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Lawrence Tightens Lites Class Points Race Heading Into San Diego
AURORA, Ill. (February 5, 2008) - Yamaha of Troy's Jason Lawrence, of Carlsbad, Calif., won his second consecutive Western Regional AMA Supercross race of the season. While Lawrence wrapped up his impressive win, points leader Ryan Dungey's commanding lead was cut short after crashing in turn one. The Makita Suzuki rider came into the evening with a 19-point lead, but left Anaheim just eight points ahead of Lawrence. After fighting off Red Bull Honda's Davi Millsaps, Team San Manuel's Chad Reed won his fourth Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race last Saturday night at Angel Stadium. This weekend Reed, of Tampa, Fla., brings a 26-point lead into San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium.
A variety of ticket and pit pass deals are available, including limited $10 Treadhead seats. Off Road Warehouse is also offering a $10-off coupon (not available on $10 tickets) and Escondido Cycle Center and 7-11stores are offering free pit passes.
Undoubtedly one of the circuit's best attended races, San Diego's AMA Supercross class race will be broadcast on CBS Sports Sunday, February 10 at Noon EST. The AMA Supercross Lites class will air on SPEED February 15 at Noon EST.
Last weekend, at the third and final Monster Energy Supercross race in Anaheim, Calif., Team San Manuel's Reed won the AMA Supercross class main event, leading all 20 laps en route to the 30th win of career.
"After last weekend, I set some goals for myself, and winning this race was definitely one of them," said Reed from the podium at Angel Stadium. "I knew that if I got the holeshot, I would be able to get this done. I had a lot in the tank after the race, so I was really happy tonight."
Last year in San Diego Reed stopped AMA Supercross class points leader James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., as the two traded positions several time until Stewart crashed. A four-time winner in San Diego, Reed considers the venue one of his favorites.
"I love this place," said Reed after winning his second race of the season at Qualcomm last year. "I have had so many great races here, and this is huge for me. Second place was getting really old. It's a shame to see James crash like that, but this is a big relief for me because I know I can win."
After riding 13 perfect laps last year at Qualcomm, Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., won his first AMA Supercross Lites race at Qualcomm Stadium. On his way to the championship, Villopoto won seven of the eight races in Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites competition.
Supercross made its debut in San Diego on October 25, 1980 when Mike Bell won on a Yamaha. Seven-time supercross champion Jeremy McGrath, of Encinitas, Calif., holds the all-time AMA Supercross win record at San Diego with five. Kawasaki's Todd Campbell won the inaugural AMA Supercross Lites class on January 26, 1995.
Tickets are available at www.supercrossonline.com, participating Yamaha dealerships, all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone at 619-220-8497. Gold Circle seats are $35; Mid-Level seats are $30 for adults and $10 for kids; Treadhead seats are $10. Fans can also request the family section when purchasing. All tickets are $2 more on the day of the race.
Past Winners in San Diego AMA Supercross
February 17, 2007: Chad Reed
February 11, 2006: James Stewart
February 19, 2005: Chad Reed
January 24, 2004: Chad Reed
February 08, 2003: Chad Reed
January 12, 2002: David Vuillemin
January 13, 2001: Ricky Carmichael
January 22, 2000: David Vuillemin
January 16, 1999: Ezra Lusk
February 07, 1998: Jeremy McGrath
February 10, 1996: Jeremy McGrath
February 11, 1995: Jeremy McGrath
February 05, 1994: Jeremy McGrath
February 06, 1993: Jeremy McGrath
February 08, 1992: Damon Bradshaw
February 09, 1991: Jean-Michael Bayle
February 10, 1990: Jeff Stanton
February 11, 1989: Rick Johnson
February 14, 1987: Rick Johnson
February 08, 1986: Rick Johnson
January 26, 1985: Johnny O' Mara
November 16, 1982: Broc Glover
November 14, 1981: Broc Glover
October 25, 1980: Mike Bell
AMA Supercross Lites
February 17, 2007: Ryan Villopoto
February 11, 2006: Andrew Short
February 19, 2005: Nathan Ramsey
January 24, 2004: Ivan Tedesco
February 08, 2003: James Stewart
January 12, 2002: James Stewart
January 13, 2001: Justin Buckelew
January 22, 2000: Greg Schnell
January 16, 1999: Casey Johnson
February 07, 1998: John Dowd
February 10, 1996: Jeff Willoh
February 11, 1995: Damon Huffman
February 05, 1994: Ryan Hughes
February 06, 1993: Mickael Pichon
February 08, 1992: Jeremy McGrath
February 09, 1991: Jeremy McGrath
February 10, 1990: Ty Davis
February 11, 1989: Jeff Matiasevich
February 14, 1987: Kyle Lewis
February 08, 1986: Donny Schmit
January 26, 1985: Todd Campbell
AMA Supercross Class Results, Anaheim 3
1. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha
2. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Honda
3. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki
4. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
6. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki
7. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha
8. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., KTM
9. Troy Adams, Homosassa, Fla., Honda
10. Manuel Gomez, Spain, Kawasaki
AMA Supercross Class Season Standings
1. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha, 122
2. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda, 96
3. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 77
4. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 69
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 67
6. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 65
7. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha, 57
8. Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 53
9. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., KTM, 53
10. Joshua Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 49
Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results, Anaheim 3
1. Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
2. Austin Stroupe, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
4. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda
5. Kyle Cunningham, Fort Worth, Texas, Honda
6. Thomas Hahn, Alvord, Texas, Kawasaki
7. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
8. Dan Reardon, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
9. Robert Kiniry, LaFayette, N.Y., Honda
10. Gavin Gracyk, Blissfield, Ohio, Honda
Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 96
2. Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha, 88
3. Dan Reardon, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 80
4. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 78
5. Austin Stroupe, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki, 74
6. Tommy Hahn, Alvord, Texas, Kawasaki, 70
7. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 69
8. Broc Hepler, Kittanning, Pa., Yamaha, 59
9. Gavin Gracyk, Blissfield, Ohio, Honda, 53
10. Kyle Cunningham, Fort Worth, Texas, Honda, 47
KTM Junior Supercross Challenge
1. Derrick Crider, Corona, Calif., KTM
2. Christian O'Conner, Upland, Calif., KTM
3. Jared Ostello, Fulton, Calif., KTM
4. Hunter Daly, Pearblossom, Calif., KTM
5. Brayden Bartlett, Excelsior Springs, Mo., KTM
6. Christopher Lopeman, Prescott Valley, Ariz., KTM
7. Kaden Lehne, Malibu, Calif., KTM
8. Reese Kelley, Custer, S.D., KTM
9. Dustin Pilgram, Maricopa, Ariz., KTM
10. Curren German, Corona, Calif., KTM
11. Max Lee, Corona, Calif., KTM
12. Wybrand Vanderdussen, Corona, Calif., KTM
13. Shawn Fleisher, Riverside, Calif., KTM
14. Colby Wemple, Hemet, Calif., KTM
15. Jace Pearce, Chandler, Ariz., KTM
The Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites class race will air Saturday, February 8 at Noon EST on SPEED.
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dennyhartwig@livenation.com or 630-566-6305.
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