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Round 8 results for the 2009 AMA Motocross Series from from Washougal WA. Here are the top 10 450 and 250!


450 Results

1. Chad Reed 1/1 SUZ


2. Josh Grant 5/2 YAM


3. Jason Lawrence 10/3 YAM


4. Justin Brayton 9/8 KTM


5. Michael Byrne 15/4 SUZ


6. Jim Albertson 8/10 YAM


7. Nick Wey 13/6 YAM


8. Thomas Hahn 2/38 KAW


9. Ivan Tedesco 11/11 HON


10. Clem Desalle 3/25 HON

250 Results

1. Ryan Dungey 1/5 SUZ


2. Blake Wharton 3/3 HON


3. Chris Pourcel 8/1 KAW


4. Brett Metcalfe 4/4 HON


5. Jake Weimer 10/2 KAW


6. Tommy Searle 6/6 KTM


7. Broc Tickle 7/8 YAM


8. Darryn Durham 5/10 YAM


9. Max Anstie 9/9 KTM


10. K Cunningham 2/34 KAW

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Round 7 results for the 2009 AMA Motocross Series from from Millville, MN. Here are the top 10 450 and 250!


450 Results

1. Chad Reed 2/1 SUZ


2. Ivan Tedesco 5/2 HON


3. Michael Byrne 3/4 SUZ


4. Josh Grant 1/10 YAM


5. Andrew Short 6/5 HON


6. Justin Brayton 7/7 KTM


7. Thomas Hahn 4/13 KAW


8. Nick Wey 8/9 YAM


9. Cody Cooper 12/8 YAM


10. Davi Millsaps 33/3 HON

250 Results

1. Ryan Dungey 1/1 SUZ


2. Chris Pourcel 2/2 KAW


3. Justin Barcia 3/3 HON


4. Brett Metcalfe 4/4 HON


5. Broc Tickle 5/6 YAM


6. Jake Weimer 6/7 KAW


7. K Cunningham 7/8 KAW


8. Matt Lemoine 10/9 YAM


9. Darryn Durham 15/5 YAM


10. Tommy Searle 9/11 KTM

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450 Points

1. Chad Reed 240


2. Andrew Short 219


3. I Tedesco 200


4. Josh Grant 198


5. Michael Byrne 145


6. M Alessi 142


7. Cody Cooper 135


8. Thomas Hahn 123


9. Ricky Dietrich 119


10. Nick Wey 101


11. Justin Brayton 99


12. J Albertson 82


13. Dan Reardon 68


14. Jeff Alessi 60


15. R Villopoto 55


16. Weston Peick 47


17. Jake Moss 45


18. Matt Goerke 41


19. A Balbi 41


20. Chris Blose 40

250 Points

1. C Pourcel 255


2. Ryan Dungey 246


3. Tommy Searle 191


4. Brett Metcalfe 179


5. Tyla Rattray 175


6. Blake Wharton 156


7. Jake Weimer 153


8. Justin Barcia 151


9. Broc Tickle 141


10. Trey Canard 139


11. Matt Lemoine 99


12. Wil Hahn 89


13. K Cunningham 85


14. Ben Evans 83


15. Darryn Durham 72


16. Max Anstie 65


17. Steven Clarke 52


18. S Borkenhagen 47


19. PJ Larsen 43


20. Austin Stroupe 34

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Courtesy MX Sports

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (July 14, 2009) - Through the first six rounds of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship season, there have been a total of eight different riders atop the podium across the 450 and 250 classes, including seven first-time winners. This Saturday, the Spring Creek Motocross facility in Millville, Minn., presents yet another opportunity for a new face to make his way into the winners circle and add to what had already been one of the most memorable an unpredictable seasons ever.

From farmland to ferocious motocross track, Spring Creek Motocross hosted its first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross National in 1983. Known for its rich soil, which was used during the days when the track served solely as a farm, Spring Creek is located just a short drive from nearby Rochester, Minn. In 1987 John and Greta Martin assumed ownership of the venue and ever since have taken the facility to the next level. Some of those improvements include a three-story starting tower with a viewing platform, a three-story building equipped with concessions, a commons area, two levels of VIP suites, and a four story announcing tower with spectator deck. These first class amenities help make Spring Creek one of the leading tracks on the tour.

Television coverage of the 450 Class will air on SPEED July 18 at 11:30 p.m. EST while the 250 Class will also air on SPEED on July 21. Check your local listings for exact times.

In the highly competitive 450 Class, all five winners this season have broke through for their first career victory with Josh Grant becoming the most recent at RedBud on the 4th of July. Grant, who also won his first AMA Supercross main event this season, used 2-1 finishes to earn the overall aboard his JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha. Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki''s Chad Reed, of Tampa, Fla., controls the points lead 240-219 over Honda Red Bull Racing''s Andrew Short, of Smithville, Texas. Short''s teammate Ivan Tedesco, of Tallahassee, Fla., is third overall and has a win of his own this season. Of the class'' top riders, Short will lead the way this weekend thanks to a strong runner-up effort at Millville last season. The smiley-faced assassin is still in search of his first career victory, but with the amount of parity thus far in 2009, his odds are strong.

In the 250 Class, a wild pair of motos at RedBud concluded with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki''s Jake Weimer winning his second straight overall of the season. Weimer''s teammate Christophe Pourcel controls the points lead but the wave of momentum Weimer is carrying into Saturday plays into his favor. Additionally, the state of Minnesota will welcome home a trio of riders, led by Belle Plaine''s own Ryan Dungey. A two-time winner this season and currently second in the standings, the Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki will be a major threat for the win after capturing the overall at his home track last season. Spring Creek owners the Martin family will have extra reason to cheer this weekend as son Alex, who made his pro debut at Millville in 2008, will return home with a factory ride. With the absence of Trey Canard, GEICO Powersports Honda has enlisted the talent of Martin for Saturday''s race, giving the young rider his first big break as a pro. Last but not least, Goodrich''s Tucker Hibbert looks to take advantage o
f familiarity and achieve his best result of 2009. One of the world''s best snowmobile racers, Hibbert is arguably the most unique dual sport athlete on the planet, competing in two distinctly different disciplines during two polar opposite seasons.

2008 at Spring Creek marked a weekend of champions as both the 450 and 250 class titles were decided in Minnesota. Like he had done so in every race last year, James Stewart swept both 450 Class motos, marking his 10th win of the season and his 20th consecutive moto win. The win clinched his first-ever premier class AMA Pro Motocross championship. While Dungey claimed victory after going 2-1 in last year''s 250 Class showdown on the track he grew up racing on as an amateur, it was the hard-charging Ryan Villopoto, whose 1-2 result scored him his third consecutive 250 Class championship.

The increasingly popular Monster Energy Fan Fest will take place at the track on Friday afternoon, beginning at 4 p.m. CT. Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki and its riders Reed, Dungey, and Michael Byrne will be on hand signing autographs while numerous festivities provide a memorable preview to Saturday''s action. Additionally, the second round of the FMF 2-Stroke Invitational will take place during intermission on race day with a jam-packed field of experienced and talented riders.

Minnesota-based Shock Doctor, the global brand leader in sports protective gear including the revolutionary Eject Helmet Removal System, will be in attendance at Spring Creek providing demonstrations of all its products to the fans and answering any questions they may have. The Eject System, which provides emergency neck and spine protection after a motorsport crash, is now endorsed by MX Sports for improving safety in amateur and pro racing. Look for the Shock Doctor tent within the pits.

Ticket Info (The lesser value of each ticket represents tickets paid in cash.)
Wed-Sat Tickets
Adults $63/$60
Kids (6-11 years) $48/45
5 and under FREE
Thur-Sat
Adults $63/$60
Kids (6-11 years) $48/$45
5 and under FREE

Fri-Sat
Adults $53/$50
Kids (6-11 years) $38/$35
5 and under FREE

Saturday Only
Adults $38/35
Kids (6-11 years) $28/25
5 and under FREE
Pit Passes $23/$20

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Courtesy of AMA

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that motocross racing phenom Ashley Fiolek will speak at the Aug. 19 Opening Ceremony of the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley Davidson and Buell, in Keystone, Colo.

The fact that Fiolek is deaf has never hampered her performance on the motocross track. She quickly demonstrated that she is a serious competitor in the professional ranks when she rode her way to the title in the 2008 AMA/WMA Women's Professional Motocross Championship. This year has proved to be no different. After the first four races of the 2009 series, Fiolek -- competing as the first-ever woman member of the Honda Red Bull factory racing team -- currently holds first place in the point standings. But she is not content to stop there. Fiolek intends to compete on the men's motocross circuit in the not-too-distant future.

What makes the 18-year-old even more likable is her genuine passion for sharing her enthusiasm about women in the motorcycling.

"I am really looking forward to attending this year's AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference in Colorado," she said. "I have been riding and racing since I was 7, and I think the advances in motorcycling sports that women have made are fantastic. I can't wait to meet other enthusiasts who share my love for being outdoors and riding."

"Ashley's accomplishments as a woman motorcyclist are as impressive as they are inspiring," says Tigra Tsujikawa, marketing and special events manager for the AMA. "I can think of no one more fitting to kick off our conference, and we are both honored and delighted that she will be joining us."

Registration for the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, costs $165 through Aug. 3. Registration after Aug. 3 (and any on-site registrations) will cost $185. The registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt, and admission to all seminars as well as opening ceremonies on Aug. 19, a barn dance on Aug. 20, the International Street Party on Aug. 21 and a closing banquet on Aug. 22. Both the barn dance and closing banquet include dinner.

Participants can register now at https://home.ama-cycle.org/iwmc/registration/register.aspx or by phone by calling (800) AMA-JOIN. While the event focuses on women riders, it is not limited to women. Men are welcome to participate with a paid registration. Sign up for conference e-mail alerts at info@womenandmotorcycling.com, and follow conference updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/womenandmoto.

Labels: 2008 AMA/WMA Women's Professional Motocross Champion, AMA, AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference, Ashley Fiolek, e town graphx

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Courtesy ESPN

LONDON (GBR).— Sunday night saw Maddison become the first rider in history to take on Tower Bridge on an FMX bike. The Australian used the famous London landmark as a take-off and landing ramp as he cleared the gap above the Thames after the bridge had been opened to let ships through. With an approach speed of approximately 75km/h, Maddison took off from the north side of the bridge, performing a Backflip 22 metres above the Thames, before completing a hard but safe landing in front of the south tower of one of the world's most famous sights.

Maddison: "I have been thinking about this jump for years. Over the last few months we've taken a really close look at each area of Tower Bridge. This time we were only on it for a few minutes, so everything had to be exactly right first time — we only had one chance to do it. It was an incredible feeling to fly between the two towers and over the Thames."

The spectacular stunt in the British capital is the latest on the Australian's incredible CV that includes jumping the equivalent of an American football pitch (106.9 metres) in 2008, or ringing in the New Year in 2009 with a huge 25.5-metre step-up jump onto the roof of the Arc de Triomphe Hotel in Las Vegas.

Maddison will return to London on 22 August to take part in the final stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2009 in Battersea Power Station.

Labels: e town graphx, ESPN, FMX, Freestyle, London, Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2009, Robbie Maddison, Tower Bridge

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Former Two-Time US Open Supercross Champion to Chase After Third Title!

Feld Motor Sports announced today former two-time champion Chad Reed, of Tampa, Fla., will race at this year's Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open Supercross inside Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena October 9-11.

On the opening night of last year's race, Reed was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a mechanical problem suffered in a crash on lap one. The second night of racing offered fans one of the greatest races in Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open history between Reed and James Stewart. After leading the first 16 laps of last year's Saturday main event, Reed suffered a huge crash that ended his chances at winning the race.

I look forward to the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open every year" said Reed. "I really enjoy racing on a tight and technical race track. The racing is always intense at this event. You have to be on your game both Friday and Saturday, and I won it (the race) in '03 and '04 and plan on adding an '09 win to that list."

Reed won back-to-back Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open championships in 2003 and 2004, besting rival and AMA Supercross / Motocross legend Ricky Carmichael. Known for his indoor skills, Reed has 38 career AMA Supercross wins and is third on the all-time win list.

Reed came to the U.S. from Australia in 2002 and has quickly become one of the world's top supercross racers. In his AMA rookie year, he won the 125cc Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Series. The following season he moved to the premier AMA Supercross class, winning eight races and scoring an additional six podium finishes en route to second place in points standings. In 2004, Reed had his best season ever, earning 10 wins and the first championship of his career. Since moving into the premier class, he has yet to finish worse than third place in AMA Supercross.

Tickets for the 2009 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open Supercross are available at Ticketmaster locations, Carter Powersports (located at 6275 South Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118) the MGM Grand Garden
Arena box office, www.ussx.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

Labels: Action Sports, Chad Reed, e town graphx, Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open Supercross

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Courtesy ESPN

Eight of the top performers from the X Games and Winter X Games are nominated for the17th annual ESPYs, which will be televised on ESPN Sunday, July 19, at 9 p.m. ET. The 2009 ESPYs co-presented by Under Armour and Land Rover and hosted by Samuel L. Jackson release the nominees for Best Male Action Sport Athlete and Best Female Action Sport Athlete categories.

"It's an absolute honor to be nominated for an ESPY,” said ESPY nominee and supercross and motocross champion, James Stewart. “I am proud to be in the company of the other nominees not only in my category but within the show as a whole. This is a very prestigious deal." Stewart will make his debut at X Games 15 competing in Moto Super X.


The ESPY nominees for Best Action Sport Athlete:
BEST MALE ACTION SPORT ATHLETE NOMINEES

Shaun White, Skateboarding & Snowboarding
Seventeen-time Winter and X Games medalist and 2006 Olympic gold medalist, Shaun White is the first X Games athlete to win gold in both summer and winter events. Recently, Shaun took home a Winter X gold in Slopestyle and SuperPipe, making him the only male athlete to win SuperPipe gold four times.

James Stewart, Motocross
Two-time AMA Supercross Champion James Stewart is making his X Games debut this summer. After dominating the 2008 AMA MotoCross circuit, he took home the Championship title, becoming only the second rider to complete a perfect season.

Kelly Slater, Surfing
With nine ASP World Championship titles and two X Games Surfing gold medals, Kelly Slater is the most successful champion in the history of surfing. He is both the youngest and the oldest rider to win an ASP Championship and is the only rider to ever score a “perfect 20” heat total in ASP competition. One of the most famous surfers in the world, Slater also holds the record for most Elite Tour victories.

Ryan Sheckler, Skateboarding
Winning his first X Games gold at the age of 13 in 2007, Ryan Sheckler has dominated the competition circuit ever since. A fan favorite, Sheckler comes into X Games 15 this year as the defending X Games Skateboard Street gold medalist.


BEST FEMALE ACTION SPORT ATHLETE NOMINEES

Ashley Fiolek, Motocross
In just her second season as a professional racer, 18-year-old Ashley Fiolek is taking the world of women’s motocross by storm. Deaf since birth, Fiolek has placed first in every AMA/WMA competition since September 2008. With 11 Amateur National Championships, Fiolek will make her first X Games appearance this summer and is a top contender for gold.

Sarah Burke, Skiing
Sarah Burke has Winter X Games SuperPipe hardware from every year since the sport’s debut in the X Games, including back-to-back gold medals from 2007 to 2009 and silvers in 2006 and 2005. In 2007, she became the first skier to win an ESPY Award; winning for Female Action Sports Athlete of the Year. An innovator in skiing progression, Sarah was the first woman to land a 720, 900 and 1080 in competition.

Torah Bright, Snowboarding
The first Australian to win a gold medal in Winter X Games history, Torah Bright earned a top-two finish in every Winter X Games Snowboard SuperPipe competition since 2006, including a recent gold finish at Winter X Games 13. Becoming the first woman to ever land a switch backside 720 in competition, Bright is known for her amplitude and technical spins. She is also the two-time Burton Global Open Series Champion.

Maya Gabeira, Surfing
Specializing in Big Wave Surfing, Maya Gabeira rides massive waves all over the world. Gabeira won the 2009 Billabong XXL Women’s Overall Performance Award for the third consecutive year. Gaining notoriety in a male-dominated sport, Gabeira is becoming a role model for females in big wave surfing.


For the second time, a limited amount of ESPYs tickets are available for public purchase through www.ticketmaster.com. The 2009 ESPYs will be taped Wednesday, July 15, from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles and televised Sunday, July 19, at 9 p.m. ESPN’s one-hour nomination show will be televised Fri., June 26, at 8p.m. on ESPN2.

The ESPYs
The ESPYs gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting the leading performers and performances. The 2009 ESPYs will recognize both sport-specific achievements, such as “Best MLB Player” and “Best WNBA Player,” and best-in-sport winners, such as “Best Team” or “Best Female Athlete” that pit nominees from different sports against each other. The ESPYs honor ESPN’s commitment to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a partnership launched with the late Jim Valvano at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993.

X Games 15
The 15th annual action sports competition will feature more than 250 of the world’s best athletes who will compete in BMX Freestyle, Moto X, Skateboard and Rally Car Racing. Tickets for X Games 15 are available for purchase at STAPLES Center and The Home Depot Center box offices or online through www.Ticketmaster.com. ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC will air 20 hours of live coverage of the X Games July 30 - August 2 – all available in high definition. Additional coverage will be provided via ESPN360.com, Xgames.com, ESPN Classic, ESPN International, SportsCenter and ESPN2’s X Center.

Labels: Action Sports, Ashley Fiolek, e town graphx, ESPN, ESPYs, James Stewart, Motocross

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The 2009 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open Supercross will feature two distinctly different track designs for this year's race inside Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, featuring the largest finish line jump in the event's history.

The six technical lanes will challenge riders and entertain fans inside the intimate MGM Grand Garden Arena. This year's track will be a combination of the-best-of-the-best obstacles taken from the last nine years of the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open, including the mammoth finish line jump that will span nearly 75 ft.

"This year's U.S. Open tracks should be two of the best yet" said Dave Prater, Director of Supercross, Feld Motor Sports. "They're more technical and tighter than the previous year's, which will make it challenging and create great parity. There are still some straight-away's and a flat sweeping turn to allow for speed as well. Both tracks should please the fans and the riders."

To view each night's track click the following link: http://www.ussx.com/track09.asp

Tickets for the 2009 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open are available at Ticketmaster locations, Carter Powersports (located at 6275 South Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118) the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office, www.ussx.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

Labels: e town graphx, Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open Supercross, track designs

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AURORA, Ill. (July 6, 2009) - Defending Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open champion and recently crowned AMA Supercross class champion James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., announced today that he will defend his title at this year's race inside Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena October 9-11.

At last year's Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open, Stewart capped of a stellar 1-1 weekend en route to winning his second championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. It was a special win for Stewart, who was competing aboard a new bike and new team for the first-time in his professional career.

"The U.S. Open is a part of preparation for myself and the San Manuel Yamaha Race Team leading into the 2010 season," said Stewart. "Last year, the U.S. Open was my first race with my new team and it turned out to be a great weekend. I had only ridden a Yamaha about four times before heading to Las Vegas to race in the U.S. Open and this year will be similar to last year because we have a completely new motorcycle that I will be racing. The U.S. Open is one of our steps for preparing for the 2010."

"As the defending Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open champion, it's great to have James' support in this unique race once again," said Dave Prater, director of supercross, Feld Entertainment Motor Sports. "James persevered at last year's race to win the second Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open championship of his career. A win this year for James can tie him on the all-time win list with Ricky Carmichael."

At the 2006 race inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Stewart swept both nights of racing en route to his first Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open title. During the two-night race, Stewart beat defending Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open champion Ricky Carmichael.

Tickets for the 2009 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open are available at Ticketmaster locations, Carter Powersports (located at 6275 South Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118) the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office, www.ussx.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

For more information on the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open, please log on to www.ussx.com.

Labels: AMA, e town graphx, James Stewart, Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Series

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With round 6 at Rud Bud in the history books the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series is at it's halfway point. Here's a check of the 450 and 250 points standings.

450 Points

1. Chad Reed 240


2. Andrew Short 219


3. I Tedesco 200


4. Josh Grant 198


5. Michael Byrne 145


6. M Alessi 142


7. Cody Cooper 135


8. Thomas Hahn 123


9. Ricky Dietrich 119


10. Nick Wey 101


11. Justin Brayton 99


12. J Albertson 82


13. Dan Reardon 68


14. Jeff Alessi 60


15. R Villopoto 55


16. Weston Peick 47


17. Jake Moss 45


18. Matt Goerke 41


19. A Balbi 41


20. Chris Blose 40

250 Points

1. C Pourcel 255/li>
   
2. Ryan Dungey 246/li>
   
3. Tommy Searle 191/li>
   
4. Brett Metcalfe 179/li>
   
5. Tyla Rattray 175/li>
   
6. Blake Wharton 156/li>
   
7. Jake Weimer 153/li>
   
8. Justin Barcia 151/li>
   
9. Broc Tickle 141/li>
   
10. Trey Canard 139/li>
    
11. Matt Lemoine 99/li>
    
12. Wil Hahn 89/li>
    
13. K Cunningham 85/li>
    
14. Ben Evans 83/li>
    
15. Darryn Durham 72/li>
    
16. Max Anstie 65/li>
    
17. Steven Clarke 52/li>
    
18. S Borkenhagen 47/li>
    
19. PJ Larsen 43/li>
    
20. Austin Stroupe 34

Labels: AMA, e town graphx, Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Series, Lucus Oil, points standings, results

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From mxsportsproracing.com:

Grant Adds to List of First-Time Winners at RedBud
Weimer Nabs Back-to-Back Victories in 250 Class

BUCHANAN, Mich. (July 4, 2009) - The 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship continued to provide some of the most unpredictable action in the history of the sport as JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha rookie Josh Grant, of Riverside, Calif., became the series' seventh first-time winner of the season at the Monster Energy Motocross National from RedBud. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Jake Weimer made it two in a row in the 250 Class.

Grant paced the morning practice sessions on Saturday and showcased his stellar speed in each of the day's motos. After a bad start in moto one, Grant stormed through the field to a runner-up finish, nearly stealing the win from Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Chad Reed, of Australia. In the final moto, Grant came out of the gates in the top five and quickly moved into second where he stalked Honda Red Bull Racing's Ivan Tedesco, of Tallahassee, Fla., before making the move for the win.

"I really needed this win," explained Grant. "I finally got a decent start and just made all the passes I needed to get to the front. I'm pumped for the Joe Gibbs Racing team because its our first outdoor win. I knew we had the speed. I just needed to get a start and today everything worked out."

Reed solidified second overall (1-3) and his spot atop the season standings while Tedesco wrapped up the third position (4-2). Halfway through the season, Reed holds a 21-point lead over Andrew Short.

Weimer raced to his second straight victory after claiming his inaugural win one week ago. Consistency proved to be the key on Saturday as Weimer's competitor's battled misfortune in the motos, becoming an unlikely winner with moto results of second and fourth.

"I was pretty sure I had the overall by the halfway point. I knew the guys ahead of me were behind me in the first moto. I saw Dungey go down so he was behind me and he was the only one that beat me (in moto one). I feel like I rode well and I'm just happy to be up here."

The overall podium duplicated that of last week's as Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Christophe Pourcel, of France, took second overall (8-1) and Muscle Milk/MDK/KTM's Tommy Searle, of Great Britain, rounded out the podium (5-2) for the third week in a row.

Pourcel holds a nine point lead over Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Ryan Dungey heading into the final six races.

The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship takes a week off, but returns to action on Saturday, July 18 from Millville, Minn. for the Honda Spring Creek Pro National from Spring Creek Motocross Park. Same day coverage can be seen on SPEED at 11:30 p.m. ET.

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Round 6 results for the 2009 AMA Motocross Series from RedBud in Buchanan, Mich. Here are the top 10 450 and 250!


450 Results

1. Josh Grant 2/1 YAM


2. Chad Reed 1/3 SUZ


3. Ivan Tedesco 4/2 HON


4. Andrew Short 3/4 HON


5. Cody Cooper 6/5 YAM


6. Ricky Dietrich 5/6 KAW


7. Michael Byrne 7/7 SUZ


8. Tyler Bowers 8/9 HON


9. Nick Wey 10/8 YAM


10. Justin Brayton KTM

250 Results

1. Jake Weimer 2/4 KAW


2. Chris Pourcel 8/1 KAW


3. Tommy Searle 5/2 KTM


4. Brett Metcalfe 4/3 HON


5. Ryan Dungey 1/8 SUZ


6. Justin Barcia 3/7 HON


7. K Cunningham


8. Matt Lemoine YAM


9. Wil Hahn


10. Martin Davalos KTM

Labels: Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Series, RedBud, results

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From mxxportsproracing.com:

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (June 30, 2009) - After a pair of first-time winners stood atop the podium last weekend in Colorado, it is anyone's guess as to who will take the checkered flag in the 450 and 250 classes at Saturday's Monster Energy Motocross National from RedBud in Buchanan, Mich. The race marks the halfway point of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship season with round six of 12.

One of the most popular stops on the circuit, RedBud has been dubbed "America's Track" and has served as the centerpiece of the series since its inception in 1974. In 1978, RedBud hosted its first national over the 4th of July weekend and has been American Motocross' Independence Day tradition since its inception. The southwestern Michigan track is notorious for its massive tabletops and the infamous LaRocco's Leap, the largest jump in the series at 120 feet, named after Indiana-born legend Mike LaRocco who became the first rider to ever complete the uphill triple.

For 2009, RedBud will continue its role as the centerpiece of the three-race Monster Energy Triple Crown of Motocross. Current class points leaders Chad Reed and Christophe Pourcel took victories at the opening round of the Triple Crown two races ago at High Point. They both return looking to stay in the hunt for the $25,000 bonus that comes with sweeping all three events and will lead 78 of their rivals out of the gates. Competition from the 450 class will be shown live on NBC beginning at 4:30 ET.

Last weekend, the series completed its only round under the lights at Thunder Valley MX. Honda Red Bull Racing's Ivan Tedesco captured his first-career overall victory in the 450 Class after a dominating 1-1 performance. The 2005 Lites (now 250) Class champion was at the top of his game all evening and moved into third in the standings thanks to his performance.

"This is actually my first win outdoors since 2005," said Tedesco. "I won (in Colorado) in the (250 Class) and that lead to a championship in that class. It's been a long time coming and I've had to battle through some injuries over the years, but I feel like I'm in top form and it feels great. This year didn't start out great at the first race, but I've had podiums and great runs since then."

Tedesco's Honda Red Bull Racing teammate Andrew Short finished second in front of his hometown fans while Canidae/Motosport.com/Kawasaki's Tommy Hahn captured his first career podium. All three riders enter this weekend with considerable momentum with each of the red riders closing in on Reed and his Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki team atop the standings. Also stepping into the mix on Saturday will be Dewitt, Mich. native Nick Wey. The series' top privateer always performs well at his home track and will be eager to build upon his fourth place finish one year ago and reach the podium.

After leaving round four without scoring a single point, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Jake Weimer rebounded impressively with moto finishes of second and first to capture the first motocross victory of his career in the 250 Class. Teammate Pourcel and Muscle Milk/MDK/KTM's Tommy Searle completed the podium.
"This was something huge for me," boasted Weimer. "I didn't know if I was going to ever get an outdoor win. I got two good starts on my Kawasaki and I only made one small mistake in the second moto. I'm really excited because this is my first moto and overall wins."

With a huge wave of momentum behind him and the confidence to win, Weimer's desire to overcome last season's 13th place result at RedBud will be considerable. Pourcel has been strong all season, despite never having been to any of the tracks on the schedule. He built upon his advantage over Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki's Ryan Dungey, who suffered from misfortune in Michigan one year ago with a 14th place result.
The Independence Day celebration at RedBud was led by green machines in 2008 as eventual series champions and Kawasaki riders James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto stood atop the podium. For Stewart, it was his sixth overall victory and 12th moto win en route to a perfect season while Villopoto continued an impressive streak of his own, winning his 11th moto in a row out of 12. Additionally, each rider claimed their second Triple Crown victory, setting the stage for a $25,000 run for the money at the series finale. With each rider absent from the 2009 season, the 450 Class will see just its third different winner in the last eight years at RedBud while the 250 Class will be won by someone other than Ryan Villopoto for the first time since his move into the professional ranks.

On Friday, July 3, the Monster Energy Fan Fest will give the faithful RedBud fans a chance to check out the national track before the world's best riders blast out of the gates. The Monster Energy Kawasaki team and its riders Timmy Ferry and Ricky Dietrich will be on hand to sign autographs as will the Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki squad of Chad Reed, Michael Byrne, and Ryan Dungey. Gates open for Fan Fest at 4 p.m.
Additionally, the first of four rounds of the FMF 2-Stroke Invitational Series will commence during intermission on Saturday between the pro motos. The familiar and well-loved sound of two-stroke engines will resonate through the facility as motocross legends Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Stanton, and Jeff Emig lead a loaded field from the Michigan Mafia out of the gates in this special event.

Ticket Info:
Wednesday-Sunday Tickets
Adults $70
Kids (6-11 years) $35
Children under 5 FREE
Saturday Tickets
Adults $35
Kids (6-11) $15
Children under 5 FREE

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