Atlanta SX Notes
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series Notes
Atlanta
Laps Led
AMA Supercross
Ricky Carmichael: 51
James Stewart: 35
Chad Reed: 24
Ivan Tedesco 14
Ernesto Fonseca: 4
Jeremy McGrath: 1
AMA Supercross Lites
Grant Langston: 28
Andrew Short: 22
Nathan Ramsey: 12
Ryan Villopoto: 10
Joshua Hansen: 9
Davi Millsaps: 6
Nathan Ramsey 6
Sean T Collier: 2
Mike Alessi: 2
Brett Metcalf 1
Race Recap:
St. Louis (February 18, 2006) – Yamaha’s Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla.,
put himself back into the championship hunt with his first victory of
the season tonight before a crowd of 52,022 at the Edward Jones Dome.
Honda’s Davi Millsaps, of Cairo, Ga., won the opening round of the
Eastern Region AMA Supercross Lites.
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 192
2. James Stewart, Tallahassee, Fla., Kawasaki, 191
3. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 189
4. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 155
5. Nicholas Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 148
6. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 148
7. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda, 110
8. Jeff Gibson, Blacklick, Ohio,, Honda, 101
9. Ryan Clark, Waddell, Ariz., Honda, 98
10. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 81
Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series Event Results, St. Louis
1. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
2. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
3. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
4. Nicholas Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda
5. Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Honda
6. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
7. Michael Brown, Johnson City, Tenn., Suzuki
8. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Honda
9. Ryan Clark, Waddell, Ariz., Honda
10. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda
Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 149
2. Ricky Carmichael, Tallahassee, Fla., Suzuki, 140
3. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 132
4. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 108
5. Nicholas Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 103
6. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 103
7. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 95
8. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 94
9. Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 79
10. Jeremy McGrath, Encinitas, Calif., Honda, 67
Amp’d Mobile Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Event Results, St. Louis
1. Davi Millsap, Cairo, Ga., Honda
2. Chris Gosselaar, Victorville, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Branden Jesseman, New Brighton, Pa., Yamaha
4. Josh Hansen, Lake Elsinore, Calif., KTM
5. Steve Boniface, Lewisville, Texas, Honda
6. Teddy Maier, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Kawasaki
7. Robert Kiniry, Lafayette, N.Y., Honda
8. Kyle Chisholm, Seminole, Fla., Kawasaki
9. Chad Johnson, Rhinelander, Wis., Yamaha
10. Kevin Johnson, Albuquerque, N.M., Yamaha
Amp’d Mobile Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Season Standings
1. Davi Millsap, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 25
2. Chris Gosselaar, Victorville, Calif., Kawasaki, 22
3. Branden Jesseman, New Brighton, Pa., Yamaha, 20
4. Josh Hansen, Lake Elsinore, Calif., KTM, 18
5. Steve Boniface, Lewisville, Texas, Honda, 16
6. Teddy Maier, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Kawasaki, 15
7. Robert Kiniry, Lafayette, N.Y., Honda, 14
8. Kyle Chisholm, Seminole, Fla., Kawasaki, 13
9. Chad Johnson, Rhinelander, Wis., Yamaha, 12
10. Kevin Johnson, Albuquerque, N.M., Yamaha, 11
Amp’d Mobile Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Season Standings
1. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 118
2. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 116
3. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM, 107
4. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 99
5. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM, 95
6. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 94
7. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 91
8. Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Honda, 78
9. Darcy Lange, San Jacinto, Calif., Kawasaki, 55
10. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda, 52
KTM Junior Supercross Challenge Results
1. Mason Bryan, Elizabethtown, Ky., KTM
2. Chase Rocke, Cottonwood, Calif., KTM
3. Dalton Henzler, Waxahachie, Texas, KTM
4. Travis West, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
5. Trevor McMullen, Topeka, Kansas, KTM
6. Corey Scroggins, Staunton, Ill., KTM
7. Bailey Gilbert, Market Tree, Ark., KTM
8. Mason Kershaw, Glen Carbon, Ill., KTM
9. Jacob Bailey, Waxahachie, Texas, KTM
10. Zachary Williamson, Owasso, Okla., KTM
11. Rollin Petersen, Oakfield, Wis., KTM
12. Nicholas Haut Woodbury, Minn., KTM
13. Jacob Schmidt, Springfield, Mo., KTM
14. Cole Cloughley, Gardner, Kan., KTM
15. Mitchell Harrison, Brighton, Mich., KTM
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Pro Privateer Challenge
1. Nick Wey 148 pts.
2. Jason Thomas 110 pts.
3. Jeff Gibson 101 pts.
Asterisk Medic Card
Anaheim 1: Jeff Dement
Phoenix: Daniel Sani
Anaheim 2: Tyson Taylor
San Francisco: Michael Sleeter
Anaheim 3: Marco Dube
San Diego: Adam Chatfield
St. Louis: Greg Schnell
Racer X Gas Card
Anaheim 1: Jiri Dostal
Phoenix: Doug Dehaan
Anaheim 2: James Marshall
San Francisco: Keith Johnson
Anaheim 3: Jeff Gibson
San Diego: Isaiah Johnson
St. Louis: David Vuillemin
Progressive Direct Holeshot Award
Anaheim 1: Kyle Lewis
Phoenix: Jeremy McGrath
Anaheim 2: David Vuillemin
San Francisco: Nick Wey
Anaheim 3: Kyle Lewis
San Diego: Ricky Carmichael
St. Louis: Jacob Saylor
Progressive Direct Holeshot Award (Lites)
Anaheim 1: Ryan Villopoto
Phoenix: Ryan Villopoto
Anaheim 2: Mike Alessi
San Francisco: Ryan Villopoto
Anaheim 3: Mike Alessi
San Diego: Mike Alessi
St. Louis: Chris Gosselaar
MMI Top Tech ward
Anaheim 1: Michael Williamson
Phoenix: Eric Salava
Anaheim 2: Keith Burn
San Francisco: Tony Burlutti
Anaheim 3: Jesse Black
San Diego: Keith Burn
St. Louis: Mike Gosselaar
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/ Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series Rider Finishes
James Stewart
Anaheim 1: 1
Phoenix: 3
Anaheim 2: 3
San Francisco: 1
Anaheim 3: 8
San Diego: 1
St. Louis: 17
Ricky Carmichael
Anaheim 1: 3
Phoenix: 1
Anaheim 2: 1
San Francisco: 2
Anaheim 3: 1
San Diego: 2
St. Louis: 20
Chad Reed
Anaheim 1: 2
Phoenix: 2
Anaheim 2: 2
San Francisco: 5
Anaheim 3: 2
San Diego: 3
St. Louis: 1
Mike LaRocco
Anaheim 1: 4
Phoenix: 8
Anaheim 2: 7
San Francisco: 11
Anaheim 3: 4
San Diego: 5
St. Louis: 15
Ivan Tedesco
Anaheim 1: 5
Phoenix: 9
Anaheim 2: 4
San Francisco: 16
Anaheim 3: 3
San Diego: 6
St. Louis: 2
Ernesto Fonseca
Anaheim 1: 6
Phoenix: 7
Anaheim 2: 6
San Francisco: 17
Anaheim 3: 7
San Diego: 9
St. Louis: 3
Nick Wey
Anaheim 1: 7
Phoenix: 5
Anaheim 2: 10
San Francisco: 3
Anaheim 3: 10
San Diego: 8
St. Louis: 4
Travis Preston
Anaheim 1: 8
Phoenix: 11
Anaheim 2: 11
San Francisco: 7
Anaheim 3: 6
San Diego: 20
St. Louis: 5
Michael Bryne
Anaheim 1: 9
Phoenix: 6
Anaheim 2: 8
San Francisco: 4
Anaheim 3: 5
San Diego: 7
St. Louis: 6
David Vuillemin
Anaheim 1: 10
Phoenix: 10
Anaheim 2: 9
San Francisco: 20
Anaheim 3: 9
San Diego: 18
Supercross Lites Western Regional Amp’d Mobile Supercross GP
Andrew Short
Anaheim 1: 1
Phoenix: 5
Anaheim 2: 2
San Francisco: 1
Anaheim 3: 2
San Diego:
Billy Laninovich
Anaheim 1: 3
Phoenix: 2
Anaheim 2: 4
San Francisco: 7
Anaheim 3: 6
San Diego: 11
Grant Langston
Anaheim 1: 4
Phoenix: 3
Anaheim 2: 1
San Francisco: 15
Anaheim 3: 1
San Diego: 2
Darcy Lange
Anaheim 1: 5
Phoenix: 8
Anaheim 3: 9
San Diego: 7
Brett Metcalf
Anaheim 1: 8
Phoenix: 9
Anaheim 2: 8
San Francisco: 2
Anaheim 3: 5
San Diego: 6
Supercross Lites Western Regional Amp’d Mobile Supercross GP
Davi Millsaps
St. Louis: 1
Chris Gosselaar
St. Louis: 2
Branden Jesseman
St. Louis: 3
Steve Boniface
St. Louis: 5
Chad Johnson
St. Louis: 9
Press Conference Quotes from St. Louis
Ernesto Fonseca
“It’s been tough. It has been a while since I’ve been up on the podium.
I think the tracks on the east coast are tough. Hopefully, I’ll gain a
little bit of momentum and start doing a little bit better.”
”It helps your confidence. Things just start getting a little bit
easier and I’ve started riding better as well. I think it’s mainly the
confidence that has helped me.”
“I’m trying to improve on my weaknesses.”
“I’m looking at the way I’m riding and how I can go faster. I also
watch the guys who are ahead of me and seeing where they are making up
time.”
“I got a pretty good start. Then Ricky passed me. When he crashed in the whoops, I was surprised. “
“I was just consistent. I capitalized on someone else’s mistake and that’s pretty much how I won the heat race.”
“The first lap, I over jumped the tunnel jump by a mile. In the air I
was thinking I probably was going to crash but I rode it out. Chad
passed me there and then I passed him back. “
“James and Ivan had a pretty good pace going. So, I was just trying to
stay close to them. I then started inching away slowing and I just
tried to stay consistent after that.
“I saw that there was a big gap between me and the fourth place rider.
So, I tried to stay cool and not make any big mistakes. “
Ivan Tedesco
“I felt really good the first half of the race. I rode really well for
the first eight laps. Then, I started riding a little tight and once
you start getting tight mistakes start to happen and you get even
tighter.”
“I rode good the first half of the race and that’s the only way you
learn by leading a race. I’m happy about it and hopefully I can keep
getting good starts and ride up front even longer.”
“I just started thinking instead of riding.”
“He (Chad Reed) had a good pace going and I started making some mistakes and he got away from me.”
“I’ve been getting better and better every weekend. I’ve been learning.
These guys have a good pace going and their good every weekend no
matter what the track is like. I’m just learning from every weekend and
my goal is to win one of the races this year.”
“I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing and not change anything. I’ll just learn from my mistakes and go on from there.”
“When I was in the lead, I had no idea what was going on behind me. I
was just riding my race. I had no idea who was in first, second, third
or fourth.”
“I didn’t realize until lap fifteen when Chad went by me and I heard
the crowd go crazy. I figured someone went down and then my pit told me
I had a big lead on third.”
“You have to have realistic goals. Then once you achieve those goals,
you set a higher goal. My goal is to win one of the races sometime
during the year. That’s my goal and we’ll see if I can achieve it”
“I thought it was a good race track tonight. It kept everyone on their
toes. It definitely was easy to make mistakes with the ruts.”
“I was bummed at the beginning of the season because I felt I wasn’t
living up to my potential. Things have definitely turned around for me
the last couple of races. I feel I’m riding like myself again. I’m
becoming more aggressive and not just riding around.”
Chad Reed
“The night was not bad. The day was tough. I had an unbelievable week
at home. I felt I improved a lot on things I had been lacking.”
“I got to the first turn during the first practice and had some bike
trouble. I was so mad, that it affected me the whole night till the
main event.”
“I’m just so happy to have done the rhythm section. Everyone was asking
me what I was doing and I was like I don’t know what I’m doing. So, it
was a nice feeling to get out there and to start putting some laps
together.”
“I knew I could do it. I never gave up. That was all I had; belief in
myself because my on track performance wasn’t showing a whole lot. So,
I just went into the main event knowing that I could do it and I had to
do it.”
“I’m happy that I got it done tonight. It was a tough track. Some of
the sections were really good dirt and then in other sections were
really rutty. So, you had to be on your toes.”
“I knew I could do it. I just wasn’t doing it. There was just some
mental block that wasn’t allowing me to do it. So, I went for it and
found it was easy. I was so mad when I did it because I was thinking to
myself why it took so long to actually do it.
“I enjoyed the dirt, the change was nice. I had a good time. I never
felt the pressure from anybody coming up. I didn’t know where anybody
else was. I knew when I got into second, James was there but that was
it. I just looked forward and rode my race.”
“The championship is far from over and I know Ricky and James are going
to fight back. I’m just going to fight with them and have a good time.”
“This was my most important win of my career. I had so much pressure on
myself and I felt three hundred pounds lighter after I saw the
checkered flag.
“When you know you can win and everybody around you knows you can win.
It’s tough to go home during the week and go why do I feel so good here
and then be so pathetic on the weekends.”
“It’s nice, I’m extremely proud of the team for sticking by me.”
Past Winners
Georgia Dome
Atlanta, GA
AMA Supercross
February 26, 2005: Ricky Carmichael
February 28, 2004: Chad Reed
February 22, 2003: Ricky Carmichael
February 23, 2002: Ricky Carmichael
February 24, 2001: Ricky Carmichael
February 26, 2000: Jeremy McGrath
February 20, 1999: Jeremy McGrath
February 21, 1998: Jeremy McGrath
February 22, 1997: Damon Huffman
February 24, 1996: Jeremy McGrath
February 25, 1995: Mike LaRocco
February 26, 1994: Jeremy McGrath
February 20, 1993: Damon Bradshaw
February 22, 1992: Damon Bradshaw
February 23, 1991: Damon Bradshaw
February 24, 1990: Jeff Ward
February 25, 1989: Jeff Stanton
February 22, 1986: Rick Johnson
February 23, 1985: Mark Barnett
February 25, 1984: Johnny O’ Mara
March 05, 1983: Mark Barnett
February 27, 1982: Bob Hannah
February 28, 1981: Mark Barnett
March 01, 1980: Chuck Sun
March 03, 1979: Bob Hannah
March 04, 1978: Marty Tripes
March 05, 1977: Bob Hannah
AMA Supercross Lite
February 26, 2005: Grant Langston
February 28, 2004: James Stewart
February 22, 2003: Brock Sellards
February 23, 2002: Chad Reed
February 24, 2001: Nathan Ramsey
February 26, 2000: Stephane Roncada
February 20, 1999: Ernesto Fonseca
February 21, 1998: Ricky Carmichael
February 22, 1997: Ricky Carmichael
February 24, 1996: John Dowd
February 25, 1995: Mickael Pichon
February 26, 1994: Ezra Lusk
February 20, 1993: Doug Henry
February 22, 1992: Brian Swink
February 23, 1991: Brian Swink
February 24, 1990: Denny Stephenson
February 25, 1989: Damon BradshawFebruary 22, 1986: Keith Turpin