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INDIANAPOLIS (February 12, 2005) - Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael, of Havana, Fla., won his fifth consecutive THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series race at the RCA Dome in front of 52,833 fans. Suzuki’s Davi Millsaps, of Cairo, Ga., won his first 125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series race.
Yamaha’s Erick Vallejo, of Garland, Texas, won the $1,500 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award in the 250cc main event. One turn later, Carmichael moved into the lead and led every lap en route to his 38th career 250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series race. Defending THQ AMA Supercross Series champion Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., moved into second place on lap one and finished there. Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centerville, Miss., finished third.
“It was a big step in the right direction for me and my team,” said Carmichael. “I have something to prove and I continue to do it week after week. It’s not over and this isn’t easy. I need to keep racing hard each week.”
In the 125cc main event, Yamaha’s Kelly Smith, of Ludington, Mich., earned the $1,000 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award and led for the first three laps before getting passed by Kawasaki’s Grant Langston, of Murrieta, Calif. After starting near fifth place, Millsaps passed Langston for the lead and held on for the victory. Langston finished second and KTM’s Josh Hanson, of Elbert, Colo., finished third.
“I am going to use this momentum for the next race,” said Millsaps. “I am so excited right now; I won this race in front of all of my family and friends and can’t be any happier.”
Racing moves on to San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium next Saturday, February 19. Tonight’s race airs on ESPN2 Sunday, February 13 at Noon (EST).
KTM Junior Supercross Challenge
1. Bailey Stefka, McHenry, Ill., KTM
2. Shane Smallwood, Beaver, Pa., KTM
3. Patrick Doyle, Ferndale, N.Y., KTM
4. Channing Hunt, Southaven, Miss., KTM
5. Logan Swanson, Thief River Falls, Minn., KTM
6. Nathaniel Page, Swanzy, N.H., KTM
7. Logan Ehrets, Bernville, Pa., KTM
8. Jake Eddington, Cuba, Ill., KTM
9. Adam Hawkins, Easley, S.C., KTM
10. Nathan Yoder, London, Ohio, KTM
11. Justin Leanard, Antioch, Tenn., KTM
12. Mycah Grandstaff, Convoy, Ohio, KTM
13. Dallas Hendrix, Woodlawn, Tenn., KTM
14. Austin Becker, Kansas City, Kan., KTM
15. Austin Knox, West Alexandria, Ohio, KTM
THQ World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 197
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 165
3. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 136
4. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 130
5. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 109
6. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 108
7. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda, 104
8. Erick Vallejo, Garland, Tex., Yamaha, 75
9. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda, 68
10. Kyle Lewis, Henderson, Nev., Honda, 65
250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
3. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
4. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda
5. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
6. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
7. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
8. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha
9. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda
10. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 145
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 113
3. Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda, 100
4. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 99
5. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 89
6. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 83
7. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 79
8. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 75
9. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 73
10. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 55
125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki
2. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., KTM
4. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha
5. Matt Walker, McDonough, Ga., Kawasaki
6. Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
7. Brandon Jesseman, De Witt, Iowa, Suzuki
8. Tucker Hibbert, Centerville, Miss., Honda
9. Greg Schnell, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Honda
10. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha
125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki, 25
2. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 22
3. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., KTM, 20
4. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha, 18
5. Matt Walker, McDonough, Ga., Kawasaki, 16
6. Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 15
7. Brandon Jesseman, De Witt, Iowa, Suzuki, 14
8. Tucker Hibbert, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 13
9. Greg Schnell, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Honda, 12
10. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha, 11
125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 105
2. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha, 76
3. Ryan Sipes, Nine Grove, Kan., Suzuki, 67
4. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM, 66
5. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 64
6. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 59
7. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 57
8. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 50
9. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda, 49
10. Ryan Morais, Canyon Lake, Calif., Suzuki, 46
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The two international races coupled with the 15 domestic races (excluding the Daytona Supercross) comprise the 17-round THQ World Supercross GP. Last season Heath Voss, of Mico, Texas piloted his Mach 1 Yamaha to the THQ World Supercross GP championship, earning top honors and giving Yamaha its second world championship in as many seasons.
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About THQ World Supercross GP™/THQ AMA Supercross Series
THQ World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment and Dorna Off Road S.L. Riders must compete in the international rounds to be eligible to win the world championship. In 2004-2005, the 17-event THQ World Supercross GP will be comprised of two international events and 15 of the 16 events that are conducted in major cities throughout the United States as a part of the THQ AMA Supercross Series. The other THQ AMA Supercross Series event held in Daytona Beach, Fla., is independently produced by the International Speedway Corporation and is not a part of the THQ World Supercross GP. A THQ AMA Supercross Series rider will be crowned as the national champion for the series of events conducted in the United States only.
Clear Channel Entertainment is the largest promoter and producer of live events in the world, with a broad based tradition in the promotion and production of motorcycle racing events. The FIM, Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme, is the body that globally governs motorcycle sport at the world level. Among other matters, the FIM groups together 85 affiliated National Federations relating to the sport of motorcycle racing. AMA Pro Racing is the National Federation representative that sanctions motorcycle-racing events in the United States. Dorna Off Road S.L. is an internationally recognized sports management group established in 1988 with an emphasis on major international motor sports events. Dorna is headquartered in Madrid, Spain with branch offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. In addition to its involvement with THQ World Supercross GP, Dorna manages the rights to MotoGP. For more information on THQ World Supercross GP and the THQ AMA Supercross Series, log on to www.supercross.cc.com
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AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the THQ AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Motocross Championship, the AMA Superbike Championship, the AMA Progressive Insurance Flat Track Championship and the AMA Supermoto Championship. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com
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