Anaheim 1 Super Spoiler Report
Sunday, January 6, 2013 | 1:20 AM
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PrintThe 250SX class is expected by many to be an Eli Tomac show, and he did not dissapoint with a big win. Off the start, Lucas Oil TLD Honda's Jesse Nelson grabbed the holeshot but then endoed on the first jump and went down in scary fashion. Tomac emerged with the lead over Ken Roczen and pulled away from there. Roczen rode a solid race for second. Malcolm Stewart held third early, but the battle was on between Cole Seely and Jason Anderson, and they both moved past Stewart. Anderson was fourth and made a run at Seely for a bit, but Seely pulled away as the race went on. That made for a Tomac, Roczen, Seely podium.
Then came the 450SX main which no one on Earth expected to see. No one. No one. Ryan Villopoto grabbed a terrible start on the inside and was nearly last. James Stewart was hobbled by a knee injury from practice. Davi Millsaps, flying all day, grabbed the holeshot. Trey Canard, Justin Barcia and Chad Reed were right there. The top four pulled Reed and it was a waiting game to see who would charge. Then all hell broke loose. Villopoto crashed twice, and finished 16th. Then Dungey went down. Barcia went down. This left Canard and Millsaps to battle and they went at it! Canard took the lead late, and held it as the white flag came out, but Millsaps saved something for the end, charged, and got Canard back with a half lap to go. Millsaps took the win over Canard, and Dungey recovered for third ahead of Reed and Jake Weimer. Look for more later tonight.
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villapoto was crashin like a laundry machine on steroids out ther
Villopoto......the new Lawn Dart!! LOL
All those Suzuki's out there and it's Millsaps that takes it! I am guessing he made the right choice switching to that RMZ. Great Job Davey!
I was fully expecting a Villopoto dominance, and that is not what happened. I think RV was was trying a little too hard to get to the front of the pack that he was over riding the bike and in result he hit the deck a few times. I think he'll come back firing in Phoenix! But, probably the most surprising story of the night is Davi Millsaps, WOW, what a ride, don't get me wrong, Canard's ride was great too, but he was someone people were talking about, but no one was talking about Davi. Congratulations, Davi, you deserved it!
awesome race dm never gave up did iy without god
That was some great racing!
Looks like Stewart is now having knee problems, managed a top 10 though.
Not sure what happened to Villipoto, that had to be the worst ride of his life. I hope that limp isn't something wrong with the old injury.
Congrats to the top 3 450 guys, they earned it.
Looks like it is going to be a great year for supercross, I hope everyone stays healthy.
WOW! Congrats Davey. You won when everybody was there and ready to go.
Nice job. Hey James now is that the fastest man on the planet Or the Fastest man to plant it. I allways forget.
porcupinetree wrote: about 1 minute ago
awesome race dm never gave up did iy without god
What a jackazz
This season is going to be interesting. Millsaps and Canard looked solid. I don't see it being their last podium. With that start I'm not sure RV could've caught them even if he didn't crash twice. Hope the knee is okay.
awesome report by Jason Weigandt !
Yeah Davi!!!!!! I think it's funny when the results are a complete shock to the know-it-all's, & it took only 7 post's for someone to talk crap about Stewart.....
I definately did not expect to see RV hitting the deck like that tonight.. I'm confident he won't make a habit of that though. Hard to say what made him choke tonight though.. It will be a real test to see if he can dig himself out of this points deficit now. But, if anyone is capable of doing it, we know RV can. Good luck the rest of the season!
Well deserved, Davi! No better way to catch peoples attention. Out of all the guys we thought could win it, only one of them finished on the podium.. This is going to be a crazy season, indeed.. Keep riding hard!
RV2.....the new lawn dart? 3 or 4 get offs in one race? How about it all you JS7 haters? A changing of the guard? Obviously I'm being a little sarcastic and I only point out RV's crashes to show that it can happen to anyone at any time at any spot on the track. JS7 is not my favorite rider, but it always bothered me that you so called "Supercross Fans" labeled one of the best riders on the planet as a lawn dart. It's part of racing and it's funny how fast people jump off the band wagon when a rider has a bad streak or bad season. Yes, you can have your favorite rider, but to disrespect any one of those riders is simply wrong. We should be applauding all of their efforts...win or lose! Just my two cents worth. Awesome ride for TC41!!
Great to see Millsaps win and flash that big smile!
Also nice to see Canard race clean and smart in the main. After that heat race, I was wondering if he'd learned anything over the last year. Props to him!
Wanted Dungey to win but I feel he is gonna be just fine.
Reed was acting all pissy like he used to when the GOAT beat him most of the time. Every time I start to pull for him, he shows his true colors.
Barcia learned a lot, is riding smart and I think if Stanton can keep him calm and focused, he'll challenge for the title. I've become a fan-I think.
JS, was forced to ride smart because of the injury after busting his butt trying to get the fastest practice lap which seems to be more important to him than winning the race. If he learns to keep riding smart though, look out.
RV is at about the same point in his career as JS7 was when everyone crowned him the champ before the season even started and, like JS7, he seems to think he is is too good to take a 2nd or 3rd on nights when things aren't going his way. All that talk about him blitzing through the pack is flattering for him to hear and read about but it catches up with you eventually-ask Stewart.
Over all, one of the very best races I've ever watched. Can't wait until next week!
That Erin Bates must be one tall chick.When she was interviewing Millsaps it looked like she was taller than him.She made Canard look like a midget.I sure did miss those big ol smiles that she hid tonight.
WOW!!! Great job Davi!! Seems like the only one that saw this coming was TP199!!! This should be a very good season ! Looks like JS7 has got his excuse for the year.
That's awsome for Davey, hope Suzuki is going to give them all the suport and factory parts they need!
Kinda thought RC was a little critical with Kenny about not catching Eli, who almost seem like he could have podium or even won the 450 class as fast as he was tonite.
Yes congrats to Canard. Smart race I'm betting the eventual champ was on the podium tonight.
Just got home from A1 and all I have to say is great job Davey!
once again dungey fell into a top 3 spot by luck because barcia crashed dungey could of have won that race if he was more agressive and pushed more finally stewart being hurt didnt quit i think he is in it to win it rode smart top 10 to salvage points congrats to dm18
@RCRDDW If your not pulling for Reed by now, u probably never will. I was actually happy to see Reed pissed off after the Heat race. Means he still cares. I am not sure why it was a problem for you? He didn't blame anyone or anything other than himself?
@D503 RV rode pretty agressive.Look what it got him.Dungey was all over Barcia before he fell.The way I see it is they were lucky because Dungey fell.He's doing just what he needs to be doing.
@CZMark.Did you get to check out the bikes .Did Dungey's bike have that rear air shock on it?
but will dm win another main?
if so, there is another rider in the mix and it makes sx even better than expected ...
Moto67 aka iceman, meat, or cheeseburger ketchup only likes Millsaps too, imagine that...
Great racing...less mega jumps and med. whoops made for great track and better show...I love all the RV haters already climbin on acting like hes done and comparing him to Havoc...yeah right....lol....tonight sucked but I wouldn't get all warm and fuzzy just yet .....so would of liked to see Canard win it but it was great to see the privateer Zook get the wheels ridden off it by Milsaps....excellent ride and serious racing...hope the whole season is this good. Looking forward to next week when the A1 buzz is over and bizness starts to take place.....we'll see who laughs last...alot of laps left. yes RD's bike has a air shoc.
Story of the year and it's only the first race. Canard going from never riding again to second place in his first race back from a broken back. Yes, there is a God, and he still does miracles.
You would think Fox would of been all over this air shock thing.
The cool part is that Davi was fast ALL DAY. I was there and he looked so in shape, someone said he lost 75lbs, I think thats an exaggeration, but he definitely lost a lot of weight.
@tonewall, Did you just call the Rockstar Suzuki team a privateer effort? I'm going to let that slide.
Interesting night. RV showed his one true weakness that I have pointed out on here before: when he gets a bad start he hits the panic button sometimes and pushes too hard which can lead to more problems. See Daytona and Seattle last year. The guy can slice through the pack with amazing speed, he just needs to be a little more calm when he gets a bad start. His speed in his heat race was PHENOMENAL, easily the fastest guy on the track tonight.
Dungey was on Barcia and I think would have made the pass but he got held up by a lapper that I think caused the crash (Lemoine perhaps?). And Barcia took a good digger in the whoops just as Canard was passing Millsaps. Which brings me to a point, what was with the Speed coverage tonight? They did not show any replays of incidents like Dungey or Barcia crashing in the main. I for one would like to see a quick replay when a rider challenging for the podium runs into trouble. Anyway, congrats to Davi and Trey - I certainly did not have either of them on tonight's podium.
Tomac looked great in the 250SX main, but the kid is still suspect off the line. And I think he grew another inch since MEC! I was impressed with Roczen's speed, he looks like a much improved rider this year. And Seeley who struggled all day in practice and qualifying, pulled out a clutch ride. PC had a night to completely forget.
Best moment of the night was when the d-bag Hanny had the karma police reach out and drop him onto the ground. I was hoping Chizz might park him but instead he did it himself. Loudest cheer of the night from me!!
When JS7 tweaked his right knee in practice, I thought Mr.Scrub-This would finally have his feast. But a little later on, RV2 turned out to be the main course.
Gills....thats what they called it all night and I think JS7 is the only factory supported Suzuki......I'm sure they get plenty of help and no hes not racing out of a maxi-van......
RC is the GOAT in our sport.
But he like all millionaires can say whatever they like. Money in this case cant buy IQ.......
Awsome race, I'm a js7 fan but man impressed by rv2 in that heat race he was killin it! As for js7 way to ride smart for a change!!
I'm a js7 fan too, but I was jumping up and down for cannard and I'm happy for millsaps. I thought Reed looked pretty bad fourth but looked
Like he was lucky to get that.
Just waiting for the announcment that JS7 tore his ACL/MCL and is out for the season. He's still the fastest man on the planet - for one lap. CR22 has become complacent, out of shape and needs to choose go-karts or MX. RD5 boring and unaggressive as usual but will probably win the chamionship because others are hanging it out making mistakes. Stating the obvious - DM18 was suprisingly fast and made late race charge to take back first. How often in the past has anyone said the word "DM18 had a late race charge to win" It's usually "he hung on for the win". I hope he's for real all season.
super pumped for davi he looked so in control and focused, may be even happier for canard.. js 7 surprised me by going out and racing, everyone knows he would of bailed out before. going to be one awesome season, all 17 rounds for the championship no doubt.. and really ? leave god out of the podium speech, ya'll who think that are straight jack asses, its what he believes in.
great race but its a marathon not a sprint.we finally had everyone healthy but theres no way thats gonna stay like that . dungey is a podium machine so theres a good chance he could pull it off but villos gonna be gone next race i believe. love this shit!
"porcupinetree wrote: awesome race dm never gave up did iy without God"
DM is a re focused individual and before I post this, I am not affiliated with any organized religion. Notice a change in Davey? Me too. Could it be the pretty blonde wife standing next to him and the 2 foot midget on his gas tank? Doubt it not. A good woman and the sight of his son made DM blossom, 2 of the greatest gifts any man can recieve porcupinetree..........that came from our Divine Creator, Divine Source of light (As I use), or as Trey, Short, Dungey boldly state, from God.
Hope you find, see, whatever this light in your own heart porcupinetree, life really sucks until you do, been there, done that yooung man. YOU ARE WRONG.
dude...what is going on in supercross...it is getting cheeeeesy....too much effort in one rider....spread out the wealth....that was kinda boring...the racing had about thirty seconds of racing and thats it...
Great race, hope the 2 and 7 aren't serious injuries or tweeks, so it stays competitive. I think the only factory suporrted Zooks are Stewart's and the RCH Team, so Millsaps is considered a private effort.
As an RV2 fan, I was dissapointed to say the least. His bad night was all attributed to his bad start. Trying franticly to catch up thru the pack is always too risky. He def overrode the bike in doing so. I did not like his gate pick when I saw him there on the inside. He will be back stronger than ever next week. Hopefully with a good start.
I liked seein Davey and Trey up front. Looks to me like everyones steppin up their game. Still thrilled about this season....
I was disappointed to sy the lest on how badly RV rode at A1, he was fast but so what, he was out of control.. Like he was trying to make everything up in one lap..
Millsaps was awesome. Great.. Glad to see it, and all the haters out there (you know who you are) who said Millsaps shouldnt even have a ride can suck it.. He said it best, he finally had a regular off season instead of trying to heal up, so he could concentrate on riding instead of healing.. Must be RV's problem, its all he has done is heal for 2 seasons.. MILLSAPS!!!!
Interesting, bd200 has suddenly become a Millsaps fan!!
2DamOld2Race----I agree! Theres nothing like having a beautiful wife and child by your side!! Davi had a look on his face we haven't seen in awhile(happy-thankfull-content) . Go DM18!!!
you know i was starting to rout for josh grant and wanted to see him make a comeback but after i saw the way he was riding tonight running RV off the berm on purpose and riding james like a dick i hope he gets taken out. Who does this guy think he is riding like that in the 450 class. he will be lucky to make it 3 rounds before the contenders give him the boot and plant him in the dirt.
grant was riding wide all night he tried to take dungey out before villopoto. so i think the two ryans are both going to plant grant ! and why was alessi shaking his head at barcia in the heat race when barcia passed him ? he should be used to getting passed in supercross ! alessi would be a great drag racer !
JS7 has matured, did EXACTLY what he should have done - yet a few people still dog him. What he did was man-up and save his season. I can't believe anyone would bag on him for that, but I've been reading your comments for a long time. So I'm not surprised. Don't bother calling yourself an SX fan if you rag on JS7 for hurting his knee.
Rv was on the bad side of aggressive riding. I sometimes think the perception is "if 1,5,7,22 come up on me, I should just pull over". Bull sh*t, race them Hard. Unless you are a lapped rider, RV was not lapping anyone. As far as crossing lines? EVERYONE does it. its racing!!!!! I was happy Reed was pissed, that will only make him faster!!! It was not dirty, it was RACING!!! Reed knew that.
What were the odds on DM? Who has TP's phone number? I want the scoop on Phoenix. Next weeks podium, Windham-Weimer-Stewart? Oddly, I see this race skew the points in a way that enhances the spectator experience for the series.
Congrats to Milsaps and Canard. Thanks for the dedication.
ET- Fastest Man From Another Planet (FMFAP)
Dungey in a repeat performance of his motocross of nations disaster, an upfront start and just rolling around complacent like some enduro dude. He really needs to pick it up and learn to pass because luck will not always be his friendly helper. Tomac is a force and has the 250 guys covered big time like an expert riding novice.
Big Congrats to Davey Gowland. Huge win in the premiere class puts you in great company. Almost 2 podiums (with Anderson). I'm sure the celebration at Rockstar was fun.
hansen is a douche, everytime you think you can maybe give him a chance not to be a jackass, he douches it up big time.. like emig and carmichael said last night karma police gonna get ya!
fred- I just went for the race, so I didn't go early to cruise the pitts.Funny thing about that airshock, I was showing my son some fox airshocks from the 70's. An idea that seems to resurface. Round 3 at Anaheim, I will get down there early to check out the bikes and the pitts, BBQ, tailgate and all that stuff.
Actually Gill I believe Rockstar Suzuki was refered to as a privateer team multiple times during the coverage last night.
Air shocks and air forks are nothing new- they must have just finally perfected them. I hear the 2014 YZ450 will have a springer front end.
the privateer talk is ridiculis. i guess all that dessert jumping stuff and camping did the team some good...ahahahahaahha
@VOR--I have stood up for Millsaps on this site for years.. Guys like BILLC have dogged me several times for that.. You must be too busy ragging on guys to have been paying attention.. I have been a fan of his for years.. So go start sh%t somewhere else..
Milsaps may have won 1 battle but far from the war!!!! He is on a good path ,wife kid,even his dad was there I talked to him...........He live not to far from me.... That is not going to complete Davi in my mind.
He need to square things with his mother who after all was his mentor and coach!
The wife and kid cant take the place of that.... His 40 lbs of weight loss was due to diet and training,and trainer Ezra Lusk ! He will never be complete unless he matures even more than he has.......................
Thanks CZ Mark.
Wow, no Kawi's on either podium. Makes me feel a little better about Yamaha's terrible showing. I think in the 250 class there was only one or two in the top ten.
This should have been an easy night for R/V.
He had it easy, only 65,000 people in the stands with all eyes on him.
Every T.V. camera in the place, with Ten million people watching him from around
the world.
And only 99% of the fans there want nothing more then to see R.V. win.
No "PRESSURE"
This is video is hilarious, Leave james alone!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq0lzJebxSA
@ RobertoRameriez
I'm not a fan of the personallity of JS7 but love the way he can ride a bike ....With that said your sence of humor is down right scary and Juvenile ....... I wonder if your mother treat you that way.......................I have some friens in texas that will light you up Lector style with a chain saw twist.. That ought a get you runnin for the border duch'e bag ..Mexican !!
All I can say is Millsaps knows how to stay low
@robert.. that video was somethin else.....
ahahahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhahahahahahahahhahaha just watched the endd..with the humping.. what the hells goin on in ther??