SX Notes Package: New Orleans, Superdome

AMA Supercross Class Stats

 

• 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

1. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Suzuki
2. Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
3. Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda
4. Mike Alessi, Apple Valley, Calif., Suzuki
5. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
6. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
7. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha
8. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
9. Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ken., KTM
10. Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki

AMA Supercross Class Season Standings

1. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Suzuki, 224
2. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha, 213
3. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 163
4. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 153
5. Ivan Tedesco, Tallahasse, Fla., Honda, 140
6. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 138
7. Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 136
8. Mike Alessi, Apple Valley, Calif., Suzuki, 131
9. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 128
10. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 100

Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results, Daytona

1. Christophe Pourcel, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki
2. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., KTM
3. Nico Izzi, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
4. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Yamaha
5. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, KTM
6. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., Suzuki
7. Darryn Durham, Wildomar, Calif., Yamaha
8. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha
9. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda
10. Kyle Keylon, Brooksville, Fla., Honda

Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings

1. Christophe Pourcel, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki, 97
2. Nico Izzi, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 82
3. Austin Stroupe, Lincolnton, N.C., Kawasaki, 59
4. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., KTM, 56
5. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, KTM, 52
6. Branden Jesseman, New Brighton, Pa., Kawasaki, 51
7. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Yamaha, 47
8. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 46
9. teven Clarke, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki, 40
10. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., Suzuki