The Moment: RedBud
Monday, July 4, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Thirty-minutes and two laps is a long time to do battle on a motocross track, but often the races change in much smaller segments of time. The Moment focuses in on those small slices that can change an entire weekend.
Everyone expected Red Bull KTM’s Mike Alessi to make an impact on this Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, but more likely as a starter than as a passer. But over the weekend, Mike didn’t get a holeshot in either moto—and he made an impact.
Reed had to fight of a fiery Mike Alessi to capture third in the second moto.
Photo: Andre Fredrickson
“Second moto I had a good start, came out in third,” explained Chad Reed. “And actually Dungey made a few mistakes and I tried to get by him. I made a few mistakes myself and Alessi was able to get by. As soon as that happened I just knew I needed to be smart and race for third and hope that Dungey didn’t get Villopoto so I would get the overall. The one thing about this race track, it’s a great race track, but it can be a little hard to pass at times. That actually worked out in my favor in the first moto. Second moto, I was just riding patient for a little bit and waiting for him to wear out.”
Yup, Alessi made the pass on Reed on the first lap, and Reed, who had won the first moto, wasn’t going to be able to run for a second moto win. You can’t fault Alessi for racing as hard as he can. That pass he made may have changed the complexion of that second moto. And it could change the complexion of the championship, as Villopoto was able to gain five points back on Reed by taking the moto win.
Everyone expected Red Bull KTM’s Mike Alessi to make an impact on this Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, but more likely as a starter than as a passer. But over the weekend, Mike didn’t get a holeshot in either moto—and he made an impact.
Reed had to fight of a fiery Mike Alessi to capture third in the second moto.
Photo: Andre Fredrickson
Yup, Alessi made the pass on Reed on the first lap, and Reed, who had won the first moto, wasn’t going to be able to run for a second moto win. You can’t fault Alessi for racing as hard as he can. That pass he made may have changed the complexion of that second moto. And it could change the complexion of the championship, as Villopoto was able to gain five points back on Reed by taking the moto win.
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good for Mike thats racing as long as its not a stupid lapper
Josh Lichtle dies at RedBud from heat stroke? Is that true? Horrible godspeed
yes its true. don't know why its not in breaking news. GODspeed fallen soldier, u will b missed, but not forgotten...! #811
Sad hearing about Josh Lichtle.. RIP
So sad to hear about Lichtle 811. I wonder if that crash in the first moto with Hahn and Villapoto caused any problems that just wern't noticable going into the second moto. Did he have a wife and kids? My heart goes out to his family and friends. He left this world doing what he loved. Godspeed.
I would like to hear a rider (any rider) say "this track had alot of lines & was great for passing" 95% of the time it's "the track was really one lined & tough to pass on"
Horrible is right. That just plain sucks! Godspeed Lichtle and God Bless.
Mike Alessi is going to pass Short in the points in the next race or two. When are KTM going to throw the stooopid 350SXF in a dumpster and give Short the extra 8+ horses to be competitive?
And great to see Chad checking out Alessi's form, maybe Mike could be Two Two's first hire after Ryan Dungey gets the big contract at KTM.
would short do better on the 2stroke? its has a link and good power. KTM could promote that bike. KTM heres some free marketing advice: PUT ANYBODY ON A 2 STROKE AND THEY WILL BE A HUGE FAN FAVORITE.
I thought I was going to say something witty here today. Maybe a bit of smartass with a touch of sarcasm. Maybe I might have said something we have all read a hundred times over, but I guess not. But I am going to say is that it is very sad to read about a kid I don't know, who gave his life for the sport he loved. R.I.P. Josh!
bck-you're absolutely right. I've been saying that for a while, that KTM or Yamaha should put someone on a 2 stroke, the fans would go nuts for him, no matter who he is, especially if he can run top 10.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Josh. What happned , and why does racerx not have any information of this ? God bless you and your family Josh I sure their hearts are broken. We all need to pray for him and his family.
Yes we lost Josh at Red Bud. He over heated his body and died on the 4th.