Villopoto and Roczen Sweep 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Opener at Hangtown

45th Running of Hangtown Motocross Classic Draws Record Crowd 

SACRAMENTO, CA – May 19, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – With a record event attendance of nearly 25,000 fans, the 45th running of the Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic proved to be one for the history books as the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicked off in Sacramento, Calif. on Saturday. After missing an entire season in 2012 due to injury, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto made a valiant return, sweeping both 450 Class motos atop one of the most stacked fields in the series’ recent history. Additionally, Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen claimed his first career 250 Class overall victory at Hangtown.

Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart, who missed most of the second half of the 2012 season, made a comeback of his own by grabbing the Motorcycle-Superstore.com holeshot in Moto 1, garnering one point toward the overall championship holeshot bonus of $25,000 in the 450 Class. However, keeping the lead wasn’t an easy task as three other former 450 Class Champions and several returning contenders chased the 2008 champ early on.

The 450 Class Boasted one of the most stacked fields of racing in recent series history. Courtesy: Simon Cudby

Villopoto took over the lead on the opening lap with Stewart and defending champion Ryan Dungey close in tow. The trio diced it out in the first half of Moto 1 but it was ultimately Villopoto who locked in the moto win, with Dungey in second and Stewart in third.

Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Trey Canard returned to the Hangtown Motocross Classic for the first time since his 250 Class championship-winning season in 2010. Canard made a statement early on as he jumped in behind the lead battle and even closed in on Stewart near the end of Moto 1. Just behind was the epic battle for fifth place between Canard’s teammate Barcia, BTO Sports/KTM’s Andrew Short, Lucas Oil Troy Lee Honda’s Malcolm Stewart, Smartop/MotoConcepts Mike Alessi and 450 Class rookie Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson. Malcolm Stewart, Alessi and Wilson experienced issues that dropped all three in the running order, while Canard and Barcia prevailed, rounding out the top five, with Short sixth.

Dungey, Villopoto, Stewart, Grant and Alessi battled all day at Hangtown. Courtesy: Simon Cudby

James Stewart began Moto 2 in similar fashion to the first, grabbing the Motorcycle-Superstore holeshot once again and taking over the points lead in the season-long chase for the end-of-the-year cash prize. From there, Stewart engaged in a battle for the lead with Dungey, while Villopoto followed close behind. Near the halfway mark, Villopoto made his move to the front, leaving Dungey and Stewart to fight for the second place position. Dungey bested Stewart for the second place spot in Moto 2, giving the Minnesota native second overall for the day with a pair of second place finishes. Stewart, the 2012 Hangtown winner, scored (3-3) for third place overall. Villopoto went on to secure the first overall win of the 2013 season with a score of (1-1).

“Hangtown has always been a rough place for me so for the bike to feel like it did today was amazing,” Villopoto said. “I’m obviously happy with that and happy with how I rode. I feel like we’re in a really good place and it’s only going to get better from here.”

450 Class podium: (left) Dungey, (center) Villopoto, (right) Stewart. Courtesy: Simon Cudby

The 250 Class was set to be a showcase with a full lineup of returning contenders, including defending 250 Class Champion Blake Baggett. Fresh off a wrist injury, the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider had no reservations about getting to the front early on as he grabbed the Motorcycle-Superstore holeshot in Moto 1. However, the Red Bull KTM duo of Marvin Musquin and Ken Roczen quickly gained control of the lead. Musquin led three laps before his teammate commanded the lead for the remainder of Moto 1.

Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen claimed a career first overall victory in the 250 Class. Courtesy: Simon Cudby

GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac began the first moto just outside of the top five but made his way into podium contention early on. Tomac first set his sights on Musquin and then made his way around Baggett to eventually secure second place in Moto 1. Baggett finished third, while Musquin took fourth and MyPlash Star RacingYamaha/Metal Mulisha’s Cooper Webb rounded out the top five in his Pro class debut.

In Moto 2, GEICO Honda’s Zach Bell grabbed the Motorcycle-Superstore holeshot but it was once again Roczen who jumped out front on the opening lap. Roczen set the pace early on and Baggett remained close in tow throughout the first half of the race. Roczen eventually put a gap on the defending champion in the final laps of Moto 2, going on to secure his first career victory in the 250 Class.

“Coming here, I didn’t really know what to expect because I sort of took some time to have fun during the week off [between supercross and motocross],” Roczen said. “It’s important to me to keep things fun but next week it’s time to put in some work and make my performance even better.”

250 Class podium: (left) Tomac, (center) Roczen, (right) Baggett. Courtesy: Simon Cudby

Baggett’s score of (3-2) was enough to give him second overall for the day, while Tomac went (2-3) for third overall. Musquin captured a pair of fourth places to claim fourth overall, while GEICO Honda’s Zach Osborne rounded out the top five overall with a (9-5) score.

New Zealand’s Courtney Duncan took the opening round of the Women’s Motocross (WMX) Triple Crown by storm, sweeping both motos of the day in her WMX debut. Duncan bested Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Sayaka Kaneshiro, who finished second overall with a (2-3) score and Texas native Taylor Higgins rounded out the overall podium. Six-time WMX champion Jessica Patterson finished second in Moto 2 but bad luck in the first moto gave her 10th overall for the day.

New Zealand’s Courtney Duncan swept both motos of the WMX Class. Courtesy: Simon Cudby

The WMX Triple Crown returns to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship June 8 for the GEICO Hangtown National in Mt. Morris, Pa. Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship heads to Lakewood, Colo. for the Rockwell Watches Thunder Valley National next weekend, May 25.

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic
Prairie City OHV Park – Sacramento
May 18, 2013
Round 1 of 12

450 Class (Moto Finish)

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki (1-1)
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM (2-2)
3. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki (3-3)
4. Trey Canard, Oklahoma City, Okla., Honda (4-4)
5. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda (5-5)
6. Ryan Sipes, Elizabethtown, Ky., Suzuki (8-7)
7. Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., KTM (6-10)
8. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki (12-6)
9. Tyla Rattray, Durban, South Africa, Kawasaki (9-9)
10. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki (13-8)

450 Class Championship Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Seattle, Wash., Kawasaki, 50
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM,44
3. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki,40
4. Trey Canard, Oklahoma City, Okla., Honda,36
5. Justin Barcia, Pinetta, Fla., Honda, 32
6. Ryan Sipes, Elizabethtown, Ky., Suzuki, 27
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 26
8. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 24
9. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki, 24
10. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki, 21

250 Class (Moto Finish)

1. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM (1-1)
2. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki (3-2)
3. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda (2-3)
4. Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM (4-4)
5. Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Honda (9-5)
6. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha (8-7)
7. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki (12-6)
8. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha (7-13)
9. Joseph Savatgy, Cairo, Ga. KTM (10-11)
10. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki (13-9)

250 Class Championship Standings

1. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM, 50
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 42
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 42
4. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM, 36
5. Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Honda, 28
6. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 27
7. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki, 24
8. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 22
9. Joseph Savatgy, Cairo, Ga. KTM, 21
10. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 20

WMX Class (Moto Finish)

1. Courtney Duncan, New Zealand, Yamaha (1-1)
2. Sayaka Kaneshiro, Japan, Honda (2-3)
3. Taylor Higgins, Mesquite, Texas, Honda (4-4)
4. Mackenzie Tricker, Australia, Yamaha (3-6)
5. Jacqueline Strong, Sedona, Ariz., KTM (6-5)
6. Alexah Pearson, Sacramento, Calif., KTM (5-8)
7. Mariana Balbi, Brazil, Kawasaki (7-7)
8. Sara Pettersson, Sweden, KTM (8-9)
9. Hailey Larson, Mill Valley, Calif., Honda (9-10)
10. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha (30-2)

WMX Triple Crown Points

1. Courtney Duncan, New Zealand, Yamaha 50
2. Sayaka Kaneshiro, Japan, Honda 42
3. Taylor Higgins, Mesquite, Texas, Honda 36
4. Mackenzie Tricker, Australia, Yamaha 35
5. Jacqueline Strong, Sedona, Ariz., KTM 31
6. Alexah Pearson, Sacramento, Calif., KTM 29
7. Mariana Balbi, Brazil, Kawasaki 28
8. Sara Pettersson, Sweden, KTM 25
9. Hailey Larson, Mill Valley, Calif., Honda 23
10. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha 22

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Supercross LIVE! – Changing of the Guard – Episode 2

May 17, 2013, – (Motor Sports Newswire) – 2013 brought an array of talented riders to the track for an action packed Monster Energy Supercross season. This episode of Changing of the Guard takes you through Davi Millsaps’ role in the 2013 season.

Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is an off-road motorcycle racing competition, produced inside a stadium that seats no less than 35,000 fans, where dirt is brought in and sculpted using construction equipment. Widely regarded as the king of extreme sports, AMA Supercross is considered the NASCAR of motocross. Some of the world’s greatest athletes compete in what has been described as the most physically demanding sport in existence Top supercross riders James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey and more battle it out for the 2013 AMA Supercross crown.

Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the premier off-road motorcycle racing circuit in the world, produced inside the world’s most elite stadiums. Monster Energy® Supercross tracks are man-made inside the stadium. Some of the sport’s marquee names include Chad Reed, James Stewart and former supercross greats Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael. Regarded as the king of action sports, supercross has been described as one of the most physically demanding sports. Monster Energy® Supercross can be seen on CBS Sports and SPEED Channel.

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Villopoto wins 10th Monster Energy Supercross race of 2013 in Las Vegas

Hahn and Roczen Claim Regional 250SX Championships

LAS VEGAS, NV – May 4, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto capped of his title-winning season by earning his 10th Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race tonight before 39,504 fans at Sam Boyd Stadium. GEICO Honda’s Wil Hahn won the first Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship of his career as three-time AMSOIL Arenacross Champion Tyler Bowers won the first 250SX Class race of his career. Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen captured then first Western Regional 250SX Championship of his career as GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac won his fifth Main Event of the season. Roczen went on to win the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout.

 

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer started the 450SX Class with the Nuclear Cowboyz® Holeshot Award. Villopoto rebounded from a mid-pack start to take over the lead from his teammate Weimer at the end of the opening lap. Villopoto led from wire to wire en route to the victory.

Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey, who came into tonight’s race trailing Rockstar Energy Racing’s Davi Millsaps by three points in the battle for second place in season standings, moved into second place on Lap 5.

Millsaps pulled into the number-three position behind Dungey to secure second place in the season standings. Dungey finished the race in second and finished third in season standings.

“This is a great way to cap the season off,” said Villopoto. “We rebounded this year from a bad start at the season opener and won the title. There is no better way to end a season than like this.”

In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event, Gavin Faith won the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot Award, leading Hahn through turn one. After the opening lap, Bowers moved into second place before taking over the lead on Lap 2.

Hahn secured the number-two position on Lap 5, and on the same lap, Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin, who came into tonight’s race five points behind Hahn in the championship standings, moved into third place.

Musquin managed to pass Hahn for second and staged a late-race charge on Bowers, crossing the finish line just inches apart.

“Right now, I do not know what to say,” said Hahn. “Marvin [Musquin] has been making a string comeback on me, and coming into this race, I may not have been in the most ideal situation, but I am glad I pulled it off.”

“This was an amazing race for me,” said Bowers. “I had a great AMSOIL Arenacross season and come into supercross ready to put in some good races. This is the perfect way to close out the season.”

GEICO Honda’s Zach Osborne led the field through turn one of the Eastern Regional 250SX Class race, winning the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot Award with Rockstar Energy Racing’s Ryan Sipes and Davalos in tow. Davalos quickly worked his way into the lead on the opening lap. Coming into tonight’s race, Roczen led GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac by five points in season point standings. Roczen worked his way into third place on the opening lap after starting in fifth place.

On lap 4, Roczen advanced to second place as Davalos controlled the lead. Tomac made the best of his sixth place start and began working his way through the field, passing Roczen on Lap 9 and Davalos for the lead on Lap 11.

Roczen successfully passed Davalos on the 14th lap, which secured the brand’s first-ever 250SX Class Championship.

“I am so happy right now,” said Roczen. “This was a close race tonight and the championship was intense. I really hope that the fans enjoyed tonight’s race. I was riding with a lot of weight [on my shoulders], but I am so excited right now.”

“It was a year of ups and downs,” said Tomac. “This is going to make me better as I make the transition to the 450SX Class next year.”

Newly crowned champion Roczen opened the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout with the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot Award followed by his teammate Musquin. At the end of the opening lap, Musquin moved into the lead, and on the following lap, the two traded places several times before Roczen made a pass and rode to the first shootout win of his career.

MyPlash Yamaha’s Kyle Cunningham passed Musquin for second place on Lap 5 and rode to the best finish of his career.

“This race was really important to me because this is my last 250SX race in supercross because I am moving up next year,” said Roczen. “This is my first shootout win and it feels great.”

450SX Class Results: Las Vegas

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
3. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
4. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki
5. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
6. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda
7. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki
8. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha
9. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki

 

450SX Class Season Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 371
2. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 338
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 337
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Kawasaki, 277
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 239
6. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 221
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 214
8. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 190
9. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 176
10. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 174

 

Western Regional 250SX Class Results: Las Vegas

1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda
2. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM
3. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki
4. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha
5. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Kent., Suzuki
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki
7. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., KTM
8. Cole Seely, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
9. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki
10. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM

 

Western Regional 250SX Class Points

1. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM, 185
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 183
3. Cole Seely, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 148
4. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki, 139
5. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki, 134
6. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 114
7. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 112
8. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 99
9. Joe Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM, 98
10. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., KTM, 88

 

Eastern Regional 250SX Class: Las Vegas

1. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Kent., Kawasaki
2. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM
3. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
4. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
5. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda
6. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda
7. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM
8. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Canada, Honda
9. Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda
10. AJ Catanzaro, Portland, Conn., Kawasaki

 

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Season Standings

1. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 198
2. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 195
3. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 171
4. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 118
5. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda, 116
6. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Canada, Honda, 96
7. Dean Wilson, Sweden, Kawasaki, 87
8. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM, 80
9. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda, 78
10. AJ Catanzaro, Portland, Conn., Kawasaki, 73

 

Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout

1. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM
2. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha
3. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM
4. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki
5. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki
7. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Kent., Suzuki
8. Cole Seely, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
9. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., KTM
10. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki

 

KTM Junior Supercross Challenge

1. Austin Eddy, Barstow, Calif., KTM
2. Nathaniel Beckett, Anderson, Calif., KTM
3. Braxton Brown, Lowell, Ohio, KTM
4. Tucker Nelson, Garnett, Kansas, KTM
5. Syrus Butts, Goshen, Utah, KTM
6. Jack Carrigg, Oak View, Calif., KTM
7. Ryder Difrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., KTM
8. Raice Abney, Tecumseh, Okla., KTM
9. Deegan Cooley, Spring Grove, Ill., KTM
10. Grayson Fair, Jonesboro, La., KTM
11. Doty Reese, Corona, Calif., KTM
12. Gavin Mays, Delaware, Ohio, KTM
13. Mitchell Sandoval, Kissimmee, Fla., KTM
14. Xander Kirkbride, Preston, Idaho, KTM
15. Carter Malcolm, Littleton, Colo., KTM

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CBS Feature Changing of the Guard Foreshadows the Future of Monster Energy Supercross

AURORA, IL – May 2, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  Feld Motor Sports^® announced today that CBS will broadcast an all-new, one-hour feature on the 2013 season  and the future of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, fittingly named Changing of the Guard on Sunday, May 5, at 1:00PM ET.

Bob Hannah became the sport’s first three-time 450SX Class Champion in 1979 before the Honda era reigned supreme from 1982-1996, winning 13 championships with seven different riders. Jeremy McGrath gave Honda four consecutive championships en route to becoming the all-time winningest supercross racer with seven titles. As the McGrath era turned the page, Ricky Carmichael soon became the new dominant force in supercross as he captured five titles. Shifting gears, James Stewart and Chad Reed simultaneously consumed this space as well as a fierce rivalry that fed the headlines.

The new era of Monster Energy Supercross has begun with the four riders – Ryan Villopoto, Davi Millsaps, Ryan Dungey and Justin Barcia – responsible for the Changing of the Guard. CBS will showcase how these athletes ascended to the top of the sport in 2013 and set the tone for a bright future in one of the world’s most captivating forms competiton.

Villopoto joined the elite company of Hannah, McGrath and Carmichael last Saturday night when he secured his third consecutive 450SX Class Championship with a class-leading ninth victory of the season.

“A championship is a championship, but it makes it harder when there’s five, six guys that can win it versus one,” said Villopoto. “It’s harder to win now than I think it’s ever been.”

Before giving way to Villopoto in the championship hunt, seven-year 450SX Class veteran Davi Millsaps controlled the points race for the first time in his career. After capturing a surprise victory at the opening race in Anaheim, Millsaps captured seven podium finishes through the first eight races, including a pair of wins.

Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey, the 2010 450SX Class Champion, also scored a pair of wins this season and landed on the podium 11 times en route to an average finish of 3.3, further enhancing the argument that Dungey is the new “Mr. Consistency.”

Between Dungey and his 250SX Class teammate Ken Roczen, they gave Red Bull KTM its first-ever Main Event sweep at the third stop in Anaheim, which was followed by the same achievement with Marvin Musquin in Minneapolis.

Highly touted rookie Justin Barcia, who rides for Team Honda Muscle Milk, etched his name in the record books by winning in the second Main Event of his 450SX Class career and becoming the division’s 56^th different winner. Only two other riders before Barcia were able to win so early in their 450SX Class career; Sebastien Tortelli won the first 450SX Class start of his career, while Bob Hannah won the second start of his 450SX Class career

“It’s crazy to be racing against those guys that have won all these 450SX Class championships,” explained Barcia. “For me, I’ve looked up to some of those riders and now being competitive with them and racing against them, it’s pretty awesome. You don’t really think about that when you get out there on the line, but sometimes you sit back and relax thinking about racing the best guys in the world and how you could be one of them.”

While veteran riders Chad Reed and James Stewart, each of whom are two-time Monster Energy Supercross Champions, also made their presence felt throughout the 2013 season, it was this foursome of riders that stole the spotlight week in and week out. Over the last three races, these riders are the only competitors to stand on the podium, establishing a comfortable margin over the field in the championship standings.

“As the years keep going by, there definitely seems to be a lot more guys coming up, whether it’s from the 250SX Class or guys who have been in the 450SX Class challenging for that top spot even more,” commented Dungey. “We’re putting more and more pressure on the guys to be there every weekend, which is raising the bar. That level of intensity is getting better as well, so with that many good guys out there, the racing is only going to get better and tougher. To win, it’s going to mean all that much more.”

Supercross LIVE!^® will feature an extended three-hour and forty-five minute mid-raceday program from 1:15 – 5:00 p.m. local time directly from Las Vegas this weekend due to raceday schedule changes for final round. Hosts, Jim Holley, a former World Supercross Champion, and Kevin Barnett, a former member of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team and professional broadcaster, will provide in-depth analysis of the afternoon’s practice and qualifying sessions as the riders and teams prepare for the night racing, in addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage. As the only place to follow live practice and qualifying coverage from Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE! provides fans with an inside perspective before the gate drops on the night’s qualifying and Main Events.  Additionally, there will be video snippets made available throughout the race day that can be viewed on www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, or the YouTube Channel www.YouTube.com/SupercrossLive. To access the live streaming broadcasts, go to www.SupercrossOnline.com/SupercrossLive or subscribe to the Supercross LIVE! streaming channel at http://new.LiveStream.com/Supercrosslive.

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Ryan Villopoto Secures Third Consecutive Monster Energy Supercross Title with Ninth Win in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY – April 27, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – After an intense three-rider battle that lasted the entire Main Event, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto secured his third consecutive Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 43,149 inside Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium. Villopoto needed his 450SX Class-leading ninth win of the season, and the 33^rd win of his career, in order to achieve the feat. Rockstar Energy Racing’s Jason Anderson broke through to win his first career 250SX Class Main Event on a wild night in the Western Regional Championship.

Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey was the first rider out of the gate in the 450SX Class Main Event, claiming the Nuclear Cowboyz^® Holeshot Award with Villopoto alongside. The champion wasted little time in making a pass on Dungey for the lead and then set a torrid pace over the opening laps to open a two-plus second advantage.

Millsaps got alongside Dungey on Lap 2 and made the pass for second, setting his sights on Villopoto. Eventually, Millsaps and Dungey closed the gap on Villopoto following the halfway point with all three riders sitting within a second of one another at one point. Millsaps had an opportunity to make a move for the lead, but Villopoto withstood the pressure and the difficulty of getting through lapped traffic to lead all 20 laps and clinch the title on a high note.

“It’s unreal,” said Villopoto, who tied his career best total of nine wins in a season. “It was a crazy race and the track was really technical. Any little mistake would make it anyone’s game. We [Monster Energy Kawasaki] started the season off really rough and had a lot of stepping stones to overcome, but we did it as a team and we did it well.”

Villopoto became the fifth rider in Monster Energy Supercross history to win three championships, joining Bob Hannah, Jeff Stanton, Jeremy McGrath, and Ricky Carmichael. He also joined Hannah, McGrath, and Carmichael as the only riders to win three titles consecutively.

Millsaps overcame a start outside the top five to finish second, with Dungey in third. The pair sits second and third in the championship, respectively, and are separated by three points heading into the final race of the season next weekend.

In the Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Main Event, GEICO Honda’s Zach Osborne captured the Nuclear CowboyzHoleshot Award with teammate Eli Tomac and Anderson closely behind. Anderson made a quick pass on Tomac prior to the conclusion of the opening lap and then passed Osborne for the lead on the following lap.

As Anderson started pulling away, Tomac started to go in the opposite direction. The winningest rider in the Western Regional Championship this season had the opportunity to take over the points lead after Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen failed to qualify for the Main Event. However, Tomac continued to lose positions, eventually dropping to ninth place.

Out front, Anderson won by over five seconds, leading every lap of the Main Event.

“It’s crazy,” exclaimed Anderson. “The last five laps were definitely tough to be out front. To come out with a win, I’m stoked. This team has been there for me from the beginning and to get a win for them is awesome. I always seem to race well here [in Salt Lake City]. I’m not sure what it is, but I like it.”

Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda’s Cole Seely charged to a runner-up finish, while Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Martin Davalos overcame a start outside the top 10 to finish third. Tomac rebounded from his early difficulties to battle his way to a sixth-place result.

“I started the race in second, but just blew it in the whoops,” said Tomac. “It was a section that just got me all day. There were a couple passes where I got through them ok, but there were others where I got wild and out of control.”

“It was a bad night, definitely not what I came here to do,” said Roczen, whose crashes in the Heat Race and Last Chance Qualifier prevented him from making the Main Event.

“I wanted to finish the season off strong, not with a DNF at the second-to-last race. As much as I had bad luck tonight, I did get a little break with Tomac finishing sixth, so I still have the championship lead going into Las Vegas [season finale] next weekend. I will need to ride the race of my life there.”

Roczen entered the night with a 20-point advantage over Tomac, but now just five points separates the duo heading into the final stop of the Western Regional 250SX Class Championship.

Monster Energy Supercross will bring the 2013 season to a close next weekend from Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday, May 4.

450SX Class Results: Salt Lake City

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
2. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
5. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
6. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha
7. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Suzuki
8. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
9. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki
10. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda

450SX Class Season Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 346
2. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 318
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 315
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 261
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 224
6. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 220
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 202
8. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 177
9. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 174
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 165

Western Regional 250SX Class Results: Salt Lake City

1. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki
2. Cole Seely, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
3. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki
4. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., KTM
5. Christian Craig, Wildomar, Calif., Honda
6. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda
7. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Suzuki
8. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki
9. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM
10. Travis Baker, Romoland, Calif., Yamaha

Western Regional 250SX Class Points

1. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM, 163
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 158
3. Cole Seely, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 135
4. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki, 124
5. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki, 114
6. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 111
7. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 96
8. Christian Craig, Wildomar, Calif., Honda, 87
9. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 87
10. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM, 87

Supercross LIVE!^® is back in 2013 with a three-hour mid-raceday program from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time. Hosts, Jim Holley, a former World Supercross Champion, and Kevin Barnett, a former member of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team and professional broadcaster, will provide in-depth analysis of the afternoon’s practice and qualifying sessions as the riders and teams prepare for the night racing, in addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage. As the only place to follow live practice and qualifying coverage from Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE! provides fans with an inside perspective before the gate drops on the night’s qualifying and Main Events.  Additionally, there will be video snippets made available throughout the race day that can be viewed on www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, or the YouTube Channel www.YouTube.com/SupercrossLive. To access the live streaming broadcasts, go to www.SupercrossOnline.com/SupercrossLive or subscribe to the Supercross LIVE! streaming channel at http://new.LiveStream.com/Supercrosslive.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, log on to www.facebook.com/supercrossLivewww.Twitter.com/supercrosslive and www.instagram.com/SupercrossLive.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com.SupercrossLive. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

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Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz^®.  Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit  www.feldentertainment.com.

 

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Rookie Barcia Wins Second Career Monster Energy Supercross Main Event in Seattle

Roczen Claims Third Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Victory

SEATTLE, WA – April 20, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, returned to the West Coast for the 15^th race of the season on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 53,862 inside Seattle’s CenturyLink Field. Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Justin Barcia posted a wire-to-wire performance to win his second career 450SX Class Main Event. Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen captured his third 250SX Class victory in four races in the Western Regional Championship’s return to competition.

Barcia raced to the Nuclear Cowboyz^® Holeshot Award to begin the 450SX Class Main Event, with MotoConcepts Racing’s Mike Alessi and Slaton Racing Honda’s Vince Friese in tow. Villopoto positioned himself in the top five, while a first-turn pileup claimed both Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey and TwoTwo Motorsports Honda’s Chad Reed.

Villopoto wasted little time in moving forward and was in second place by Lap 2, just a few tenths behind Barcia. Rockstar Energy Racing’s Davi Millsaps followed Villopoto into third place.

Both Barcia and Villopoto slowly pulled away from Millsaps as the race progressed, setting the stage for a battle to the finish. The Seattle crowd cheered on Villopoto, their hometown rider, but as the duo encountered lapped riders, Barcia’s lead began to increase.

Barcia led all 20 laps of the Main Event, mirroring the performance from his inaugural 450SX Class victory at the second race of the season in Phoenix.

“I tell you what, that holeshot is so key,” said Barcia. “We made some great changes today on the bike. It was a tough track with so many lines, but there was one main line that was so much better than any other. I’ve been waiting for this since Phoenix.”

Villopoto’s runner-up finish extended his podium streak to nine races, during which he has finished either first or second.

“I didn’t get the start I wanted, so to come out the way I did and salvage that was awesome,” said Villopoto. “I rode 20 solid laps but Justin [Barcia] was on it. I just really couldn’t do anything with him. The way it turned out tonight was pretty good for what we were up against [at the start].”

Millsaps finished third for his 10^th podium finish of the season, and moved into second in the championship standings. Dungey overcame the incident on the opening lap to finish fourth after starting in 18^th position.

Villopoto holds a 25-point lead over Millsaps in the 450SX Class standings and can clinch his third straight Monster Energy Supercross title if he maintains that advantage following next weekend’s 16^th race of the season.

In the first Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Main Event since the sixth race of the season in February, GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac grabbed the Nuclear CowboyzHoleshot Award and quickly pulled away from the field. Behind him, Rockstar Energy Racing’s Ryan Sipes and Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda’s Christian Craig assumed second and third, respectively. Roczen positioned himself in fourth, but moved into a podium spot prior to the conclusion of the opening lap.

With his championship rival behind him, Tomac opened a multiple-second margin as Roczen methodically moved past Craig into second on Lap 2. For several laps, the pair maintained their distance from one another until Tomac came up short on a jump on Lap 9 and was thrown off his motorcycle. Roczen assumed the lead, but Tomac was able to remount in second.

Roczen pulled away for the remainder of the 15-lap Main Event to extend his lead in the point standings. He has finished first or second in each of the seven Western Regional 250SX Class Championship races this season.

“It’s good to bounce back from a bad Heat Race with good start,” said Roczen, who crashed twice in his Heat Race. “I just put my head down and rode smart. The track was really technical out there, with a lot of ruts. It feels good to get a win after such a long break; it’s tough to get in a groove after so much time off, but I’m so happy I was able to walk away with this one.”

Despite his misfortune, Tomac still finished second, but faces a significant deficit in the championship with only two races remaining.

“The track was getting tough in the Main Event,” said Tomac, who still has the most wins in the class with four. “I got a good start and started pulling away, but then I made a big mistake. It’s kind of a bummer, but that’s racing. I was lucky enough to be able to get up in second and still finish on the podium.”

GEICO Honda’s Zach Osborne secured his first podium finish of the season in third.

Roczen carries a 20-point advantage over Tomac into next weekend’s eighth race of the Western Regional 250SX Class Championship.

Tonight’s 450SX Class race will air on CBS, tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the 250SX Class on SPEED at 5:30 p.m. ET. Monster Energy Supercross travels to Salt Lake City next Saturday, April 27, for the penultimate race of the season from Rice Eccles Stadium.

450SX Class Results: Seattle

1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
3. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
4. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
5. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki
6. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki
7. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki
8. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha
9. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
10. Phillip Nicoletti, Bethel, N.Y., Yamaha

450SX Class Season Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 321
2. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 296
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 295
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 245
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 213
6. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 202
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 189
8. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 174
9. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 162
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 155

Western Regional 250SX Class Results: Seattle

1. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda
3. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda
4. Cole Seely, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
5. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki
6. Austin Politelli, Menifee, Calif., Honda
7. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Suzuki
8. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM
9. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki
10. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki

Western Regional 250SX Class Points

1. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM, 163
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 143
3. Cole Seely, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 113
4. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 102
5. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki, 99
6. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki, 94
7. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 86
8. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM, 75
9. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 74
10. Austin Politelli, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 72

Supercross LIVE!^® is back in 2013 with a three-hour mid-raceday program from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time. Hosts, Jim Holley, a former World Supercross Champion, and Kevin Barnett, a former member of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team and professional broadcaster, will provide in-depth analysis of the afternoon’s practice and qualifying sessions as the riders and teams prepare for the night racing, in addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage. As the only place to follow live practice and qualifying coverage from Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE! provides fans with an inside perspective before the gate drops on the night’s qualifying and Main Events.  Additionally, there will be video snippets made available throughout the race day that can be viewed on www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, or the YouTube Channel www.YouTube.com/SupercrossLive. To access the live streaming broadcasts, go to www.SupercrossOnline.com/SupercrossLive or subscribe to the Supercross LIVE! streaming channel at http://new.LiveStream.com/Supercrosslive.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, log on to www.facebook.com/supercrossLive www.Twitter.com/supercrosslive and www.instagram.com/SupercrossLive.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com.SupercrossLive. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

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Ryan Dungey Captures Hometown Win in Monster Energy Supercross’ Return to Minneapolis

Musquin Wins Fourth Race to Tighten Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 13, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, made its return to Minneapolis’ Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on Saturday night for the first time since the 2008 season. A crowd of 48,846 was on hand for the 14^th race of the 2013 season to watch Minnesota native Ryan Dungey, from nearby Belle Plaine, outduel Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto for his second victory of the season. In the 250SX Class, Marvin Musquin made it a sweep for Red Bull KTM by claiming his fourth win in five races with a wire-to-wire effort.

MotoConcepts Racing’s Mike Alessi grabbed the Nuclear Cowboyz^® Holeshot Award to open the 450SX Class Main Event, but it didn’t take long for Villopoto, the championship leader, to take over the lead. Dungey followed past Alessi moments later and set the stage for a captivating 20-lap Main Event.

Villopoto and Dungey set a strong pace early and eventually opened a lead over Rockstar Energy Racing’s Davi Millsaps in third place. They stayed about a second apart for the first 15 laps before Dungey gained ground on Lap 15 when he and Villopoto encountered lappers. On Lap 16, Dungey got alongside Villopoto and took over the lead crossing the finish as the crowd erupted.

The duo kept the crowd on its feet when Villopoto passed Dungey back for the top spot just after the start straight. Dungey moved alongside Villopoto after the track’s first rhythm section and they stayed that way for a third of a lap before Dungey reclaimed the position for good, earning his 13^th-career 450SX Class win.

“Man, what a ride,” said Dungey, who finished second at the last Monster Energy Supercross race in Minneapolis. “Ryan [Villopoto] and I put on a hard charge and he kept me honest the whole way. It’s been a while since I’ve been on top of box, but, man, in front of all these fans it was amazing. We could hear them out there. It was pretty loud and I’ve never felt anything like it. This is amazing to win in front of the home crowd, and I never could have dreamed something like this.”

Villopoto carried a five-race winning streak into the evening, but the runner-up finish still gives him first or second-place results over the last eight weeks.

“Me and Ryan [Dungey] had a hell of a race out there,” said Villopoto. “The fans were unbelievable. I knew they were rooting for Ryan, but it was awesome to hear them in every turn. It makes it easy to race when they’re so pumped about it. The track was tough, which made it one-lined in some areas, and that allowed [Ryan] to see where I was going and try something else. It was a good night overall.”

Millsaps rounded out the podium in third and lost some ground in the championship. Villopoto maintained his points lead heading into his home race next weekend and now sits 22 points ahead of Dungey, who moved past Millsaps into second.

In the 250SX Class Main Event, Musquin took the lead out of the first corner to claim the Nuclear CowboyzHoleshot Award. Behind him, several riders jockeyed for position with GEICO Honda’s Wil Hahn, the championship leader, and Rockstar Energy Racing’s Blake Wharton assuming second and third, respectively. Shortly thereafter, Hahn and Wharton began to battle for position, which allowed Musquin to open a significant gap over the field.

Hahn eventually put some distance on Wharton for second, while Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Tyler Bowers, the reigning three-time AMSOIL Arenacross Champion, closed in on third. Bowers made an aggressive pass on Wharton on Lap 2, but the two stayed mere bike lengths apart.

On Lap 7, Wharton gained an advantage coming out of the whoops and moved inside Bowers heading into the following turn. Bowers attempted to maintain his line, causing the two to make contact and sending Bowers to the ground. He remounted in fifth and would remain there for the remainder of the race.

Musquin led all 15 laps and won by more than eight seconds.

“It’s a great day,” exclaimed Musquin. “I was fastest in practice, I won my Heat Race, and I won the Main Event with the holeshot. It was a perfect day and a great feeling. I just try to win and don’t worry about what happens. I didn’t make any mistakes and got the holeshot, then I did my best.”

Hahn finished second with Wharton in third.

“I’ve been strong and been confident. I’m bummed I haven’t been able to get a win, but it was still a good night. We have the points lead and we’re ready to go win this thing in Vegas.

Hahn’s lead in the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship now sits at five points over Musquin as both riders search for their first career Monster Energy Supercross titles. The riders will take a break from competition for the next two weeks before returning to action on Saturday, May 4, for the season finale in Las Vegas.

Tonight’s 450SX Class race will air on CBS tomorrow Noon ET, and the 250SX Class will air tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. ET. Monster Energy Supercross makes its return to the West Coast next Saturday, April 20, from Seattle’s CenturyLink Field.

450SX Class Results: Minneapolis

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
3. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
7. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
8. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Suzuki
9. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha
10. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki

450SX Class Season Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 299
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 277
3. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 276
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 220
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 212
6. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 199
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 177
8. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 174
9. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 149
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 141

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: Minneapolis

1. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM
2. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
3. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
4. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda
5. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Kawasaki
6. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda
7. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda
8. AJ Catanzaro, Portland, Conn., Kawasaki
9. Steven Clarke, England, KTM
10. Cole Thompson, Canada, Honda

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Season Standings

1. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 178
2. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 173
3. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 153
4. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 103
5. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda, 100
6. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 87
7. Cole Thompson, Canada, Honda, 83
8. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda, 78
9. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 71
10. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 68

Supercross LIVE!^® is back in 2013 with a three-hour mid-raceday program from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time. Hosts, Jim Holley, a former World Supercross Champion, and Kevin Barnett, a former member of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team and professional broadcaster, will provide in-depth analysis of the afternoon’s practice and qualifying sessions as the riders and teams prepare for the night racing, in addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage. As the only place to follow live practice and qualifying coverage from Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE! provides fans with an inside perspective before the gate drops on the night’s qualifying and Main Events.  Additionally, there will be video snippets made available throughout the race day that can be viewed on www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, or the YouTube Channel www.YouTube.com/SupercrossLive. To access the live streaming broadcasts, go to www.SupercrossOnline.com/SupercrossLive or subscribe to the Supercross LIVE! streaming channel at http://new.LiveStream.com/Supercrosslive.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, log on to www.facebook.com/supercrossLivewww.Twitter.com/supercrosslive and www.instagram.com/SupercrossLive.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com.SupercrossLive. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

About Feld Motor Sports^®

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz^®.  Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit  www.feldentertainment.com.

 

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Villopoto Dominant in Houston, Wins Eighth Monster Energy Supercross Race of the Season

Wharton Wins His First 250SX Class Race of the Year

HOUSTON, TX – April 6, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Inside Reliant Stadium, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won his fifth consecutive Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race in front of 49,438 fans. Rockstar Energy Racing’s Blake Wharton won his first Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event of the year.

In the 450SX Class Main Event, MCR’s Mike Alessi won the Nuclear Cowboyz^® Holeshot Award as Villopoto, Team Muscle Milk Honda’s Justin Barcia and Trey Canard followed him through turn one in second and third, respectively.

Villopoto gained the lead on the opening lap, and after five laps, Canard, Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey and Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart held down the second, third and fourth positions. Dungey passed Canard for second place on Lap 7, and on the same lap, Stewart took over third place.

While challenging Dungey for second place, Stewart crashed on Lap 10 before the finish-line jump. Dungey finished second and Canard third in his first race back since an injury sidelined him for a race.

Tonight’s race marked Villopoto’s second-consecutive win at Reliant Stadium and he extended his points lead to 21.

“It was tough out there tonight,” said Villopoto. “The track was breaking down out there, and there were several variables that we had to deal with. You had to move quickly out there tonight, and that is what I did in the early part of the race. I wanted to establish a lead before the lapped riders would begin to play a factor in the race.”

Zack Freeberg opened the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event with the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot Award but was quickly passed by Wharton and Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin, the winner of the last three races. Musquin made a move around Wharton on the opening lap.

On Lap 1, Wharton answered back, passing Musquin for the lead. Musquin ran into bad luck when he crashed on Lap 5 and lost several places. GIECO Honda’s Wil Hahn, who came into tonight’s race as the points leader, took over the number-two position and gave chase to Wharton but several mistakes kept him making the pass. Hahn finished second and extended his points lead to eight with two races remaining.

“It’s important to be aggressive out there,” said Wharton. “I had a great start and it was pretty intense during get first few laps, but I was able to give myself a nice cushion until Wil [Hahn] pressured me at the end.”

After re-entering the race, Musquin worked his way through the field, eventually securing third place, where he finished.

Three-time AMSOIL Arenacross Champion Tyler Bowers finished a career-best fourth place in his debut ride for the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team.

Racing resumes next Saturday, April 13 at Minneapolis’ Metrodome.

450SX Class Results: Houston

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
3. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Honda
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
5. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
6. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
8. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore, Suzuki
9. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki

450SX Class Season Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 277
2. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 256
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 252
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 202
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 196
6. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 185
7. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 171
8. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 162
9. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 137
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 133

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: Houston

1. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
2. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
3. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM
4. Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ken., Kawasaki
5. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda
6. Cole Thompson, Canada, Honda
7. Peter Larsen, Menifee, Calif., Honda
8. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda
9. Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda
10. Steven Clarke, Cairo, Ga., KTM

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Season Standings

1. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 156
2. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 148
3. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 133
4. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 89
5. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 87
6. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda, 82
7. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda, 78
8. Cole Thompson, Canada, Honda, 72
9. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 71
10. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 68

Supercross LIVE!^® is back in 2013 with a three-hour mid-raceday program from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time. Hosts, Jim Holley, a former World Supercross Champion, and Kevin Barnett, a former member of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team and professional broadcaster, will provide in-depth analysis of the afternoon’s practice and qualifying sessions as the riders and teams prepare for the night racing, in addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage. As the only place to follow live practice and qualifying coverage from Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE! provides fans with an inside perspective before the gate drops on the night’s qualifying and Main Events.  Additionally, there will be video snippets made available throughout the race day that can be viewed on www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, or the YouTube Channel www.YouTube.com/SupercrossLive. To access the live streaming broadcasts, go to www.SupercrossOnline.com/SupercrossLive or subscribe to the Supercross LIVE! streaming channel at http://new.LiveStream.com/Supercrosslive.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, log on to www.facebook.com/supercrossLive www.Twitter.com/supercrosslive and www.instagram.com/SupercrossLive.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com.SupercrossLive. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

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Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz^®.  Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit  www.feldentertainment.com.

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Villopoto Extends Monster Energy Supercross Points Lead with Win in Indianapolis

Musquin Wins Second Consecutive 250SX Class Main Event

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – March 16, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won his sixth 450SX Class Main Event of the season in front of 60,312 fans at tonight’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, at Lucas Oil Stadium. Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin won his second consecutive Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event.

Rockstar Energy Racing’s Davi Millsaps won the Nuclear Cowboyz^®  Holeshot Award but was passed by Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart. Villopoto moved into third place on the opening lap. Villopoto passed Millsaps on Lap 3 but Millsaps answered back and moved into second place. Three laps later Villopoto moved around Millsaps and held the position. On the same lap, Stewart stalled his bike and Villopoto took over the lead.

Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey passed Millsaps for second place on Lap 7. On the final lap of the race, Millsaps crashed after the finish line jump and gave the number-three position to Stewart. Dungey held on for second and Stewart finished third.

Villopoto, who earned the 30^th win of his career, became the first rider to win four races in Indianapolis and extended his points lead to nine.

“James [Stewart] was riding great tonight,” said Villopoto. “Lucas Oil Stadium has been great to me; it’s an amazing stadium and I love coming here. Ryan [Dungey] was able to make up some time on me here and there, but I just kept pushing hard until the end.”

Rockstar Energy Racing’s Blake Wharton won the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot Award and was quickly passed by AG Motorsports’ Kyle Peters to start the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event. GEICO Honda’s Wil Hahn started near the back of the pack and began to play catch up immediately.

After five laps, AJ Catanzero held down the number-five position but was passed by Musquin on Lap 11. Hahn worked his way past Catanzero on Lap 13 for fourth place. On Lap 14 of 15, Wharton crashed, allowing Musquin to take over the lead and Hahn to move into third place. Peters finished a career-best second place and Hahn finished third.

Hahn has a nine-point lead over Musquin in season point standings.

“I gave it away here tonight,” said Hahn. “I have to go home and do my homework to get back on top of the box. I am happy that I was able to work my way back to third, but need to win races.”

“We have been talking about confidence, and tonight I had it,” said Musquin. “I fought really hard, and I believed in myself. Anything can happen out there, and tonight was kind of lucky but I got the win.”

Racing resumes next weekend at Toronto’s Rogers Centre.

450SX Class Results: Indianapolis

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
3. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki
4. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
5. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
6. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
8. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., KTM
9. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda
10. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki

450SX Class Season Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 227
2. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 218
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 210
4. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 178
5. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 168
6. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 165
7. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 155
8. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 136
9. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 112
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 109

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: Indianapolis

1. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM
2. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda
3. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
4. AJ Catanzero, Portland, Conn., Kawasaki
5. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki
6. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda
7. Mitchell Oldenburg, Alvord, Texas, Honda
8. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda
9. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
10. Peter Larsen, Menifee, Calif., Honda

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Season Standings

1. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 112
2. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 103
3. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 88
4. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 87
5. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, NC, Honda, 67
6. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 67
7. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 65
8. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 53
9. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda, 53
10. James Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda, 52

KTM Junior Supercross Challenge

1. Jordan Biese, Appleton, Wis., KTM
2. Liam Everts, Limberg Belgium, KTM
3. Jacob Hull, Mentor, Ohio, KTM
4. Connor Duvall, Union, Ken., KTM
5. Branden Morgenstern, Whipple, Ohio, KTM
6. Blaceton Moore, Glouster, Ohio, KTM
7. Colson Crouch, Morton, Ill., KTM
8. Talan Zollers, North Aurora, Ill., KTM
9. Stephan Munnier, Victor, N.Y., KTM
10. Griffin Kinney, Duluth, Minn., KTM
11. Andrew Kali, Hubbard, Ohio, KTM
12. Kasen Denault, Buckingham, Ill., KTM
13. Ethan Delgrosso, Waterford, Conn., KTM
14. Austin Mcafee, West Palm Beach, Fla., KTM
15. Maylei Leaneagh, Fredrick, Colo., KTM

Supercross LIVE!^® is back in 2013 with a three-hour mid-raceday program from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time. Hosts, Jim Holley, a former World Supercross Champion, and Kevin Barnett, a former member of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team and professional broadcaster, will provide in-depth analysis of the afternoon’s practice and qualifying sessions as the riders and teams prepare for the night racing, in addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage. As the only place to follow live practice and qualifying coverage from Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE! provides fans with an inside perspective before the gate drops on the night’s qualifying and Main Events.  Additionally, there will be video snippets made available throughout the race day that can be viewed on www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, or the YouTube Channel www.YouTube.com/SupercrossLive. To access the live streaming broadcasts, go to www.SupercrossOnline.com/SupercrossLive or subscribe to the Supercross LIVE! streaming channel at http://new.LiveStream.com/Supercrosslive.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, log on to www.facebook.com/supercrossLive www.Twitter.com/supercrosslive and www.instagram.com/SupercrossLive.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com.SupercrossLive. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

About Feld Motor Sports^®

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz^®.  Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit  www.feldentertainment.com.

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Stewart Captures First Monster Energy Supercross Win of 2013 at Georgia Dome

Hahn Races to First Win of his Career

ATLANTA, GA – February 23, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – In the largest attended Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race in 2013, 68,987 fans watched Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart win his first 450SX Class race of the season. GIECO Honda’s Wil Hahn led wire to wire in tonight’s Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event en route to the first victory of his career.

Opening the 450SX Class Main Event with the Nuclear Cowboyz® Holeshot Award, Stewart – for the first time this season – led all 20 laps on the way to the win. Villopoto started the race in second place and chased down Stewart for the duration of the race, but came up 1.468 seconds short and finished second. Rockstar Energy Racing’s Davi Millsaps, who started the race mid pack, moved into third place on Lap 2, and finished third.

Stewart has now gone nine seasons with a win, tying Jeremy McGrath and Chad Reed in this exclusive category. Villopoto moved into second place in season standings, and Millsaps has a 22-point lead in the championship.

“I mean, what can I say, we won tonight,” said Stewart. “It [means] a lot; this whole season has been going crazy and to get a victory and to get a start, it was almost a perfect day. I was fastest in practice, fastest in the Heat Race, I got the holeshot in the Main Event and led every lap. I’m not going to lie, I was a little nervous because I haven’t been out there in a while.”

Stewart is the fifth different winner eight races this season.

Hahn led the field of Eastern Regional 250SX Class riders across the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot line in turn one as Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson and Rockstar Energy Racing’s Blake Wharton tucked in behind him for second and third, respectively. Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin made a pass for second place on Wharton on Lap 2.

Hahn opened the season with a third-place finish last weekend and with tonight’s win, he moved into second place overall. Wilson, who finished second tonight, still has the championship points lead. Wharton finished third and is third overall.

“I put in a lot of hard work, and it paid off here tonight,” said Hahn. “I stayed positive out there and rode a smart race. It’s an amazing feeling to get my first win here at the Georgia Dome in front of so many fans. This has been a long time coming.”

Former 250SX Class Champion Tim Ferry’s son Evan won tonight’s KTM Junior Supercross Challenge.

Monster Energy Supercross resumes next weekend at St. Louis’ Edward Jones Dome.

450SX Class Results: Atlanta

1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki
2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
3. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
6. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
7. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda
8. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda
9. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki
10. Mike Alessi, Hilliard, Fla., Suzuki

450SX Class Points

1. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 174
2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 152
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 148
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 135
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 127
6. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 116
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 102
8. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 100
9. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 91
10. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., KTM, 79

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: Atlanta

1. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
2. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki
3. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM
4. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
5. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha
6. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki
7. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda
8. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda
9. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda
10. Zach Bell, Cairo, Ga., Honda

 Eastern Regional 250SX Class Points

1. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 47
2. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 45
3. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 40
4. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 35
5. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda, 31
6. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 31
7. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda, 28
8. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 24
9. James Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda, 20
10. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM, 20

KTM Junior Supercross Challenge

1. Evan Ferry, Largo, Fla., KTM
2. Hamden Hudson, Danville, Va., KTM
3. Ragon Cochran, Macon, Ga., KTM
4. Nathan Ellenburg, Union Mills, N.C., KTM
5. Ivano Van Erp, Netherlands, KTM
6. Kaleb Wells, Dry Ridge, Kent., KTM
7. Augustas Oslund, Duvall, Wash., KTM
8. Coen Eiklenborg, Tuscon, Ariz., KTM
9. Gray Leadbetter, Morgan, N.C., KTM
10. Cameron Eason, Hinesville, Ga., KTM
11. Alexander Brion, Fort George, Md., KTM
12. Zach Cannon, Rome, Ga., KTM
13. Cale Vamey, Georgetown, Ohio, KTM
14. Niklaus Tolliver, Bluefield, W.V., KTM
15. Hunter Collins, Kevil, Kent., KTM

Supercross LIVE!® is back in 2013 with a three-hour mid-raceday program from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time. Hosts, Jim Holley, a former World Supercross Champion, and Kevin Barnett, a former member of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team and professional broadcaster, will provide in-depth analysis of the afternoon’s practice and qualifying sessions as the riders and teams prepare for the night racing, in addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage. As the only place to follow live practice and qualifying coverage from Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE! provides fans with an inside perspective before the gate drops on the night’s qualifying and Main Events.  Additionally, there will be video snippets made available throughout the race day that can be viewed on www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, or the YouTube Channel www.YouTube.com/SupercrossLive. To access the live streaming broadcasts, go to www.SupercrossOnline.com/SupercrossLive or subscribe to the Supercross LIVE! streaming channel at http://new.LiveStream.com/Supercrosslive.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, log on to www.facebook.com/supercrossLive www.Twitter.com/supercrosslive and www.instagram.com/SupercrossLive.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com.SupercrossLive. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

About Feld Motor Sports®

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz®.  Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit  www.feldentertainment.com.

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