Simmonds Earns Career Best Supercross Finish

May 8, 2011, 9:05pm

JDR/J-Star/KTM rider Tye Simmonds earned his career best finish at the final round of the AMA Supercross Series held at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV when he crossed the checkered flag in 10^th overall.

Simmonds had a great heat race starting inside the top four. He rode a smooth race only losing two positions and qualified 6^th into the main event.

In the main event, Simmonds earned another great start almost nailing the holeshot. “I got a great jump and nearly pulled the holeshot but I went a little too wide at the end and ended up about 4^ththrough the first corner,” stated Simmonds.

Simmonds fell back to about eighth at the end of the first lap and then slipped to 11^th on the second lap. He rode a strong and consistent race and stayed around the top ten throughout the entire twenty lap main. “I wasn’t sure how many laps were left so I just kept pushing as hard as I could. I didn’t even know I was in 10^th at the end of the race, I was so happy to find out when I crossed the finish line.”

Simmonds went on to finish 10^th overall and put in his season best finish at the final round of the series. “Starts were the key to my results today. I was able to get great starts in my heat and the main and that helped me finish up where I belong,” remarked Simmonds.

The JDR/J-Star/KTM Team will spend the next two weeks preparing for the Outdoor Motocross Series which will begin May 21, 2011 at Hangtown Raceway.

Overall Supercross Results –

1) Chad Reed

2) Ryan Dungey

3) Ryan Villopoto

4) Chris Blose

5) Andrew Short – KTM

6) Jake Weimer

7) Austin Stroupe

8) Nick Wey

9) Kyle Regal

10) Tye Simmonds – KTM