by Chase Stallo
Indy Practice Report
Saturday, March 16, 2013 | 5:20 PM
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PrintMonster Energy Supercross has embarked on Indianapolis for round 11 of the championship. Ryan Villopoto, winner of the last three of four races, has the points lead for the first time in 2013, with Davi Millsaps now two back of the two-time defending SX champion. The dirt is tacky, but as always in Indy, has a chance to become drier throughout the night. The whoops are very short, but for what they lack in length they make up for in toughness. Guys have struggled throughout the day making adjustments in the section. The inside line in the off-camber turn has become the popular choice amongst the riders with guys going double, triple, double, double out of the turn. The sand section has proven treacherous, snagging multiple riders throughout the day.
After a rough weekend in Daytona, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson looks to be back on track setting the fastest lap in 250SX with a 51.265. Last week’s winner, Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin, was in fine form in practice—just missing out on the top time. Points leader GEICO Honda’s Wil Hahn looked buttery smooth all day, setting the third fast lap of the day with a 52.371. MyPlash/Metal Mulisha Star Racing Yamaha’s Jeremy Martin, fresh of a first career podium in Daytona was fourth fastest (52.574) with Slaton/TUF Racing Honda’s Vince Friese (52.843) rounding out the top five.
Wilson set the fastest time in 250SX.
Andrew Fredrickson photo
It was the James Stewart show in 450SX, as the Yoshimura Suzuki rider laid down a blazing 50.675 (the only rider in the 50s) to take the top spot. Honda Muscle Milk’s Trey Canard, who’s had a few off nights recently, was fast all day taking second with a 51.087. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer looks to be back to his early season form following a rib injury. He would take the third spot with a 51.321. Justin Barcia (51.334) and Davi Millsaps (51.362) would round out the top five. Points leader Ryan Villopoto would finish eighth with a 51.669.
Be sure to tune into Speed at 7:30 Eastern to catch live coverage of round 11 from Indianapolis.
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Wow! I got the holeshot.
pretty quiet on here . . . where are all the fanatic predictions? My guess:
JS
RV
TC
JB51
RD
I saw DM favoring the left leg during qualifying otherwise i'd have him top 5.
Weimer third fastest? Villipoto 8th? Could be an interesting night.
I'll go with slower practice riders to do good in the main. Lol
CR
RV
RD
TC
JB
JS ( wash the front end while leading)
ET
JW
DM
Lol
Last year at this time, there were only 6 riders that had qualified for every main, this year the top 12 in points haven't missed a main. Only 3 of the 6 from last year are included on this years list (RV/DM/MA), other 3 are Metty/Kdub/Chiz. Certainly the one lined tracks have something to do with it.
DUNGEY TAKES INDY!!!!
go bubba
Everyone keeps forgetting that the only points paying race of the night is the MAIN !!!
What happened to Durham?? In the 250 class????
Also unles they start giving some type of points instead of pride practice wont mean anything unless the first gate pick is that good? It is called practice fora reason!
RV and JS are on it, with DM right behind. Gonna be a great main. Justin Hill was looking very strong in the 250's. Deano has his work cut out for him tonight.
Bubba's gear is doll were is the yellow