AMA Supercross Lites East champ Christophe Pourcel (1) got off to a fast start in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday night and went on to win the AMA Supercross Lite East opener. Here Pourcel wheelies his Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki off the starting gate. He held this wheelie all the way to the first turn. Also charging towards the turn is Justin Barcia (17), Troy Adams (65) and Brett Metcalfe (24). Before winning the East Region Supercross Lites Series last year Pourcel was the 2006 MX2 Motocross World Champion.

Christophe Pourcel wheelies his Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki off the starting gate in the Lites East race in Indianapolis. He held this wheelie all the way to the first turn. Also charging towards the turn is Justin Barcia (17), Troy Adams (65) and Brett Metcalfe (24). (Larry Lawrence photo)