San Manuel Yamaha Race Report: Atlanta
March 1, 2010, 2:33pm
LOS ANGELES, CA - Saturday night, the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, made its second indoor stadium stop at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA for Round 8 of the 2010 series. Team San Manuel Yamaha's Josh Hill brought home a sixth place finish keeping his second place position in the overall championship points race just behind Ryan Dungey.
With close to 70,000 fans packing the legendary Georgia Dome, Hill started the race evening taking the holeshot and winning Heat Race 2, for the direct transfer to the main event. Although teammate and current Supercross Champ, James Stewart, remains sidelined due to a wrist injury, Stewart made the trip to Atlanta pulling broadcast duty, joining Ralph Sheheen and Jeff Emig in the television booth, as a guest commentator along with 5-time Supercross Champ Ricky Carmichael.
In the Main event Hill came out of the gate 5th. Still feeling the effects of the earlier crash, Hill moved down to 8th on lap 3. Regrouping, Hill moved up to 7th on lap 5 and then into 6th, his ultimate race finish position.
Post-race, Hill had this to say, “After my crash earlier in the day, I had some regrouping to do. I rode the very best that I could tonight and I am thankful to still be holding on and staying close to the championship points lead in second.”
During the live SPEED TV coverage, when asked when he'd be back to racing, Stewart replied, “I hope real soon and that the next time I see you guys I'm on the podium!”
Team Manuel Yamaha Highlights / Atlanta - Round 8 -
James Stewart - Did Not Race
Josh Hill Race Finish - 6th
Josh Hill - Heat Race 2 - 1st
James Stewart - Season to Date: 1 win; 1-3rd; 1-15th
Josh Hill - Season to Date: 4-2nd; 1-3rd; 2-6th; 1-9th
James Stewart - Championship Points - 51
Josh Hill - Championship Points - 150
About Team San Manuel
Team San Manuel is a unique partnership between the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and L&M Racing, LLC, with the sole purpose of reaching out to Native and non-Native communities and sharing with them the value of perseverance and dedication. Building a winning team comprised of top-notch talent and community service, Team San Manuel honors the Serrano belief of caring for our community. (www.sanmanuelracing.com)
Team San Manuel Race Report
Round 8 - Atlanta
February 28, 2010
Page 2
About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, California. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Despite challenges and hardships, the San Manuel tribal community has continued to progressively maintain and enhance its unique form of government - focusing all efforts on providing a better quality of life for its citizens. Through economic diversification, both on and off the reservation, the tribe has been forward thinking in its efforts to build infrastructure, maintain civil services and promote social, economic, educational and governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment and continues to pursue opportunities for future generations.
About L & M Racing
L&M Racing was formed in 2006 by Owner/Team Manager Larry Brooks and partner Mike Kranyak. Operating as Team San Manuel Yamaha, this illustrious team has garnered 2 Supercross Championship titles in just three professional race seasons. For the 2010 race season, 2009 Supercross Champion James Stewart anchors Team San Manuel as he vehemently defends his title and is joined by 2008 Supercross Rookie of the Year Josh Hill. In 2009, Team San Manuel's James Stewart won his second Supercross Championship, his first coming in 2007, and second for L&M Racing's independent effort. Rookie Kyle Chisholm rounded out Team San Manuel's 2009 team. In 2008 team, Team San Manuel Yamaha, consisted of 2004 Supercross Champion Chad Reed and former West Coast Lites Champion Nathan Ramsey -- the newly-formed endeavor garnered its first championship title that season. Led by Larry Brooks, the driving force behind the Jeremy McGrath / Chaparral Racing team's three-year championship reign in Supercross, Brooks' then race effort yielded the first and only indie team to ever win an AMA Supercross Series Championship. L&M Racing is headquartered within an 8,000 square foot, state-of-the-art race facility in Southern California and is one of the most successful independently owned and operated teams in professional Supercross racing today.
Next Race
March 6th - DAYTONA SPEEDWAY - Daytona Beach, FL
Television Coverage Schedule
SPEED TV - February 28th, 2010 - 6:00 pm EST
With close to 70,000 fans packing the legendary Georgia Dome, Hill started the race evening taking the holeshot and winning Heat Race 2, for the direct transfer to the main event. Although teammate and current Supercross Champ, James Stewart, remains sidelined due to a wrist injury, Stewart made the trip to Atlanta pulling broadcast duty, joining Ralph Sheheen and Jeff Emig in the television booth, as a guest commentator along with 5-time Supercross Champ Ricky Carmichael.
In the Main event Hill came out of the gate 5th. Still feeling the effects of the earlier crash, Hill moved down to 8th on lap 3. Regrouping, Hill moved up to 7th on lap 5 and then into 6th, his ultimate race finish position.
Post-race, Hill had this to say, “After my crash earlier in the day, I had some regrouping to do. I rode the very best that I could tonight and I am thankful to still be holding on and staying close to the championship points lead in second.”
During the live SPEED TV coverage, when asked when he'd be back to racing, Stewart replied, “I hope real soon and that the next time I see you guys I'm on the podium!”
Team Manuel Yamaha Highlights / Atlanta - Round 8 -
James Stewart - Did Not Race
Josh Hill Race Finish - 6th
Josh Hill - Heat Race 2 - 1st
James Stewart - Season to Date: 1 win; 1-3rd; 1-15th
Josh Hill - Season to Date: 4-2nd; 1-3rd; 2-6th; 1-9th
James Stewart - Championship Points - 51
Josh Hill - Championship Points - 150
About Team San Manuel
Team San Manuel is a unique partnership between the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and L&M Racing, LLC, with the sole purpose of reaching out to Native and non-Native communities and sharing with them the value of perseverance and dedication. Building a winning team comprised of top-notch talent and community service, Team San Manuel honors the Serrano belief of caring for our community. (www.sanmanuelracing.com)
Team San Manuel Race Report
Round 8 - Atlanta
February 28, 2010
Page 2
About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, California. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Despite challenges and hardships, the San Manuel tribal community has continued to progressively maintain and enhance its unique form of government - focusing all efforts on providing a better quality of life for its citizens. Through economic diversification, both on and off the reservation, the tribe has been forward thinking in its efforts to build infrastructure, maintain civil services and promote social, economic, educational and governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment and continues to pursue opportunities for future generations.
About L & M Racing
L&M Racing was formed in 2006 by Owner/Team Manager Larry Brooks and partner Mike Kranyak. Operating as Team San Manuel Yamaha, this illustrious team has garnered 2 Supercross Championship titles in just three professional race seasons. For the 2010 race season, 2009 Supercross Champion James Stewart anchors Team San Manuel as he vehemently defends his title and is joined by 2008 Supercross Rookie of the Year Josh Hill. In 2009, Team San Manuel's James Stewart won his second Supercross Championship, his first coming in 2007, and second for L&M Racing's independent effort. Rookie Kyle Chisholm rounded out Team San Manuel's 2009 team. In 2008 team, Team San Manuel Yamaha, consisted of 2004 Supercross Champion Chad Reed and former West Coast Lites Champion Nathan Ramsey -- the newly-formed endeavor garnered its first championship title that season. Led by Larry Brooks, the driving force behind the Jeremy McGrath / Chaparral Racing team's three-year championship reign in Supercross, Brooks' then race effort yielded the first and only indie team to ever win an AMA Supercross Series Championship. L&M Racing is headquartered within an 8,000 square foot, state-of-the-art race facility in Southern California and is one of the most successful independently owned and operated teams in professional Supercross racing today.
Next Race
March 6th - DAYTONA SPEEDWAY - Daytona Beach, FL
Television Coverage Schedule
SPEED TV - February 28th, 2010 - 6:00 pm EST
