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Stewart
Wins First-Ever Ampd Mobile World Supercross
Millsaps
Picks Up First Win on a Honda in Supercross Lites Class
TORONTO (December
3, 2005) Kawasakis James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., won
the first Ampd Mobile World Supercross GP race of the season at Rogers
Centre. Hondas Davi Millsaps, of Cairo, Ga., won the Supercross Lites
main event.
Stewart, racing
in his inaugural Ampd Mobile World Supercross GP, won the Holeshot and
lead the first three laps in the Supercross class, but crashed in turn one.
Carmichael, who started fourth, worked his way into second place on lap two
and moved into the lead after Stewart crashed. Stewart moved into second and
swapped positions with Carmichael for the lead.
Carmichael led
until lap 17 when Stewart moved into the lead and held on for his first-ever
Ampd Mobile World Supercross GP win. Carmichael finished second, while
Yamahas Chad Reed, of Menifee, Calif., finished third.
Every time
I ride I learn something new, said Carmichael. Its always
motivating to get beat when you win a lot. It makes it fun to get your butt
whipped. Theres only one way to go and thats to get better. I will
learn from James (Stewart) and get better.
I felt really
comfortable tonight, said Stewart. I felt really strong this year
and feel like I can get this. I knew the fans really wanted a race. If you have
your butt kicked last year by this guy (Carmichael), youd come ready to
race too. I have been a winner my whole life and have a lot of work to do.
Hondas Andrew
Short, of Colorado Springs, Colo., jumped out to an early lead in the Supercross
Lites class with KTM riders Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., and Nathan Ramsey, of
Menifee, Calif., in second and third respectively. Short led the first six laps
before pulling off the track due to a rough landing on the triple jump. Hansen
led the next two laps but Millsaps made the pass on lap 9 and won his first
race on a Honda.
I felt bad
that Short crashed out because I wanted to race him, said Millsaps. I
am really happy to get my first win on a Honda. This is big for me and our team.
Ampd Mobile
World Supercross GP Event Results
1. James Stewart,
Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki
2. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki
3. Chad Reed, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha
4. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
5. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda
6. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
7. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda
8. Justin Buckelew, Riverside, Calif., Honda
9. Jeff Gibson, Westerville, Ohio, Honda
10. Doug DeHaan Thorndale, Ontario, Honda
Ampd Mobile
World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. James Stewart,
Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 25
2. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 22
3. Chad Reed, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha, 20
4. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 18
5. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 16
6. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 15
7. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda, 14
8. Justin Buckelew, Riverside, Calif., Honda, 13
9. Jeff Gibson, Westerville, Ohio, Honda, 12
10. Doug DeHaan Thorndale, Ontario, Honda, 11
Ampd Mobile
AMA Supercross Lites Event Results
1. Davi Millsaps,
Cairo, Ga., Honda
2. Josh Hansen, Temecula, Calif., KTM
3. Billy Laninovich, Corona, Calif., Honda
4. Jake Weimer, Corona, Calif., Honda
5. Michael Willard, Thornville, Ohio, KTM
6. Mitch Cooke, Brookfield, Nova Scotia, Honda
7. Brady Sheren, Surrey, British Columbia, Kawasaki
8. Ryan Lockhart, Springhill, Nova Scotia, Suzuki
9. Dennis Ewing, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda
10. Kyle Keast, Lindsay, Ontario, Honda
KTM Junior Supercross
Challenge Results
1. R. Beaton
2. K. Walker
3. C. Strachan
4. C. Moore
5. M. Pepin
6. B. Smethhurst
7. M. Machan
8. F. LeFlamme
9. C. Buckley
10. L. Godkin
11. R. Piercey
12. B. Wenner
13. N. Learn
14. B. Cormier
15. T. Wilkin
Tonights
race will air on SPEED Channel December 4 at 6:00 p.m. and December 8 at 10:00.
Racing moves to Vancouvers B.C. Place Stadium next Saturday, December
10. Log on to www.supercorss.cc.com for live coverage, starting at 7:00 (WT).
For more information
about the Ampd Mobile World Supercross GP/Ampd Mobile AMA Supercross
Series, please log on to www.supercross.cc.com. For media requests, please contact
Denny Hartwig at 630-566-6305/e-mail at dennyhartwig@clearchannel.com or Tony
Gardea at 949-365-5750/e-mail tony@nextlevelsportsinc.com.
About Ampd
Mobile World Supercross GP/Ampd Mobile AMA Supercross Series
Ampd Mobile
World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that is produced and promoted
by Clear Channel Entertainment and Dorna Off Road S.L. The Ampd Mobile
AMA Supercross Series is a 16-round national series within the United States
that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment, with the exception
of the event held in Daytona Beach, Fl. that is independently produced by the
International Speedway Corporation and also is not a part of the Ampd
Mobile World Supercross GP. Riders must compete in the international rounds
to be eligible to win the World Supercross GP championship. In 2005-2006, the
17-event Ampd Mobile 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 Ampd Mobile AMA Supercross Series.
The winner of the Ampd Mobile AMA Supercross Series will be crowned as
the national champion for that series.
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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 companys independently operated athlete
representation business, SFX, provides management, marketing and financial consulting
services to many of the worlds 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.
About AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United
States. Its properties include the Ampd Mobile AMA Supercross Series,
the AMA Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship
presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship
and the AMA Supermoto Championship. For more information about AMA Pro Racing,
visit www.amaproracing.com. Accredited media outlets can also access AMA Pro
Racing's online Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom.
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