Seven-time THQ AMA Supercross Series champion Jeremy McGrath, of Encinitas, Calif., won the $1,500 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award and led the first part of lap one. Suzuki’s Carmichael, the THQ AMA Supercross Series points leader, moved past McGrath and led the next 19 laps. Defending THQ AMA Supercross champion Reed passed Carmichael on the last lap. Carmichael crashed moments later as he attempted to once again pass Reed.

“ Chad (Reed) kicked my butt tonight,” said Carmichael. “I am not one to make excuses. I went for it on the last lap and things didn’t work out”

“ It was amazing out there tonight,” said Reed. “I was able to get by him very late in the race, but I want to race with him for 20 laps. He has been on a roll this season, and it was hard for me to bounce back after losing so much.”

Honda’s Billy Laninovich, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., won the $1,000 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award in the 125cc main event. Kawasaki’s Tedesco, the reigning champion, moved into the lead on lap three but was passed on lap seven by Ramsey. Ramsey, of Menifee, Calif., held on for the win. Tedesco was second and Honda’s Andrew Short finished third.

“ I kept pushing myself out there tonight,” said Ramsey. “I knew that Ivan (Tedesco) wasn’t going to let me get by him easily. I just rode hard and picked up my second win of the season.”
Racing moves to Atlanta’s Georgia Dome next Saturday, February 26. Tonight’s race airs on ESPN2 Sunday, February 20 at Noon (EST).

KTM Junior Supercross Challenge
1. Garrett Kinsler, Reno, Nev., KTM
2. Carlos Arenas, Mesa, Ariz., KTM
3. Johnny O’Brien, Chula Vista, Calif., KTM
4. Weston Bartgis, El Cajon, Calif., KTM
5. Caleb Start Poulsbo, Wash., KTM
6. Seth Medley, Oakdale, Calif., KTM
7. Zachary Putman, Liverpool, N.Y., KTM
8. Aaron Lynn, Hanson, Ken., KTM
9. Howie LaCurelle, Orangevale, Calif., KTM
10. Andreas Rasmussen, Lompoc, Calif., KTM
11. Chris Koller, El Cajon, Calif., KTM
12. Mason Bowland, Mineral Wells, Texas, KTM
13. Randal DuBois, Simi Valley, Calif., KTM
14. Michael Rincon, Los Angeles, Calif., KTM

THQ World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 222
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 187
3. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 148
4. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 136
5. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 128
6. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 124
7. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda, 120
8. Erick Vallejo, Garland, Tex., Yamaha, 89
9. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda, 78
10. Joe Oehlhof, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 74

250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
2. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki
3. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda
4. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
5. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
6. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
7. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
8. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha
9. Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Honda
10. Jeremy McGrath, Encinitas, Calif., Honda

250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 167
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 138
3. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 119
4. Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda, 116
5. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 101
6. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 94
7. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 93
8. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 89
9. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 81
10. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 73

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 Event Results
1. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM
2. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
4. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda
5. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda
6. Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Kawasaki
7. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
8. Eric McCrummen, Oakley, Calif., Honda
9. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
10. Justin Keeney, Lebanon, Ore., Kawasaki

125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 127
2. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM, 91
3. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 82
4. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 79
5. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha, 77
6. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 69
7. Ryan Sipes, Nine Grove, Kan., Suzuki, 67
8. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda, 65
9. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 64
10. Ryan Morais, Canyon Lake, Calif., Suzuki, 53

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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 <http://www.supercross.cc.com>.

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