AMA SUPERCROSS – INDIANAPOLIS : REED REVIENT, CANARD CANNARDE..!
Reed Wins Race Final at RCA Dome
Canard Leads Wire-to-Wire en Route to Victory
INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2008) – At the 17th and final Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race at the RCA Dome, Yamaha’s Chad Reed, of Tampa, Fla., won the main event in front of 57,284 fans. Torco Fuels Honda’s Trey Canard, of Elk City, Okla., won his second consecutive Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites class race and leads the points standings.
Reed won the $1,500 Progressive Holeshot Award in the AMA Supercross class main event with Rockstar Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., and Red Bull Honda’s Andrew Short, of Smithville, Texas, following closely through turn one.
Last weekend’s winner, Davi Millsaps, of Cairo, Ga., moved into second place but suffered a crash, giving his position to Yamaha’s Josh Hill, of Yoncalla, Ore. Short finished third. The win for Reed marked his first at the RCA Dome in the premier AMA Supercross class.
“I struggled with the track in practice,” said Reed. “In the main event, I was able to put it together. I wanted to win the holeshot and get this win here at the RCA Dome. I have never won here before tonight.”
Canard opened the AMA Supercross Lites class main event by winning the $1,000 Progressive Holeshot Award with Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Branden Jesseman, of New Brighton, Pa., and Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., in second and third respectively.
Villopoto moved into second place on lap two, passing Jesseman. While attempting to pass Canard for the lead on lap five, Villopoto caused the two to crash, giving the lead to Jesseman. Canard re-mounted in second place while Villopoto dropped to eighth place. On lap seven, Jesseman crashed and handed the lead back to Canard.
After charging through the field, Villopoto passed Rockstar Suzuki’s Nico Izzi, of Saint Claire Mich., for the second place position. It was the first podium finish of Izzi’s career.
“I received a couple presents out there tonight with Jesseman crashing,” said Canard. “I tried to ride hard and smart, but I am really excited about this win. These last two weeks have been amazing.”
This weekend’s AMA Supercross class race will air on SPEED Sunday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. The AMA Supercross Lites class race will air on SPEED Saturday, March 8 at 6:00 p.m.
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 Motor Corp / Fusion
2 14 Kevin W. Windham Centreville, MS Honda CRF450R 8 Torco Racing Fuels / Honda
3 28 Ryan M. Dungey Belle Plaine, MN Suzuki RM-Z450 8 Rockstar / Makita Suzuki / Bridgestone / Alpinestars / Maxima / Tag /
4 100 Joshua Hansen Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ450F 8 Joe Gibbs Yamaha
5 37 Jason W. Thomas Melrose, FL Honda CRF450R 8 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI /
6 13 Heath D. Voss Mico, TX Honda CRF450R 8 MDKMotosports / AirForce / Mastercraft / WWR / NoFear / DRD /
7 42 Paul P. Carpenter Ithaca, NY Honda CRF450R 8 Atomic Racing / Fox / KYB / Enzo / Deluge Sports Drink / Motorex Oils
8 921 Manuel Rivas Ceuti Murcia, Kawasaki KX450F 8 MDKMotosports / Kawasaki / WWR / Mastercraft / MDKSpeed /
9 256 Bryan K. Johnson Cairo, GA Honda CRF450R 8 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI /
10 124 Jiri Dostal Temecula, CA Kawasaki KX450F 8 Wonderwarthog / CDG / Enzo / Oneal / Sidi / Dragon / DR D / One /
11 709 Tyler Bright Lexington, NC Honda CRF450R 8
12 39 Ryan D. Clark Waddell, AZ Honda CRF450R 8 Teamsolitaire.com / MB1 Susp / Kingdom Cloth / American Hon / FLY /
13 63 Dusty Klatt Riverside, CA Kawasaki KX450F 7 Kawasaki / Cernics / Shift / Pirelli / Athena / Silkolene / TCX / M2R /
14 53 Cole T. Siebler Emmett, ID Honda CRF450R 7 Rockstar / Hart & Huntington Tatoo Co / Leo Vince / JST Rcng / One
15 150 Scott Metz Brookville, IN Yamaha YZ450F 7
16 132 Billy R. Laninovich Lake Elsinore, CA KTM 450SX 0-DNS
AMA Supercross Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 118 David D. Millsaps Tallahassee, FL Honda CRF450R 8 Honda Red Bull Racing
2 40 Joshua R. Hill Yoncalla, OR Yamaha YZ450F 8 Yamaha Motor Corp / Bridgestone / Thor / Parts Unlimited
3 11 Travis A. Preston Hesperia, CA Kawasaki KX450F 8 Monster Energy Kawasaki
4 24 Charles J. Summey Huntersville, NC Yamaha YZ450F 8 Joe Gibbs Racing / Yamaha
5 44 Troy K. Adams Homosassa, FL Honda CRF450R 8 Rockstar / Hart & Huntington Tatoo Co / Leo Vince / JST Rcng /
6 25 Nathan Ramsey Menifee, CA Yamaha YZ450F 8 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians / Yamaha Motor Corp / Fusion
7 917 Eric Sorby Lake Elsinore, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex /
8 29 Andrew T. Short Smithville, TX Honda CRF450R 8 Honda Red Bull Racing
9 43 Jeff Gibson Blacklick, OH Kawasaki KX450F 8 Kawasaki / Cernics / Shift / Pirelli / Athena / Silkolene / TCX / M2R /
10 55 Antonio Balbi Riverside, CA Honda CRF450R 8 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex / /
11 103 Ryan J. Abrigo Snohomish, WA Yamaha YZ450F 8 Eastside Motorsports / WWR / Pro Wheels / Enzo / HEP / MSR / ASV /
12 12 David Vuillemin Murrieta, CA Suzuki RM-Z450 8 Rockstar / Makita Suzuki / Bridgestone / Alpinestars / Maxima / Tag /
13 66 Jacob Marsack Berlin, MI Honda CRF450R 7 Bad Boy Power Drinks / RWR / Full Travel Innovations / Pirelli /
14 102 Christopher Gosselaar Spring Valley Lake, CA Honda CRF450R 5 MB2 / WonderWarthogRacing / TroyLeeDesigns / Procircuit /
15 323 James M. Povolny Jeffersonville, IN Kawasaki KX450F 5 SF Performance / Panicrevmx.xom / Medsker Racing College / JPMX /
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 /
2 66 Jacob Marsack Berlin, MI Honda CRF450R 6 Bad Boy Power Drinks / RWR / Full Travel Innovations / Pirelli /
3 39 Ryan D. Clark Waddell, AZ Honda CRF450R 6 Teamsolitaire.com / MB1 Susp / Kingdom Cloth / American Hon / FLY /
4 103 Ryan J. Abrigo Snohomish, WA Yamaha YZ450F 6 Eastside Motorsports / WWR / Pro Wheels / Enzo / HEP / MSR / ASV /
5 709 Tyler Bright Lexington, NC Honda CRF450R 6
6 55 Antonio Balbi Riverside, CA Honda CRF450R 6 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex / /
7 124 Jiri Dostal Temecula, CA Kawasaki KX450F 6 Wonderwarthog / CDG / Enzo / Oneal / Sidi / Dragon / DR D / One /
8 323 James M. Povolny Jeffersonville, IN Kawasaki KX450F 6 SF Performance / Panicrevmx.xom / Medsker Racing College / JPMX /
9 53 Cole T. Siebler Emmett, ID Honda CRF450R 6 Rockstar / Hart & Huntington Tatoo Co / Leo Vince / JST Rcng / One
10 150 Scott Metz Brookville, IN Yamaha YZ450F 6
11 63 Dusty Klatt Riverside, CA Kawasaki KX450F 6 Kawasaki / Cernics / Shift / Pirelli / Athena / Silkolene / TCX / M2R /
12 102 Christopher Gosselaar Spring Valley Lake, CA Honda CRF450R 0 MB2 / WonderWarthogRacing / TroyLeeDesigns / Procircuit / Cytomax
13 132 Billy R. Laninovich Lake Elsinore, CA KTM 450SX 0-DNS
AMA Supercross Class Results, Indianapolis
1 Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha
2 Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha
3 Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
4 Ryan Dungey, of Belle, Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
5 Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda
6 Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Kawasaki
7 Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Honda
8 Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha
9 David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
10 Josh Hansen, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
AMA Supercross Class Season Standings
1 Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha, 209
2 Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda, 175
3 Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 143
4 Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 137
5 Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 127
6 Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha, 114
7 Joshua Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 106
8 Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., KTM, 84
9 David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 84
10 Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 84
AMA Supercross Lites Heat race 1 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 48 Trey G. Canard Elk City, OK Honda CRF250R 6 Torco Racing Fuels / Honda
2 979 Ben Coisy Manosque, Honda CRF250R 6 Honda Red Bull Racing
3 577 Martin Davalos Cairo, GA KTM 250SXF 6 MDK KTM
4 391 Tyler T. Bowers Danville, KY Yamaha YZ250F 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Boost Mobile / FMF / Dasa / CP / Hinson / NGK /
5 41 Matthew C. Goerke Lake Helen, FL KTM 250SXF 6 MDK / KTM / Kalgard / FMF / Pro Taper
6 95 Kyle Partridge Menifee, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Teamsolitaire.com / MB1 Susp / Kingdom Cloth / American Hon / FLY /
7 351 Shane M. Sewell Westville, IN Kawasaki KX250F 6 Team GPF / Babbitts Online / TLR / Dunlop / Yoshimura / MSR /
8 156 William A. Browning Rushville, OH Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Suzuki City / OTSFF / Rockstar / Alpinestars / Racelikearockstar.com /
9 20 Joshua M. Grant Riverside, CA Honda CRF250R 6 Torco Racing Fuels / Honda
10 552 Fred D. Karrle Hobart, IN Suzuki RM-Z250 6 SuzukiCity / OTSFF / Rockstar
11 89 Robert A. Marshall Stow, MA Kawasaki KX250F 6 Chaplin Kawasaki / Titan MX Graphics / Shift / Pirelli / Factory
12 412 Levi W. Kilbarger Logan, OH Honda CRF250R 6 Cernics / MSR / Smith / Cycra / Gabriel Logan / One / Kilbarger Drill /
13 627 Leighton T. Lillie Lewiston, ID Honda CRF250R 6
14 75 Ricky L. Renner Mulberry, FL Kawasaki KX250F 6 Chaplin Kawasaki / Titan MX Graphics / Shift / Pirelli / Factory
15 195 Billy R. Payne Simi Valley, CA Honda CRF250R 6 SVM / MDK / Bud Select / Factory Connection / Pirelli / Shift / FLY /
16 677 Jason R. Hussey Moscow Mills, MO Honda CRF250R 6 Hadens Motorsports / Marshalls Suspensin / SourceMX / Owens
17 371 Bruce L. Dehn Dayton, MN Kawasaki KX250F 6 Casewell Cycle / Leo Vince / ASV / Pro Circuit / Motorex / Shift / UFO /
18 71 Kyle D. Keylon Brooksville, FL Honda CRF250R 6 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI /
19 461 David A. Ginolfi Lake Hopatcong, NJ Kawasaki KX250F 0-DNF North Racing Inc / GPF / No Fear / Vonvipper / Factory Conn
20 178 Phillip J. Nicoletti Cochecton, NY Kawasaki KX250F 0-DNF Motosport / Xtreme / Kawasaki / Moose / Pro Circuit / One /
AMA Supercross Lites Heat race 2 results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 2 Ryan D. Villopoto Poulsbo, WA Kawasaki KX250F 6 Monster Energy / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
2 77 Branden L. Jesseman New Brighton, PA Kawasaki KX250F 6 Monster Energy / Pro Circuit / Kawasaki
3 57 Ryan Sipes Vine Grove, KY KTM 250SXF 6 MDK / KTM / Kalgard / Pro Taper / FMF
4 116 Ryan Morais Murrieta, CA Yamaha YZ250F 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Boost Mobile / FMF / Dasa / CP / Hinson / NGK /
5 341 Nico A. Izzi Saint Clair, MI Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Rockstar / Makita Suzuki / Bridgestone / Alpinestars / Maxima / Tag /
6 927 Travis L. Sewell Westville, IN Suzuki RM-Z250 6 Pro Source of IL / Pony Express / MSR / FMF / Scott / Bell / TLR /
7 596 Zach T. Ames Prospect, OH Honda CRF250R 6 Spinechillersracing.com / Shift / VonZipper / Dunlop / Yoshimura / UFO
8 702 Jimmy Albertson Ozark, MO Suzuki RM-Z250 6 SuzukiCity / OTSFF / Rockstar
9 270 Nathan H. Skaggs Bainbridge, OH Honda CRF250R 6 SpineChillerRacing.com / UFO / Fly / Dunlop / EVS / Yoshimura /
10 597 Mitchell S. Dougherty Whitesboro, NY Honda CRF250R 6 Hoters / Perfex Corp / Moto XXX / Tamer / Cumberland / Akrapovic /
11 82 Jake Moss Big Bear Lake, CA Yamaha YZ250F 6 Yamaha Motor Corp / Toyota / Fly / FMF / North County Yamaha /
12 434 Michael A. McDade Raleigh, NC Honda CRF250R 6 Serious MX / Full Throttle / Triangle Cycles / Pirelli / Von Zipper /
13 521 Kyle M. Gills Wiggins, MS Kawasaki KX250F 6 Pro Flow Kawasaki / Suncoast / Fly / Vortex
14 129 Vernon A. McKiddie Huffman, TX Honda CRF250R 6 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex /
15 404 Tyler D. Medaglia Kemptville, ON Suzuki RM-Z250 6 SuzukiCity / OTSFF / Rockstar
16 333 Geddy L. Karrle Hobart, IN Suzuki RM-Z250 6 SuzukiCity / OTSFF / Rockstar
17 70 Ryan Mills Clintondale, NY Honda CRF250R 5 MDKMotosports / WonderWarthogRacing / MDKSpeed /
18 79 Justin M. Sipes Vine Grove, KY Suzuki RM-Z250 5 Suzuki City / OTSFF / Rockstar / Alpinestars / Pirelli / Factory Effex /
19 36 Kyle P. Chisholm Seminole, FL Kawasaki KX250F 2 Motosport / Xtreme / Kawasaki / Moose / Pro Circuit / One / Renthal /
20 779 Augie L. Lieber Loxahatchee, FL Kawasaki KX250F 0 Motorsport Fox Kawasaki / AXO / Wiseco / Sunstar / Big Gun /
AMA Supercross Lites Last Chance Qualifier results
Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Sponsors
1 434 Michael A. McDade Raleigh, NC Honda CRF250R 4 Serious MX / Full Throttle / Triangle Cycles / Pirelli / Von Zipper /
2 82 Jake Moss Big Bear Lake, CA Yamaha YZ250F 4 Yamaha Motor Corp / Toyota / Fly / FMF / North County Yamaha /
3 195 Billy R. Payne Simi Valley, CA Honda CRF250R 4 SVM / MDK / Bud Select / Factory Connection / Pirelli / Shift / FLY /
4 627 Leighton T. Lillie Lewiston, ID Honda CRF250R 4
5 412 Levi W. Kilbarger Logan, OH Honda CRF250R 4 Cernics / MSR / Smith / Cycra / Gabriel Logan / One / Kilbarger Drill /
6 371 Bruce L. Dehn Dayton, MN Kawasaki KX250F 4 Casewell Cycle / Leo Vince / ASV / Pro Circuit / Motorex / Shift / UFO /
7 521 Kyle M. Gills Wiggins, MS Kawasaki KX250F 4 Pro Flow Kawasaki / Suncoast / Fly / Vortex
8 89 Robert A. Marshall Stow, MA Kawasaki KX250F 4 Chaplin Kawasaki / Titan MX Graphics / Shift / Pirelli / Factory
9 79 Justin M. Sipes Vine Grove, KY Suzuki RM-Z250 4 Suzuki City / OTSFF / Rockstar / Alpinestars / Pirelli / Factory Effex /
10 779 Augie L. Lieber Loxahatchee, FL Kawasaki KX250F 4 Motorsport Fox Kawasaki / AXO / Wiseco / Sunstar / Big Gun /
11 333 Geddy L. Karrle Hobart, IN Suzuki RM-Z250 4 SuzukiCity / OTSFF / Rockstar
12 677 Jason R. Hussey Moscow Mills, MO Honda CRF250R 4 Hadens Motorsports / Marshalls Suspensin / SourceMX / Owens
13 404 Tyler D. Medaglia Kemptville, ON Suzuki RM-Z250 4 SuzukiCity / OTSFF / Rockstar
14 71 Kyle D. Keylon Brooksville, FL Honda CRF250R 4 DNA Energy Drink / BTO Sports / Rick Case Honda / Fly / WMI /
15 129 Vernon A. McKiddie Huffman, TX Honda CRF250R 4 Hooters / Tamer Billet / Moto XXX / Cumberland / Amer Hon / Perfex /
16 597 Mitchell S. Dougherty Whitesboro, NY Honda CRF250R 2 Hoters / Perfex Corp / Moto XXX / Tamer / Cumberland / Akrapovic /
17 178 Phillip J. Nicoletti Cochecton, NY Kawasaki KX250F 0 Motosport / Xtreme / Kawasaki / Moose / Pro Circuit / One / Renthal /
18 552 Fred D. Karrle Hobart, IN Suzuki RM-Z250 0-DNF SuzukiCity / OTSFF / Rockstar
19 75 Ricky L. Renner Mulberry, FL Kawasaki KX250F 0-DNF Chaplin Kawasaki / Titan MX Graphics / Shift / Pirelli /
20 70 Ryan Mills Clintondale, NY Honda CRF250R 0-DNS MDKMotosports / WonderWarthogRacing / MDKSpeed /
21 36 Kyle P. Chisholm Seminole, FL Kawasaki KX250F 0-DNS Motosport / Xtreme / Kawasaki / Moose / Pro Circuit / One /
22 461 David A. Ginolfi Lake Hopatcong, NJ Kawasaki KX250F 0-DNS North Racing Inc / GPF / No Fear / Vonvipper / Factory Conn
Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results, Indianapolis
1 Trey Canard, Elk City, Okla., Honda
2 Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
3 Nico Izzi, Saint Clair., Mich., Suzuki
4 Ben Coisy, Manosque, France, Honda
5 Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ken., KTM
6 Branden Jesseman, New Brighton, Pa., Kawasaki
7 Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ken., Yamaha
8 Billy Payne, Simi Valley, Calif., Honda
9 Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., KTM
10 Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., KTM
Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
1 Trey Canard, Elk City, Okla., Honda, 50
2 Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ken., KTM, 36
3 Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., KTM, 33
4 Nico Izzi, Saint Clair., Mich., Suzuki, 33
5 Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ken., Yamaha, 31
6 Branden Jesseman, New Brighton, Pa., Kawasaki, 30
7 Ben Coisy, Manosque, France, Honda, 29
8 Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda, 23
9 Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 22
10 Jake Moss, Australia., Yamaha, 18
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 Brandon Moore, Center Point, Iowa, KTM
2 Zakary Shaffer, Kempton, Pa., KTM
3 Derek Kaupp, Lancaster, Calif., KTM
4 Jared Buccheri, Halifax, Mass., KTM
5 Dylan Greer, Summerfield, Fla., KTM
6 David Hand, Mantua, Ohio, KTM
7 Hartridge Field, Bonaire, Ga., KTM
8 Jaycob Mathews, Musella, Ga., KTM
9 Colton Krska, Monee, Ill., KTM
10 Robert Copenharve, Spring Grove, Ill., KTM
11 Drake Hayes, Wilton, Iowa, KTM
12 Jake Ball, Bonaire, Ga., KTM
13 Blake Lieb, McDonough, Ga., KTM
14 William Smith, North Port, Fla., KTM
15 Teddy Fergaras, Michigan City, Ind., KTM
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