PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 17, 2005) — AMA Pro Racing and Clear Channel Motorsports have announced that Friday practice for this weekend‚Äôs round of the THQ AMA Supercross Series in Orlando has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Steady rains have prevented crews from being able to load-in the dirt at the Citrus Bowl resulting in a delay in track construction.

While Saturday’s schedule, including practice and qualifying heats, is expected to run as planned, severe weather could impact the event schedule further. Additional information will be issued if necessary.

THQ AMA Supercross Series returns to Citrus Bowl

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 15, 2005) — The THQ AMA Supercross Series returns to Orlando‚Äôs Citrus Bowl on Saturday, March 19, for round 11 of the 16-race series. It marks the first AMA Supercross race in the stadium since 1997. Highlighting the return to Orlando is the return to competition of local hero James ‚ÄúBubba‚Äù Stewart from nearby Haines City, Fla.

Stewart, the all-time winningest rider in AMA 125 Supercross history, crashed at the second round of the series in Phoenix in January and broke his arm. The Kawasaki ace has been preparing for several weeks and racing fans across the country are abuzz about seeing the 19-year-old racing phenom back in action.

The final six rounds of the series promise to be attention grabbing. In addition to Stewart’s return Yamaha’s Chad Reed earned a well-deserved victory at Daytona International Speedway last weekend over series leader and four-time Daytona Supercross winner Ricky Carmichael. Reed led from start to finish and Carmichael crashed chasing him.

In spite of the crash Carmichael remounted his Makita Suzuki and finished second to preserve a 32-point lead in the series standings. Carmichael said his loss at Daytona meant the hard working rider would train even harder to maintain his series lead and to earn his fourth AMA Supercross title.
“It’s not easy to win these days with so many competitive riders in the series,” said Carmichael, who won the AMA 125 East Supercross race in Orlando eight years ago as a rookie. “I’ll go back and step up my program and concentrate on being the best rider I can be in order to win this championship.”

Indiana’s Mike LaRocco is the only past winner of the Orlando Supercross slated to start Saturday. The rider known to race fans as “The Rock” won Orlando in 1992 and 1993 and is still going strong in the series at 34. He’s coming off a third-place finish last weekend in Daytona Beach and is in a heated battle with Amsoil Chaparral Honda teammate Kevin Windham for third in the series standings.

The AMA 125 East Series went completely topsy-turvy last weekend in Daytona. Three of the top series riders, Grant Langston, Davi Millsaps and Matt Walker, suffered crashes and lost ground in the series chase. The big winner at Daytona was Red Bull KTM rider Josh Hansen. Hansen, son of 1982 AMA Supercross champ Donnie Hansen, earned the win and the series lead. Langston, of Team Monster/Pro Circuit Kawasaki is still solidly in the series, just two-points behind Hansen.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, all participating Yamaha dealers, at the TD Waterhouse Centre Box Office, or charge by phone at 407-839-3900. The Citrus Bowl also features a special Family Section. When ordering tickets through Ticketmaster, request Family Section for an alcohol-free family atmosphere.

Both the 125 East and main AMA Supercross final from Orlando will be nationally televised on Sunday, March 27 on ESPN2 starting at Noon EST.

Josh Hansen, riding the for the RedBull KTM team, won the 125 East Main event. Josh is the son of the 1982 AMA Supercross Champion, Donnie Hansen. Josh Grant took second. Hansen and Grant tangled on the final lap, and Hansen got going again first to take the win. Troy Adams, riding for the Samsung Honda team finished third. Hansen is the new points leader by two, 80 - 78, over Grant Langston. Langston finished 15th, and Davi Millsaps 18th. New names in the top ten include Chad Johnson (fourth) and Donnie McGourty (eighth).

125 East Maint Event Results
1. Josh Hansen KTM
2. Josh Grant HON
3. Troy Adams HON
4. Chad Johnson YAM
5. Kelly Smith YAM
6. Ryan Mills KTM
7. Steve Boniface HON
8. Donnie McGourty HON
9. Joaquim Rodrigues HON
10. Justin Buckelew HON

125 East Points
1. Josh Hansen 80
2. Grant Langston 78
3. Davi Millsaps 68
4. Kelly Smith 53
5. Troy Adams 51
6. Josh Grant 50
7. Steve Boniface 49
8. Joaquim Rodrigues 45
9. Brock Sellards 40
10.Matt Walker 38
11.Ryan Mills 37

Next event: March 19 - Orlando FL

OFFICIAL RESULTS
AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
MUNICIPAL STADIUM, DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 10, 2005
AMA Grand National Championship Main event results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Pts Sponsors
1 14 Jacob E Johnson Deptford, NJ Suzuki 25 23 American Suz / Parts Unlimited / Leo Vince / Nort / Motul / Arai /
2 1 Chris Carr Fleetwood, PA KTM 25 19 Quality Checked Certified Pre Owned Ford / Lancaster H-D /
3 17 Henry W Wiles Blanchard, MI Honda 25 16 Mack Daddy & Kiesow Rac / Troy Lee Designs / Motion Pro / Soumy
4 89 Kevin Varnes Mohnton, PA Suzuki 25 15 American Suzuki / Parts Unlimited / Leo Vince Exhaust / Motul /
5 31 Ken Coolbeth Warren, CT KTM 25 14 Mid American H-D / Jones Powersports / KTM / Fox / Arai / K&N /
6 88 John Raun Wood Dublin, PA Rotax 25 13 White’s H-D / Scott Powersports / SuperTrapp / Arai / K&N / Honda
7 3 Joe J Kopp Mica, WA KTM 25 12 Latus HD / Jones Pwrspts / KK / LZ / Columbia Avionics / KTM /
8 20 Johnny A Murphree Paso Robles, CA Honda 25 11 Coziahr HD / National Cycle / RTD Motorsports / Troy Lee Designs /
9 33 Glen Jr Schnabel West Bend, WI Yamaha 25 10 Memphis Shades / Parts Unlimited / Drag Specialties / Saddlemen /
10 28 Shaun Russell San Jose, CA Honda 25 9 Bartels` H-D / TNT Honda.com / Gardner Racing / Custom Chrome /
11 42 Bryan Smith Flint, MI Honda 25 8 Moroneys H-D / Content Control / KK / Fast Hog.com / Bikers
12 11 Bryan L Bigelow Omer, MI Honda 25 7 Ideal Env / Marshall Dist / Wiltse / Bigelow Farms / JE Piston / #
13 47 Greg D Tysor Cumming, GA Rotax 25 6 Continental / Motion Pro / Mikuni
14 67 Mike Hacker Colonial Heights, VA Honda 24 5 SuperTrapp / Lombardi`s H-D / Schott`s H-D / Tom Norton /
15 12F Daniel J Gedeon Warren, OH Honda 24 4 Ed Fatzinger / KK / Johnnys Vintage MC,Co / Eaken Racing / DZR
16 69X Nicholas Cummings Mount Morris, MI Honda 0-DNF 3 Honda Pro Oils / TCR / Joe Bisha Racing / Arai /
RACE TIME: 8:25.659 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:20.2
Heat race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 14 Jacob E Johnson Deptford, NJ Suzuki 10 American Suz / Parts Unlimited / Leo Vince / Nort / Motul / Arai /
2 42 Bryan Smith Flint, MI Honda 10 Moroneys H-D / Content Control / KK / Fast Hog.com / Bikers
3 67 Mike Hacker Colonial Heights, VA Honda 10 SuperTrapp / Lombardi`s H-D / Schott`s H-D / Tom Norton /
4 27 Robert C Pearson Chillicothe, IL Rotax 10 SJS / Authur H Thomas / Grand Prix / Tramontin H-D / Parker Body
5 69 Jethro J Halbert Graham, WA Honda 10 Zanotti Racing / A&A Racing / Pin-It Motorsports / Hlebo Bros
6 29 Charlie M Italia Cuyahoga Falls, OH Rotax 10 KK Motorcycle Supply / F&S Harley / TLC
7 58Z Jesse M Sanchez Ceres, CA Rotax 10 CCM / James Banke Peformance / M-2 Collision / Mike Vale / WCR
8 14X Logan D Myers Wheeler, MI Honda 10 Performance H-D / WF Sheldons / Motorcyclists Post / Bettencourts
9 21 Jared M Mees Honey Brook, PA Honda 8 Saddlemen / Dodge Bros / Z-Galleries / Montgomeryville Cyc /
10 33A Shawn C Baer Mechanicsburg, PA Honda 1 Patriot H-D / Battlefield H-D / Bob Berry / Baer Racing Products /
RACE TIME: 3:13.491 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:19.3
Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 88 John Raun Wood Dublin, PA Rotax 7 White’s H-D / Scott Powersports / SuperTrapp / Arai / K&N / Honda
2 69X Nicholas Cummings Mount Morris, MI Honda 7 Honda Pro Oils / TCR / Joe Bisha Racing / Arai / Sunoco /
3 80 Rich King Dysart, IA H-D 7 Harley-Davidson Motor Co / Vanson Leathers / Shoei / Sidi Boots /
4 16 A J Eslick Tulsa, OK Suzuki 7 F&S H-D / KK Motorcycle Supply / R&D Machine / Lombardi /
5 50K Clayton D Riggle Chillicothe, MO Honda 7 Powell Performance / TNT Action Sports / DDT Racing / Dodson
6 22S Bryan F Douglas Freeland, MD Rotax 7 Babcock Service Center / Tempo Graphics / Professional Marketing
7 24 Michael Varnes Boyertown, PA Rotax 7 White’s H-D / KK / Schaeffer’s HD / Saddlemen / Scott Powersports
8 99A Thomas M Mcgrane Honey Brook, PA Rotax 7 Teddy Steel / ASK Powersports / Monster Plates / Bel-Ray / Mothers
9 85C Jason K Goodwin Dawson Springs, KY Honda 7 Titan Designs / Fast Plates / Goodwin Equipment Repair /
10 25 Richard D Winsett Bainbridge, PA Rotax 7 Mom & Dad / Mike Melhorn / Rich Mellinger / Arai / Tuff Plates
RACE TIME: 14:19.902 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 02:02.8
Heat race 3 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 33 Glen Jr Schnabel West Bend, WI Yamaha 10 Memphis Shades / Parts Unlimited / Drag Specialties / Saddlemen /
2 28 Shaun Russell San Jose, CA Honda 10 Bartels` H-D / TNT Honda.com / Gardner Racing / Custom Chrome /
3 81K Jeremy J Deruyter West Bend, WI Rotax 10 Innovative Technologies / Mack Daddy Racing / West Bend H-D /
4 58N Greg Teague Midlothian, TX Rotax 10 Karl & Kim Klement / KK Racing / J&M Racing Frames / Saddlemen
5 12F Daniel J Gedeon Warren, OH Honda 10 Ed Fatzinger / KK / Johnnys Vintage MC,Co / Eaken Racing / DZR
6 43W Sam I Halbert Graham, WA Honda 10 Zanotti Racing / A&A Racing / Hlebo Bros Racing Suspension /
7 54 Cory M Mcdermitt Breckenridge, MI Rotax 10 JMK PRO RACING / Youngstown H-D / Red Line Oil / K&N / Motion
8 42K Clint Erickson Sioux Falls, SD Rotax 10 Prostrollos General Motors
9 55 Shane D Vance Macomb, IL Honda 4 Patriot H-D / Weirbach Racing / Hot Bike of Quincy / Bob Berry /
RACE TIME: 8:13.587 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:49.4
Heat race 4 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 31 Ken Coolbeth Warren, CT KTM 10 Mid American H-D / Jones Powersports / KTM / Fox / Arai / K&N /
2 47 Greg D Tysor Cumming, GA Rotax 10 Continental / Motion Pro / Mikuni
3 19 Paul Lynch Jarrettsville, MD Rotax 10 KK / Fredericktown Yamaha / AXO / Scott / Silkolene / Tsubaki / Arai
4 12 Jason Tyer Irving, TX Honda 10 Kirby Kyles / Redline Oil
5 75 Donald L Mullen Coatesville, PA Rotax 10 Lounsbury Builders & Erectors / Shenandoah Honda / Mom & Dad /
6 66 George A Roeder Monroeville, OH Honda 10 KK / Las Vegas H-D / Schaeffer’s H-D / RoederHarley.com /
7 53 Gary Rogers San Jose, CA Honda 10 Custom Chrome / Revtech / Rogers Lake Rac / Kiesow Racing-
8 52G Will W Sawhill Wichita, KS Honda 10 Weirbach Racing Team / Motorsports Honda & Kawasaki / Chenault
9 20C Robert Mclendon Pensacola, FL Rotax 10 D&D Cycles, Inc.
10 72C Dean S Standish Roswell, GA Yamaha 10 SSD Racing / Frazier’s H-D / Bill VanWinkle / Atlanta Motor World /
RACE TIME: 3:21.224 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:20.1
Heat race 5 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 1 Chris Carr Fleetwood, PA KTM 10 Quality Checked Certified Pre Owned Ford / Lancaster H-D /
2 89 Kevin Varnes Mohnton, PA Suzuki 10 American Suzuki / Parts Unlimited / Leo Vince Exhaust / Motul /
3 48 Samuel Lowe West Harrison, IN Honda 10 KK Motorcycle Supply / Western Hills Honda / L-Z Racing / Fast
4 59 Willie Mccoy Justin, TX Rotax 10 Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford / Independence H-D /
5 21N Marc L Williams Rowlett, TX Rotax 10 Garvis Honda / Korupt Klothing / Etnies / Shoei / Thor / Spy / Silver /
6 30S Jason E Isennock Timonium, MD Rotax 10 Mike Bell Racing / Monster Plates / J&M Racing Products / Customs
7 24N Butch Brandon Baytown, TX Rotax 9 Maximum Racing / Johnny Johnson / Wakula Racing / Gulfstream
8 20X Brian J Vincent Lyons, MI Rotax 8 Powell Performance / JB Racing / Wiseco / Cometic / Grandpa /
9 23 Kevin Atherton Midland, MI Yamaha 5 WKR / Ron Wood Racing / Kerstings Cycle / Saddlemen / Jim
RACE TIME: 3:18.902 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:19.9
Heat race 6 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 17 Henry W Wiles Blanchard, MI Honda 10 Mack Daddy & Kiesow Rac / Troy Lee Designs / Motion Pro / Soumy
2 3 Joe J Kopp Mica, WA KTM 10 Latus HD / Jones Pwrspts / KK / LZ / Columbia Avionics / KTM /
3 20 Johnny A Murphree Paso Robles, CA Honda 10 Coziahr HD / National Cycle / RTD Motorsports / Troy Lee Designs /
4 11 Bryan L Bigelow Omer, MI Honda 10 Ideal Env / Marshall Dist / Wiltse / Bigelow Farms / JE Piston / #
5 18 Terry G Poovey Euless, TX Honda 10 Pro Honda Oils&Chemicals / 1st Racing / Content Control Systems /
6 44 Christopher Hart San Jose, CA Rotax 10 Motion Pro / Barnett Tool & Die / Larry Zumbrun / Cometic Gaskets /
7 9 Jay Springsteen Lapeer, MI Rotax 10 Bartels` H-D / Rock Springs / PJ1 Performance Machine /
8 99S Chris L Klinefelter Reisterstown, MD Rotax 10 DMR Upholstery / Wilamson Honda / Deer Park Cycle / BRP
9 26 Stephen J Beattie Petrolia, ON ATK 10 Lancaster H-D / Saddlemen / Inglis Cyc / Pyro Wear / Alpinestars /
10 26X Steve A Murray Grand Blanc, MI Rotax 10 Halls Cycles / Illinois Buell / Revolution Performance / Jackson
RACE TIME: 3:20.703 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:20.1
Semi race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 67 Mike Hacker Colonial Heights, VA Honda 8 SuperTrapp / Lombardi`s H-D / Schott`s H-D / Tom Norton /
2 27 Robert C Pearson Chillicothe, IL Rotax 8 SJS / Authur H Thomas / Grand Prix / Tramontin H-D / Parker Body
3 25 Richard D Winsett Bainbridge, PA Rotax 8 Mom & Dad / Mike Melhorn / Rich Mellinger / Arai / Tuff Plates
4 54 Cory M Mcdermitt Breckenridge, MI Rotax 8 JMK PRO RACING / Youngstown H-D / Red Line Oil / K&N / Motion
5 50K Clayton D Riggle Chillicothe, MO Honda 8 Powell Performance / TNT Action Sports / DDT Racing / Dodson
6 14X Logan D Myers Wheeler, MI Honda 8 Performance H-D / WF Sheldons / Motorcyclists Post / Bettencourts
7 58Z Jesse M Sanchez Ceres, CA Rotax 8 CCM / James Banke Peformance / M-2 Collision / Mike Vale / WCR
8 22S Bryan F Douglas Freeland, MD Rotax 8 Babcock Service Center / Tempo Graphics / Professional Marketing
9 42K Clint Erickson Sioux Falls, SD Rotax 8 Prostrollos General Motors
10 85C Jason K Goodwin Dawson Springs, KY Honda 8 Titan Designs / Fast Plates / Goodwin Equipment Repair /
11 58N Greg Teague Midlothian, TX Rotax 1 Karl & Kim Klement / KK Racing / J&M Racing Frames / Saddlemen
RACE TIME: 2:41.999 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:20.3
Semi race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 12F Daniel J Gedeon Warren, OH Honda 8 Ed Fatzinger / KK / Johnnys Vintage MC,Co / Eaken Racing / DZR
2 81K Jeremy J Deruyter West Bend, WI Rotax 8 Innovative Technologies / Mack Daddy Racing / West Bend H-D /
3 16 A J Eslick Tulsa, OK Suzuki 8 F&S H-D / KK Motorcycle Supply / R&D Machine / Lombardi /
4 21 Jared M Mees Honey Brook, PA Honda 8 Saddlemen / Dodge Bros / Z-Galleries / Montgomeryville Cyc /
5 80 Rich King Dysart, IA H-D 8 Harley-Davidson Motor Co / Vanson Leathers / Shoei / Sidi Boots /
6 24 Michael Varnes Boyertown, PA Rotax 8 White’s H-D / KK / Schaeffer’s HD / Saddlemen / Scott Powersports
7 69 Jethro J Halbert Graham, WA Honda 8 Zanotti Racing / A&A Racing / Pin-It Motorsports / Hlebo Bros
8 43W Sam I Halbert Graham, WA Honda 8 Zanotti Racing / A&A Racing / Hlebo Bros Racing Suspension /
9 99A Thomas M Mcgrane Honey Brook, PA Rotax 8 Teddy Steel / ASK Powersports / Monster Plates / Bel-Ray / Mothers
10 29 Charlie M Italia Cuyahoga Falls, OH Rotax 8 KK Motorcycle Supply / F&S Harley / TLC
11 55 Shane D Vance Macomb, IL Honda 2 Patriot H-D / Weirbach Racing / Hot Bike of Quincy / Bob Berry /
12 33A Shawn C Baer Mechanicsburg, PA Honda 1 Patriot H-D / Battlefield H-D / Bob Berry / Baer Racing Products /
RACE TIME: 2:41.999 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:20.3
Semi race 3 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 11 Bryan L Bigelow Omer, MI Honda 8 Ideal Env / Marshall Dist / Wiltse / Bigelow Farms / JE Piston / #
2 48 Samuel Lowe West Harrison, IN Honda 8 KK Motorcycle Supply / Western Hills Honda / L-Z Racing / Fast
3 59 Willie Mccoy Justin, TX Rotax 8 Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford / Independence H-D /
4 18 Terry G Poovey Euless, TX Honda 8 Pro Honda Oils&Chemicals / 1st Racing / Content Control Systems /
5 66 George A Roeder Monroeville, OH Honda 8 KK / Las Vegas H-D / Schaeffer’s H-D / RoederHarley.com /
6 75 Donald L Mullen Coatesville, PA Rotax 8 Lounsbury Builders & Erectors / Shenandoah Honda / Mom & Dad /
7 20C Robert Mclendon Pensacola, FL Rotax 8 D&D Cycles, Inc.
8 99S Chris L Klinefelter Reisterstown, MD Rotax 8 DMR Upholstery / Wilamson Honda / Deer Park Cycle / BRP
9 26 Stephen J Beattie Petrolia, ON ATK 8 Lancaster H-D / Saddlemen / Inglis Cyc / Pyro Wear / Alpinestars /
10 72C Dean S Standish Roswell, GA Yamaha 8 SSD Racing / Frazier’s H-D / Bill VanWinkle / Atlanta Motor World /
11 24N Butch Brandon Baytown, TX Rotax 8 Maximum Racing / Johnny Johnson / Wakula Racing / Gulfstream
RACE TIME: 2:43.636 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:20.5
Semi race 4 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Laps Sponsors
1 20 Johnny A Murphree Paso Robles, CA Honda 8 Coziahr HD / National Cycle / RTD Motorsports / Troy Lee Designs /
2 23 Kevin Atherton Midland, MI Yamaha 8 WKR / Ron Wood Racing / Kerstings Cycle / Saddlemen / Jim
3 19 Paul Lynch Jarrettsville, MD Rotax 8 KK / Fredericktown Yamaha / AXO / Scott / Silkolene / Tsubaki / Arai
4 9 Jay Springsteen Lapeer, MI Rotax 8 Bartels` H-D / Rock Springs / PJ1 Performance Machine /
5 26X Steve A Murray Grand Blanc, MI Rotax 8 Halls Cycles / Illinois Buell / Revolution Performance / Jackson
6 44 Christopher Hart San Jose, CA Rotax 8 Motion Pro / Barnett Tool & Die / Larry Zumbrun / Cometic Gaskets /
7 30S Jason E Isennock Timonium, MD Rotax 8 Mike Bell Racing / Monster Plates / J&M Racing Products / Customs
8 53 Gary Rogers San Jose, CA Honda 8 Custom Chrome / Revtech / Rogers Lake Rac / Kiesow Racing-
9 52G Will W Sawhill Wichita, KS Honda 8 Weirbach Racing Team / Motorsports Honda & Kawasaki / Chenault
10 12 Jason Tyer Irving, TX Honda 8 Kirby Kyles / Redline Oil
11 20X Brian J Vincent Lyons, MI Rotax 8 Powell Performance / JB Racing / Wiseco / Cometic / Grandpa /
12 21N Marc L Williams Rowlett, TX Rotax 8 Garvis Honda / Korupt Klothing / Etnies / Shoei / Thor / Spy / Silver /
RACE TIME: 2:44.483 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:20.6
2005 AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts Rider, Hometown Wins
1 23 Jacob E Johnson, Deptford, NJ 1
2 19 Chris Carr, Fleetwood, PA
3 16 Henry W Wiles, Blanchard, MI
4 15 Kevin Varnes, Mohnton, PA
5 14 Ken Coolbeth, Warren, CT
6 13 John Raun Wood, Dublin, PA
7 12 Joe J Kopp, Mica, WA
8 11 Johnny A Murphree, Paso Robles, CA
9 10 Glen JR Schnabel, West Bend, WI
10 9 Shaun Russell, San Jose, CA
11 8 Bryan Smitn, Flint, MI
12 7 Bryan L Bigelow, Omer, MI
13 6 Greg D Tysor, Cumming, GA
14 5 Mike Hacker, Colonial Heights, VA
15 4 Daniel J Gedeon, Warren, OH
16 3 Nicholas Cummings, Mount Morris, MI
2005 AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP MANUFACTURER POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts Manufacturer Wins
1 23 Suzuki 1
2 19 KTM
3 16 Honda
4 13 Rotax
5 10 Yamaha
2005 AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS AWARDS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Arai Helmet Americas, Inc., Ford Motor Company, Goodyear/Dunlop, Harley-Davidson, LeMans Corporation, Drag Specialties, LeoVince USA, Pace American, Inc., Shoei Safety Helmet Corp.

NEXT EVENT: MAY 21, ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS (HALF-MILE)

Ricky Carmichael comes to the 2005 Daytona Supercross by Honda a man on a mission. On Friday night March 11, the 25-year-old Floridian will attempt to become the first rider to win five times at the historic AMA Supercross event.

Carmichael is experiencing his best season ever in the AMA Supercross Series. The Makita Suzuki rider has won seven of the nine rounds and earned his 40th-career AMA Supercross victory last weekend in St. Louis. Carmichael has built a 35-point lead over defending series champ and Daytona winner Chad Reed. Daytona is the one race that Carmichael always circles on his calendar.

“I love Daytona, I think everybody knows that,” said the four-time Daytona Supercross winner. “I’ve done well there and I think only good things can happen there. I look forward to it. When I go to Daytona I have a special feeling. I’m just really confident going there and I definitely feel I can win. Let’s just say that there’s not too much pressure on me when I go there.”

If Carmichael wins the 35th running of the race he will pass former Honda great Jeff Stanton as the all-time wins leader of the race. Stanton won at Daytona four years in a row from 1989 to 1992. Stanton, who helped coach Carmichael in the past, is philosophical about his record being broken.

“Supercross, like everything else, is a big circle of life,” said Stanton, a Motorcycle Hall of Famer. “Riders like Bob Hannah and Rick Johnson were the stars there before me, I had my time and now it’s time for a new generation of riders to have their time in the sun. Ricky’s a great champion and if the Daytona record is going to be broken I can’t think of a rider who deserves it more.”

Daytona is the oldest supercross race in the AMA series. It began on the back section of the track in 1971, which pre-dates the actual formation of the AMA Supercross Series. This race will mark the second year in a row that the race is being held on Friday night, a very popular move with fans. Additional lighting has been brought in to benefit both the riders and spectators.

While Carmichael is favored to win this year’s race, Yamaha’s Chad Reed is hoping to start a winning streak of his own at Daytona. He says there will be a few changes to his Yamaha for Daytona – the longest and most grueling race on the AMA Supercross circuit – but nothing drastic.

“Even though it’s a lot longer track, I think Daytona has become more like a typical supercross as far as the track layout is concerned,” said Reed, who also won the 125 East race at Daytona in 2002. “Ricky is tough there no doubt, but I think I’m prepared for the race.”

Interestingly, the Gary Bailey-designed circuit will be different than past Daytona layouts. Constructed within Daytona’s famous tri-oval, this year’s track has been shortened and will feature a completely new starting gate area. Lap times should be shorter and fans seated in the main grandstand will have a better view of the racing action. However, one thing that has not changed is that a win at Daytona only comes to the fittest, most well prepared riders. The course is famous for its challenging obstacles and punishing track surface and that remains a hallmark of Daytona. Careers are made by winning at Daytona.

Other top riders at Daytona include Kevin Windham and Mike LaRocco. Both Honda-mounted riders are battling for third in the series point standings. Windham has twice finished runner up at the Daytona Supercross. He would like to finally break through to earn his first win there, but he knows many things have to go right to win the rugged race.

“I definitely want to be up there at Daytona,” said Windham. “It’s a tough field of riders and a tough environment. Daytona puts a mid-season twist on the Supercross season. In my 11 years of pro racing I’ve yet to see the track duplicated. That makes it hard to prepare for. We know what to expect going in, but it’s so difficult to say that you are truly prepared for Daytona. I feel like I’m getting healthy again and I’d love to inch up on Chad and Ricky with a good performance at Daytona.”

South African Grant Langston leads the AMA 125 East Supercross Series coming into Daytona. At Daytona the Team Monster/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider is going for his third straight series victory. Langston is happy he’s holding off the young guns of the 125 East Series.

“I always knew I’d be competitive,” said Langston, a former AMA 125 Motocross Champion. “I was a little nervous coming into this season because it seems every year some youngster comes in and steps it up. Daytona is going to be an important race. It’s one of those races where you always like to do well.”

Makita Suzuki’s Davi Millsaps, who won the opening round of the series in Indianapolis, is second in the 125 East standings seven points down to Langston. Red Bull KTM’s Josh Hansen is third in the series Hansen hopes to give KTM its first Daytona 125 win.

Beginning at 11 p.m. EST on Friday, March 11, SPEED Channel will carry three hours of same day coverage from the Daytona Supercross by Honda.

For additional information on this year’s Daytona Supercross by Honda contact Daytona International Speedway at (386) 253-7223 or visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
2005 THQ AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES
EDWARD JONES DOME, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – MARCH 5, 2005
250 Supercross Main event results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Pts Sponsors
1 4 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki RM250 20 25 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
2 22 Chad Reed Dade City, FL Yamaha YZ250 20 22 Yamaha Motor
3 14 Kevin W Windham Centreville, MS Honda CRF450R 20 20 Amsoil Chaparral
4 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ250 20 18 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
5 103 Sebastien Tortelli Lake Elsinore, CA Suzuki RMZ450 20 16 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
6 24 Ernesto Fonseca Murrieta, CA Honda CR250R 20 15 American Honda Motor Corp
7 5 Mike Larocco Corona, CA Honda CR250R 20 14 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
8 26 Michael Byrne Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 20 13 Kawasaki Motocross Racing
9 51 Andrew T Short Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 20 12 American Honda Motor Co Inc
10 15 Timmy M Ferry Largo, FL Yamaha YZ250 20 11 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
11 70 Travis A Preston Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 19 10 American Honda Motor Co Inc
12 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 19 9 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
13 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 19 8 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
14 2 Jeremy A Mcgrath Encinitas, CA Honda CR250R 19 7 American Honda Motor Co, Inc
15 47 Tyler D Evans Corona, CA Suzuki RM250 19 6 Evans Ent Group
16 55 Joseph W Oehlhof Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 19 5 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
17 46 Clark Stiles Athens, AL Honda CRF450R 19 4 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
18 52 Keith R Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 19 3 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
19 28 Sean D Hamblin Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 18 2
20 38 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Yamaha YZ250 17 1 Team Solitaire.Com / Fly Racing
RACE TIME: 17:03.71 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:51.2
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
3 103 Sebastien Tortelli Lake Elsinore, CA Suzuki RMZ450 8 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
4 24 Ernesto Fonseca Murrieta, CA Honda CR250R 8 American Honda Motor Corp
5 70 Travis A Preston Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 American Honda Motor Co Inc
6 47 Tyler D Evans Corona, CA Suzuki RM250 8 Evans Ent Group
7 55 Joseph W Oehlhof Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
8 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 8 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
9 28 Sean D Hamblin Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 8
10 171 Cole T Siebler Emmett, ID Suzuki RM250 8 Bike Sellerz.com / Carls Cycle / Fly / MB1 / Sidi / Scott / Works
11 38 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Yamaha YZ250 7 Team Solitaire.Com / Fly Racing
12 52 Keith R Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 7 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
13 139 Jacob W Martin Oklahoma City, OK Yamaha YZ450F 7 Millennium Cycles / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Sunstar / Tamer
14 78 Ted Campbell Mesa, AZ Honda CRF450R 7 Sun Honda / Bikesellerz.com / Leo Vince / One / Shot Racewear /
15 228 Derek A Leist Olney, IL Honda CRF450R 7 Traxco Motorsports / Pro Action of IL / Works Conn / No Fear / EVS
16 918 Michael Akaydin Louisville, KY Honda CRF450R 7 FCA MX / S&S Powersports / Susp Works / Plus MX Training / Scott
17 150 Scott Metz West Harrison, IN KTM 250SX 4 Munn Racing / Nations Title / Thor / EVS / Maxima / SDG / 661 /
18 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 3 Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF / DZ
19 461 David A Ginolfi Lake Hopatcong, NJ Honda CRF450R 1 No Fear / Works Conn / Renthal / MB1 /
20 426 Chris L Barrett Pinon Hills, CA Honda CRF450R 0-DNS Maxxis / Yoshimura / Outlaw Racing / Factory R&D / Smith / Wiseco
RACE TIME: 6:52.23 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:51.5
Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 4 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki RM250 8 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
2 5 Mike Larocco Corona, CA Honda CR250R 8 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
3 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ250 8 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
4 2 Jeremy A Mcgrath Encinitas, CA Honda CR250R 8 American Honda Motor Co, Inc
5 26 Michael Byrne Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 8 Kawasaki Motocross Racing
6 51 Andrew T Short Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 8 American Honda Motor Co Inc
7 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
8 15 Timmy M Ferry Largo, FL Yamaha YZ250 8 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
9 46 Clark Stiles Athens, AL Honda CRF450R 8 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
10 57 Erick Vallejo Garland, TX Yamaha YZ250 8 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
11 374 Cody L Gilmore Spencer, IA Kawasaki KX250 7 Kawasaki Team Green / Pro Action of KC / Thor / Dunlop /
12 416 Scott A Howe Leona Valley, CA Honda CRF450R 7 Riders Choice / White Brothers / Factory Effex / Oneal / Maxxis
13 80 Doug Dehaan Thorndale, ON Honda CRF450R 7 Butler Bros / MSR / Air Nautics
14 56 Isaiah V Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 7 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
15 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF450R 7 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
16 606 Thomas Kelley New Philadelphia, OH Suzkui RM250 7 A&B Extreme / Fly / CTI2 / Smith /
17 522 Ryan E Poulter Prophetstown, IL Honda CRF450R 7 One / Yoshimura / Decal Works / Fox / Spy / Freedom Motorsports
18 586 Dennis J Ewing Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF450R 2 Team ECC.COM / CPR / Troy Lee Designs / Utopia
19 270 Nathan H Skaggs Chillicothe, OH Yamaha YZ250 1 Spinechillers Racing / FCR Suspension / Cycra / Dunlop / Wiseco
20 304 Bradley J Ripple Crown Point, IN Suzuki RM250 0-DNF Babbitt / Maxxis / LA Sleeve / Pro X / Transient Motorwerx / Scott /
RACE TIME: 6:41.18 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:50.1
Semi race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 28 Sean D Hamblin Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 6
2 70 Travis A Preston Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 6 American Honda Motor Co Inc
3 47 Tyler D Evans Corona, CA Suzuki RM250 6 Evans Ent Group
4 55 Joseph W Oehlhof Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
5 52 Keith R Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
6 38 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Yamaha YZ250 6 Team Solitaire.Com / Fly Racing
7 171 Cole T Siebler Emmett, ID Suzuki RM250 6 Bike Sellerz.com / Carls Cycle / Fly / MB1 / Sidi / Scott / Works
8 139 Jacob W Martin Oklahoma City, OK Yamaha YZ450F 6 Millennium Cycles / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Sunstar / Tamer
9 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 6 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
10 426 Chris L Barrett Pinon Hills, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Maxxis / Yoshimura / Outlaw Racing / Factory R&D / Smith / Wiseco
11 78 Ted Campbell Mesa, AZ Honda CRF450R 6 Sun Honda / Bikesellerz.com / Leo Vince / One / Shot Racewear /
12 918 Michael Akaydin Louisville, KY Honda CRF450R 6 FCA MX / S&S Powersports / Susp Works / Plus MX Training / Scott
13 150 Scott Metz West Harrison, IN KTM 250SX 6 Munn Racing / Nations Title / Thor / EVS / Maxima / SDG / 661 /
14 228 Derek A Leist Olney, IL Honda CRF450R 3 Traxco Motorsports / Pro Action of IL / Works Conn / No Fear / EVS
15 461 David A Ginolfi Lake Hopatcong, NJ Honda CRF450R 1 No Fear / Works Conn / Renthal / MB1 /
16 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 0-DNF Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF / DZ
RACE TIME: 5:19.27 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:53.2
Semi race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 51 Andrew T Short Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 6 American Honda Motor Co Inc
2 26 Michael Byrne Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 6 Kawasaki Motocross Racing
3 15 Timmy M Ferry Largo, FL Yamaha YZ250 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
4 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 6 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
5 46 Clark Stiles Athens, AL Honda CRF450R 6 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Shoei /
6 57 Erick Vallejo Garland, TX Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
7 80 Doug Dehaan Thorndale, ON Honda CRF450R 6 Butler Bros / MSR / Air Nautics
8 56 Isaiah V Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
9 374 Cody L Gilmore Spencer, IA Kawasaki KX250 6 Kawasaki Team Green / Pro Action of KC / Thor / Dunlop /
10 416 Scott A Howe Leona Valley, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Riders Choice / White Brothers / Factory Effex / Oneal / Maxxis
11 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF450R 6 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
12 522 Ryan E Poulter Prophetstown, IL Honda CRF450R 6 One / Yoshimura / Decal Works / Fox / Spy / Freedom Motorsports
13 606 Thomas Kelley New Philadelphia, OH Suzkui RM250 6 A&B Extreme / Fly / CTI2 / Smith /
14 304 Bradley J Ripple Crown Point, IN Suzuki RM250 6 Babbitt / Maxxis / LA Sleeve / Pro X / Transient Motorwerx / Scott /
15 586 Dennis J Ewing Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF450R 2 Team ECC.COM / CPR / Troy Lee Designs / Utopia
16 270 Nathan H Skaggs Chillicothe, OH Yamaha YZ250 0-DNS Spinechillers Racing / FCR Suspension / Cycra / Dunlop / Wiseco
RACE TIME: 5:10.02 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:51.7
Last Chance Qualifier results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 6 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro Circuit /
2 38 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Yamaha YZ250 6 Team Solitaire.Com / Fly Racing
3 586 Dennis J Ewing Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Team ECC.COM / CPR / Troy Lee Designs / Utopia
4 57 Erick Vallejo Garland, TX Yamaha YZ250 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
5 139 Jacob W Martin Oklahoma City, OK Yamaha YZ450F 6 Millennium Cycles / Cycleworkx.com / Big Gun / Sunstar / Tamer
6 150 Scott Metz West Harrison, IN KTM 250SX 6 Munn Racing / Nations Title / Thor / EVS / Maxima / SDG / 661 /
7 374 Cody L Gilmore Spencer, IA Kawasaki KX250 6 Kawasaki Team Green / Pro Action of KC / Thor / Dunlop /
8 606 Thomas Kelley New Philadelphia, OH Suzkui RM250 6 A&B Extreme / Fly / CTI2 / Smith /
9 171 Cole T Siebler Emmett, ID Suzuki RM250 6 Bike Sellerz.com / Carls Cycle / Fly / MB1 / Sidi / Scott / Works
10 80 Doug Dehaan Thorndale, ON Honda CRF450R 6 Butler Bros / MSR / Air Nautics
11 416 Scott A Howe Leona Valley, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Riders Choice / White Brothers / Factory Effex / Oneal / Maxxis
12 78 Ted Campbell Mesa, AZ Honda CRF450R 6 Sun Honda / Bikesellerz.com / Leo Vince / One / Shot Racewear /
13 522 Ryan E Poulter Prophetstown, IL Honda CRF450R 6 One / Yoshimura / Decal Works / Fox / Spy / Freedom Motorsports
14 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF450R 6 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
15 461 David A Ginolfi Lake Hopatcong, NJ Honda CRF450R 6 No Fear / Works Conn / Renthal / MB1 /
16 228 Derek A Leist Olney, IL Honda CRF450R 6 Traxco Motorsports / Pro Action of IL / Works Conn / No Fear / EVS
17 426 Chris L Barrett Pinon Hills, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Maxxis / Yoshimura / Outlaw Racing / Factory R&D / Smith / Wiseco
18 918 Michael Akaydin Louisville, KY Honda CRF450R 6 FCA MX / S&S Powersports / Susp Works / Plus MX Training / Scott
19 56 Isaiah V Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 3 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
20 304 Bradley J Ripple Crown Point, IN Suzuki RM250 0-DNS Babbitt / Maxxis / LA Sleeve / Pro X / Transient Motorwerx / Scott /
21 270 Nathan H Skaggs Chillicothe, OH Yamaha YZ250 0-DNS Spinechillers Racing / FCR Suspension / Cycra / Dunlop / Wiseco
22 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 0-DNS Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF / DZ
RACE TIME: 5:26.98 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:54.5
2005 THQ AMA 250 SUPERCROSS SERIES POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts Rider, hometown Wins
1 217 Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL 7
2 182 Chad Reed, Dade City, FL 1
3 156 Kevin W Windham, Centreville, MS 1
4 149 Mike LaRocco, Corona, CA
5 132 David Vuillemin, Murrieta, CA
6 128 Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, CA
7 123 Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, CA
8 103 Michael Byrne, Murrieta, CA
9 95 Heath D Voss, Mico, TX
10 73 Nicholas A Wey, Dewitt, MI
11 73 Tyler D Evans, Corona, CA
12 65 Damon W Huffman, Valencia, CA
13 61 Jeremy A McGrath, Encinitas, CA
14 53 Travis A Preston, Hesperia, CA
15 43 Jason W Thomas, Melrose, FL
16 40 Timmy M Ferry, Largo, FL
17 40 Joseph W Oehlhof, Hesperia, CA
18 34 Jeff Gibson, Westerville, OH
19 34 Ryan D Clark, Waddell, AZ
20 34 Erick Vallejo, Garland, TX
21 27 Kyle Lewis, Henderson, NV
22 16 James J Stewart, Haines City, FL
23 15 Andrew T Short, Murrieta, CA
24 14 Sean D Hamblin, Murrieta, CA
25 14 Keith R Johnson, Albuquerque, NM
26 12 Travis A Pastrana, Davidsonville, MD
27 12 Isaiah V Johnson, Albuquerque, NM
28 8 Michael G Young, Palmdale, CA
29 6 Justin Buckelew, Riberside, CA
30 6 Clark Stiles, Athens, AL
31 5 Robert S Kiniry, Skaneateles, NY
32 5 James M Povolny, Mendota Heights, MN
33 4 Doug Dehaan, Thorndale, ON, CAN
34 4 Antioni Jorge Balbi Junior, Belo Horzont, Brazil
35 4 Brian S Mason, Columbia, IL
36 2 Robbie L Reynard, Oklahoma City, OK
2005 AMA SUPERCROSS/MOTOCROSSS MANUFACTURER POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts Manufacturer Wins
1 217 Suzuki 7
2 191 Yamaha 1
3 183 Honda 1
4 111 Kawasaki
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
3 100 Joshua Hansen Elbert, CO KTM SXF250 15 20 Red Bull KTM Race Team
4 42 Joaquim Rodrigues Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 15 18 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
5 68 Branden L Jesseman De Witt, IA Suzuki RM250Z 15 16 PPG / Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / 661 /
6 141 Steve Boniface Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 15 15 Samsung Wireless / Sprint / Honda / Powerbar / Ultra Polish / Volere
7 40 Greg S Schnell Rancho Cucamonga, CA Honda CRF250R 15 14 Motosport Outlet,White
8 36 Troy K Adams Brooksville, FL Honda CRF250R 15 13 Samsung Wireless / Sprint / Honda / Powerbar / Ultra Polish / Volere
9 37 Ryan Mills Clintondale, NY KTM 250SXF 15 12 Red Bull KTM Race Team
10 18 Brock Sellards Sherrodsville, OH Yamaha YZ250F 15 11 Boost Mobile Yamaha of Troy
11 39 Kelly D Smith Ludington, MI Yamaha YZ250F 15 10 Yamaha Boost Mobile Troy Racing
12 827 Chad T Johnson Rhinelander, WI Yamaha YZ250F 15 9 Shogun Factory / Yamaha / Thor / Motion Cyclesports / CPI
13 35 Joshua M Grant Riverside, CA Honda CRF250R 15 8 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
14 355 Robbie Horton Martinez, GA Kawasaki KX250F 15 7 Adams Perf / Motorsports Max / Litz Racing / Fox / IMS
15 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250F 15 6 Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF / DZ
16 73 Justin Buckelew Riverside, CA Honda CR125R 14 5 Moto XXX / Honda / Oneal / Akrapovic / TiLube / Dunlop / Utopia /
17 127 Randy J Valade Howell, MI Honda CRF250R 14 4 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
18 304 Bradley J Ripple Crown Point, IN Suzuki RM250Z 14 3 Babbitt / Maxxis / LA Sleeve / Pro X / Transient Motorwerx / Scott /
19 270 Nathan H Skaggs Chillicothe, OH Yamaha YZ125 14 2 Spinechillers Racing / FCR Suspension / Cycra / Dunlop / Wiseco
20 586 Dennis J Ewing Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF250R 13 1 Team ECC.com / CPR / Troy Lee Designs / Utopia
21 122 Matt Walker Mcdonough, GA Kawasaki KX250F 13 Monster / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
22 129 Jeff Dement Kingwood, TX Suzuki RM250Z 4 Maestro / Edwards Racing / K`s Motorsports
RACE TIME: 13:12.29 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:52.8
Heat race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 36 Troy K Adams Brooksville, FL Honda CRF250R 5 Samsung Wireless / Sprint / Honda / Powerbar / Ultra Polish / Volere
2 355 Robbie Horton Martinez, GA Kawasaki KX250F 5 Adams Perf / Motorsports Max / Litz Racing / Fox / IMS
3 42 Joaquim Rodrigues Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 5 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
4 68 Branden L Jesseman De Witt, IA Suzuki RM250Z 5 PPG / Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / 661 /
5 73 Justin Buckelew Riverside, CA Honda CR125R 5 Moto XXX / Honda / Oneal / Akrapovic / TiLube / Dunlop / Utopia /
6 188 David D Millsaps Cairo, GA Suzuki RM250Z 5 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
7 122 Matt Walker Mcdonough, GA Kawasaki KX250F 5 Monster / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
8 127 Randy J Valade Howell, MI Honda CRF250R 5 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
9 304 Bradley J Ripple Crown Point, IN Suzuki RM250Z 5 Babbitt / Maxxis / LA Sleeve / Pro X / Transient Motorwerx / Scott /
10 125 Daniel M Blair Corona, CA Yamaha YZ250F 5 Yamaha / Pro Circuit / AXO / Utopia / Powerhouse
11 586 Dennis J Ewing Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF250R 5 Team ECC.com / CPR / Troy Lee Designs / Utopia
12 149 Christopher Whitcraft Pickerington, OH Yamaha YZ250F 5 Bikesellers.com / SCR / One / Shotmx / Spy / Enzo / Works
13 270 Nathan H Skaggs Chillicothe, OH Yamaha YZ125 5 Spinechillers Racing / FCR Suspension / Cycra / Dunlop / Wiseco
14 296 Bryan E White New Lenox, IL Yamaha YZ250F 5 Pro Source Yamaha / Dr D / Enzo / Troy Lee / One
15 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF250R 5 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
16 104 Shae Bentley Brooks, GA Suzuki RM250Z 5 PPG / Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / 661 /
17 426 Chris L Barrett Pinon Hills, CA Honda CRF250R 5 Maxxis / Yoshimura / Outlaw Racing / Factory R&D / Smith / Wiseco
18 224 Matthew P Maximoff Howell, MI Suzuki RM250Z 2 Team Babbitts / FCR / Scott / Yoshimura / 7th Gear / ONeal /
19 39 Kelly D Smith Ludington, MI Yamaha YZ250F 0 Yamaha Boost Mobile Troy Racing
20 248 Donnie Mcgourty Floral City, FL Honda CRF250R 0-DNF Blackfoot Racing / Fox / PR2 / Michelin
RACE TIME: 5:33.77 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 01:06.8
Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 100 Joshua Hansen Elbert, CO KTM SXF250 6 Red Bull KTM Race Team
2 18 Brock Sellards Sherrodsville, OH Yamaha YZ250F 6 Boost Mobile Yamaha of Troy
3 141 Steve Boniface Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Samsung Wireless / Sprint / Honda / Powerbar / Ultra Polish / Volere
4 37 Ryan Mills Clintondale, NY KTM 250SXF 6 Red Bull KTM Race Team
5 89 Kevin W Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250F 6 Team Faith / Fly Racing / Bobby J`s Yamaha / Maxxis / FMF / DZ
6 40 Greg S Schnell Rancho Cucamonga, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Motosport Outlet,White
7 827 Chad T Johnson Rhinelander, WI Yamaha YZ250F 6 Shogun Factory / Yamaha / Thor / Motion Cyclesports / CPI
8 129 Jeff Dement Kingwood, TX Suzuki RM250Z 6 Maestro / Edwards Racing / K`s Motorsports
9 8 Grant Langston Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250F 6 Monster / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
10 685 Tucker J Hibbert Centreville, MS Honda CRF250R 6 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
11 35 Joshua M Grant Riverside, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
12 198 Jacob Saylor Knoxville, TN Yamaha YZ250F 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
13 461 David A Ginolfi Lake Hopatcong, NJ Honda CRF250R 6 No Fear / Works Conn / Renthal / MB1 /
14 917 Eric Sorby Murrieta, CA Suzuki RM250Z 6 PPG / Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / 661 /
15 911 Derrick J Fisher Jackson, GA Yamaha YZ250F 6 BPW Racing / Medalist Golf / Erect Clothing / Adams Perf
16 900 Randall L Woodring Muskegon, MI Suzuki RM250Z 6 Team Babbitt / Tassell Racing / Yoshimura / Enjoy / 7th Gear / Scott
17 173 Nathan J Tiearney Carson City, NV Yamaha YZ250 6 Swanson Racing / Oneal / Al’s Cycle / Tag / Brigestone / Devol
18 156 William A Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM250Z 5 American Suzuki / Bikesellerz.com / Sport Cycles Racing / Mays
19 660 Robbie Smith Yukon, OK Yamaha YZ250F 5 Reynard Mod / Troy Lee / EVS / Smith / Turfs Up / Motorex / Cycle
20 374 Cody L Gilmore Spencer, IA Kawasaki KX250F 1 Kawasaki Team Green / Pro Action of KC / Thor / Dunlop /
RACE TIME: 5:25.8 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:54.3
Last Chance Qualifier results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 39 Kelly D Smith Ludington, MI Yamaha YZ250F 4 Yamaha Boost Mobile Troy Racing
2 35 Joshua M Grant Riverside, CA Honda CRF250R 4 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
3 586 Dennis J Ewing Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF250R 4 Team ECC.com / CPR / Troy Lee Designs / Utopia
4 270 Nathan H Skaggs Chillicothe, OH Yamaha YZ125 4 Spinechillers Racing / FCR Suspension / Cycra / Dunlop / Wiseco
5 134 Colt Humphrey Morris, OK Honda CRF250R 4 Honda of Houston / Fox / Dunlop / Renthal / Scott / CTI / Kicker /
6 248 Donnie Mcgourty Floral City, FL Honda CRF250R 4 Blackfoot Racing / Fox / PR2 / Michelin
7 461 David A Ginolfi Lake Hopatcong, NJ Honda CRF250R 4 No Fear / Works Conn / Renthal / MB1 /
8 173 Nathan J Tiearney Carson City, NV Yamaha YZ250 4 Swanson Racing / Oneal / Al’s Cycle / Tag / Brigestone / Devol
9 296 Bryan E White New Lenox, IL Yamaha YZ250F 4 Pro Source Yamaha / Dr D / Enzo / Troy Lee / One
10 224 Matthew P Maximoff Howell, MI Suzuki RM250Z 4 Team Babbitts / FCR / Scott / Yoshimura / 7th Gear / ONeal /
11 104 Shae Bentley Brooks, GA Suzuki RM250Z 4 PPG / Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / 661 /
12 374 Cody L Gilmore Spencer, IA Kawasaki KX250F 4 Kawasaki Team Green / Pro Action of KC / Thor / Dunlop /
13 917 Eric Sorby Murrieta, CA Suzuki RM250Z 4 PPG / Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / 661 /
14 660 Robbie Smith Yukon, OK Yamaha YZ250F 4 Reynard Mod / Troy Lee / EVS / Smith / Turfs Up / Motorex / Cycle
15 198 Jacob Saylor Knoxville, TN Yamaha YZ250F 4 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha / FMF
16 426 Chris L Barrett Pinon Hills, CA Honda CRF250R 4 Maxxis / Yoshimura / Outlaw Racing / Factory R&D / Smith / Wiseco
17 149 Christopher Whitcraft Pickerington, OH Yamaha YZ250F 4 Bikesellers.com / SCR / One / Shotmx / Spy / Enzo / Works
18 685 Tucker J Hibbert Centreville, MS Honda CRF250R 4 Motosport Outlet,White Bothers,MSR,Honda, Arai, Gaerne, Renthal,
19 900 Randall L Woodring Muskegon, MI Suzuki RM250Z 4 Team Babbitt / Tassell Racing / Yoshimura / Enjoy / 7th Gear / Scott
20 911 Derrick J Fisher Jackson, GA Yamaha YZ250F 3 BPW Racing / Medalist Golf / Erect Clothing / Adams Perf
21 156 William A Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM250Z 3 American Suzuki / Bikesellerz.com / Sport Cycles Racing / Mays
22 125 Daniel M Blair Corona, CA Yamaha YZ250F 0-DNF Yamaha / Pro Circuit / AXO / Utopia / Powerhouse
RACE TIME: 3:41.5 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:55.4
2005 THQ AMA 125 EAST REGION POINT STANDINGS
Pos. Pts Rider, hometown Wins
1 72 Grant Langston, Murrieta, CA 2
2 65 David D Millsaps, Cairo, GA 1
3 55 Joshua Hansen, Elbert, CO
4 40 Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, OH
5 38 Matt Walker, McDonough, GA
6 37 Kelly D Smith, Ludington, MI
7 35 Steve Boniface, Murrieta, CA
8 33 Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, CA
9 31 Troy K Adams, Brooksville, FL
10 30 Branden L Jesseman, De Witt, IA
11 28 Joshua M Grant, Riverside, CA
12 27 Greg S Schnell, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
13 26 Justin Buckelew, Riverside, CA
14 22 Ryan Mills, Clintondale, NY
15 18 Kevin W Johnson, Albuquerque, NM
16 15 Chad T Johnson, Rhinelander, WI
17 14 Jeff Dement, Kingwood, TX
18 14 Robbie Horton, Martinez, GA
19 13 Tucker J Hibbert, Centreville, MS
20 10 Dennis J Ewing, Lake Elsinore, CA
21 7 James B Marshall, Dickinson, TX
22 5 Donnie McGourty, Floral City, FL
23 4 Randy J Valade, Howell, MI
24 4 Nathan J Tiearney, Carson City, NV
25 4 Jacob Saylor, Knoxville, TN
26 4 Bradley J Ripple, Crown Point, IN
27 3 Robert S Kiniry, Skaneateles, NY
28 3 Eric Sorby, Murrieta, CA
29 2 Nathan H Skaggs, Chillicothe, OH
30 2 William A Browning, Rushville, OH
31 2 Christopher R Whitcraft, Pickerington, OH
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: DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 11, 2005

It’s no secret that the first half of the AMA THQ Supercross season brought its share of challenges to the Honda/Moto XXX team, but the Atlanta race brought the privateer heroes a few needed smiles.

For starters, the Atlanta round ended the first half of the series and gives the team the opportunity to make a fresh start. It isn’t just blind optimism either, because both Justin Buckelew and Kyle Lewis gave Moto XXX and its fans reasons to be hopeful for the rest of the season.

Without a doubt, Buckelew had his best performance of the year. Riding the 125 East division aboard a Honda CRF250R, he was looking to improve on the 13th-place finish he scored at Indianapolis. He got off to a good start by transferring straight out of his heat race and carried that confidence into the main event. It was there that he set the team’s standards higher than they had been to that point in the season. In a field stacked with established factory stars and highly touted young prospects, “J-Buck” held his own. When the checkers flew, he was 8th overall, the best privateer finish of the night in either class. His consistency in the opening two rounds of the east coast series is already paying off. Justin has moved into 7th in the series standings, also the highest among privateers.

Kyle Lewis’ spectacular Indianapolis crash wasn’t as exciting for him as the millions of people who saw it on ESPN2. The incident left him battered and severely bruised, yet thankful that he didn’t suffer any serious injuries. After deciding against racing in San Diego, he bravely returned to action in Atlanta. A pro’s pro, Lewis wouldn’t hit the track without giving it everything he has. Despite a lot of lingering pain, he transferred to the main event from his semi as if he never missed a beat. Then he rode safely in the main, finishing 14th and giving himself a nice starting point for the second half.

The “Lucky and Bucky” show will perform next in St. Louis on March 5th. There both riders will be looking to raise the bar for the team again and maintain its position at the top of the privateer heap.

Moto XXX is faithfully supported by American Honda, Akrapovic, O’neal, Honda Genuine Parts, Sidi, Tag Metals, West Coast Customs, Polisport Plastic, Pro Honda Oils & Chemicals, Pro-X, Utopia Optics, N-Style, Lucky 13, Ready Filter, VP Fuels, Braking, Motion Pro, Hinson, Metaltek, Ogio, Dunlop, Fat Wreck Chords, RK Chain, Excel Wheels, Vortex, ARC, Ti Lube, Carbon Fiber Works, SDG Seats, Engine Ice, PPG, Asterisk, Lockhart Phillips, V-Force.

Just when it seemed nobody could stop Ricky Carmichael, who was enjoying a five race winning streak in the THQ AMA Supercross Series, defending champion Chad Reed took his first victory of the season last weekend in San Diego. This Saturday, February 26, the 22-year-old Australian is hoping to start a winning streak of his own as the series move into the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Reed breathed new life into the championship run by moving his Yamaha past the Suzuki of series leader Ricky Carmichael on the final lap in San Diego. Reed is hoping to repeat what he did in the second half of 2003 when he closed out the year with six-straight wins. It’s going to take that kind of run for Reed to have a chance to catch three-time AMA Supercross champ Ricky Carmichael, the rider from Havana, Fla., who has sprinted to his best start ever, winning five of the seven rounds coming into the Georgia Dome. Despite losing to Reed last week Carmichael holds a commanding 29-point lead in the series over Reed.

The exciting last-lap pass and win last week in San Diego is certain to go down as one of the most memorable victories for Reed. He appeared moved in accepting the trophy on the podium.

“I’ve asked a lot of my team this year,” Reed said after winning San Diego. “They’ve risen to the occasion and this win is a credit to them. I never expected it would take so long get a win this year and hopefully this will be the first of many more this season.”

Reed’s victory last weekend was the 19th of his career and it tied him with Damon Bradshaw for sixth on the all-time AMA Supercross wins list.

Carmichael crashed trying to re-pass Reed in San Diego, but was able to remount his Makita Suzuki and still salvage second. While not thrilled with his performance Carmichael seemed to take his first loss in six races in stride.

“Chad rode a great race and I got beat plain and simple,” Carmichael admitted. “The loss will give me the incentive to go home and practice that much harder. Sometimes when you win so often you start to lose some motivation and this is the kind of thing that will keep me motivated to continue to improve.”

Carmichael will try to give Suzuki its first Atlanta Supercross win since 1983.

Veteran Mike LaRocco moved back into third in the standings over Amsoil Chaparral Honda teammate Kevin Windham after taking third last weekend. LaRocco is a former Atlanta Supercross winner.

The AMA 125 East Supercross Series will resume with round two in Atlanta. Georgia’s own Davi Millsaps leads the standings after winning the 125 East opener in Indianapolis on his factory Suzuki a few weeks ago. Millsaps, of Cairo, Ga., just turned 17 last week and one of the leading up-and-coming riders in the series. If Millsaps is to hang on to his series lead he will have to hold off former AMA Motocross Champion Grant Langston, who comes into Atlanta ranked second, and Josh Hansen, a second generation pro racer who is third in the series.

Matt Walker, of McDonough, Ga., is another home state hero in the 125 class. Walker comes into Atlanta ranked fifth.

The Atlanta Supercross will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 starting at 5 pm EST on Sunday, Feb, 27.

Tickets for the event are available at the Georgia Dome Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, all participating Yamaha dealers, or you can charge by phone at 404-249-6400.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
2005 THQ AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES
QUALCOMM STADIUM, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19, 2005

250 Supercross Main event results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Pts Sponsors
1 22 Chad Reed Dade City, FL Yamaha YZ250 20 25 Yamaha Motor
2 4 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki RM250 20 22 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
3 5 Mike Larocco Corona, CA Honda CR250R 20 20 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
4 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ250 19 18 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
5 14 Kevin W Windham Centreville, MS Honda CRF450R 19 16 Amsoil Chaparral
6 103 Sebastien Tortelli Lake Elsinore, CA Suzuki RMZ450 19 15 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
7 26 Michael Byrne Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 19 14 Kawasaki Motocross Racing
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 2 Jeremy A Mcgrath Encinitas, CA Honda CR250R 19 11 American Honda Motor Co, Inc
11 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 19 10 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
12 47 Tyler D Evans Corona, CA Suzuki RM250 18 9 Evans Ent Group
13 57 Erick Vallejo Garland, TX Yamaha YZ250 18 8 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha /
14 55 Joseph W Oehlhof Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 18 7 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro
15 56 Isaiah V Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 18 6 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha /
16 97 Robert S Kiniry Skaneateles, NY Honda CRF250R 18 5 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
17 24 Ernesto Fonseca Murrieta, CA Honda CR250R 18 4 American Honda Motor Corp
18 782 Michael G Young Palmdale, CA Honda CRF450R 17 3 Competitive Edge MX / Answer / Z Gallerie / Motoshow.com /
19 90 Brian S Mason Columbia, IL Honda CRF450R 17 2 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Hot
20 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 12 1 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro
RACE TIME: 17:20.22 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:52.0

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 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ250 8 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
4 2 Jeremy A Mcgrath Encinitas, CA Honda CR250R 8 American Honda Motor Co, Inc
5 13 Heath D Voss Mico, TX Yamaha YZ450F 8 Yamaha, No Fear, Spy, Gaerne, Bridgestone
6 103 Sebastien Tortelli Lake Elsinore, CA Suzuki RMZ450 8 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
7 70 Travis A Preston Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 American Honda Motor Co Inc
8 912 Stephan Demartis Murietta, CA Yamaha YZ250 8 FMF / Fly / Electric / Tag / One / 661
9 782 Michael G Young Palmdale, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Competitive Edge MX / Answer / Z Gallerie / Motoshow.com /
10 55 Joseph W Oehlhof Hesperia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro
11 20 Damon W Huffman Valencia, CA Honda CRF450R 8 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
12 80 Doug Dehaan Thorndale, ON Honda CRF450R 8 Butler Bros / MSR / Air Nautics
13 38 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Yamaha YZ250 7 Team Solitaire.Com / Fly Racing
14 156 William A Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM250 7 American Suzuki / Bikesellerz.com / Sport Cycles Racing / Mays
15 965 Antonio Balbi Junior Riverside, CA Honda CRF450R 7 ONE / Tag / Fox / MotoBH / Enzo Racing / Zela?µ / John Burr
16 125 Daniel M Blair Corona, CA Yamaha YZ250 7 Yamaha / Pro Circuit / AXO / Utopia / Powerhouse
17 133 Kris R Papworth American Fork, UT Suzuki RM250 7 Bikesellerz.com / shot / 1FX / American Suzuki / Pro Circuit /
18 977 Pierrick Paget Legna, Yamaha YZ250 2 Yamaha / Moto Evasion / Eafit / Bridgestone / Renthal / DID / 3P
19 524 Brandon W Butler Gainesville, FL Honda CRF450R 2 Champions Honda / Air Nautique / UF / ASMF / Serious / MSR /
20 81 Thomas L Hofmaster Grand Prairie, TX Suzuki RM250 0-DNF Motoworld Racing.com / Suzuki / Fly / Healthy Fontana / Young
RACE TIME: 7:07.76 min.
WINNER’S AVG. LAP TIME: 00:53.5

Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 24 Ernesto Fonseca Murrieta, CA Honda CR250R 8 American Honda Motor Corp
2 26 Michael Byrne Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 8 Kawasaki Motocross Racing
3 5 Mike Larocco Corona, CA Honda CR250R 8 Amsoil Chaparral Honda
4 47 Tyler D Evans Corona, CA Suzuki RM250 8 Evans Ent Group
5 56 Isaiah V Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 8 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha /
6 28 Sean D Hamblin Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250 8
7 159 Jiri Dostal Murrieta, CA Honda CRF450R 8 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Hot
8 73 Justin Buckelew Riverside, CA Honda CR250R 8 Moto XXX / FunBikeCenter / Oneal / TiLube / Dunlop
9 90 Brian S Mason Columbia, IL Honda CRF450R 8 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Hot
10 57 Erick Vallejo Garland, TX Yamaha YZ250 8 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha /
11 46 Clark Stiles Athens, AL Honda CRF450R 8 MX Privateer.net / SoCal Racing / Interlakes Sports Center / Hot
12 586 Dennis J Ewing Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Team ECC.COM / CPR / Troy Lee Designs / Utopia
13 52 Keith R Johnson Albuquerque, NM Yamaha YZ250 7 Star Racing / Yamaha / Fly / WPS / NCY / Bobby J’s Yamaha /
14 97 Robert S Kiniry Skaneateles, NY Honda CRF250R 7 TeamECC.com / Honda / AXO / Jardine / Honda Pro Chemicals /
15 426 Chris L Barrett Pinon Hills, CA Honda CRF450R 7 Maxxis / Yoshimura / Outlaw Racing / Factory R&D / Smith /
16 33 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 7 Subway / Coca Cola / Answer / DGY / Michelin / Scott / Pro
17 4 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki RM250 4 American Suzuki Motor Corp / Makita / Bridgestone
18 544 Forrest R Butler Miami, FL

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 17, 2005) — AMA Pro Racing and Clear Channel Motorsports have announced that Friday practice for this weekend‚Äôs San Diego round of the THQ AMA Supercross Series has been cancelled due to impending weather. In making the announcement, AMA Pro Racing SX/MX Series Manager Steve Whitelock said the decision was made in the interest of protecting the integrity of the track. ‚ÄúIf we get serious rain on Friday and destroy the track during practice that will negatively impact Saturday‚Äôs program including both main events,‚Äù said Whitelock.

“We‚Äôve had our eye on the regional weather forecast all week and there‚Äôs a very strong possibility that we‚Äôll get hit with a storm as early as this evening. By taking this step now we can protect the track as long as possible and help ensure a good show for the fans on Saturday.‚Äù

Saturday’s schedule, including practice and qualifying heats, is expected to run as planned. Severe weather could impact the event schedule further. Additional information will be issued if necessary.