device at espn.com/espys or on the ESPN facebook page: facebook.com/espn. 'Friend' us and encourage your fans to vote for you by posting to your page. Additionally, please follow us at the official ESPYs twitter page: twitter.com/espys and tweet about your nomination and the ESPYs leading up to and during the live show.

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Series Statistical Report Toyota Trucks Thunder Valley National

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Series Statistical Report

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

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

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

450 Class Stats

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

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

450 Class Point Standings - After 4 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

250 Class Stats

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

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

2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 4 of 12 rounds

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

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

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

WMX Class Stats:

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

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

2010 Stats

WMX Class Point Standings - After 2 of 8 rounds

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

WMX Class Overall Wins
Jessica Patterson - 2

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

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Budd's Creek Race Report...Renegade Fuels

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lucas Oil AMA Motocross
250 Series Standings

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

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

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

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

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

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

Renegade Fuels – The Choice of Champions!

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Courtesy of American Honda Racing

Torrance, CA: The Honda Red Riders took on round four of the 2010 AMA Motocross Championship at Budds Creek in Mechanicsville, MD, on Saturday, June 19, and Honda Red Bull Racing's Andrew Short led the charge with his first moto win of the season on his CRF450R.

Short rode a faultless opening moto to clinch his first win in 2010, nabbing the holeshot and leading every lap of the race. Fast out of the start gate, Short extended a comfortable lead out front en route to victory. In moto two, Short jumped to an early lead but a few errors during the race saw him fall back and finish in fifth. Short's solid 1-5 results put him 2nd overall-equaling his best overall result this season. His Honda Red Bull teammate Davi Millsaps got a mid-pack start in moto one and was holding down eighth spot when he crashed hard, requiring trackside medical attention and a trip to the hospital. Examination ascertained that Millsaps suffered multiple injuries so he was kept at the hospital for observation. It is anticipated that he will be released shortly to return home, where he will be under the care of his regular physician.

"It's awesome to win again," said Short. "The last time I won a moto was at the Colorado motocross race in 2007 so this has been a long time coming. I owe the Honda Red Bull Racing team and our sponsors a huge shout out for all the support they've given me over the years. Everyone on the team puts in a huge effort each and every week and I'm just really happy I could repay them with a win. I got great starts in both motos, which I'm pumped about. In moto two I just didn't ride as smooth as I did in the first moto but I'm happy to get second overall for the round. I can't wait to be on home soil next week and race in front of my Colorado home crowd. I'm feeling really motivated so it should be a lot of fun."

In more 450-class action, GEICO Powersports Honda's Brett Metcalfe ran among the top contenders in both motos before going 6-6 and finishing the round sixth overall. Troy Lee Designs Honda's Ben Townley went 14-3 to finish eighth overall.

In the 250 class, Justin Barcia showed he had the skills and speed to battle up front aboard his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R, going 3-2 and finishing the round second overall. Troy Lee Designs Honda'sWil Hahn rode a solid first moto and was fastest out of the start gate in moto two to go 5-4 for fifth overall. GEICO Powersports Honda's Trey Canard went 7-8 for seventh overall and teammate BlakeWharton finished in ninth (11-9). Eli Tomac got the moto one holeshot aboard his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R but managed only a mid-pack start in the second moto and finished 10th overall (10-13).

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

450 Class Championship Standings
1. Ryan Dungey 171
2. Chad Reed 135
3. Brett Metcalfe 131
4. Mike Alessi 129
5. Andrew Short 120
6. Josh Grant 116
7. Ben Townley 114
8. Ryan Sipes 81
9. Kyle Chisholm 81
10. Tommy Hahn 81

250 Class (Moto Finish)
1. DeanWilson 4-1
2. Justin Barcia 3-2 (Honda)
3. Tyla Rattray 2-3
4. Christophe Pourcel 1-6
5. Wil Hahn 5-4 (Honda)
6. Broc Tickle 6-5
7. Trey Canard 7-8 (Honda)
8. Martin Davalos 9-10
9. BlakeWharton 11-9 (Honda)
10. Eli Tomac 10-13 (Honda)

250 Class Championship Standings
1. Christophe Pourcel 169
2. Tyla Rattray 144
3. DeanWilson 143
4. Justin Barcia 121
5. Broc Tickle 120
6. Trey Canard 120
7. Eli Tomac 109
8. Wil Hahn 106
9. JakeWeimer 94
10. Martin Davalos 82

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MX Ride For the Cure Combines a Great Cause and Dirtbikes

Courtesy of Motor Sports Newswire

MX Ride For the Cure Combines a Great Cause and Dirtbikes

TEMECULA, CA - June 21, 2010 - (Motor Sports Newswire) - MX Ride For the Cure is pleased to announce its fourth annual Ride Day presented by Kawasaki.  The event will take place on October 2, 2010 during breast cancer awareness month.  All proceeds will again be donated to Michelle's Place, a breast cancer resource center helping women with the disease (see www.Michellesplace.org ).  

The event will return to Cahuilla Creek Motocross Park in Anza, CA.  "We are happy to be holding the event at Cahuilla Creek Motocross where it all started in 2007.  Under new management, the park has made huge improvements to the facility over the last year which will only make the event even better," said Laurie Cary, Event Organizer.  Three tracks will be prepped and open for practice and several fundraising events will take place throughout the day, including a huge raffle, an auction, and the return of the Bra Parade (a huge hit last year). 

Of course there will be vendors, pros, and celebrity appearances.  Women's Pro Motocross Champion Ashley Fiolek will be there to sign autographs.  Pros past and present are looking forward to the event. Past Events have garnered a lot of media attention, and this year's event will be no exception. 

This year Kawasaki has signed on as a title sponsor. Kawasaki has supported the event from the beginning and showed time and again a big desire to help the cause.  They will be back in full force with some great activities planned.  Other sponsors include Applied Racing, Dubach Racing Development, Utopia Optics, Allredy Canopy, MSR, Wahoos Fish Taco in Temecula, CRFsonly, Temecula Motorsports, Factory Connection, Dunlop Tires, Hart & Huntington, Factory Effex.

The ride day is definitely the main event but for the first time, fundraising will take place all year long giving those who can't attend the ride day other opportunities to support this great cause.  At www.MXRideForTheCure.com you will find on-line donation, other fundraising events, and info on the new on-line auction which includes items such as Ryan Dungey autographed helmets and Ryan Villopoto's autographed number plate, and more.  Check the website often for updates. 

For Vending opportunities and raffle donations please contact the event organizer, Laurie Cary, at laurier4tc@gmail.com.

Contact: Laurie Cary
Phone: (951) 326-0148   

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