SX Notes Package: New Orleans, Superdome
- The first race in New Orleans was held June 4, 1977, and Marty Smith won on a Honda. That was Smith’s last AMA Supercross class win. On that night, there were eight different brands of motorcycles on the gate: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Bultaco, Maico, Husqvarna, and Can-Am
- From 1977-1980, the AMA Supercross was held in New Orleans. In 1980 the race was a double header and it was the last race in New Orleans until 1998
- From 1998-2002, AMA Supercross took place in New Orleans.
- This will be the 11th time the gate will drop for an AMA Supercross race in New Orleans
- In 1979, Jeff Ward competed in his second-career AMA Supercross start and finished 9th. It was the first of many top ten finishes.
- Suzuki hasn't won in New Orleans since 1980 when Mark Barnett won one of the double headers
Chad Reed could give Suzuki their first New Orleans win since 1980
Photo Credit: Simon Cudby
AMA Supercross Class Wins by Brand in New Orleans
Honda (4)
Yamaha (4)
Kawasaki (1)
Suzuki (1)
AMA Supercross Class First Time Winners in New Orleans
- Steve Wise, 1979 on a Honda
Louisiana’s own Kevin Windham returns home this weekend
Photo Credit: Frank Hoppen
AMA Supercross Class Recap From Daytona
- Chad Reed earned his 37th AMA Supercross win. His second this season
- The win was Reed’s 96th AMA Supercross podium finish and his third win in Daytona.
- Chad Reed is now ahead by 11 points in the standings.
- Kevin Windham made his 150th AMA Supercross start and finished fifth. It was his 89th top 5.
- Jason Lawrence finished second in his first-ever AMA Supercross class start.
James Stewart has seven wins in 2009 and will compete in his first AMA Supercross class race in New Orleans
Photo Credit: Frank Hoppen
Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Stats
- The first Lites class race in New Orleans was March 14, 1998 and Ricky Carmichael won on a Pro-Circuit Kawasaki.
- This will be the sixth time the gate will drop for an AMA Lites Supercross race in New Orleans.
- Chad Reed won in New Orleans in 2002. Can he join Ricky Carmichael as riders to win New Orleans in both classes.
Can Jason Lawrence repeat his performance from Daytona Saturday night?
Photo Credit: Steve Giberson
Lites Class Wins by Brand in New Orleans
Yamaha (3)
Suzuki (1)
Kawasaki (1)
AMA Supercross Lites Class Recap From Daytona
- Christophe Pourcel won Daytona and maintained his points lead
- Nico Izzi and Martin Davalos also finished on the podium
AMA Supercross Laps Led
James Stewart 129
Chad Reed 27
Jason Lawrence 14
Josh Grant 14
Kevin Windham 11
Ryan Villopoto 3
Mike Alessi 2
AMA Supercross Lites Class Laps Led
Jake Weimer 42
Ryan Dungey 36
Christophe Pourcel 27
Austin Stroupe 22
Martin Davalos 10
Justin D. Brayton 7
Ryan Morais 4
Daniel Reardon 2
Matthew Lemoine 1
AMA Supercross Class Results, Daytona
- Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Suzuki
- Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
- Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda
- Mike Alessi, Apple Valley, Calif., Suzuki
- Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
- Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
- James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha
- Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
- Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ken., KTM
- Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki
AMA Supercross Class Season Standings
- Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Suzuki, 224
- James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha, 213
- Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 163
- Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 153
- Ivan Tedesco, Tallahasse, Fla., Honda, 140
- Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 138
- Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 136
- Mike Alessi, Apple Valley, Calif., Suzuki, 131
- Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 128
- Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 100
Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results, Daytona
- Christophe Pourcel, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki
- Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., KTM
- Nico Izzi, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
- Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Yamaha
- Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, KTM
- Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., Suzuki
- Darryn Durham, Wildomar, Calif., Yamaha
- Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha
- Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda
- Kyle Keylon, Brooksville, Fla., Honda
Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
- Christophe Pourcel, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki, 97
- Nico Izzi, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 82
- Austin Stroupe, Lincolnton, N.C., Kawasaki, 59
- Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., KTM, 56
- Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, KTM, 52
- Branden Jesseman, New Brighton, Pa., Kawasaki, 51
- Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Yamaha, 47
- Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 46
- teven Clarke, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki, 40
- Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., Suzuki