Hawkstone Park
5/3/2006

Rinaldi Yamaha rider Stefan Everts claimed his third victory in four weeks after winning both MX1 heats of the Hawkstone Park International in Shropshire, England.

The nine times World Champion dominated the first of two heats in bright and sunny but cold conditions. A packed crowd attended one of the more prestigious pre-season events of the winter calendar and the dark Hawkstone sand was in its usual rough and demanding state. The circuit is dwarfed by the large hill section that sees the riders climb a near-vertical 100m slope and the gradient caught out a number of top riders as the International once again boasted an array of Grand Prix stars.

For the third time since the motocross schedule began to crank into life during February, Everts beat the likes of the factory backed Honda team and the works Suzuki and KTM efforts, all housing his main rivals for the 2006 MX1 World Championship.

Everts escaped the clutches of fellow Belgian Kevin Strijbos in the opening sprint and was just as masterful in the second heat as he glided past Strijbos and his team-mate Steve Ramon. A mistake on the last lap gave Strijbos more impetus to close the gap but the race was already won.

A ‘hatrick’ could not be taken later in the afternoon as a rare fall in the ‘Grand Final’ (mixing the best finishers from the MX1 and MX2 classes) allowed Yamaha MX2 representative Billy Mackenzie to streak head on the YZ250F. Although he fronted the pack for the majority of the distance Mackenzie was slowed by backmarkers with just two laps to go and was caught by Strijbos and a charging Everts who plagued the Suzuki rider to the flag and was only a second behind over the finish line.

Contrary to reports stating that he would miss the pre-season race programme Cédric Melotte took to the line at Hawkstone. The Belgian is still recovering from an injured wrist, but was able to wrestle the YZ450FM over the sandy terrain for eigth and fifth positions. He picked up a DNF in the Final after a collision with another rider robbed him of his rear brake.

Bike it Dixon Yamaha’s Billy Mackenzie produced a good performance in his first race meeting of the season. The 21 year old slipped from second place to third in the first heat after suffering some arm-pump but confidently claimed the next heat by over twelve seconds from main British Championship rival Carl Nunn. Only a hold-up with backmarkers prevented the Scot from marking a historic triumph over the 450s in the ‘Grand Final’.

Stefan Everts:
“I will miss this place. It is the sixth year in a row I have come to Hawkstone. I’ve had some great moments here and unfortunately I never got the chance to ride in the Grand Prix. I think it is a great track with a lot of potential. I enjoyed the races today and it was difficult to make the lap of honour for the last time.”

Cédric Melotte:
“The result is not so bad because I wasn’t expecting to finish all three races. In the last heat I hit someone else’s wheel and the brake pedal bent under the footpeg so I could not continue. I am quite satisfied. I could not push too hard because my wrist was giving me trouble but I am confident and now need to go step by step to reach my best level. We are still working on the bike because I missed a lot of testing time.”

Billy Mackenzie:
“I feel like I have an overall win because I managed to produce that good last race. That heat was awesome; it was such a buzz to be leading those guys. With two laps to go I was thinking about what celebration I could do over the finish line, but it never comes that easy when you are racing against the best! Just to be in front of them for that length of time felt good. I also set the fastest lap. This meeting will keep me going for a few weeks. The first race was pretty muddy and I got some arm-pump, but it was the first one of the year so that was expected. I got a top three though and I know I need to work on my consistency so I am pleased. We tweaked the bike and got rid of some of the niggly problems we would have had at Lyng for the British Championship next week.”

MX1 Race 1
1. Stefan Everts 2. Kevin Strijbos 3. Ken de Dycker 4. Mickael Pichon 5. Josh Coppins 6. Tanel Leok 7. Steve Ramon 8. Cédric Melotte 9. James Noble 10. Mark Hucklebridge

MX1 Race 2
1. Stefan Everts 2. Kevin Strijbos 3. Steve Ramon 4. Mickael Pichon 5. Cédric Melotte 6. Josh Coppins 7. Tanel Leok 8. James Noble 9. Ken de Dycker 10. Gordon Crockard

MX1 Grand final result
1. Kevin Strijbos 2. Stefan Everts 3. Josh Coppins 4. Mickael Pichon 5. Tanel Leok 6. Steve Ramon 7. Sebastien Tortelli 8. Mark Jones 9. Yoshitaka Atsuta 10. Gordon Crockard

MX2 Race 1
1. Carl Nunn 2. Tommy Searle 3. Billy Mackenzie 4. Brad Anderson 5. Steven Clarke 6. Lewis Gregory 7. Jason Dougan 8. Wayne Smith 9. Oliver Sandiford Smith 10. Alex Snow

MX2 Race 2
1. Billy Mackenzie 2. Carl Nunn 3. Tommy Searle 4. Wayne Smith 5. Brad Anderson 6. Shaun Simpson 7. Jim Murro 8. Jamie Law 9. Ray Rowson 10. Alex Snow

MX2 Grand final result
1. Billy Mackenzie 2. Lewis Gregory 3. Tommy Searle 4. Oliver Sandiford Smith 5. David Willet 6. Ben Saunders 7. Alex Snow 8. Carl Nunn 9. Ashley Greedy 10. Dan Johnson

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MOTOCROSS
Nunn pumped after Hawkstone Park victory (06.03.2006)
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The reigning British Champion looked fit, fast and assured over the rough English sand, under some winter sunshine in low temperatures. A large crowd travelled to the renowned pre-season meeting in Shropshire, just west of the city of Birmingham.

Nunn blasted away from main rival Billy Mackenzieand young Kawasakirider Tommy Searle to win the first moto of 25 minutes and 2 laps and then took a steady 2nd position later in the day to confirm the overall victory. In the last race of the meeting, the ‘Grand Final’ between the best classified riders of MX1 and MX2, Nunn was holding a top six position before he crashed on the long, steep hill section and struggled to restart his machine. He did however manage to complete the race and was ranked 6th from the MX2 group.

Champ KTM team-mate Marc de Reuver was making his first tentative competitive outing of the year but was unable to place within the top ten.

The MX1 team of Mickael Pichon and Sebastien Tortelli were also in attendance. Pichon, who was ill during the week, was easing his way into competition and continuing to work on the set-up of the SX450F. The Frenchman scored a brace of 4th positions for 3rd place overall and was also 4th in the ‘Grand Final’. Tortelli had a crash-filled introduction to the Hawkstone sand with three falls in the first moto. The former World Champion’s best ranking was a 7th in the ‘Grand Final’.

Carl Nunn:

“This was good because I felt that my pace was there last week in Francebut my results did not really show it. I think a lot of people looked at that as if I hadn’t been working this winter when the complete opposite is the real truth. I am way ahead of my condition and readiness of last year; all I can do is build on this. My training is going great. I have lost a bit of weight to be lighter for the starts and it is working well. We are working on the starts as a team and it has been really effective, like we saw today. KTM have worked hard on the 250 and I feel really comfortable on the bike.”

Mickael Pichon:

“Today was not so bad because I had been sick after Pernes for three days. I am in fact quite happy with the result because the track was not that easy! My motos were consistent, no DNFs or big mistakes. I don’t feel that I am at 100% yet physically when it comes to my riding; so I am satisfied. The bike was running well. I want to keep on working because we only have another three weeks before Zolder.”

Sebastien Tortelli:

“There was some good and some bad today. We finished the three motos which was a positive thing but I was not that used to the nasty conditions and had a bad first race with a lot of crashes. I had been training in sand but this was much deeper! I was very happy with the bike and we have made a big step forward compared to the two last races. Now we just need to train and focus on the Championship.”

MX1 Moto 1

1. Stefan Everts

2. Kevin Strijbos

3. Ken de Dycker

4. Mickael Pichon

5. Josh Coppins

6. Tanel Leok

7. Steve Ramon

8. Cedric Melotte

9. James Noble

10. Mark Hucklebridge

MX1 Moto 2

1. Stefan Everts

2. Kevin Strijbos

3. Steve Ramon

4. Mickael Pichon

5. Cedric Melotte

6. Josh Coppins

7. Tanel Leok

8. James Noble

9. Ken de Dycker

10. Gordon Crockard

Grand final result MX1 class:

1. Kevin Strijbos

2. Stefan Everts

3. Josh Coppins

4. Mickael Pichon

5. Tanel Leok

6. Steve Ramon

7. Sebastien Tortelli

8. Mark Jones

9. Yoshitaka Atsuta

10. Gordon Crockard

MX2 Moto 1

1. Carl Nunn

2. Tommy Searle

3. Billy Mackenzie

4. Brad Anderson

5. Steven Clarke

6. Lewis Gregory

7. Jason Dougan

8. Wayne Smith

9. Oliver Sandiford Smith

10. Alex Snow

MX2 Moto 2

1. Billy Mackenzie

2. Carl Nunn

3. Tommy Searle

4. Wayne Smith

5. Brad Anderson

6. Shaun Simpson

7. Jim Murro

8. Jamie Law

9. Ray Rowson

10. Alex Snow

Overall MX2 classification:

1. Carl Nunn

2. Billy Mackenzie

3. Tommy Searle

4. Brad Anderson

5. Wayne Smith

6. Lewis Gregory

7. Alex Snow

8. Steven Clarke

9. Oliver Sandiford Smith

10. Shaun Simpson

Grand Final MX2 classification

1. Billy Mackenzie

2. Lewis Gregory

3. Tommy Searle

4. Oliver Sandiford Smith

5. David Willet

6. Ben Saunders

7. Alex Snow

8. Carl Nunn

9. Ashley Greedy

10. Dan Johnson

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KTM NORTH AMERICA
AMA SX Series: Round 9, Indianapolis, IN (06.03.2006)
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The ninth round of the AMA Supercross series moved to Indianapolis, IN this past weekend and saw Josh Hansen finish in the top 10.

Heat one of the Supercross Lites class hosted Josh Hansen and the young Red Bull KTM Rider had a mid-pack start and finished fourth, advancing him to the main. Jay Marmot was in heat two and ran into back luck as the Australian had a mid-pack start and finished in tenth position, moving him to the Last Chance Qualifier where he ended up crashing and did not move up to the main event.

Josh Hansen had a positive attitude going into the main, and as he got off the start, he came around the corner mid-pack and picked riders off, moving into sixth position and stayed there to complete his night.

AMA Amp’d Mobile Supercross Lites results; Indianapolis, IN

1. Davi Millsaps
2. Josh Grant
3. Chris Gosselaar
4. Kelly Smith
5. Robert Kiniry
6. Josh Hansen KTM
7. Branden Jesseman
8. Tucket Hibbert
9. Thomas Hahn
10. Sean Hamblin

Enduro 2 : Merriman enjoys winning Enduro 2 debut
Round: 1 - Spanish GP
Circuit: Guadalajara
Date: 2 April 2005

UFO Corse Yamaha rider Stefan Merriman claimed two day wins in the Enduro 2
class at the opening round of the FIM World Enduro Championship in
Guadalajara, Spain to take an early lead in the highly competitive E2 class.
Finishing ahead of Frenchman Fabien Planet on day one and Finn Samuli Aro on
day two, Merriman now heads the E2 class of the nine-round championship
aboard his WR450F.

With Planet claiming the runner-up position on day one it was Aro who
finished third with neither rider able to mount a serious challenge to the
Australian. With Merriman again comfortably out front in the E2 class on day
two, Aro managed to get the closest to the reigning E1 world champion but
was again unable to challenge for the day win. Finishing third on day two
was Swede Anders Eriksson aboard his Husqvarna.

Stefan Merriman (UFO Corse Yamaha) Day 1: First, Day 2: First

“It’s always good to start the new season with a win and all things
considered I’m really happy with the way things went here in Spain. Day one
was pretty tough, but it was like that for everyone. The weather changed a
lot and the course also changed very fast, which meant that some of the
riders at the rear of the class entry were able to go fast. I was a little
nervous before the race because I didn’t have great results in the opening
rounds of the Italian championship but everything has worked out really
well.

“The team is using Ohlins suspension for the first time this season and like
all changes it takes some time to get used to the way the bike works. We’ve
been working really hard and the bike is really good. “I crashed once on the
extreme test on day two, which I was pretty angry with myself for because it
was a stupid mistake, but that was the only real mistake. I hurt my finger,
which made it hard to use the clutch. Thankfully that was the worst thing
that happened to me all weekend and everything else went good.”

David Fretigne (Yamaha France) Day 1: 10th, Day 2: Ninth

“It was a really difficult race for me because since the Dakar Ralley I have
only spent a little bit of time on an enduro bike. I am competing for fun. I
am really surprised at the level of the riders because it is very close
between so many competitors. It was my first time riding an extreme special
test but I really enjoyed it. They are very interesting and challenging for
the riders.
“I had a crash on the first special test on day two which didn’t help my
result. The rest of the race went ok but it is difficult for me to return to
enduro after racing in the Dakar.”

Race classification Enduro 2
Round: 1 - Spanish GP
Circuit: Guadalajara
Race 1
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 S. Merriman Yamaha AUS 54′ 11.600
2 F. Planet KTM FRA +54′ 59.670
3 S. Aro KTM FIN +55′ 19.910
4 H. Rodrigues GasGas ESP +55′ 41.760
5 B. Carlsson HusaBerg SWE +55′ 51.330
6 M. Arpa Husqvarna ESP +56′ 5.550
7 A. Eriksson Husqvarna SWE +56′ 29.710
8 P. Whibely GasGas NZL +57′ 20.790
9 A. Beconi Yamaha FRA +57′ 42.670
10 D. Fr?�tigne Yamaha FRA +57′ 52.310
11 J.F.. Goblet GasGas BEL +57′ 53.320
12 A. Botturi KTM ITA +58′ 20.260
13 S. Arvis Suzuki FRA +1.00′ 0.960
14 A. Belotti Husqvarna ITA +1.00′ 32.050
15 S. Ekert HusaBerg GER +1.00′ 43.590
16 E. McConnell Honda GBR +1.00′ 12.940
17 M. Vukcevic Sherco BEL +1.02′ 16.240
18 M. Garcia Husqvarna ESP +1.04′ 1.240
19 J. Pedrero Sherco ESP +1.04′ 7.540
20 O. Pain KTM FRA +1.04′ 51.410

Race 2: 0 Laps
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 S. Merriman Yamaha AUS 54′ 16.810
2 S. Aro KTM FIN +54′ 51.350
3 A. Eriksson Husqvarna SWE +55′ 20.410
4 F. Planet KTM FRA +55′ 26.470
5 A. Botturi KTM ITA +55′ 51.740
6 B. Carlsson HusaBerg SWE +55′ 55.250
7 E. McConnell Honda GBR +56′ 20.970
8 H. Rodrigues GasGas ESP +56′ 33.350
9 D. Fr?�tigne Yamaha FRA +56′ 37.050
10 J. Mattila Beta FIN +57′ 7.060
11 A. Beconi Yamaha FRA +57′ 9.500
12 P. Whibely GasGas NZL +57′ 24.880
13 J.F.. Goblet GasGas BEL +58′ 21.400
14 S. Ekert HusaBerg GER +58′ 58.040
15 G. Falgari Husqvarna ITA +59′ 28.460
16 A. Belotti Husqvarna ITA +1.00′ 4.860
17 O. Pain KTM FRA +1.00′ 26.470
18 M. Vukcevic Sherco BEL +1.00′ 50.800
19 M. Garcia Husqvarna ESP +1.01′ 15.330
20 S. Arvis Suzuki FRA +1.01′ 24.210

Championship standings Enduro 2

Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Points
1 Stefan Merriman Yamaha AUS 50
2 Samuli Aro KTM FIN 42
3 Fabien Planet KTM FRA 40
4 Anders Eriksson Husqvarna SWE 34
5 Bj??rne Carlsson HusaBerg SWE 31
6 Helder Rodrigues GasGas ESP 31
7 David Fr?�tigne Yamaha FRA 23
8 Paul Whibely GasGas NZL 22
9 Andrea Beconi Yamaha FRA 22
10 Euan McConnell Honda GBR 19
11 Jean-Fran?�ois Goblet GasGas BEL 18
12 Miki Arpa Husqvarna ESP 15
13 Sascha Ekert HusaBerg GER 13
14 Andrea Belotti Husqvarna ITA 12
15 Jari Mattila Beta FIN 11
16 Sebastien Arvis Suzuki FRA 9
17 Alessandro Botturi KTM ITA 9
18 Michael Vukcevic Sherco BEL 7
19 Giuliano Falgari Husqvarna ITA 6
20 Miquel Garcia Husqvarna ESP 5

Manufacturers standings Enduro 2

Pos. Manufacturer Points
1 Yamaha 50
2 KTM 44
3 Husqvarna 35
4 HusaBerg 31
4 GasGas 31
5 Honda 19
6 Suzuki 9
7 Sherco 7

Enduro 1 : Difficult start of season for Oblucki
Round: 1 - Spanish GP
Circuit: Guadalajara
Date: 2 April 2005

UFO Corse Yamaha team rider Bartosz Oblucki did not get the season start he
was hoping for, just missing the podium on dat one and finishing ninth on
day 2. Local favourite Ivan Cervantes (KTM) claimed a double class win after
producing consistently quick special test times all weekend despite not
known for his mud riding skills. Behind Cervantes on day one Frenchman Marc
Germain defended Yamaha’s honor well by claiming a well deserved runner-up
spot finishing ahead of Britain’s Paul Edmondson making an all four-stroke
podium. On day two Cervantes was followed home by Swede Richard Larsson with
Finn Petteri Silvan finishing third.

Bartosz Oblucki (UFO Corse Yamaha) Day 1:Fourth, Day 2: Ninth
“Day one wasn’t so bad for me because I finished fourth, only one second
behind third place. I lost 11 seconds on the final special test of the day
because I crashed on the road, which was a big crash and I was lucky not to
hurt myself.

“Day two was really bad but I don’t know the reason why. I felt bad and my
times in the special test were also bad. I couldn’t find a good rhythm. I
onlky had two tests where my times were good. Then I crashed and things just
didn’t go so well. All in all it was a pretty disappointing weekend for me.”

Race classification Enduro 1
Round: 1 - Spanish GP
Circuit: Guadalajara
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 I. Cervantes KTM ESP 55′ 13.290
2 M. Germain Yamaha FRA +56′ 1.650
3 P. Edmondson Honda GBR +56′ 3.640
4 B. Oblucki Yamaha POL +56′ 5.040
5 A. Belometti KTM ITA +56′ 7.180
6 S. Albergoni Honda ITA +56′ 28.840
7 R. Michalik TM CZE +57′ 15.680
8 R. Larsson TM ITA +57′ 57.140
9 X. Agra Yamaha ESP +58′ 22.630
10 P. Silvan KTM FIN +58′ 32.390
11 P. Bergvall Yamaha SWE +58′ 53.050
12 S. Tonelli Yamaha ITA +59′ 30.240
13 M. Micheluz Yamaha ITA +59′ 44.110
14 M. Hartmann KTM GER +1.00′ 47.370
15 M. Olsen Kawasaki SWE +1.01′ 37.480
16 O. Tort Husqvarna ITA +1.03′ 18.220
17 D. Telini Yamaha ITA +1.03′ 25.800
18 M. Szuster Honda POL +1.04′ 40.970
19 J. Gauthier Husqvarna FRA +1.04′ 42.630
20 P. Cagnoni Suzuki ITA +1.08′ 37.770

Race 2:
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 I. Cervantes KTM ESP 54′ 36.500
2 R. Larsson TM ITA +55′ 6.500
3 P. Silvan KTM FIN +55′ 6.820
4 A. Belometti KTM ITA +55′ 37.390
5 P. Edmondson Honda GBR +55′ 55.790
6 M. Germain Yamaha FRA +56′ 29.040
7 P. Bergvall Yamaha SWE +56′ 29.040
8 S. Albergoni Honda ITA +56′ 57.340
9 B. Oblucki Yamaha POL +57′ 18.200
10 X. Agra Yamaha ESP +58′ 2.700
11 M. Micheluz Yamaha ITA +58′ 36.900
12 M. Hartmann KTM GER +58′ 43.870
13 S. Tonelli Yamaha ITA +58′ 53.200
14 N. Deparrois Husqvarna FRA +58′ 55.810
15 J. Gauthier Husqvarna FRA +59′ 32.350
16 M. Olsen Kawasaki SWE +59′ 32.690
17 M. Pievani Yamaha ITA +1.00′ 37.050
18 R. Hubers Yamaha NED +1.01′ 59.700
19 M. Szuster Honda POL +1.02′ 14.440
20 D. Lopez Yamaha ESP +1.11′ 41.580

Championship standings Enduro 1

Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Points
1 Ivan Cervantes KTM ESP 50
2 Marc Germain Yamaha FRA 37
3 Paul Edmondson Honda GBR 36
4 Richard Larsson TM ITA 35
5 Alessandro Belometti KTM ITA 34
6 Petteri Silvan KTM FIN 31
7 Bartosz Oblucki Yamaha POL 30
8 Simone Albergoni Honda ITA 28
9 Peter Bergvall Yamaha SWE 24
10 Xacob Agra Yamaha ESP 23
11 Maurizio Micheluz Yamaha ITA 18
12 Simone Tonelli Yamaha ITA 17
13 Mike Hartmann KTM GER 16
14 Roman Michalik TM CZE 14
15 Marcus Olsen Kawasaki SWE 11
16 Julien Gauthier Husqvarna FRA 8
17 Nicolas Deparrois Husqvarna FRA 7
18 Michal Szuster Honda POL 5
19 Oriol Tort Husqvarna ITA 5
20 Daniele Telini Yamaha ITA 4
21 Manuel Pievani Yamaha ITA 4
24 David Lopez Yamaha ESP 1

Manufacturers standings Enduro 1

Pos. Manufacturer Points
1 KTM 50
2 Yamaha 37
3 Honda 36
3 TM 36
4 Husqvarna 12
5 Kawasaki 11
6 Suzuki 1

The April 11 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine features a full page article about James Stewart. Penned by Yi-Wyn Yen, this is the second story about Bubba to appear in the venerable sports magazine in recent months, proving how the mainstream media is providing more coverage of motorcycle racing.

The well written story highlights Bubba���s rise through the ranks of AMA racing including his dominating victory last weekend at the Dallas Supercross ��� his first in the 250 class. The story also predicts how Bubba is ���destined to change the face of Supercross���.

A sidebar to the story sizes up Bubba���s primary competition including Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed, Kevin Windham, Jeremy McGrath and Travis Pastrana. The issue is on newsstands now.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 8, 2005) — AMA Pro Racing has announced that Josh Hansen and Josh Grant have been penalized for actions at round 12 of the THQ AMA Supercross Series at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas on April 2.

In announcing the penalties, AMA Pro Racing SX/MX Series Manager Steve Whitelock stated Hansen has been fined $5000 and Grant has been fined $2000. Additionally, both riders have been placed on probation for the remainder of the 2005 racing season and further inappropriate behavior could result in a suspension of their AMA professional racing licenses.

���At Dallas, both riders engaged in actions that are detrimental to the sport of motorcycle racing,��� said Whitelock in announcing the penalties. ���An on-track incident spilled over to additional altercations off of the track and that is completely unacceptable.���

Both riders were made aware of their penalties Friday morning in a meeting at the Pontiac Supercross.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
2005 THQ AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES
TEXAS STADIUM, IRVING, TEXAS ��� APRIL 2, 2005
250 Supercross Main event results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Pts Sponsors
1 259 James M Stewart Haines City, FL Kawasaki KX250 20 25 Kawasaki Motocross Racing
2 4 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki RM250 20 22 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
3 22 Chad Reed Dade City, FL Yamaha YZ250 20 20 Yamaha Motor
4 103 Sebastien Tortelli Lake Elsinore, CA Suzuki RMZ450 20 18 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
5 5 Mike Larocco Corona, CA Honda CR250R 20 16 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
6 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ250 20 15 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
7 14 Kevin W Windham Centreville, MS Honda CRF450R 20 14 Amsoil Chaparral
8 13 Heath D Voss Mico, TX Yamaha YZ450F 19 13 Yamaha, No Fear, Spy, Gaerne, Bridgestone
9 70 Travis A Preston Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 19 12 American Honda Motor Co Inc
10 15 Timmy M Ferry Largo, FL Yamaha YZ250 19 11 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
11 24 Ernesto Fonseca Murrieta, CA Honda CR250R 19 10 American Honda Motor Corp
12 38 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Yamaha YZ250 19 9 Team Solitaire.Com / Fly Racing
13 47 Tyler D Evans Corona, CA Suzuki RM250 19 8 Bloodshot / Skaterade / No Fear / Pro Circuit / Utopia / DVS / Metal
14 111 Jay Marmont Murrieta, CA KTM 250SX 19 7
15 55 Joseph W Oehlhof Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 18 6 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
16 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 17 5 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
17 171 Cole T Siebler Emmett, ID Suzuki RM250 16 4 Bike Sellerz.com / Carls Cycle / Fly / MB1 / Sidi / Scott / Works
18 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 16 3 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
19 51 Andrew T Short Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 8 2 American Honda Motor Co Inc
20 199 Travis A Pastrana Davidsonville, MD Suzuki RM250 0-DNS 1 Red Bull / Cernic`s / American Suzuki / Michelin / Parts
RACE TIME: 17:49.16 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:53.5
Heat race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 22 Chad Reed Dade City, FL Yamaha YZ250 8 Yamaha Motor
2 14 Kevin W Windham Centreville, MS Honda CRF450R 8 Amsoil Chaparral
3 51 Andrew T Short Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 8 American Honda Motor Co Inc
4 24 Ernesto Fonseca Murrieta, CA Honda CR250R 8 American Honda Motor Corp
5 103 Sebastien Tortelli Lake Elsinore, CA Suzuki RMZ450 8 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
6 15 Timmy M Ferry Largo, FL Yamaha YZ250 8 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
7 38 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Yamaha YZ250 8 Team Solitaire.Com / Fly Racing
8 47 Tyler D Evans Corona, CA Suzuki RM250 8 Bloodshot / Skaterade / No Fear / Pro Circuit / Utopia / DVS / Metal
9 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
10 23 Kyle Lewis Henderson, NV Honda CRF450R 8 Moto XXX / Honda / Oneal / Akrapovic / TiLube / Dunlop / Utopia /
11 159 Jiri Dostal Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 8 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
12 782 Michael G Young Palmdale, CA Honda CRF450R 7 Motoshowparts.com / Z Gallerie / Answer / Works Conn / Yoshimura
13 139 Jacob W Martin Oklahoma City, OK Yamaha YZ450F 7 Millennium Cycles / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Sunstar / Tamer
14 156 William A Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM250 7 American Suzuki / Bikesellerz.com / Sport Cycles Racing / Mays
15 111 Jay Marmont Murrieta, CA KTM 250SX 7
16 162 Pedro Gonzalez Monterrey 64770, Yamaha YZ250 7 Tamer Mtrspts / Socal / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Millennium
17 46 Clark Stiles Athens, AL Honda CRF450R 7 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
18 660 Robbie Smith Yukon, OK Yamaha YZ450F 3 Reynard Mod / Troy Lee / EVS / Smith / Turfs Up / Motorex / Cycle
19 199 Travis A Pastrana Davidsonville, MD Suzuki RM250 1 Red Bull / Cernic`s / American Suzuki / Michelin / Parts Unlimited /
20 756 Shawn M Clark Montgomery, IN Kawasaki KX250 1
RACE TIME: 7:06.56 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:53.3
Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 259 James M Stewart Haines City, FL Kawasaki KX250 8 Kawasaki Motocross Racing
2 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ250 8 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
3 5 Mike Larocco Corona, CA Honda CR250R 8 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
4 13 Heath D Voss Mico, TX Yamaha YZ450F 8 Yamaha, No Fear, Spy, Gaerne, Bridgestone
5 70 Travis A Preston Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 American Honda Motor Co Inc
6 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 8 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
7 4 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki RM250 8 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
8 56 Isaiah V Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 8 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
9 55 Joseph W Oehlhof Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
10 57 Erick Vallejo Garland, TX Yamaha YZ250 8 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
11 80 Doug Dehaan Thorndale, ON Honda CRF450R 7 Butler Bros / MSR / Air Nautics
12 201 Matt R Shue Cartersville, GA Suzuki RM250Z 7 TeamVRM.com / VRMweb.com / Royal Purple / Maxxis /
13 725 Logan Darien Glenwood Spgs, CO Yamaha YZ250 7 No Fear / Pro Circuit / Montclair
14 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF450R 7 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
15 171 Cole T Siebler Emmett, ID Suzuki RM250 7 Bike Sellerz.com / Carls Cycle / Fly / MB1 / Sidi / Scott / Works
16 78 Ted Campbell Mesa, AZ Honda CRF450R 7 Sun Honda / Bikesellerz.com / Leo Vince / One / Shot Racewear /
17 52 Keith R Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 7 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
18 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 3 Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF / DZ
19 90 Brian S Mason Columbia, IL Honda CRF450R 2 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
20 643 Ty Conner Alvin, TX Yamaha YZ450F 0-DNS
RACE TIME: 7:05.15 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:53.1
Semi race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 103 Sebastien Tortelli Lake Elsinore, CA Suzuki RMZ450 6 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
2 199 Travis A Pastrana Davidsonville, MD Suzuki RM250 6 Red Bull / Cernic`s / American Suzuki / Michelin / Parts Unlimited /
3 111 Jay Marmont Murrieta, CA KTM 250SX 6
4 38 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Yamaha YZ250 6 Team Solitaire.Com / Fly Racing
5 47 Tyler D Evans Corona, CA Suzuki RM250 6 Bloodshot / Skaterade / No Fear / Pro Circuit / Utopia / DVS / Metal
6 159 Jiri Dostal Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 6 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
7 15 Timmy M Ferry Largo, FL Yamaha YZ250 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
8 46 Clark Stiles Athens, AL Honda CRF450R 6 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
9 162 Pedro Gonzalez Monterrey 64770, Yamaha YZ250 6 Tamer Mtrspts / Socal / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Millennium
10 156 William A Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM250 6 American Suzuki / Bikesellerz.com / Sport Cycles Racing / Mays
11 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 6 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
12 139 Jacob W Martin Oklahoma City, OK Yamaha YZ450F 6 Millennium Cycles / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Sunstar / Tamer
13 782 Michael G Young Palmdale, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Motoshowparts.com / Z Gallerie / Answer / Works Conn / Yoshimura
14 23 Kyle Lewis Henderson, NV Honda CRF450R 6 Moto XXX / Honda / Oneal / Akrapovic / TiLube / Dunlop / Utopia /
15 660 Robbie Smith Yukon, OK Yamaha YZ450F 2 Reynard Mod / Troy Lee / EVS / Smith / Turfs Up / Motorex / Cycle
16 756 Shawn M Clark Montgomery, IN Kawasaki KX250 0-DNS
RACE TIME: 5:37.37 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:56.2
Semi race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 4 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki RM250 6 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
2 70 Travis A Preston Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 6 American Honda Motor Co Inc
3 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 6 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
4 55 Joseph W Oehlhof Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
5 171 Cole T Siebler Emmett, ID Suzuki RM250 6 Bike Sellerz.com / Carls Cycle / Fly / MB1 / Sidi / Scott / Works
6 52 Keith R Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
7 57 Erick Vallejo Garland, TX Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
8 80 Doug Dehaan Thorndale, ON Honda CRF450R 6 Butler Bros / MSR / Air Nautics
9 201 Matt R Shue Cartersville, GA Suzuki RM250Z 6 TeamVRM.com / VRMweb.com / Royal Purple / Maxxis /
10 56 Isaiah V Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
11 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF450R 6 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
12 78 Ted Campbell Mesa, AZ Honda CRF450R 6 Sun Honda / Bikesellerz.com / Leo Vince / One / Shot Racewear /
13 725 Logan Darien Glenwood Spngs, CO Yamaha YZ250 3 No Fear / Pro Circuit / Montclair
14 90 Brian S Mason Columbia, IL Honda CRF450R 2 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
15 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 0-DNS Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF
16 643 Ty Conner Alvin, TX Yamaha YZ450F 0-DNS
RACE TIME: 5:25.48 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:54.2
Last Chance Qualifier results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 15 Timmy M Ferry Largo, FL Yamaha YZ250 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
2 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 6 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
3 23 Kyle Lewis Henderson, NV Honda CRF450R 6 Moto XXX / Honda / Oneal / Akrapovic / TiLube / Dunlop / Utopia /
4 159 Jiri Dostal Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 6 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
5 46 Clark Stiles Athens, AL Honda CRF450R 6 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
6 52 Keith R Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
7 56 Isaiah V Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
8 80 Doug Dehaan Thorndale, ON Honda CRF450R 6 Butler Bros / MSR / Air Nautics
9 156 William A Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM250 6 American Suzuki / Bikesellerz.com / Sport Cycles Racing / Mays
10 139 Jacob W Martin Oklahoma City, OK Yamaha YZ450F 6 Millennium Cycles / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Sunstar / Tamer
11 725 Logan Darien Glenwood Spngs, CO Yamaha YZ250 6 No Fear / Pro Circuit / Montclair
12 57 Erick Vallejo Garland, TX Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
13 201 Matt R Shue Cartersville, GA Suzuki RM250Z 6 TeamVRM.com / VRMweb.com / Royal Purple / Maxxis /
14 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF450R 6 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
15 78 Ted Campbell Mesa, AZ Honda CRF450R 6 Sun Honda / Bikesellerz.com / Leo Vince / One / Shot Racewear /
16 643 Ty Conner Alvin, TX Yamaha YZ450F 6
17 162 Pedro Gonzalez Monterrey 64770, Yamaha YZ250 5 Tamer Mtrspts / Socal / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Millennium
18 660 Robbie Smith Yukon, OK Yamaha YZ450F 5 Reynard Mod / Troy Lee / EVS / Smith / Turfs Up / Motorex / Cycle
19 90 Brian S Mason Columbia, IL Honda CRF450R 4 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
20 782 Michael G Young Palmdale, CA Honda CRF450R 0-DNS Motoshowparts.com / Z Gallerie / Answer / Works Conn /
21 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 0-DNS Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF
22 756 Shawn M Clark Montgomery, IN Kawasaki KX250 0-DNS
RACE TIME: 5:39.64 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:56.6
2005 THQ AMA 250 SUPERCROSS SERIES POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts Rider, hometown Wins
1 283 Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL 7
2 252 Chad Reed, Dade City, FL 3
3 204 Kevin W Windham, Centreville, MS 1
4 197 Mike LaRocco, Corona, CA
5 181 David Vuillemin, Murrieta, CA
6 162 Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, CA
7 160 Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, CA
8 108 Heath D Voss, Mico, TX
9 103 Michael Byrne, Murrieta, CA
10 96 Tyler D Evans, Corona, CA
11 87 Damon W Huffman, Valencia, CA
12 86 Travis A Preston, Hesperia, CA
13 74 Timmy M Ferry, Largo, FL
14 73 Nicholas A Wey, Dewitt, MI
15 62 Jason W Thomas, Melrose, FL
16 61 James J Stewart, Haines City, FL 1
17 61 Jeremy A McGrath, Encinitas, CA
18 60 Joseph W Oehlhof, Hesperia, CA
19 44 Andrew T Short, Murrieta, CA
20 43 Ryan D Clark, Waddell, AZ
21 41 Kyle Lewis, Henderson, NV
22 39 Erick Vallejo, Garland, TX
23 34 Jeff Gibson, Westerville, OH
24 27 Sean D Hamblin, Murrieta, CA
25 15 Isaiah V Johnson, Albuquerque, NM
26 14 Keith R Johnson, Albuquerque, NM
27 13 Travis A Pastrana, Davidsonville, MD
28 8 Jay Marmont, Murrieta, CA
29 8 Michael G Young, Palmdale, CA
30 8 Cole T Siebler, Emmett, ID
31 7 Jiri Dostal, Murrieta, CA
32 6 Justin Buckelew, Riberside, CA
33 6 Clark Stiles, Athens, AL
34 5 Robert S Kiniry, Skaneateles, NY
35 5 James M Povolny, Mendota Heights, MN
36 5 Damien L Plotts, Conyngham, PA
37 4 Doug Dehaan, Thorndale, ON, CAN
38 4 Antioni Jorge Balbi Junior, Belo Horzont, Brazil
39 4 Brian S Mason, Columbia, IL
40 2 Robbie L Reynard, Oklahoma City, OK
2005 AMA SUPERCROSS/MOTOCROSSS MANUFACTURER POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts Manufacturer Wins
1 283 Suzuki 7
2 261 Yamaha 3
3 237 Honda 1
4 167 Kawasaki 1
5 8 KTM
125 Supercross Main event results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Pts Sponsors
1 8 Grant Langston Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250F 15 25 Monster / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
2 188 David D Millsaps Cairo, GA Suzuki RM250Z 15 22 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
3 122 Matt Walker Mcdonough, GA Kawasaki KX250F 15 20 Monster / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
4 100 Joshua Hansen Elbert, CO KTM 250SXF 15 18 Red Bull KTM Race Team
5 141 Steve Boniface Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 15 16 Samsung Wireless / Sprint / Honda / Powerbar / Ultra Polish / Volere
6 36 Troy K Adams Brooksville, FL Honda CRF250R 15 15 Samsung Wireless / Sprint / Honda / Powerbar / Ultra Polish / Volere
7 39 Kelly D Smith Ludington, MI Yamaha YZ250F 15 14 Yamaha Boost Mobile Troy Racing
8 18 Brock Sellards Sherrodsville, OH Yamaha YZ250F 15 13 Boost Mobile Yamaha of Troy
9 37 Ryan Mills Clintondale, NY KTM 250SXF 15 12 Red Bull KTM Race Team
10 40 Greg S Schnell Rncho Cucmonga, CA Honda CRF250R 15 11 Motosport Outlet,White
11 198 Jacob Saylor Knoxville, TN Yamaha YZ250F 15 10 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
12 827 Chad T Johnson Rhinelander, WI Yamaha YZ250F 15 9 Factory Yamaha / Shogun / Motion Cycle Sports / Thor / GYT-R /
13 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250F 14 8 Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF / DZ
14 73 Justin Buckelew Riverside, CA Honda CR125R 14 7 Moto XXX / Honda / Oneal / Akrapovic / TiLube / Dunlop / Utopia /
15 304 Bradley J Ripple Crown Point, IN Suzuki RM250Z 14 6 Babbitt / Maxxis / LA Sleeve / Pro X / Transient Motorwerx / Scott /
16 127 Randy J Valade Howell, MI Honda CRF250R 14 5 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
17 84 Tyson D Hadsell Hudson, FL Yamaha YZ250F 14 4 BSY / ONeal / Dr.D / Dunlop / Scott / Vortex / ICW / Works Conn /
18 81 Thomas L Hofmaster Grand Prairie, TX Suzuki RM250Z 14 3 Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / Young Pro
19 685 Tucker J Hibbert Centreville, MS Honda CRF250R 13 2 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
20 756 Shawn M Clark Montgomery, IN Kawasaki KX250F 12 1 Kawasaki Team Green / Pro Circuit / Dunlop / No Fear / Spy /
21 129 Jeff Dement Kingwood, TX Suzuki RM250Z 9 Maestro / Edwards Racing / K`s Motorsports
22 68 Branden L Jesseman De Witt, IA Suzuki RM250Z 4 PPG / Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana /
RACE TIME: 13:45.75 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:55.1
Heat race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 36 Troy K Adams Brooksville, FL Honda CRF250R 6 Samsung Wireless / Sprint / Honda / Powerbar / Ultra Polish / Volere
2 40 Greg S Schnell Rncho Cucmonga, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Motosport Outlet,White
3 188 David D Millsaps Cairo, GA Suzuki RM250Z 6 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
4 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250F 6 Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF / DZ
5 304 Bradley J Ripple Crown Point, IN Suzuki RM250Z 6 Babbitt / Maxxis / LA Sleeve / Pro X / Transient Motorwerx / Scott /
6 100 Joshua Hansen Elbert, CO KTM 250SXF 6 Red Bull KTM Race Team
7 827 Chad T Johnson Rhinelander, WI Yamaha YZ250F 6 Factory Yamaha / Shogun / Motion Cycle Sports / Thor / GYT-R /
8 68 Branden L Jesseman De Witt, IA Suzuki RM250Z 6 PPG / Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana /
9 81 Thomas L Hofmaster Grand Prairie, TX Suzuki RM250Z 6 Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / Young Pro
10 911 Derrick J Fisher Jackson, GA Yamaha YZ250F 6 BPW Racing / Medalist Golf / Erect Clothing / Adams Perf
11 380 Charles M Ellis Manorville, NY Suzuki RM250Z 6 Maestro / Edward`s Racing / K`s Motorsports
12 607 Drew Askew Pinson, AL Yamaha YZ250F 6 Cycle Word / Valley Performance / Scott / Answer / Fastlap / ASV /
13 643 Ty Conner Alvin, TX Yamaha YZ250F 6
14 173 Nathan J Tiearney Carson City, NV Yamaha YZ250F 6 Swanson Racing / Oneal / Al`s Cycle / Tag / Brigestone / Devol
15 703 Brett A Ohland Prior Lake, MN Yamaha YZ250F 6
16 569 Brady A Sharp Platteville, CO Honda CRF250R 6 Swanson Racing / Oneal / Al`s Cycle / Tag / Bridgestone / Devol
17 215 Cory J Brantley Rogers, AR Yamaha YZ250F 6 MSR / One / Bridgestone / Tag / EVS / SSI / ARC / IMS
18 156 William A Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM250Z 5 American Suzuki / Bikesellerz.com / Sport Cycles Racing / Mays
19 35 Joshua M Grant Riverside, CA Honda CRF250R 3 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
20 84 Tyson D Hadsell Hudson, FL Yamaha YZ250F 0-DNS BSY / ONeal / Dr.D / Dunlop / Scott / Vortex / ICW / Works
RACE TIME: 5:47.731 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:58.0
Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 122 Matt Walker Mcdonough, GA Kawasaki KX250F 6 Monster / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
2 8 Grant Langston Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250F 6 Monster / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
3 37 Ryan Mills Clintondale, NY KTM 250SXF 6 Red Bull KTM Race Team
4 141 Steve Boniface Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Samsung Wireless / Sprint / Honda / Powerbar / Ultra Polish / Volere
5 39 Kelly D Smith Ludington, MI Yamaha YZ250F 6 Yamaha Boost Mobile Troy Racing
6 685 Tucker J Hibbert Centreville, MS Honda CRF250R 6 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
7 73 Justin Buckelew Riverside, CA Honda CR125R 6 Moto XXX / Honda / Oneal / Akrapovic / TiLube / Dunlop / Utopia /
8 18 Brock Sellards Sherrodsville, OH Yamaha YZ250F 6 Boost Mobile Yamaha of Troy
9 129 Jeff Dement Kingwood, TX Suzuki RM250Z 6 Maestro / Edwards Racing / K`s Motorsports
10 248 Donnie Mcgourty Floral City, FL Honda CRF250R 6 Blackfoot Racing / Fox / PR2 / Michelin
11 198 Jacob Saylor Knoxville, TN Yamaha YZ250F 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
12 756 Shawn M Clark Montgomery, IN Kawasaki KX250F 6 Kawasaki Team Green / Pro Circuit / Dunlop / No Fear / Spy /
13 127 Randy J Valade Howell, MI Honda CRF250R 6 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
14 379 Adam M Mennenga North Richland, TX Honda CRF250R 6 Berkey’s Plumbing / Crossroads Honda / Fly / Scott / Works Conn /
15 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF250R 6 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
16 636 Vernon A Mckiddie Huffman, TX Suzuki RM250Z 6 Maestro / Edwards Racing / K`s Motorsports
17 716 Ryan W White West Bloomfield, MI Suzuki RM250Z 6 Team Babbitts / FCR / Fly / HJC / Sunstar / Enjoy / Wiseco / Scott /
18 533 John Kemp Arlington, TX KTM 125SX 6 DFW KTM / EVS / Dunlop / Ferrod / Tekbolt
19 988 Ty Morrow Henderson, NV Honda CRF250R 2 Troy Lee / Honda of Houtson / Pro-Circuit / Scott / Ready Racing /
20 357 David A Hill New Philadelphia, OH Yamaha YZ250F 0-DNS SCY / Shift / Renthal / Oxtar / CTI /
RACE TIME: 5:40.33 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:56.7
Last Chance Qualifier results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 198 Jacob Saylor Knoxville, TN Yamaha YZ250F 4 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
2 756 Shawn M Clark Montgomery, IN Kawasaki KX250F 4 Kawasaki Team Green / Pro Circuit / Dunlop / No Fear / Spy /
3 127 Randy J Valade Howell, MI Honda CRF250R 4 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
4 84 Tyson D Hadsell Hudson, FL Yamaha YZ250F 4 BSY / ONeal / Dr.D / Dunlop / Scott / Vortex / ICW / Works Conn /
5 643 Ty Conner Alvin, TX Yamaha YZ250F 4
6 911 Derrick J Fisher Jackson, GA Yamaha YZ250F 4 BPW Racing / Medalist Golf / Erect Clothing / Adams Perf
7 607 Drew Askew Pinson, AL Yamaha YZ250F 4 Cycle Word / Valley Performance / Scott / Answer / Fastlap / ASV /
8 379 Adam M Mennenga North Richland, TX Honda CRF250R 4 Berkey’s Plumbing / Crossroads Honda / Fly / Scott / Works Conn /
9 248 Donnie Mcgourty Floral City, FL Honda CRF250R 4 Blackfoot Racing / Fox / PR2 / Michelin
10 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF250R 4 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
11 716 Ryan W White West Bloomfield, MI Suzuki RM250Z 4 Team Babbitts / FCR / Fly / HJC / Sunstar / Enjoy / Wiseco / Scott /
12 173 Nathan J Tiearney Carson City, NV Yamaha YZ250F 4 Swanson Racing / Oneal / Al`s Cycle / Tag / Brigestone / Devol
13 533 John Kemp Arlington, TX KTM 125SX 4 DFW KTM / EVS / Dunlop / Ferrod / Tekbolt
14 215 Cory J Brantley Rogers, AR Yamaha YZ250F 4 MSR / One / Bridgestone / Tag / EVS / SSI / ARC / IMS
15 703 Brett A Ohland Prior Lake, MN Yamaha YZ250F 4
16 569 Brady A Sharp Platteville, CO Honda CRF250R 4 Swanson Racing / Oneal / Al`s Cycle / Tag / Bridgestone / Devol
17 156 William A Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM250Z 4 American Suzuki / Bikesellerz.com / Sport Cycles Racing / Mays
18 636 Vernon A Mckiddie Huffman, TX Suzuki RM250Z 3 Maestro / Edwards Racing / K`s Motorsports
19 380 Charles M Ellis Manorville, NY Suzuki RM250Z 1 Maestro / Edward`s Racing / K`s Motorsports
20 35 Joshua M Grant Riverside, CA Honda CRF250R 1 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
21 988 Ty Morrow Henderson, NV Honda CRF250R 0-DNS Troy Lee / Honda of Houtson / Pro-Circuit / Scott / Ready
22 357 David A Hill New Philadelphia, OH Yamaha YZ250F 0-DNS SCY / Shift / Renthal / Oxtar / CTI /
RACE TIME: 4:02.87 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 01:00.7
2005 THQ AMA 125 EAST REGION POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts Rider, hometown Wins
1 125 Grant Langston, Murrieta, CA 3
2 118 Joshua Hansen, Elbert, CO 1
3 115 David D Millsaps, Cairo, GA 2
4 81 Steve Boniface, Murrieta, CA
5 81 Kelly D Smith, Ludington, MI
6 78 Troy K Adams, Brooksville, FL
7 76 Matt Walker, McDonough, GA
8 64 Ryan Mills, Clintondale, NY
9 59 Joshua M Grant, Riverside, CA
10 53 Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, OH
11 52 Chad T Johnson, Rhinelander, WI
12 50 Justin Buckelew, Riverside, CA
13 49 Greg S Schnell, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
14 45 Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, CA
15 38 Kevin W Johnson, Albuquerque, NM
16 30 Branden L Jesseman, De Witt, IA
17 28 Tucker J Hibbert, Centreville, MS
18 24 Jeff Dement, Kingwood, TX
19 22 Jacob Saylor, Knoxville, TN
20 22 Bradley J Ripple, Crown Point, IN
21 18 Donnie McGourty, Floral City, FL
22 18 Tyson D Hadsell, Hudson, FL
23 14 Robbie Horton, Martinez, GA
24 10 Dennis J Ewing, Lake Elsinore, CA
25 9 Randy J Valade, Howell, MI
26 8 Eric Sorby, Murrieta, CA
27 7 James B Marshall, Dickinson, TX
28 6 Shawn M Clark, Montgomery, IN
29 6 William A Browning, Rushville, OH
30 4 Nathan J Tiearney, Carson City, NV
31 4 Nathan H Skaggs, Chillicothe, OH
32 3 Robert S Kiniry, Skaneateles, NY
33 3 Thomas L Hofmaster, Grand Prairie, TX
34 2 Matthew C Goerke, Lake Helen, FL
35 2 Christopher R Whitcraft, Pickerington, OH
36 1 David A Ginolfi, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
37 1 Derrick J Fisher, Jackson, GA
2005 AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES BONUS AWARDS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Active 8 Racing, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Answer Racing, ASV Inventions Inc., AXO America Inc., Blue Marble Oil, Bridgestone, Cycle Logic/Engine Ice, Ferodo, Fly Racing, Fox Racing, Goodyear Dunlop North America, Hansens Beverage Company, Jardine Performance Products, Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA, L.A. Sleeve Co./Pro-X, LeoVince USA, M2R Helmets, Maxxis International, Michelin North America, Inc., MSR, Oakley Inc., One Industries, Race Tech, Ready Racing, Inc., Renthal, Scott USA, SDG USA, Shift, Shoei Safety Helmet Corp., Smith Optics, Spy Optic, Stomp Design Inc./Stompgrip, Sunline/ARC, Tag Metals America LLC, THOR, Universal Engineering, Vortex, Wiseco Piston, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, Yoshimura R&D of America, Inc.

NEXT EVENT: SILVERDOME, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN ��� APRIL 9, 2005

AMA 125 East Supercross title also to be decided

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 5, 2005) — After dominating in his first THQ AMA Supercross Series win last weekend in Dallas, Kawasaki���s James ���Bubba��� Stewart is considered by many the favorite to win this weekend���s race on Saturday, April 9, at the Silverdome in the Detroit suburb of Pontiac, Mich. Attention will also shine brightly on the series finale of the AMA 125 East Supercross Series.

Three riders still have a shot at the 125 East title with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki���s Grant Langston leading Red Bull KTM���s Josh Hansen by seven points. Suzuki���s young gun Davi Millsaps is in contention for the title as well, just 10 points behind Langston.

Langston is one of the most versatile riders in AMA racing. The South African native already has a 125 Motocross World Championship, an AMA 125 Motocross Championship and an AMA Supermoto Unlimited title to his credit. He���s now looking to add an AMA 125 Supercross title to his collection. He went a long way in securing the title by winning last weekend at Texas Stadium.

The Championship was close so I definitely wanted and needed the win in Dallas,��� Langston said. ���The win gives me a little bit of a margin. I���ll sleep a little better this week, but I know I still have to put in a good performance at Pontiac. Being with the new team and being able to practice with all of Kawasaki���s riders really helped motivate me this year.���

Josh Hansen and Davi Millsaps now need a little luck on their side to have a chance to catch Langston for the 125 East Championship. If Hansen can pull it off he will join his dad Donnie Hansen as the first father and son combo to win AMA Supercross titles. Millsaps is in his first full season of Supercross and the 17-year-old from Georgia said he���s been happy with his performance this season. ���I���ll go into Pontiac and ride my own race,��� he said. ���I���ve had a successful season regardless of what happens there.���

While the 125 East title will be decided in Pontiac, four rounds still remain in the premier class. Three-time AMA Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael comes into the race with a 31-point lead over defending champ and two-time Pontiac Supercross winner Chad Reed. Carmichael is hoping to get his first win at Pontiac since 2001 and give Suzuki its first victory at the event since 1983, but he remains focused on the big prize of his fourth AMA Supercross title.

���It���s been frustrating to dominate the first half of the season and not be able to do it now,��� Carmichael admitted. ���With the points lead I have to watch my back and not put myself in a position to have something bad happen. I want to run with Bubba and get some more wins, but I���m sort of in a tough position right now in my run for the title.���

Reed���s winning streak came to an end with a crash at Dallas last week. He managed to regroup and put his Yamaha on the podium with a third, but he lost ground in his charge to catch Carmichael in the standings. ���At Dallas I came up on a lapped rider and hit his back tire,��� he said. ���It was unfortunate, but those things happen. Now I have to get ready for Pontiac.���

With Carmichael and Reed still in a championship battle the emergence of Bubba Stewart has opened a new chapter in the 2005 AMA Supercross season. Stewart became the first new winner of the series in over two years. And the buildup of the expectations for the all-time winningest 125 rider put intense pressure on him to win.
���Everybody has been expecting a lot from me and I���m just so happy it (winning a 250 main) finally happened,��� Stewart said. ���It took me three races to get my first win. For some reason I knew I was going to do it in Dallas. I felt really strong last weekend. I���ve got one under my belt. The pressure is off now and it���s time to race.���

Stewart sat out most of the first half of the season with a broken arm so he���s not in the championship hunt. He admits that enables him to focus solely on winning, not needing to worry about the points chase.

���I���m looking forward to Pontiac,��� he said. ���I won the 125 race there last year and I���d like to go there and win the big race.���

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, all participating Michigan motorcycle dealers, at the Silverdome Box Office, or charge by phone at 248-645-6666. The Silverdome also features a special Family Section. When ordering tickets through Ticketmaster, request Family Section for an alcohol-free family atmosphere.

The Pontiac Supercross will air nationally on ESPN2 on Sunday, April 10 starting at 5:00 p.m. EST.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
AMA NATIONAL HOT SHOE SERIES
HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK, BAYTOWN, TEXAS ��� APRIL 2, 2005
750/1000 Expert Hot Shoe Main event results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Pts Sponsors
1 33 Glen JR Schnabel West Bend, WI Harley-Davidson 15 23 Memphis Shades/Parts Unlimited
2 21 Jared M Mees Honey Book, PA Harley-Davidson 15 19 Saddlemen/Lancaster HD/Dodge Bros
3 3 Joe J Kopp Mica, WA Harley-Davidson 15 16 Latus HD/Jones Powersports/KK
4 27 Robert C Pearson Chillicothe, IL Harley-Davidson 15 15 SJS/Parker Stores/Arthur H Thomas Co
5 31 Ken Coolbeth Warren, CT Harley-Davidson 15 14 Mid America HD/Jones Powersports
6 66 George A Roeder Monroeville, OH Harley-Davidson 15 13 Las Vegas HD/Schaffer���s HD
7 17 Henry W Wiles Blanchard, MI Harley-Davidson 15 12 Mack Daddy & Kiesow Racing
8 1 Chris Carr Fleetwood, PA Harley-Davidson 15 11 Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford
9 59 Willie McCoy Justin, TX Harley-Davidson 15 10 Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford
10 20 Johnny A Murphree Paso Robles, CA Harley-Davidson 15 9 Coziar HD/National Cycle
11 16 A J Eslick Tulsa, OK Harley-Davidson 15 8 KK Motorcycle Supply/F&S HD
12 12F Daniel J Gedeon Warren, OH Harley-Davidson 15 7 Ed Fatzinger/KK Motorcycle Supply
2005 AMA 750/1000 EXPERT HOT SHOE POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts No. Rider, hometown Wins
1 56 21 Jared M Mees, Honey Brook, PA 1
2 37 20 Johnny A Murphree, Paso Robles, CA
3 36 3 Joe J Kopp, Mica, WA
4 34 1 Chris Carr, Fleetwood, PA 1
5 34 27 Robert C Pearson, Chillicothe, IL
6 31 33 Glen Jr Schnabel, West Bend, WI 1
7 31 28 Shaun Russell, San Jose, CA
8 27 19 Paul Lynch, Jarrettsville, MD
9 27 66 George A Roeder, Monroeville, OH
10 24 80 Rich King, Dysart, IA
11 21 31 Ken Coolbeth, Warren, CT
12 20 59 Willie McCoy, Justin, TX
13 15 16 A J Eslick, Tulsa, OK
14 13 26 Stephen J Beattie, Petrolia, ON, CAN
15 13 11 Bryan L Bigelow, Omer, MI
16 12 16 Henry W Wiles, Blanchard, MI
17 12 14 Jacob E Johnson, Deptford, NJ
18 11 53 Gary Rogers, San Jose, CA
19 10 89 Kevin Varnes, Mohnton, PA
20 7 12F Daniel J Gedeon, Warren, OH
505 Expert Hot Shoe Main event results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Pts Sponsors
1 31 Ken Coolbeth Warren, CT KTM 12 23 Mid America HD/Jones Powersports
2 21 Jared M Mees Honey Brook, PA Honda 12 19 Saddlemen/Lancaster HD/Dodge Bros
3 59 Willie McCoy Justin, TX KTM 12 16 Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford
4 27 Robert C Pearson Chillicothe, IL Honda 12 15 SJS/Parker Stores/Arthur H Thomas Co
5 14X Logan D Myers Wheeler, MI Honda 12 14 Team Motorcyclist Post/Performance HD
6 16 A J Eslick Tulsa, OK Suzuki 12 13 KK Motorcycle Supply/F&S HD
7 26X Steve A Murray Grand Blanc, MI Rotax 12 12 Halls Cycles/Illinois Buell
8 3 Joe J Kopp Mica, WA KTM 12 11 Latus HD/Jones Powersports/KK
9 17 Henry W Wiles Blanchard, MI Honda 12 10 Mack Daddy & Kiesow Racing
10 12F Daniel J Gedeon Warren, OH Honda 12 9 Ed Fatzinger/KK Motorcycle Supply
11 66E Jim Wood Redlands, CA Honda 12 8 Mr Ed���s Racing Prod./Jim Kelly Racing
12 33 Glen JR Schnabel West Bend, WI Yamaha 8 7 Memphis Shades/Yamaha/Parts Unlimited
2005 AMA 505 EXPERT HOT SHOE POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts No. Rider, hometown Wins
1 58 21 Jared M Mees, Honey Brook, PA 1
2 46 31 Ken Coolbeth, Warren, CT 2
3 35 3 Joe J Kopp, Mica, WA
4 30 59 Willie McCoy, Justin, TX
5 24 27 Robert C Pearson, Chillicothe, IL
6 23 14X Logan D Myers, Wheeler, MI
7 21 26 Stephen J Beattie, Petrolia, ON
8 19 88 John Raun Wood, Dublin, PA
9 19 1 Chris Carr, Fleetwood, PA
10 19 66E Jim Wood, Redlands, CA
11 17 28 Shaun Russell, San Jose, CA
12 17 12F Daniel J Gedeon, Warren, OH
13 16 43W Sam Halbert, Graham, WA
14 15 47 Greg D Tysor, Cumming, CA
15 15 11 Bryan L Bigelow, Omer, MI
16 13 16 A J Eslick, Tulsa, OK
17 13 54 Cory M McDermitt, Breckenridge, MI
18 12 89 Kevin Varnes, Mohnton, PA
19 12 69X Nicholas Cummings, Mount Morris, MI
20 12 26X Steve A Murray, Grand Blanc, MI
21 10 20X Brian J Vincent, Lyons, MI
22 10 17 Henry W Wiles, Blanchard, MI
23 8 44 Christopher Hart, San Jose, CA
24 7 33 Glen JR Schnabel, West Bend, WI
505 Pro Sport Hot Shoe Main event results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Pts Sponsors
1 55B Gary J Conklin Harpursville, NY Honda 12 23 AGR/Bimghamton Honda/Taggart Flooring
2 44C Chase Sconyers Metter, GA Honda 12 19 Low Country Mechanic/Supertrapp
3 88G Kent R Briggs Manhattan, KS Rotax 12 16 Briggsauto.com/Terry Poovey
4 67E Alex Wood Fallbrook, CA Yamaha 12 15 Ron Wood Racing/Maxxis/AV Kawasaki
5 39L Daniel Stookesberry Ottumwa, IA Rotax 12 14 R/J Performance/Ron Bailey
6 61C Thomas Pulliam Sandersville, GA Honda 12 13 HD of Macon/J&M Racing Products
7 68Z Jermaine Bacosa Herald, CA Honda 12 12 Rod Lake Racing/Mom/Motion Pro
8 23N Lucas Scherb Decatur, TX Rotax 12 11 Arai Helmets/Mom & Dad
9 88J John W Olmstead Stanton, MI Yamaha 12 10 Obermeyer Yamaha/Recker Motorsports
10 76A Lewis H Woods Glenmoore, PA Rotax 12 9 ASK Powersports/Monster Plates
11 20N Logan Scherb Decatur, TX Yamaha 12 8 Mom & Dad/Briggsauto.com
12 27G Jeff P Steinberger Colorado Sprgs, CO Honda 1 7 Rocky Mountain Cycle/Sonny Anderson
2005 AMA 505 PRO SPORT HOT SHOE SERIES POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts No. Rider name, Hometown Wins
1 65 55B Gary J Conklin, Harpursville, NY 2
2 56 44C Chase Sconyers, Metter, GA 1
3 40 88J John W Olmstead, Stanton, MI
4 35 68Z Jermaine Bacosa, Herald, CA
5 34 53F Ricky Marshall, Garrettsville, OH
6 31 67E Alex Wood, Fallbrook, CA
7 31 76A Lewis H Woods, Glenmoore, PA
8 26 88G Kent R Briggs, Manhattan, KS
9 26 26B Lowell M Carson, Delanson, NY
10 24 14B Bryan K Hazel, Albion, NY
11 23 26A Brian P Phillips, Auburn, PA
12 16 31J Kyle J Whitis, Cottrellville, MI
13 14 39L Daniel C Stookesberry, Ottumwa, IA
14 13 61C Thomas Pulliam, Sandersville, GA
15 11 23B Lucas Scherb, Decatur, TX
16 11 80L Aaron R King, Dysart, IA
17 8 29B Logan Scherb, Decatur, TX
18 7 27G Jeff P Steinberger, Colorado Springs, CO
Next Event: June 4, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Dayton, Ohio

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 28, 2005) — Yamaha���s Chad Reed heads into the upcoming Dallas Supercross hoping to become the first rider in series history to win the Texas Stadium event three straight times. The race, held in Irving, Texas, on April 2, is round 12 of the 16-race THQ AMA Supercross Series.

Reed is on a two-race winning streak coming into this Saturday���s race and he hopes to keep his momentum going. In 2003 Reed went on a six-race romp and pushed Ricky Carmichael all the way to the final race in the series championship chase. Reed is coming off what he described as one of the strangest victories of his career two weeks ago in Orlando.

���To win and barely break a sweat was weird,��� said Reed who rode to his third win of the year in Orlando. ���I got a bit fortunate with the mistakes made by the other riders. Every point counts in trying to catch Ricky. I believe I still have a shot at the title. We still have a lot of racing to do and anything can happen.���

Reed took the victory in Orlando after Kawasaki���s James Stewart and Suzuki���s Ricky Carmichael both crashed while leading. The win moved Reed past the legendary Jeff Ward to fifth on the all-time AMA Supercross wins list with 21-career victories.

Carmichael still holds a 29-point lead in the series with five rounds remaining, but he���s not happy with losing two straight.

���My crash in Orlando was a crazy mistake that I just can not do,��� said the three-time AMA Supercross champ. ���I���ve been frustrated the last couple of races, but I just have to come back and keep it on two wheels. It seems that Chad comes on strong in the second half of the season and I���ve got to step up and stop his momentum. People tell me I can win the championship by settling for second, but I don���t want to just lay down. It���s a bad habit to get into. I���m here to win and I know I can do it.���

Carmichael will attempt to give Suzuki a first at Texas Stadium. He could become the only Suzuki rider to ever earn victory in the Dallas Supercross, which began in 1975.

The race is a rematch of sorts between Carmichael and Reed. The two had perhaps the best AMA Supercross race of the 2003 season at Texas Stadium. The riders swapped for the lead close to a dozen times during the 20-lap final. Reed finally opened up a small gap in the latter stages of the race.

Stepping into the mix is Kawasaki���s young gun James Stewart. Stewart comes to Texas Stadium with the confidence that he can run, and even better the pace of Reed and Carmichael. He beat Carmichael in a qualifying race in Orlando and built a good lead in the final before crashing.

���Overall, I���m happy coming out of Orlando healthy,��� said Stewart who returned to the circuit since breaking his arm in January. ���I���m just trying to get some racing under my belt. I���m going into Dallas with confidence. My arm feels 100 percent. Hopefully in Dallas, Chad, Ricky and I can battle together the entire race.���

The AMA 125 East Supercross race enters the second-to-last round in Texas Stadium. In one of the most hotly contested championships in the history of the series Monster Energy Drink/Pro Circuit Kawasaki���s Grant Langston is tied with Red Bull KTM���s Josh Hansen atop the standings. Makita Suzuki���s Davi Millsaps won the last round in Orlando and moved to within seven points of the leading duo.

���The championship is going down to the final race,��� said Hansen, son of 1982 AMA Supercross champ Donnie Hansen. ���With just two races to go everything is on the line and it should make for really good racing.���

Langston agrees and adds that there���s very little room for strategy now. ���It���s gotten to the point that it���s very simple. You have to win.���

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, all participating Yamaha dealers, at the Texas Stadium Box Office, or charge by phone at 214-373-8000 or 972-647-5700. Texas Stadium also features a special Family Section. When ordering tickets through Ticketmaster, request Family Section for an alcohol-free family atmosphere.

The Dallas Supercross will air nationally on ESPN2 on Sunday, April 3 starting at 12:30 p.m. EST.