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| 2007 Press Notes - Houston, TX |
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AMA Supercross Class Laps Led:
James Stewart 89
Ricky Carmichael 45
Chad Reed 25
Nick Wey 1
AMA Supercross Lites Class Laps Led:
Ryan Villopoto 57
Christophe Pourcel 17
Steve Boniface 1
Progressive Direct Holeshot Award (AMA Supercross)
Nick Wey (Toronto): $1,500
James Stewart (Vancouver): $1,500
Chad Reed (Anaheim 1): $1,500
Jeff Dement (Phoenix): $1,500
Nick Wey (Anaheim 2): $1,500
Chad Reed (San Francisco): $1,500
Nick Wey (Anaheim 3): $1,500
Progressive Direct Holeshot Award (AMA Supercross Lites)
Christophe Pourcel (Anaheim 1): $1,000
Martin Davalos (Phoenix): $1,000
Steve Boniface (Anaheim 2): $1,000
Chris Gosselaar (San Francisco): $1,000
Ryan Villopoto (Anaheim 3): $1,000
MMI Top Tech Award
Jeremy Albrecht (Anaheim 1): $500.00
Mike Gosselaar (Phoenix): $500.00
Jason Thomas (Anaheim 2): $500.00
John Mitcheff (San Francisco): $500.00
Willie Manning (Anaheim 3): $500.00
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Pro Privateer Challenge
1. Nick Wey 108 Points
2. David Vuillemin 89 Points
3. Travis Preston 80 Points
Asterisk Medic Card
Charles Castloo (Anaheim 1)
Michael Willard (Phoenix)
Charles Castloo (Anaheim 2)
Logan Darien (San Francisco)
Tyler Keefe (Anaheim 3)
Racer X Gas Card
Nathan Ramsey (Anaheim 1)
Eric Sorby (Phoenix)
Bryan Johnson (Anaheim 2)
Manuel Rivas (San Francisco)
Jason Thomas (Anaheim 3)
Toyota Tundra Fan Challenge
Jeff Gibson (Anaheim 1)
Nick Wey (Phoenix)
Nick Wey (Anaheim 2)
Jeff Gibson (San Francisco)
Nick Wey (Anaheim 3)
Race Recap:
ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 3, 2007) – Kawasaki’s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., became the first rider in history to sweep all three Anaheim Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series races at Angel Stadium. Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash, picked up his fourth AMA Supercross Lites main event win.
KTM Junior Supercross Challenge
- Blaine Rocha, Oakdale, Calif., KTM
- Gage Reichmuth, DeSoto, Mo., KTM
- Haydn Humphrey, Priest Riverside, Idaho, KTM
- Connor Giardina, Amado, Ariz., KTM
- Kyle Atkinson, Huntington Beach, Calif., KTM
- Aidan Metcalfe, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif., KTM
- Justin Pearson, Nashua, N.H., KTM
- Zachary Lee, Parker, Colo., KTM
- Alec Hoffman, Whiteford, Md., KTM
- Jacqui Riggins, Waleska, Ga., KTM
- Slater Skirvin, Lake Havasua, Ariz., KTM
- Jeremy Keech, Long Beach, Calif., KTM
- Cameron Joye, Temecula, Calif., KTM
- Sean Cantrell, Newbury Park, Calif., KTM
- Robbie Wagerman, Newhall, Calif.,
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP Season Standings
- James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 164
- Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha, 149
- Timmy Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 122
- Ricky Carmichael, Tallahassee, Fla., Suzuki, 116
- Nicholas Wey, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 108
- David Vuillemin, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 89
- Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 80
- Michael Byrne, Newnan, Ga., Suzuki, 80
- Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Honda, 80
- Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Kawasaki, 73
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP Event Results, San Francisco
- James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki
- Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha
- Timmy Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki
- Nick Wey, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
- Michael Byrne, Newnan, Ga., Suzuki
- Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha
- Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
- Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Honda
- Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Kawasaki
- Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series Standings
- James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 122
- Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha, 104
- Timmy Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 90
- Michael Byrne, Newnan, Ga., Suzuki, 73
- Ricky Carmichael, Tallahassee, Fla., Suzuki, 69
- Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda, 66
- Nicholas Wey, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 60
- Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 60
- Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Honda, 55
- Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 53
Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Lites Event Results, Anaheim 3
- Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
- Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda
- Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
- Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha
- Josh Hansen, Lake Elsinore, Calif., KTM
- Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda
- Chris Gosselaar, Victorville, Calif., Kawasaki
- Kyle Partridge, Las Vegas, Nev., Honda
- Kyle Cunningham, Springtown, Texas, Yamaha
- Matt Lemoine, Pilot Point, Texas, Yamaha
Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Lites Season Standings
- Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 122
- Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha, 91
- Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda, 74
- Christopher Gosselaar, Victorville, Calif., Kawasaki, 65
- Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda, 64
- Matthew Lemoine, Pilot Point, Texas, Yamaha, 63
- Josh Hansen, Lake Elsinore, Calif., KTM, 62
- Steve Boniface, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki, 61
- Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 52
- Kyle Partridge, Las Vegas, Nev., 51
AMA Supercross Class Recap After Anaheim 3:
In 2001 Anaheim began hosting three events, and this year, James Stewart became the first rider to sweep all three races.
James Stewart earned his 15th AMA Supercross win at Anaheim 3.
Not since the opening race in 1998 have two Kawasaki riders been on the podium in the premier class.
Tim Ferry earned his first earned podium of the season at Anaheim 3 – his first since 2004.
Chad Reed earned his 26th career second place finish at Anaheim 3.
AMA Supercross Lites Recap After Anaheim 3:
For the second time in history, Kawasaki wins the first five AMA Supercross Lites main events.
Houston Stats
This is the 41st time the gate will drop in Houston.
First race held in Houston was March 15th, 1974; Pierre Karsmakers won on a Yamaha.
Since 1974, Houston has been on the schedule. The Houston Astrodome hosted supercross races from ’74-’02. Starting in 2003, the event was moved to Reliant Stadium.
The Houston Astrodome was the second venue to host a double-header (1977).
Supercross legend Jeff Ward won four consecutive years 1985-1988.
Most wins by a racer in Houston: Bob Hannah-5, Jeremy McGrath-5, Mark Barnett-5.
James Stewart won Houston in 2005 and 2006. Can he win to make it three in a row? That hasn’t happened since Jeremy McGrath during 1994-1996.
Wins by brand at Houston: Yamaha-14, Honda-9, Kawasaki-9, Suzuki-6, Can-AM-2.
First time winners at Houston: Tony Distefano (1975) Suzuki, Broc Glover (1980) Yamaha.
Event sweep is when a brand wins both Supercross and Lites main events. In 1991, Honda won the AMA Supercross and AMA Supercross Lites classes at nine individual events. This year Kawasaki has accomplished that feat four times.
From 1977 to 1983, Houston held double headers. Normally, they would race on Saturday and Sunday night.
AMA Supercross Lites Class Stats
This is the 23rd time the gate will drop for an AMA Supercross Lites race.
The first race was held April 20, 1985; Eddie Warren on a Kawasaki won.
Wins by brand: Kawasaki-8, Suzuki-5, Yamaha-5, Honda-3, Husqvarna-1.
In 2001, Travis Preston gave Husqvarna their first and only AMA Supercross Lites win in Houston.
Kevin Windham is the only rider to win back to back races in Houston.
Kawasaki holds the record for most AMA Supercross Lites wins in a season at 14. They already have five wins this year.
History:
30 years ago, Round 6, April 2, 1977 - Bob Hannah won in Pontiac on a Yamaha. Like most AMA Supercross races in 1977, there were nine different brands on the gate. Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Husqvarna, Can-Am, Montesa, Maico, Kawasaki and Bultaco.
20 years ago, Round 6, March 28, 1987 - Rick Johnson won on a Honda in Seattle. Current Team Kawasaki Manager, Mike Fisher, was 15th on a Kawasaki.
10 years ago, Round 6, February 22, 1997 - Damon Huffman won his first and only AMA Supercross class main event in Atlanta.
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP Rider Finishes
Chad Reed
Toronto: 1
Vancouver 3
Anaheim 1: 3
Phoenix: 3
Anaheim 2: 2
San Francisco: 3
Anaheim 3: 2
Ricky Carmichael
Toronto: 2
Vancouver 1
Anaheim 1: 2
Phoenix: 2
Anaheim 2: N/A
San Francisco: 1
Anaheim 3: N/A
James Stewart
Toronto: 3
Vancouver 2
Anaheim 1: 1
Phoenix: 1
Anaheim 2: 1
San Francisco: 2
Anaheim 3: 1
Tim Ferry
Toronto: 4
Vancouver 5
Anaheim 1: 5
Phoenix: 5
Anaheim 2: 4
San Francisco: 4
Anaheim 3: 3
David Vuillemin
Toronto: 5
Vancouver 4
Anaheim 1: 6
Phoenix: 20
Anaheim 2: 11
San Francisco: 6
Anaheim 3: 12
Nick Wey
Toronto: 6
Vancouver 9
Anaheim 1: 7
Phoenix: 9
Anaheim 2: 3
San Francisco: 5
Anaheim 3: 4
Ryan Clark
Toronto: 7
Vancouver: 14
Anaheim 1: 17
Phoenix: N/A
Anaheim 2: N/A
San Francisco: N/A
Anaheim 3: 17
Paul Carpenter
Toronto: 8
Vancouver: 12
Anaheim 1: 11
Phoenix: 19
Anaheim 2: 7
San Francisco: 15
Anaheim 3: 9
Heath Voss
Toronto: 9
Vancouver: 11
Anaheim 1: 8
Phoenix: 10
Anaheim 2: 13
San Francisco: 12
Anaheim 3: 8
Jeff Gibson
Toronto: 10
Vancouver 8
Anaheim 1: 15
Phoenix: 15
Anaheim 2: 12
San Francisco: 9
Anaheim 3: 13
Nathan Ramsey
Toronto: 21
Vancouver: 6
Anaheim 1: DNF
Phoenix: 11
Anaheim 2: 10
San Francisco: 13
Anaheim 3: 6
Travis Preston
Toronto: 16
Vancouver: 7
Anaheim 1: 4
Phoenix: 4
Anaheim 2: N/A
San Francisco: 7
Anaheim 3: 11
Jason Thomas
Toronto: 14
Vancouver: 10
Anaheim 1: 21
Phoenix: 14
Anaheim 2: 16
San Francisco: N/A
Anaheim 3: N/A
Kevin Windham
Toronto: N/A
Vancouver: N/A
Anaheim 1: 9
Phoenix: 8
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