De Reuver Second Fastest in First Southwick Practice
August 23, 2008, 1:03pm
Checking the times of Grand Prix contender Marc De Reuver at Southwick's Motocross 338, the Honda rider came through second in the first time practice session, just a little over two seconds behind recently crowned AMA Toyota Motocross Champion James Stewart. De Reuver, who is riding Ben Townley's Honda Red Bull Racing CRF450, looked smooth, fast and comfortable out on the track. Marc was two seconds ahead of third-fastest Andrew Short, his teammate for the weekend. Here are the top ten times so far:
1. James Stewart KAW 1:57.764
2. Marc De Reuver HON 1:59.785
3. Andrew Short HON 2:01.064
4. Cody Cooper SUZ 2:01.573
5. Tim Ferry KAW 2:01.708
6. Michael Byrne SUZ 2:01.923
7. Josh Hill YAM 2:02.022
8. Nick Wey KTM 2:02.716
9. Matt Goerke KTM 2:02.723
10. Kyle Tobin HON 2:02.895
In the Lites, GEICO Powersports Honda rider Josh Grant was fastest so far with a 1:59.350, which he turned early in the first practice session. The top five in the Lites behind Grant were Ryan Dungey (2:01.149), Ryan Villopoto (2:01.709), Brett Metcalfe (2:02.177) and Jake Moss (2:02.960)
1. James Stewart KAW 1:57.764
2. Marc De Reuver HON 1:59.785
3. Andrew Short HON 2:01.064
4. Cody Cooper SUZ 2:01.573
5. Tim Ferry KAW 2:01.708
6. Michael Byrne SUZ 2:01.923
7. Josh Hill YAM 2:02.022
8. Nick Wey KTM 2:02.716
9. Matt Goerke KTM 2:02.723
10. Kyle Tobin HON 2:02.895
In the Lites, GEICO Powersports Honda rider Josh Grant was fastest so far with a 1:59.350, which he turned early in the first practice session. The top five in the Lites behind Grant were Ryan Dungey (2:01.149), Ryan Villopoto (2:01.709), Brett Metcalfe (2:02.177) and Jake Moss (2:02.960)
