Bel-Ray Racers Earn Top 10 Finishes in San Diego

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Jason Anderson Retains Points Lead with Podium Finish

FARMINGDALE, N.J. (February 10, 2014)- The 2014 Monster Energy Supercross Series made its last stop in California on Saturday night. The San Diego Supercross, held at Qualcomm Stadium, marked the first-ever Military Appreciation Night for the series, with special opening ceremonies and one-off gear and graphics showing military support. Bel-Ray racer Jason Anderson continued to be the top Bel-Ray racer at the event, with a second place in the 250 class. This result gave him sole possession of the series points lead.
Anderson was once again the fastest rider in timed qualifying and set himself up for a positive heat race and evening of racing. This all ended abruptly as Anderson came in contact with another rider and was on the ground just feet from the starting gate. But Anderson regrouped. He picked himself up off the ground, dusted himself off and set out to gain a qualifying position. He was able to finish 6^th place and qualify for the main event. A top 5 start lead put Anderson in a good position for the 15-lap main event. He was second by the second lap and into second place by the mid-way point; but the leader was too far out of reach, and Anderson would earn a second place for his efforts. He now sits on top of the points standings as the sole leader.
In 450 class racing action, Bel-Ray-backed RCH Suzuki racer Broc Tickle scored the top Bel-Ray results. Tickle’s 8^th place finish matches his season-best results. A holeshot in the main event put Bel-Ray racer Andrew Short at the front of the field. Aggressive passes by other riders slowed Short down a bit, but he persevered and scored another top-10 finish for the 6^th time this season. Following Short with an 11^th place finish was Bel-Ray RCH racer Josh Hill. After suffering a broken collarbone in Oakland on January 25^th, many assumed Hill would be off the bike for an extended period of time. But Hill showed the industry that they should never underestimate him and lined up for the main event this weekend less than two weeks after surgery. Even a crash during afternoon practice, where he landed on his damaged collarbone, couldn’t stop the determined Hill. He was rewarded for his perseverance with an 11^th place finish.  Bel-Ray-supported Rockstar Energy KTM racer Ivan Tedesco finished 13th, and BTO Sports-KTM-WPS racer Matt Goerke finished 15^th.
All three of Bel-Ray’s supported race teams and all of the riders rely on Bel-Ray lubricants to protect their machines and provide maximum power. Bel-Ray’s Works Thumper Racing Synthetic-Ester 4T Engine Oil is one of the products chosen by the teams to keep their machines performing their best.
Works Thumper Racing Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil is a 4-stroke synthetic motorcycle racing oil that has been developed for full works competition use and is designed to withstand extreme racing conditions.
The supercross series heads east to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for Round 7 on February 15.
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Bowers Sweeps Main Events to Secure Fourth Overall Victory of AMSOIL Arenacross Season in Sacramento

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Hometown Rider Gared Steinke Wins Western Regional Arenacross Lites

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (February 8, 2014) – AMSOIL Arenacross, featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross, made its west coast debut on Saturday night from the California state capital inside Sleep Train Arena. The sixth round of the 2014 season produces a dominant performance from defending Arenacross Class Champion Tyler Bowers who swept each of the night’s Main Events to capture his championship-leading fourth overall win of the season aboard his Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki presented by Maxxis machine. In the first round of the Western Regional Arenacross Lites Class, Sacramento-area native Gared Steinke, of Woodland, took the victory aboard his Motosport Hillsboro KTM.

Bowers grabbed the holeshot in the first Arenacross Class Main Event with his teammate, and championship points leader, Zach Ames in second and TiLUBE/PBR/TUF Racing Honda’s Jacob Hayes in third. The trio of riders opened a gap on the field and maintained their spots throughout the 15-lap Main Event to finish 1-2-3.

Bowers selected the inversion for the second Main Event, picking no inversion and setting the tone for an intense battle for victory.

As the gate dropped on the final Main Event, Bowers once again asserted himself in the lead with Ames on his rear fender. This time, local rider Daniel Blair, of Lodi, positioned himself in third aboard his Frontier Lubricants KTM. Hayes got shuffled out of the gate and emerged in eighth place, never factoring into the battle up front. Bowers held a consistent advantage over his teammate throughout the race and the duo widened their margin on the field every lap. Behind them, Farmers Insurance/Reynard Mods Suzuki’s Cory Green took over third on Lap 2 and maintained the spot through to the finish.

Bowers’ wire-to-wire effort in each Main Event resulted in his most dominant effort of the season, but the advantage he gained in the championship standings was minimal as Ames’ pair of runner-up finishes gave up just two points. TiLUBE/PBR/TUF Racing Honda’s Kyle Regal (4-4) grabbed the final spot on the overall podium.

In Head-to-Head Bracket Racing, Bowers defeated Motosport.com/MJM Express/Spinechillers Racing Kawasaki’s Michael McDade to give him one additional championship point on the evening.

Ames’ lead in the Arenacross Class standings now sits at three points over Bowers.

The opening round of the Western Regional Arenacross Lites Class Championship kicked off a 10-race battle for the title that will ultimately end at the final round of the season. With the hometown crowd behind him, Blair moved into the early lead of the 18-lap Main Event with KMS KTM’s Dave Ginolfi and TZR Woodstock KTM’s Scott Zont in tow. Steinke began the race in fourth. Blair led the first six laps of the Main Event but experienced misfortune while fending off Ginolfi and dropped to seventh. Ginolfi, Zont, and Steinke assumed the top three spots and began a captivating battle at the front of the field that carried on through the remainder of the race. Ginolfi began the final lap with the lead in hand, but the battle intensified as Steinke, who moved into second, applied pressure and made an aggressive move to steal the win. Gateway Cycles Kawasaki’s Steven Mages, who fought his way into podium position, slipped past for second, while Ginolfi fell to third.

AMSOIL Arenacross continues next weekend with the seventh round of the season from Nampa, Idaho, and the Idaho Center. Two nights of racing begin on Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, at 9 p.m. ET each night.

Arenacross Class Results – Main Event 1

1. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki
2. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki
3. Jacob Hayes, Liberty, N.C., Honda
4. Kyle Regal, Grand Prairie, Texas, Honda
5. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM
6. Daniel Blair, Lodi, Calif., KTM
7. Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, KTM
8. Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, Kawasaki
9. Colt Nichols, S. Muskogee, Okla., Kawasaki
10. Steven Mages, Sardinia, Ohio, Kawasaki

Arenacross Class Results – Main Event 2

1. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki
2. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki
3. Cory Green, Nowata, Okla., Suzuki
4. Kyle Regal, Grand Prairie, Texas, Honda
5. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM
6. Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, KTM
7. Daniel Blair, Lodi, Calif., KTM
8. Gared Steinke, Woodland, Calif., Kawasaki
9. Colt Nichols, S. Muskogee, Okla., Kawasaki
10. Jacob Hayes, Greensboro, N.C., Kawasaki

Arenacross Class Results – Overall (Main Event Finishes)

1. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki (1-1)
2. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki (2-2)
3. Kyle Regal, Grand Prairie, Texas, Honda (4-4)
4. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM (5-5)
5. Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, KTM (7-6)
6. Daniel Blair, Lodi, Calif., KTM (6-7)
7. Jacob Hayes, Greensboro, N.C., Kawasaki (3-10)
8. Cory Green, Nowata, Okla., Suzuki (13-3)
9. Colt Nichols, S. Muskogee, Okla., Kawasaki (9-9)
10. Nathan Skaggs, Chillicothe, Ohio, Kawasaki (8-12)

Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class Results

1.     Gared Steinke, Woodland, Calif., KTM

2.     Steven Mages, Sardinia, Ohio, Kawasaki

3.     Dave Ginolfi, Boston, N.J., KTM

4.     Kyle White, Freeport, Ill., Honda

5.     Scott Zont, Algonquin, Ill., KTM

6.     Daniel Blair, Lodi, Calif., KTM

7.     Dylan Rouse, Florence, Ky., Honda

8.     Lane Staley, Chillicothe, Ohio, KTM

9.     Ryan Breece, Athol, Idaho, Kawasaki

10.  Gray Davenport, Lehi, Utah, Kawasaki

Arenacross Class Points (After Race 9 of 19)

1. Zach Ames, Prospect, Ohio, Kawasaki – 239
2. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki – 236
3. Jacob Hayes, Greensboro, N.C., Kawasaki – 198
4. Michael McDade, McDonald, Ohio, Kawasaki – 177
5. Willy Browning, Pleasantville, Ohio, KTM – 169
6. Cory Green, Nowata, Okla., Suzuki – 152
7. Kyle Regal, Grand Prairie, Texas, Honda – 150
8. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM – 146
9. Colt Nichols, S. Muskogee, Okla., Kawasaki – 138 
10. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., KTM – 125

Western Regional Arenacross Lites Class Points (After Race 1 of 10)

1.     Steven Mages, Sardinia, Ohio, Kawasaki – 15

2.     Dave Ginolfi, Boston, N.J., KTM – 14

3.     Kyle White, Freeport, Ill., Honda – 13

4.     Daniel Blair, Lodi, Calif., KTM – 11

5.     Lane Staley, Chillicothe, Ohio, KTM – 9

6.     Ryan Breece, Athol, Idaho, Kawasaki – 8

7.     Gray Davenport, Lehi, Utah, Kawasaki – 7

8.     Travis Smith, Lancaster, Calif., Honda – 6

9.     Maxx Malatia, Itasca, Ill., Honda – 4

10.  Kyle Tigert, Vacaville, Calif., Kawasaki – 1

The entire AMSOIL Arenacross season will air on FOX Sports 1, including re-airs on FOX Sports 2. 

Live timing and scoring from each round of the AMSOIL Arenacross season returns for the 2014 season! To follow the intense racing action live, log onto www.Arenacross.com.

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Nicoletti to Substitute for Grant in San Diego

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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Phil Nicoletti will substitute for Josh Grant this Saturday Feb. 8 in San Diego Calif. at Qualcomm Stadium for round six of the 2014 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Grant suffered a torn muscle in his shoulder during the Phoenix, Ariz. event on Jan.11.  Always a determined competitor Grant has tried to race through the pain since, but it has proven to be very difficult. He and the team feel that resting and healing so he can regain his speed and strength before racing again is the best decision.
Nicoletti joined the team prior to the start of the 2014 season as part of a new pilot program designed to assist promising talent while also providing a substitute rider ready to fill in on a moment’s notice. Nicoletti has been practicing on a team bike fine and is acclimated and comfortable on his YZ450F. He has been training at Club MX in Chesterfield, S.C. and is fully prepared for Saturday’s event without any extra effort needed on his part, or the team’s. Nicoletti, who finished as high as seventh overall in 2013 as a privateer at the roughest track on the outdoor circuit, Moto X 338 in Southwick, Mass., is excited about his first opportunity to race for the team this year. 
With support from JGRMX, along with Thomas Fichter, CEO of N-FAB, and Dr. Maresca, of St. Lawrence Radiology, Nicoletti is scheduled to race six events in 2014, in addition to any needed substitutions. Grant’s condition will be evaluated next week and his status for the Arlington, Tex. race on Feb. 15 at AT&T Stadium has yet to be determined. Nicoletti’s first race as a third rider on the team will be Feb. 22 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
The San Diego race will honor the over one million service men and women in the armed forces with the first ever Military Appreciation Race, in support of Operation Homefront, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides assistance to service members and their families with a focus on wounded veterans who served on or after 9/11. The promoter of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, Feld Motor Sports will make a monetary donation to the Operation Homefront.  Fox Sports One will air the race live beginning at 10:30 p.m. (EST).  Timed qualifying will stream live on supercrossonline.com beginning at 5:00 p.m. (EST).

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American Forces Network to Broadcast Monster Energy Supercross Live to 175 Military Bases Around the World

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American Forces Network to Broadcast Monster Energy Supercross Live to 175 Military Bases Around the World

ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 5, 2014) – On the heels of the first ever Military Appreciation Race this coming weekend, Feld Motor Sports^® announced today that every Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race will be broadcast live to the 175 military bases around the world, including U.S. installations, U.S. embassies, and other U.S. consulates, through the American Forces Network (AFN).

The sixth race of the 2014 season will honor the over one million service men and women in the armed forces with the first ever Military Appreciation Race, in support of Operation Homefront, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides assistance to service members and their families with a focus on wounded veterans who served on or after 9/11.

“It’s an honor to have the dedicated members of the United States Military supporting Monster Energy Supercross,” said Todd Jendro, vice president of two wheel operations, Feld Motor Sports. “This weekend’s military-themed race in San Diego, and every race the remainder of the season, will be brought live to military bases around the world, and on behalf of Feld Motor Sports, we want to say thank you to every active and non-active military member.”

Through the exciting programming on FOX Sports 1, military members and their families can enjoy this one-of-a-line experience through AFN.

"We are delighted to announce our relationship with Feld Motor Sports and bring exciting action-packed Monster Energy Supercross coverage to the U.S. military service members and their families deployed around the world," said Corey Slutsky, chief of AFN sports programming.  "AFN provides a touch of home to those deployed, and having supercross on our schedule allows us to continue to provide the best sports to our deserving audience."

For the first-time ever, the entire Monster Energy Supercross season will air live on FOX Sports. FOX Sports 1 will air 13 races live and FOX Sports 2 will air four races live, in addition to every race re-airing on FOX Sports 2. The live Monster Energy Supercross programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2 also includes live coverage on the authenticated FOX Sports Go app.

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About the American Forces Network

The Department of Defense operates AFN American Forces Network®. AFN, a worldwide radio and television broadcast network, serves nearly one million American service men and women, Department of Defense civilians and their families overseas, stationed at bases in 175 countries, as well as 140 U.S. Navy ships at sea.  AFN broadcasts the most popular American radio and television programs from all the major networks.  AFN is a service of the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS), a field office of the Defense Media Activity (DMA). For more information about AFN's programming, please visit www.myafn.net.

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Announces 2014 Television Partners

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Announces 2014 Television Partners Pro Motocross Championship to Air on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (February 4, 2014) - MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, are pleased to announce the television partners for the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Once again, NBC and NBCSN will combine to provide live coverage of all 12 rounds of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship this summer, while the series welcomes an all-new television partner with the addition of MAVTV this season. "Given the tremendous growth and success of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, we are excited to collaborate with MAVTV to present additional coverage of the series to a national audience," said Mark Carter, General Manager, Alli Sports Motocross. "As the leader in Motocross television coverage, we look forward to the continued growth of the series, and the opportunity to provide more content to fans." In addition to NBC and NBCSN's coverage of every race, MAVTV will air one set of motos from all 12 rounds of the Nationals. With programs such as AMA Endurocross, The Motocross Files, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing, and now the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, MAVTV is quickly becoming the go-to place for motorsports enthusiasts. MAVTV is currently available on Dish Network and DirecTV satellite services and many other cable providers. To demand MAVTV on your local provider, click HERE. "World class motocross cuts to the very core of our audience," said Bob Patison President of MAVTV and Executive Vice President of Lucas Oil Products, Inc. "We will televise the opening motos of all 12 rounds of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship working in conjunction with our television partners from NBC Sports Group, so that fans will not miss any of the mind blowing action." The 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will kick off Saturday, May 24 in San Bernardino, Calif. with the return of the Glen Helen National. For additional information on the series, please visit  www.promotocross.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship news. MX Sports Pro Racing MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious professional motocross series - the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road power sport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com. Alli Sports Alli Sports is a media, event and branded content company that specializes in action, adventure, and adrenaline based sports.  Alli Properties include the Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, the Red Bull Signature Series and World of Adventure Sports presented by Go Pro. Alli Sports is a division of the NBC Sports Group.  More information can be found at www.Allisports.com. AMA Pro Racing         AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines.  Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.   Lucas Oil Products     Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products, Inc is the world leader of High Performance Lubricants and Problem Solving Additives and produces and markets 272 unique formulations in thirty four countries around the globe and is growing country by country, market by market every year. Through innovative product research and development, along with progressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship." Visit: www.lucasoil.com. MAVTV MAVTV is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world.  With an unparalleled line-up of motorsports events and exclusive automotive reality shows, MAVTV is the answer for motor-heads from all walks of life.  But MAVTV is much more than a motorsports destination, with original action/adventure programming, live MMA and an unbelievable library of blockbuster movies - MAVTV is a network the whole family can enjoy.  A network by the people and for the people, made in America and American Real. Visit: www.mavtv.com.

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Two-Time Winners Reed and Villopoto Lead Monster Energy Supercross into Military Appreciation Race in San Diego

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Two-Time Winners Reed and Villopoto Lead Monster Energy Supercross into Military Appreciation Race in San Diego Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Battle Tightens Up AURORA, Ill. (February 3, 2014) –Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, will return to San Diego for its final Southern California stop inside Qualcomm Stadium this weekend. The sixth race of the 2014 season will honor the over one million service men and women in the armed forces with the first ever Military Appreciation Race, in support of Operation Homefront, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides assistance to service members and their families with a focus on wounded veterans who served on or after 9/11. Feld Motor Sports will make a monetary donation to the Operation Homefront. **The action from San Diego kicks off Saturday, live on FOX Sports 1 at 10:30 p.m. ET.** Media day is Thursday, February 6, from Noon-2:00 p.m., locally (PT), featuring Rockstar Energy Racing, RCH Racing/Soaring Eagle Suzuki, Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/MAVTV Honda, and GEICO Honda. Last weekend at the third and final race from Anaheim, Calif., and Angel Stadium for 2014, Discount Tire Racing/TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed won his second 450SX Class Main Event of the season by leading all 20 laps and fending off a steady challenge from Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen throughout. The victory was the 43rd of Reed’s illustrious career, his second in three races, and his second in Anaheim this season, which tied him for the most wins all-time at Angel Stadium with eight. 450SX Main Event winner, Chad Reed Photo Credit: Chris Weedon “It was a tough racetrack tonight,” said Reed from the podium. “It was about making smart choices and putting yourself in a good position to ride 20 solid laps. This win means more to me than the last one [on January 18] where I came from behind because it’s tougher to go out there and lead all 20 laps. We had our bike dialed in tonight and it was one of those nights where it felt one with me.” With his win, combined with a third-place finish from Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, the current 450SX Class championship leader, Reed moved to within just two points of claiming possession of the red number plate to signify the current points leader. For Villopoto, the 2014 season marks the first time in four seasons that he failed to win a race in Anaheim. Historically, every rider that has won a championship in the new millennium has also won at least one race inside Angel Stadium. 450SX Class Main Event Start Photo Credit: Steve Cox “The track was super tough,” said Villopoto on Saturday night. “I got a great start but Chad was able to get by me. Ken was running similar lap times and was able to get by as well, but to end up on the podium is always a good thing.” Reed’s fourth podium finish of the season gives him the most in the championship this season, while both Roczen and Villopoto each have three podium finishes apiece. Thanks to their consistency, this trio carries an 11-point advantage over the rest of the division heading into San Diego. After the first five races of the season, the success of Reed, Roczen, and Villopoto, combined with finishes outside the top 10 this season for fellow title contenders James Stewart, who rides for Yoshimura Suzuki, and Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey, means the latter has a difficult road to get back into the title fight. With Reed on a roll and heading to one of his favorite venues in Monster Energy Supercross, below are some key stats headlining this week’s return to San Diego: ·         Chad Reed earned his 43rd career 450SX Class victory. It was his 54th career AMA victory. ·         Reed is one of only eight riders to have 50 or more total AMA wins. ·         Reed is the only racer in the sport’s history to have two wins in his 13th season. ·         Reed is the winningest rider ever at San Diego with six wins, including five in six years from 2003 to 2008. ·         James Stewart tries to break a 14-race winless streak. ·         Dean Wilson can win the 250SX title if he wins the remaining four Western Regional 250SX Class Championship races. Through the first four races of the Western Regional 250SX Class Championship, the competition has been some of the most captivating in the 40-year history of Monster Energy Supercross. Last Saturday in Anaheim, the drama intensified as the championship points experienced a shakeup. With just one race remaining until the Western Region takes a midseason break from competition, San Diego will prove to be a pivotal stop in the title fight. 250SX Main Event winner, Dean Wilson Photo Credit: Chris Weedon Just one week after missing out on his first win of the season on the final lap of competition, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson rebounded to take a wild victory of his own in Anaheim. Wilson and Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda’s Cole Seely asserted themselves in the top two positions throughout the 15-lap Main Event and opened a large gap over the field. After taking the lead on the opening lap, Seely led the first 12 laps of the race only to crash while navigating his way through lappers with three to go. Wilson, who had paced Seely throughout the race and began a late charge to the front, was able to slip by his rival and steal the victory. “This win really means a lot to me,” said Wilson on the podium. “The race was shaping up to be exciting during those last few laps, but I received a break. This is really emotional for me. I gained some good points and we still have some races left. I am going to come out and do my best at those races.” In three Anaheim races this season Seely led 38 of 45 laps, but has just one win to show for it. Despite that, his win combined with a pair of runner-up efforts at Angel Stadium gave him an average finish of 1.6 and now have Seely positioned in a tie for the Western Regional 250SX Class points lead following a fifth-place finish by Rockstar Energy Racing’s Jason Anderson, who has three wins this season and entered Anaheim as the points leader. As the nine-race Western Regional 250SX Class Championship enters one of its most crucial points of the season, just 12 points separate Anderson, Seely, and Wilson. Wilson has been in a similar position before entering San Diego, facing a 22-point deficit during the 2012 season. That year, he went on to win inside Qualcomm Stadium while point leader Eli Tomac recorded a DNF and gave Wilson a two-point lead heading into the midseason break. Last season in San Diego, Davi Millsaps captured his second win of the 2013 championship to extend his lead in the 450SX Class standings. In the Western Regional 250SX Class, Tomac grabbed his fourth win of the season, outdueling Roczen in their spirited battle for the title. The first race held in San Diego was October 25, 1980, and Mike Bell won on a Yamaha. Reed has the most wins of any rider in San Diego, winning six races in 11 career starts. Jeremy McGrath, James Stewart, and Ryan Villopoto are the only riders to win at San Diego in both the 450SX Class and 250SX Class. A rider hasn't won a 450SX Class race inside Qualcomm Stadium over consecutive years since Reed did it in 2007 and 2008. In the 250SX Class, it hasn't been done since Stewart back in 2002 and 2003. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, www.supercrossonline.com, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.  Qualcomm Stadium Box Office opens Feb. 3rd, 2013. Practice and qualifying begin at 12:30 p.m. PST and the main event starts at 7:00 p.m. PST. Gold Circle tickets are $40 Adult/Child; Mid-Level and Press Level $35 Adult/Child; Treadhead $15 Adult/Child. Fans can also get into the Pits for FREE from 12:30-6 p.m. PST on Race Day when they recycle a MONSTER Energy Can at the stadium's Pit Entrance (valid only with event ticket). Previous race results: Angel Stadium Anaheim, Calif. February 1, 2014 Western Regional 250SX Class Results: Anaheim 1.     Dean Wilson, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Kawasaki 2.     Cole Seely, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda 3.     Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha 4.     Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki 5.     Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., KTM 6.     Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Honda 7.     Jake Canada, Sun City, Calif., Honda 8.     Shane McElrath, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda 9.     Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda 10.  Dakota Tedder, Surfside, Calif., Kawasaki  Western Regional 250SX Class Season Standings 1.     Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., KTM, 109 2.     Cole Seely, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 109 3.     Dean Wilson, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Kawasaki, 97 4.     Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha, 85 5.     Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 82 6.     Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda, 69 7.     Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Honda, 69 8.     Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda, 61 9.     Shane McElrath, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda, 55 10.  Dean Ferris, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 52 450SX Class Results: Anaheim 1.     Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Kawasaki 2.     Ken Roczen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM 3.     Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki 4.     Justin Barcia, Pinetta, Fla., Honda 5.     Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki 6.     Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C., Yamaha 7.     James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki 8.     Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki 9.     Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM 10.  Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., KTM 450SX Class Season Standings 1.     Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 104 2.     Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Kawasaki, 102 3.     Ken Roczen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 97 4.     Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C., Yamaha, 86 5.     James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 80 6.     Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 76 7.     Justin Barcia, Pinetta, Fla., Honda, 74 8.     Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 61 9.     Wil Hahn, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 52 10.  Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 50 Past Winners in San Diego 450SX Class February 9, 2013:          Davi Millsaps February 11, 2012:         Ryan Villopoto February 19, 2011:         Chad Reed February 6, 2010:          Davi Millsaps February 14, 2009:         James Stewart February 9, 2008:          Chad Reed February 17, 2007:         Chad Reed February 11, 2006:         James Stewart February 19, 2005:         Chad Reed January 24, 2004:          Chad Reed February 8, 2003:          Chad Reed January 12, 2002:          David Vuillemin January 13, 2001:          Ricky Carmichael January 22, 2000:          David Vuillemin January 16, 1999:          Ezra Lusk February 7, 1998:          Jeremy McGrath February 10, 1996:         Jeremy McGrath February 11, 1995:         Jeremy McGrath February 5, 1994:          Jeremy McGrath February 6, 1993:          Jeremy McGrath February 8, 1992:          Damon Bradshaw February 9, 1991:          Jean-Michael Bayle February 10, 1990:         Jeff Stanton February 11, 1989:         Rick Johnson February 14, 1987:         Rick Johnson February 8, 1986:          Rick Johnson January 26, 1985:          Johnny O'Mara November 16, 1982:      Broc Glover November 14, 1981:      Broc Glover October 25, 1980:          Mike Bell 250SX Class February 9, 2013:          Eli Tomac February 11, 2012:         Dean Wilson February 19, 2011:         Eli Tomac February 6, 2010:          Jake Weimer February 19, 2009:         Ryan Dungey February 9, 2008:          Jason Lawrence February 17, 2007:         Ryan Villopoto February 11, 2006:         Andrew Short February 19, 2005:         Nathan Ramsey January 24, 2004:          Ivan Tedesco February 8, 2003:          James Stewart January 12, 2002:          James Stewart January 13, 2001:          Justin Buckelew January 22, 2000:          Greg Schnell January 16, 1999:          Casey Johnson February 7, 1998:          John Dowd February 10, 1996:         Jeff Wiloh February 11, 1995:         Damon Huffman February 5, 1994:          Ryan Hughes February 6, 1993:          Mickael Pichon February 8, 1992:          Jeremy McGrath February 9, 1991:          Jeremy McGrath February 10, 1990:         Ty Davis February 11, 1989:         Jeff Matiasevich February 14, 1987:         Kyle Lewis February 8, 1986:          Donny Schmit January 26, 1985:          Todd Campbell For the first-time ever, the entire Monster Energy Supercross season will air live on FOX Sports. 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