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Round 9 results for the 2009 AMA Motocross Series from from New Berlin, NY. Here are the top 10 450 and 250!


450 Results

1. Chad Reed 1/1 SUZ


2. Andrew Short 5/2 HON


3. Michael Byrne 4/3 SUZ


4. Justin Brayton 8/4 KTM


5. Davi Millsaps 3/11 HON


6. Gareth Swanepoel 7/6 KAW


7. Ivan Tedesco 6/8 YAM


8. Kyle Regal 10/5 YAM


9. Thomas Hahn 2/16 KAW


10. Tim Ferry 11/7 KAW

250 Results

1. Chris Pourcel 1/1 KAW


2. Ryan Dungey 2/2 SUZ


3. Jake Weimer 3/3 KAW


4. Brett Metcalfe 4/4 HON


5. Broc Tickle 9/5 YAM


6. K Cunningham 6/8 KAW


7. Tommy Searle 10/7 KTM


8. Justin Barcia 7/10 HON


9. Matt Lemoine 14/9 YAM


10. PJ Larsen 13/11

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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 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.

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