Monster Energy Supercross Heads to Atlanta
February 23, 2011, 2:30pm
Villopoto and Stewart Separated by Three Points as Monster Energy Supercross Heads to Atlanta’s Georgia Dome
AURORA, Ill.– As the annual Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, heads to Atlanta’s Georgia Dome Saturday night, just three points separate Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto and Team San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart in the championship points race.
Media day is Thursday, February 24 from Noon-2:00, featuring BTO Sports Racing, Rockstar/Makita Suzuki, and Rock River Yamaha. Riders will be available for interviews and will ride the track for the media.
Last weekend before 53,342 fans TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., captured his first win of the season and his sixth-career win in San Diego. GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac, of Cortez, Colo., captured his first career win in the Western Regional Supercross Lites class.
With a win last weekend in San Diego, TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed became the winningest rider in San Diego with six career wins. Reed passed former record holder Jeremy McGrath who earned five wins.
Photo Credit: Brian Robinette
“This is incredible,” said Reed. “I‘ve put so much work into this team to make it the best it can be. To win with your name on your chest makes everything so much better. This one is emotional. I just followed Trey because he was showing me some lines. When he went down, it became just about putting together 20 clean laps.”
Supercross class points leader Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., crashed on the opening lap, but fought through the field to secure a seventh place effort aboard his Monster Energy Kawasaki.
Tomac dominated the Supercross Lites class main event, leading wire-to-wire.
“The first five laps I just put my head down and pulled away. It was kind of crazy,” said Tomac, who won by over 10 seconds. “The track was really tricky and slippery. I got a little nervous out (front), but overall it was really good. I’ve learned a lot this season and I’ve gotten a lot better in recent weeks.”
Despite a seventh place finish last weekend, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto still sits in first place by three points heading into Atlanta’s Georgia Dome.
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Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Josh Hansen, the class points leader, finished sixth. The Elbert, Colo., native is still on the mend from a hand injury suffered at the Anaheim 2 stop. His advantage over teammate Tickle dwindled to three points as the Western Regional Supercross Lites class Championship takes a midseason break until April 16 in Seattle.
After a week off, the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites class championship resumes with Geico Honda’s Justin Barcia leading the championship points race. Barcia scored the first win of the season at Houston’s Reliant Stadium, beating rival Dean Wilson of the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team.
Defending Supercross class champion Ryan Dungey won last year’s main event in Atlanta in a hotly contested 20-lap main event.
Tickets are available at the Georgia Dome Box Office, SupercrossOnline.com, participating Yamaha dealers, all Ticketmaster retail locations, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Practice and qualifying begins at 12:30 p.m., and the main event begins at 7:00 p.m. Club Level tickets are available for $50 Adult/Child; Gold Level $45 Adult/Child; Mid-Level $35 Adult/Child; Upper Deck $10 Adult/Child. Fans can also get into the Pits for FREE from 12:30 – 6 PM. Free pit passes are available at Atlanta area Subway locations beginning February 7th.
Supercross Class Results: San Diego
1. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Honda
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
3. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
5. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
7. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
8. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
9. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM
10. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C., Yamaha
Supercross Class Season Standings
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 146
2. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 143
3. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Honda – 130
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 130
5. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 123
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM – 95
7. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki – 93
8. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha – 78
9. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha – 76
10. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki – 66
Western Regional Supercross Lites Class Results: San Diego
1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda
2. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki
4. Cole Seely, Corona, Calif., Honda
5. Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda
6. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki
7. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM
8. Ben Evans, Garden City, Idaho, Kawasaki
9. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
10. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha
Western Regional Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki – 128
2. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki – 125
3. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda – 116
4. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki – 96
5. Cole Seely, Corona, Calif., Honda – 88
6. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM – 83
7. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki – 80
8. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha – 71
9. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki – 69
10. Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda – 67
Supercross Lites Class Eastern Regional Results: Houston
1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
2. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki
4. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha
5. Ian Trettel, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
6. Blake Wharton, Aubrey, Texas, Honda
7. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki
8. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda
9. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki
10. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda
Supercross Lites Class Eastern Regional Season Standings
1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda – 25
2. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki – 22
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki – 20
4. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha – 18
5. Ian Trettel, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki – 16
6. Blake Wharton, Aubrey, Texas, Honda – 15
7. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki – 14
8. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda – 13
9. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki – 12
10. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda – 11
Past Winners in Atlanta
Supercross Class
February 27, 2010: Ryan Dungey
February 21, 2009: James Stewart
February 23, 2008: Davi Millsaps
February 24, 2007: James Stewart
February 25, 2006: Ricky Carmichael
February 26, 2005: Ricky Carmichael
February 28, 2004: Chad Reed
February 22, 2003: Ricky Carmichael
February 23, 2002: Ricky Carmichael
February 24, 2001: Ricky Carmichael
February 26, 2000: Jeremy McGrath
February 20, 1999: Jeremy McGrath
February 21, 1998: Jeremy McGrath
February 22, 1997: Damon Huffman
February 24, 1996: Jeremy McGrath
February 25, 1995: Mike LaRocco
February 26, 1994: Jeremy McGrath
February 20, 1993: Damon Bradshaw
February 22, 1992: Damon Bradshaw
February 23, 1991: Damon Bradshaw
February 24, 1990: Jeff Ward
February 25, 1989: Jeff Stanton
February 22, 1986: Rick Johnson
February 23, 1985: Mark Barnett
February 25, 1984: Johnny O’ Mara
March 05, 1983: Mark Barnett
February 27, 1982: Bob Hannah
February 28, 1981: Mark Barnett
March 01, 1980: Chuck Sun
March 03, 1979: Bob Hannah
March 04, 1978: Marty Tripes
March 05, 1977: Bob Hannah
Supercross Lites Class
February 27, 2010: Christophe Pourcel
February 21, 2009: Christophe Pourcel
February 23. 2008: Trey Canard
February 24, 2007: Ryan Dungey
February 25, 2006: Josh Grant
February 26, 2005: Grant Langston
February 28, 2004: James Stewart
February 22, 2003: Brock Sellards
February 23, 2002: Chad Reed
February 24, 2001: Nathan Ramsey
February 26, 2000: Stephane Roncada
February 20, 1999: Ernesto Fonseca
February 21, 1998: Ricky Carmichael
February 22, 1997: Ricky Carmichael
February 24, 1996: John Dowd
February 25, 1995: Mickael Pichon
February 26, 1994: Ezra Lusk
February 20, 1993: Doug Henry
February 22, 1992: Brian Swink
February 23, 1991: Brian Swink
February 24, 1990: Denny Stephenson
February 25, 1989: Damon Bradshaw
February 22, 1986: Keith Turpin
The first supercross race ever held in Atlanta was March 5, 1977, and Bob Hannah won on a Yamaha. On February 22, 1986 Honda rider Keith Turpin won the first-ever Supercross Lites main event. Ricky Carmichael is first on the Supercross class’ all-time win list with five. Carmichael, Brian Swink and Christophe Pourcel share the Supercross Lites class’ all-time win record with two.
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