Indianapolis Supercross Results

March 24, 2007, 10:01pm

Stewart Rallies From Back of Pack to First-Ever Win at the RCA Dome; Dungey Leads 15 Laps En Route to Lites Class Win

INDIANAPOLIS (March 24, 2007) – Kawasaki’s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., won his eighth Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series race in front of 54,626 fans at the RCA Dome. Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., earned his second Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites win.

After scoring the $1,500 Progressive Direct Holeshot Award, Yamaha’s Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., began to establish a huge lead as Stewart started near the back of the pack. Stewart started his chase on Reed immediately, moving into second place on lap seven. On lap 14 Stewart passed Reed for lead and rode to victory. Reed finished second and Kawasaki’s Tim Ferry, of Dade City, Fla., finished third.

“I had a great start tonight,” said Reed. “It was a lot of riding up front, but I need to be more aggressive out there.”

“I was a little nervous when I saw Chad out front, and I was so far back in the pack,” said Stewart. “I have worked hard for everything for my entire life, and that’s what I did tonight, worked hard. I am so happy right now.”

Dungey won the $1,000 Progressive Direct Holeshot Award to start the AMA Supercross Lites main event. Through turn one, Kawasaki’s Ben Townley, of Tallahassee, Fla., came out in second place and followed Dungey for all 15 laps where they finished first and second respectively. Series points leader Ryan Morais, of Murrieta, Calif., used a mid-pack start to salvage points heading into next weekend’s race in Dallas.

“This was a huge win for me,” said Dungey. “I have had some bad luck lately, and to pick up this win is huge for me and my team, who has been behind me all year. “I have to use this as momentum for next weekend in Dallas.”

Tonight’s AMA Supercross class race will air on CBS Sports Sunday, March 25, at Noon EST. The AMA Supercross Lites class race air on SPEED Monday, April 4, at 4:00 a.m. EST. Racing continues next Saturday, March 31, at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.

KTM Junior Supercross Challenge

1. Michael Hand, Mantua, Ohio, KTM
2. Clay Woeste, Florence, Ken., KTM
3. Dylan Boyd, Sandwich, Ill., KTM
4. Tait Morrissey, Stanwood, Mich., KTM
5. Mason Sergent, Brooklyn, Wis., KTM
6. Michael Kurzeja, Downers Grove, Ill., KTM
7. Austin Haugland, Everett, Wash., KTM
8. Nicky Soboleski, Jasonville Beach, Fla., KTM
9. Chandler Pitts, Peru, Ind., KTM
10. Tallon Shiflett, Oak Grove, Mo., KTM
11. Austin Wood, Woodway, Texas, KTM
12. Tanner Mooney, Canton, Ill., KTM
13. Evan Olsen, Rancho Mirage, Calif., KTM
14. Clayton Shiver, Dover, Fla., KTM
15. Andrew Ramsey, Chesterton, Ind., KTM

Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP Season Standings

1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 304
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha, 278
3. Timmy Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 222
4. Ricky Carmichael, Tallahassee, Fla., Suzuki, 185
5. David Vuillemin, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 175
6. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Honda, 159
7. Michael Byrne, Newnan, Ga., Suzuki, 153
8. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 148
9. Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Kawasaki, 140
10. Jeff Gibson, Blacklick, Ohio, Kawasaki, 125

Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series Event Results, Indianapolis

1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha
3. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki
4. Grant Langston, Clemont, Fla., Yamaha
5. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
6. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Honda
7. David Vuillemin, Menifee, Calif., Honda
8. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
9. Michael Byrne, Newnan, Ga., Suzuki
10. Josh Summey, Stanley, N.C., Honda

Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series Season Standings

1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 285
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha, 253
3. Timmy Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 203
4. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda, 167
5. Ricky Carmichael, Tallahassee, Fla., Suzuki, 160
6. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 152
7. Michael Byrne, Newnan, Ga., Suzuki, 144
8. David Vuillemin, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 142
9. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Honda, 134
10. Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Kawasaki, 100

Amp’d Mobile Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Event Results, Indianapolis

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
2. Ben Townley, Tallahassee, Fla., Kawasaki
3. Branden Jesseman, New Brighton, Pa., Yamaha
4. Ryan Morais, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha
5. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha
6. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM
7. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., Yamaha
8. Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
9. Darcy Lange, Hemet, Calif., Kawasaki
10. Broc Trickle, Cary, N.C., Yamaha

Amp’d Mobile Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Season Standings

1. Ryan Morais, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha, 96
2. Ben Townley, Tallahassee, Fla., Kawasaki, 86
3. Darcy Lange, Hemet, Calif., Kawasaki, 84
4. Branden Jesseman, New Brighton, Pa., Yamaha, 74
5. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM, 71
6. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., Yamaha, 68
7. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 68
8. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 59
9. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plain, Minn., Suzuki, 53
10. Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda 48

Amp’d Mobile Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Season Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 172
2. Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha, 135
3. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda, 103
4. Christopher Gosselaar, Victorville, Calif., Kawasaki, 97
5. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda, 92
6. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 88
7. Josh Hansen, Lake Elsinore, Calif., KTM, 87
8. Matthew Lemoine, Pilot Point, Texas, Yamaha, 86
9. Troy Adams, Homosassa, Fla., Suzuki, 71
10. Kyle Cunningham, Springtown, Texas, Yamaha, 66