Stewart earned the $1,500 Butterfinger Holeshot Award with Carmichael in tow. Yamaha's Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., crashed hard in the first turn and started in last place. Honda's Kevin Windham, of Centerville, Miss., passed Carmichael for second place on the last lap. Carmichael still has a 30 point lead in THQ AMA Supercross Series points.

"I have to thank Clear Channel for this championship," said Carmichael. "This championship means a lot to me and I look forward to the rest of the season. The THQ World Supercross GP championship was the only one I have not won, so I am excited for this opportunity."

"I had 20 solid laps out there," said Stewart. "I am not scared of any of these guys and in that first turn, I am not moving over for anyone. I am sorry Chad (Reed) was knocked down, but I am not backing down."

Ramsey earned the $1,000 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award in the 125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series main event, leading his teammate Jay Marmont, of Murrieta, Calif., through turn one.

On lap 8 Ramsey lost the lead after crashing in the whoop section, allowing Honda's Andrew Short, of Murrieta, Calif., to move into the lead. Ramsey remounted and passed Short for the lead and the win. Tedesco started in fourth place and finished in third, clinching the title with one race left on the season.

"I wanted to ride smart tonight and go for the championship," said Tedesco. "I needed to ride smart and that's what I did. I want to get another win next weekend to close out the season."

"The track was sketchy tonight so I had to be smart," said Ramsey. "I crashed tonight but I like to do things the hard way," said Ramsey.

The Next race takes place at Houston's Reliant Stadium Saturday, April 30. Tonight's race airs on ESPN2 tomorrow April 17 at 10:00 p.m. EST.

THQ World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 372
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 311
3. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 236
4. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 222
5. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 217
6. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda, 187
7. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda, 165
8. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Yamaha, 155
9. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 136
10. Joe Oehlhof, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 125

250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki
2. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
3. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki
4. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
5. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda
6. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
7. Travis Preston Hesperia, Calif., Honda
8. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki
9. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha
10. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Yamaha
11. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda

250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 325
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 295
3. Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda, 246
4. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 229
5. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 211
6. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 175
7. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 169
8. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 134
9. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 119
10. Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 113

125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., KTM
2. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki
3. Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
4. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
5. Steve Boniface, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
6. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha
7. Justin Buckelew, Riverside, Calif., Honda
8. Branden Jesseman, De Witt, Iowa, Suzuki
9. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda
10. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha

125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 143
2. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., KTM, 143
3. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki, 137
4. Steve Boniface, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 97
5. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha, 96
6. Troy Adams, Brooksville, Fla., Honda, 78
7. Matt Walker, McDonough, Ga., Kawasaki, 77
8. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda, 71
9. Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 65
10. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha, 64

125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM
2. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
3. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
4. Broc Hepler, Kittanning, Pa., Suzuki
5. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
6. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda
7. Josh Summey, Allen, Texas, Honda
8. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
9. Ryan Abrigo, Snohomish, Wash., Honda
10. Justin Keeney, Lebanon, Ore., Kawasaki

125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 147
2. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM, 116
3. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 101
4. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 97
5. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 82
6. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 80
7. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha, 77
8. Ryan Sipes, Nine Grove, Kan., Suzuki, 67
9. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda, 65
10. Ryan Morais, Canyon Lake, Calif., Suzuki, 53

Supercross LIVE!, the only place on the planet to catch THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series live at home, is available for fans at every race, starting at 7:00 p.m. local time at supercross.cc.com. Listen as Supercross LIVE! hosts Jim Holley and Jason Wiegandt capture the live race call, a pre-race show, a post-race show, post-race press conference, on-air industry guests and celebrities, in-depth interviews, promotions, call-ins and more. In 2003-2004, more than a half-million listeners logged on to Supercross LIVE!

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, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions, and specialized sports and motor sports events. In addition, the company's independently operated athlete representation business, SFX, provides management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world's top professional athletes. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.

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.

About AMA Pro Racing
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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