by Chase Stallo
Toronto Practice Report
Saturday, March 23, 2013 | 5:30 PM
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PrintRound 12 of Monster Energy Supercross is underway here in the Roger Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The soil is loose on top, but hard underneath, which means the berms are getting pushed out and changing constantly. The first set of whoops have been the talk of the day. They are big, and have begun to separate as the day has worn on. Chatter in the paddock was, that while challenging, riders think they will break down and begin to separate before tonight. One thing is for certain, though, the whoops will play a major role tonight.
Points leader Wil Hahn (GEICO Honda) has brought his A game with him to Toronto. He was the first 250 rider to go triple, triple after the whoops and then table on in the following section. As the second practice went on a lot of guys were hitting the triple-triple section but unable to table on. These two sections could be a major separator for the 250 guys tonight.
Wharton took second in practice behind Hahn.
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Rockstar Energy Racing’s Blake Wharton seems to have put last weekend’s devastating loss behind him. The Texan was marvelous all day, taking second in practice behind Hahn. Marvin Musquin (Red Bull KTM) was third, but seemed to struggle more through the whoops than did Hahn and Wharton. Vince Friese (Slaton/TUF Racing), Jimmy Decotis, Jeremy Martin (Star Racing Yamaha), Justin Hill (Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki), Cole Thompson, Gavin Faith (MotoConcepts) and Lance Vincent (Munn Racing KTM) would round out the top 10.
Two-time defending SX champion Ryan Villopoto (Monster Energy Kawasaki) continued his torrid pace that he’s shown over the last five rounds in practice—setting the fastest time of the day. James Stewart (Yoshimura Suzuki) was flowing in practice as well, blowing out berms, and blitzing a tough whoop section. Stewart was one of few riders that were taking the left side of the whoops, which he made seem faster, while other guys that took the same line struggled. Justin Barcia (Honda Muscle Milk), who held the fastest time for a moment, was third with Ryan Dungey (Red Bull KTM), Davi Millsaps (Rockstar Energy Racing), Justin Brayton (JGR Yamaha), Chad Reed (TwoTwo Motorsports), Broc Tickle (RCH Suzuki), Matt Goerke (BTOSports KTM), and Jimmy Albertson (HRT Honda) rounding out the top 10.
Coverage of tonight’s action can be seen live on Speed beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
RV topped the 450 charts.
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Show them who's Boss Sir James! Go Bubba!!!!!
The top 450 qualifiers are who and where we expected them..with Canard out, it made a spot for his partner in crime,Top Jimmy, to qualify inside the top ten...now we will see if he can make the main that he has missed the last two weeks..Will we once again have a battle between Peick and Kiniry in the LCQ, which by the way,has been some of the best racing of the year..
Can Wilbur keep hitting his marks and doing those different lines on the 250 as the track breaks down..Will Wharton really bounce back that fast from last weeks heart breaker..Is Marvin just playing possum, only to come out and win his 3rd straight...
BillC hope you made it up there safe and sound and get to see a great night of racing..don't forget to keep us updated, and don't strain your voice cheering on the Redheaded Marvel, RV...lol...
Top Jimmy
JS did show them who is boss...RV!!
Odds and Ends...in the 250 class of the top forty qualifiers..22 Hondas - 7 KTM - 6 Kawasaks - 4 Yamahas and 1 Suzuki....From top qualifier to last, there is a 11.9 sec difference with only 3 riders under a minute
in the 450 class only 36 riders, so everyone goes to the night show..they break down..10 Suzuks - 9 Hondas - 6 Kawasaks - 6 KTMs and 5 Yamahas ...From top qualifier to last, there is a over a 20 sec difference, with 13 under a minute ..
Dungey being cautious in the 2nd practice as usual. I'd say they'll make a click or 2 adjustment closer to the first practice session settings and he'll be ready for tonight. I believe he'll pull this one out tonight because he'll be more aggressive on the first lap. He'd better cause we know RV will...
Go Dunge!!!!!!!!!
JS looking to grab wins, he's currently 3 behind RC for 2nd all time to the King. RV looking to stay ahead of RD and DM, finish on the box and grab a win if it presents himself. CR wants on the box but it doesn't look good based on qualifying, he's 10 points up on JB51 for 4th in points, both Honda riders want that spot. Should be some good racing. JS has nothing to lose, I don't see him making a mistake 2 weeks in a row.
JS
RV
RD
JB51
DM
One thing we can say with near certainty is that Dungey will play it safe. Whenever I watch him ride I feel like asking for my money back. lol
Anyone know why bell isn't racing?
@braapboy632
He crashed in practice and is done for the day.
Nothing new for that kid. He needs to calm er down a bit.
@persona - do you know if he crashed on the first lap of first timed qualifying? If not his transponder wasn't working, AMA doesn't show him completing a lap, but we saw him lined up when the qualifier started. pulp twitter says he's favoring a shoulder. That kid needs to wear all the gear he can.
Reed is done with SX. He's had a great career, and it's time for him to move on.
@SuperSXFanman--You rip on Dungey in almost every comment, get off it hater.. You pi$$ and moan about people doing it to Stewart, and you do it to Dungey.. the guy will be 2nd in points soon, and you act like he is terrible.. Where does that leave your boy Stewie?? Who is 7th??
@Reed is 4th in points ahead of some great riders, and you say he's done... You have no clue, do you even know how to spell supercross??? Since its obvious you have never been on a bike before..
rmf: Uh, no.
Already into the 250 main and no other update since practice??
@Rick--Just tired of him ripping Reed and Dungey every post, and they just waxed his boy Stewie.. It looks like Stewart is more "dine" than Reed.. Reed has a bad knee all season, and is ahead of Stewart in points.. And he is done?? Bull...
Top Jimmy did not make the main.. Villopoto won again .. Musquin won again... same ole song and dance we have seen the last few weeks..supercross rut...makes you long for the Great Outdoors....lol
Reed is done and he is still ahead of Stewart in points??? That makes no sense, what does that say for Stewart???? Reed has knee problems, what is Stewarts excuse for running 6th and 7th for half the season??