AMA SUPERCROSS – HOUSTON : KEVIN WINDHAM ET AUSTIN STROUPE STOPPENT LA PROGRESSION DES LEADERS
Windham Wins First Monster Energy® Supercross Race Since ’05
Rookie Stroupe Captures First Win of his Career
HOUSTON (February 16, 2008) – Torco Fuels Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centerville, Miss., won his first Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race at Reliant Stadium since 2005 in front of 49,986 fans. Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Austin Stroupe, of Corona, Calif., won the first Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites race of his career.
Red Bull Honda’s Davi Millsaps, of Cairo, Ga., won the $1,500 Progressive Holeshot Award with Monster Energy® Kawasaki’s Tim Ferry, of Dade City, Fla., in tow through turn one. Points leader Chad Reed, of Tampa, Fla., went through turn one near the middle of the pack.
While leading, Millsaps crashed and Windham moved into the lead and never looked back. Reed, who rides for Team San Manuel, moved into second place on lap 11 and couldn’t catch Windham. Reed finished second and Ferry finished third.
“I have been working hard this year, and tonight it paid off,” said Windham. “I could not have won in front of a better crowd. I put my head down tonight and used the crowd to my advantage. The crowd was on their feet for the entire race.”
“This is a tough pill to swallow,” said Reed. “I gave it everything I had tonight, but Kevin (Windham) rode a great race. We have had a good season, and we will have to put it together in Atlanta next weekend.”
Rockstar Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., won the $1,000 Progressive Holeshot Award as he led Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Brett Metcalfe, of Murrieta, Calif., and Lawrence through turn one. Metcalfe passed Dungey for the lead but was re-passed on the opening lap. Moments after moving into the number-one position, Dungey crashed and fell back several positions and allowed Lawrence to assume the lead. Two laps later Dungey suffered another crash.
On lap five Stroupe, who is a rookie this season, moved past Lawrence for the lead and held on for the next 10 laps.
“I am going to the next race, and I plan to do exactly what I did here tonight,” said Lawrence who now has a six-point lead. “I will be ready for the next race.”
“I finally had a decent start, and that helped me in the beginning of the race,” said Stroupe. “I put myself in position to stay up front and that’s what I did.”
AMA Supercross class race will air on CBS Sports Sunday, February 17 at Noon, and the AMA Supercross Lites class race will air on SPEED Friday, February 22 at Noon.
AMA Supercross Heat race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 22 Chad Reed Tampa, FL Yamaha YZ450F 8 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians / Yamaha / Fusion Energy
2 118 David D Millsaps Tallahassee, FL Honda CRF450R 8 Honda Red Bull Racing
3 29 Andrew T Short Smithville, TX Honda CRF450R 8 Honda Red Bull Racing
4 25 Nathan Ramsey Menifee, CA Yamaha YZ450F 8 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians / Yamaha / Fusion Energy
5 100 Joshua Hansen Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ450F 8 Joe Gibbs Yamaha
6 256 Bryan K Johnson Cairo, GA Honda CRF450R 8 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI / BelRay /
7 37 Jason W Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 8 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI / BelRay /
8 66 Jacob Marsack Berlin, MI Honda CRF450R 8 Bad Boy Power Drinks / RWR / Full Travel Innovations / Pirelli / Alpinestars /
9 55 Antonio Balbi Riverside, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex / /
10 921 Manuel Rivas Ceuti Murcia, Kawasaki KX450F 7 MDKMotosports / Kawasaki / WWR / Mastercraft / MDKSpeed /
11 53 Cole T Siebler Emmett, ID Honda CRF450R 7 Rockstar / Hart & Huntington Tatoo Co / Leo Vince / JST Rcng / Motostrano
12 103 Ryan J Abrigo Snohomish, WA Yamaha YZ450F 6 Eastside Motorsports / WWR / Pro Wheels / Enzo / HEP / MSR / ASV /
13 332 Chad C Robbins Brea, CA Yamaha YZ450F 3 G-Force / LB Motorsports / FMF / ZLT / ASV / VP / Enzo / Uni / Spider /
14 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Suzuki RM-Z450 3 Rockstar / Makita Suzuki / Bridgestone / Alpinestars / Maxima / Tag / Pro-
15 13 Heath D Voss Mico, TX Honda CRF450R 0-DNF MDKMotosports / AirForce / Mastercraft / WWR / NoFear / DRD /
16 524 Brandon W Butler Miami, FL Honda CRF450R 0-DNS DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI /
AMA Supercross Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 14 Kevin W Windham Centreville, MS Honda CRF450R 8 Torco Racing Fuels / Honda
2 40 Joshua R Hill Yoncalla, OR Yamaha YZ450F 8 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone
3 24 Charles J Summey Huntersville, NC Yamaha YZ450F 8 Joe Gibbs Racing / Yamaha
4 11 Travis A Preston Hesperia, CA Kawasaki KX450F 8 Monster Energy Kawasaki
5 15 Timmy M Ferry Largo, FL Kawasaki KX450F 8 Monster Energy Kawasaki
6 39 Ryan D Clark Waddell, AZ Honda CRF450R 8 Teamsolitaire.com / MB1 Susp / Kingdom Cloth / American Hon / FLY /
7 43 Jeff Gibson Blacklick, OH Kawasaki KX450F 8 Kawasaki / Cernics / Shift / Pirelli / Athena / Silkolene / TCX / M2R / Spy /
8 27 Nicholas A Wey Dewitt, MI KTM 450SX 8 MDK KTM
9 42 Paul P Carpenter Ithaca, NY Honda CRF450R 8 Atomic Racing / Fox / KYB / Enzo / Deluge Sports Drink / Motorex Oils / /
10 63 Dusty Klatt Riverside, CA Kawasaki KX450F 8 Kawasaki / Cernics / Shift / Pirelli / Athena / Silkolene / TCX / M2R / Spy /
11 917 Eric Sorby Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex / /
12 124 Jiri Dostal Temecula, CA Kawasaki KX450F 8 MDKMotosports / CDG / Kawasaki / WWR / Mastercraft / PlumberInc /
13 601 Rene Reyes El Paso, TX Kawasaki KX450F 7 Concord / Edge Kaw / Poli Rent / Tukan
14 930 Tom Parsons Citra, FL Honda CRF450R 7
15 44 Troy K Adams Homosassa, FL Honda CRF450R 0-DNF Rockstar / Hart & Huntington Tatoo Co / Leo Vince / JST Rcng / One
16 68 Kyle J Mace Hesperia, CA Kawasaki KX450F 0-DNS Pro Circuit / Factory Effex / Troy Lee / Corona Motorsports / Renthal /
AMA Supercross Last Chance Qualifier results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Suzuki RM-Z450 6 Rockstar / Makita Suzuki / Bridgestone / Alpinestars / Maxima / Tag / Pro-
2 63 Dusty Klatt Riverside, CA Kawasaki KX450F 6 Kawasaki / Cernics / Shift / Pirelli / Athena / Silkolene / TCX / M2R / Spy /
3 917 Eric Sorby Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex / /
4 921 Manuel Rivas Ceuti Murcia, Kawasaki KX450F 6 MDKMotosports / Kawasaki / WWR / Mastercraft / MDKSpeed /
5 53 Cole T Siebler Emmett, ID Honda CRF450R 6 Rockstar / Hart & Huntington Tatoo Co / Leo Vince / JST Rcng / Motostrano
6 13 Heath D Voss Mico, TX Honda CRF450R 6 MDKMotosports / AirForce / Mastercraft / WWR / NoFear / DRD / Cytomax /
7 103 Ryan J Abrigo Snohomish, WA Yamaha YZ450F 6 Eastside Motorsports / WWR / Pro Wheels / Enzo / HEP / MSR / ASV /
8 332 Chad C Robbins Brea, CA Yamaha YZ450F 6 G-Force / LB Motorsports / FMF / ZLT / ASV / VP / Enzo / Uni / Spider /
9 930 Tom Parsons Citra, FL Honda CRF450R 6
10 601 Rene Reyes El Paso, TX Kawasaki KX450F 4 Concord / Edge Kaw / Poli Rent / Tukan
11 44 Troy K Adams Homosassa, FL Honda CRF450R 1 Rockstar / Hart & Huntington Tatoo Co / Leo Vince / JST Rcng / Motostrano
12 124 Jiri Dostal Temecula, CA Kawasaki KX450F 1 MDKMotosports / CDG / Kawasaki / WWR / Mastercraft /
13 524 Brandon W Butler Miami, FL Honda CRF450R 0-DNS DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI /
14 68 Kyle J Mace Hesperia, CA Kawasaki KX450F 0-DNS Pro Circuit / Factory Effex / Troy Lee / Corona Motorsports / Renthal /
AMA Supercross Class Results, Houston
1 Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda
2 Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha
3 Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki
4 Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Calif., Yamaha
5 Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
6 Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha
7 Charles Summey, Huntersville, N.C., Yamaha
8 Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Honda
9 Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., KTM
10 David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
AMA Supercross Class Season Standings
1 Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha, 169
2 Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda, 137
3 Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 119
4 Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 101
5 Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 98
6 Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha, 85
7 Joshua Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 82
8 Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., KTM, 77
9 Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 69
10 David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 60
AMA Supercross Lites Heat race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 28 Ryan M Dungey Belle Plaine, MN Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Rockstar / Makita Suzuki / Bridgestone / Alpinestars / Maxima / Tag / Pro-
2 51 Austin L Stroupe Corona, CA Kawasaki KX250F 6 Monster Energy / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
3 122 Dan Reardon Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Torco Racing Fuels / Honda
4 99 Wil A Hahn Decatur, TX Yamaha YZ250F 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Toyota / Fly / FMF / North County Yamaha /
5 30 Jake T Weimer Rupert, ID Honda CRF250R 6 Torco Racing Fuels / Honda
6 32 Thomas K Hahn Alvord, TX Kawasaki KX250F 6 Motosport / Xtreme / Kawasaki / Moose / Pro Circuit / One / Renthal /
7 611 Brady A Sheren Surrey, BC Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Fun Center / Suzuki / Rockstar / Fly / Bills Pipes / Ten Ten Clothing / 661 /
8 52 Matthew J Lemoine Pilot Point, TX Yamaha YZ250F 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Toyota / Fly / FMF / North County Yamaha /
9 951 Davide Esposti Lake Elsinore, CA Suzuki RM-Z250 6 MD Racing USA / Pro Grip / Airoh / TCX
10 56 Shaun J Skinner Stuart, FL Honda CRF250R 6 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI / BelRay /
11 183 Michael R Blose Phoenix, AZ Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Fun Center / Suzuki / Rockstar / Fly / Bills Pipes / Ten Ten Clothing / 661 /
12 706 Carlos J Gonzalez Riverside, CA KTM 250SXF 6 All American KTM Fire Police
13 294 Ryan Grantom Tomball, TX Honda CRF250R 6 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex / /
14 252 Justin F Keeney Riverside, CA Honda CRF250R 6 TroyLeeDesigns / Honda / Redbull / PPG / Motobrew / WeekendWarrior /
15 149 Casey J Hinson Madera, CA Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Bloodshot Inc
16 147 Clayton Miller Spring, TX Honda CRF250R 6 Miller Elec Rac / Dunlop / JM Rac / Pro Circuit / Shift / Spy / Ogio / Kicker /
17 275 Matty Dowell Rancho Cucamonga, CA Yamaha YZ250F 6 MDKMotorsports / BigGunExhaust / RVReady / WWR / Mastercraft /
18 244 Tyler Kalisiak Mission Viejo, CA KTM 250SXF 5 All American KTM Fire and Police / Tagger Designs / Universal / Enzo
19 273 Gavin L Gracyk Blissfield, OH Honda CRF250R 5 TroyLeeDesigns / Honda / Redbull / PPG / Motobrew / WeekendWarrior /
20 805 Turbo V Reif Shell Beach, CA Honda CRF250R 3 RileyRacing / Dunlop / WorksConnection / ProTaper / DecalWorks
AMA Supercross Lites Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 338 Jason D Lawrence Carlsbad, CA Yamaha YZ250F 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Boost Mobile / DASA Engine Dev / FMF / CP Pistons
2 123 Brett Metcalfe Murrieta, CA Kawasaki KX250F 6 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
3 76 Zach M Osborne Abingdon, VA Yamaha YZ250F 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Boost Mobile / DASA Engine Dev / FMF / CP Pistons
4 45 Robert S Kiniry La Fayette, NY Honda CRF250R 6 Teamsolitaire.com / MB1Susp / Kingdom Cloth / American Hon / FLY /
5 58 Kyle B Cunningham Fort Worth, TX Honda CRF250R 6 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI / BelRay /
6 138 Michael J Lapaglia Murrieta, CA Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Richardson’sRV / Jayco / Suz / Escondido Cyc Ctr / Bank of the West /
7 74 Chris Blose Phoenix, AZ Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Fun Center / Suzuki / Rockstar / Fly / Bills Pipes / Ten Ten Clothing / 661 /
8 73 Adam B Chatfield Cherry Valley, CA Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Richardson’s RV / Jayco / Suz / Escondido Cyc Ctr / Bank of the West /
9 86 Michael L Willard Thornville, OH Honda CRF250R 6 Cycra / Roland Sands / Championship Powersports / Moose / Fox Shox /
10 240 Bradley R Graham Rio Rancho, NM KTM 250SXF 6 All American KTM
11 732 Tye M Hames Palmdale, CA Suzuki RM-Z250 6 MDKMotorsports / HemmeMotorsports / WWR / Mastercraft /
12 167 Andy Bakken Temecula, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Mid Cities Racing / Fox / Pro Circuit / RockStar / Dunlop / Uni
13 758 Jason K Potter Spokane, WA Honda CRF250R 6 Allsport Honda / DNG Graphics / Fluidyne / FMF / 909 / FCR Susp / Fox /
14 615 Jeff S Northrop Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 6 SVM / MDK / Bud Select / Factory Connection / Pirelli / Shift / FLY / Rad
15 131 Ryan J Beat El Cajon, CA KTM 250SXF 6 AllAmericanKTM.Fire / Police / KingdomClothing / OneInd / AlpineStars /
16 727 Rhett C Urseth Casa Grande, AZ Kawasaki KX250F 6 Motoland Store / Fly / MB1 / PR2 / FMF / Renthal / Spy / Galfer / RG3
17 94 Kevin D Rookstool Klamath Falls, OR KTM 250SXF 6 Empire raceteam.com / Proride.com / Hillsborough Motosport / 180
18 132 Billy R Laninovich Lake Elsinore, CA KTM 250SXF 6 MDK / KTM / Shift / Kalgard / Pro Taper / FMF
19 931 Danny R Bajza Colorado Springs, CO Honda CRF250R 3 Pro Circuit / Thor / Scott / Dunlop
20 114 Justin D Brayton Murrieta, CA KTM 250SXF 0-DNF MDK / KTM / Kalgard / FMF / Pro Taper / MDK Speed Equipment
AMA Supercross Lites Last Chance Qualifier results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 132 Billy R Laninovich Lake Elsinore, CA KTM 250SXF 4 MDK / KTM / Shift / Kalgard / Pro Taper / FMF
2 183 Michael R Blose Phoenix, AZ Suzuki RM-Z250 4 Fun Center / Suzuki / Rockstar / Fly / Bills Pipes / Ten Ten Clothing / 661 /
3 615 Jeff S Northrop Murrieta, CA Honda CRF250R 4 SVM / MDK / Bud Select / Factory Connection / Pirelli / Shift / FLY / Rad
4 240 Bradley R Graham Rio Rancho, NM KTM 250SXF 4 All American KTM
5 294 Ryan Grantom Tomball, TX Honda CRF250R 4 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex / /
6 273 Gavin L Gracyk Blissfield, OH Honda CRF250R 4 TroyLeeDesigns / Honda / Redbull / PPG / Motobrew / WeekendWarrior /
7 167 Andy Bakken Temecula, CA Honda CRF250R 4 Mid Cities Racing / Fox / Pro Circuit / RockStar / Dunlop / Uni
8 252 Justin F Keeney Riverside, CA Honda CRF250R 4 TroyLeeDesigns / Honda / Redbull / PPG / Motobrew / WeekendWarrior /
9 805 Turbo V Reif Shell Beach, CA Honda CRF250R 4 RileyRacing / Dunlop / WorksConnection / ProTaper / DecalWorks
10 131 Ryan J Beat El Cajon, CA KTM 250SXF 4 AllAmericanKTM.Fire / Police / KingdomClothing / OneInd / AlpineStars /
11 732 Tye M Hames Palmdale, CA Suzuki RM-Z250 4 MDKMotorsports / HemmeMotorsports / WWR / Mastercraft /
12 94 Kevin D Rookstool Klamath Falls, OR KTM 250SXF 4 Empire raceteam.com / Proride.com / Hillsborough Motosport / 180
13 727 Rhett C Urseth Casa Grande, AZ Kawasaki KX250F 4 Motoland Store / Fly / MB1 / PR2 / FMF / Renthal / Spy / Galfer / RG3
14 56 Shaun J Skinner Stuart, FL Honda CRF250R 4 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI / BelRay /
15 244 Tyler Kalisiak Mission Viejo, CA KTM 250SXF 4 All American KTM Fire and Police / Tagger Designs / Universal / Enzo
16 706 Carlos J Gonzalez Riverside, CA KTM 250SXF 4 All American KTM Fire Police
17 147 Clayton Miller Spring, TX Honda CRF250R 4 Miller Elec Rac / Dunlop / JM Rac / Pro Circuit / Shift / Spy / Ogio / Kicker /
18 149 Casey J Hinson Madera, CA Suzuki RM-Z250 4 Bloodshot Inc
19 758 Jason K Potter Spokane, WA Honda CRF250R 2 Allsport Honda / DNG Graphics / Fluidyne / FMF / 909 / FCR Susp / Fox /
20 275 Matty Dowell Rancho Cucamonga, CA Yamaha YZ250F 1 MDKMotorsports / BigGunExhaust / RVReady / WWR / Mastercraft /
21 114 Justin D Brayton Murrieta, CA KTM 250SXF 1 MDK / KTM / Kalgard / FMF / Pro Taper / MDK Speed Equipment
22 931 Danny R Bajza Colorado Springs, CO Honda CRF250R 0-DNF Pro Circuit / Thor / Scott / Dunlop
Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results, Houston
1 Austin Stroupe, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki
2 Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
3 Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda
4 Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
5 Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
6 Dan Reardon, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
7 Robert Kiniry, LaFayette, N.Y., Honda
8 Wil Hanh, Decatur, Texas, Yamaha
9 Michael LaPaglia, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
10 Thomas Hahn, Alvord, Texas, Kawasaki
Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
1 Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha, 135
2 Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 129
3 Austin Stroupe, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki, 113
4 Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 112
5 Tommy Hahn, Alvord, Texas, Kawasaki, 101
6 Dan Reardon, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 95
7 Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 85
8 Robert Kiniry, LaFayette, N.Y., Kawasaki, 71
9 Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Yamaha, 69
10 Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., KTM 62
KTM Junior Supercross Challenge
1 Chase Sipes, League City, Texas, KTM
2 Tryston Holland, Beckville, Texas, KTM
3 Parker Whitley, Huntington, Texas, KTM
4 Mitchell Renville, Hutton, Texas, KTM
5 Robert Hudgins, Mineola, Texas, KTM
6 Nikos Zeller, Ramona, Calif., KTM
7 Hunter Mashburn, Stephanville, Texas, KTM
8 Collin Gosnell, Sainte Genevieve., Mo., KTM
9 Michael Anderson, Pittsburgh, Pa., KTM
10 Aidan Fuller, Marshfield, Mass., KTM
11 Copper Langley, Shrevport, La., KTM
1 2Jacob Copper, DeQuincy, La., KTM
13 Dylan Divan, Katy, Texas, KTM
14 Brandon Johnson, San Antonio, Texas, KTM
15 Rowdy Lyons, Thousand Oaks, Calif., KTM
Racing takes place next Saturday, March 1 at Indianapolis’ RCA Dome where the Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites championship begins and the heated AMA Supercross class continues.
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