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Anderson Holding Down Western Regional 250SC Class Points Lead
AURORA, Ill. (March 31, 2014) – After winning his 50th Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race last weekend in St. Louis, Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart hopes to keep his winning streak alive at Houston’s NRG Stadium this Saturday night. After a seven-race break, the action in the Western Regional 250SX Class heats up in Houston with Rockstar Energy Racing’s Jason Anderson holding down a four-point lead over Troy Lee Designs/Honda’s Cole Seely.
**FOX Sports 1 will air the Houston race live at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT** **Coverage from Houston will also be available on the authenticated FOX Sports GO app** **FOX Sports 2 will re-air the Houston race on Sunday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT**
*Media day is Thursday, April 3 from Noon-2:00 p.m. Riders will be available for interviews and will ride the track for the media *
Some key insights into this weekend’s race are:
- Stewart is the winner of 50 450SX Class races
- Stewart has three consecutive wins and five on the season
- Villopoto has eight podiums this year and a 35-point lead
- Anderson has a four-point lead in the Western Regional 250SX Class
- In his first race back, Trey Canard earned his first top-five since Salt lake City last year
Before a record-breaking 60,213 fans at the Edward Jones Dome, Stewart won his third consecutive Monster Energy Supercross race and fifth of the season.
Smartop/Motoconcepts Racing’s Mike Alessi was the early lead after capturing the Nuclear Cowboyz® Holeshot Award in the 450SX Class Main Event. Villopoto passed Alessi early on and held the lead until Lap 10, when Stewart made the move and rode to victory.
Villopoto and Stewart battling the 450SX Main Event
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld
“This is a special night for me,” said Stewart. “This year I have been having a lot of fun winning races. Tonight was a great race for me; I was able to make the pass and ride to my 50th win. That is huge for me. I never thought I would win 50 of these races.”
Villopoto finished second and has eight podium finishes this season.
“It’s all about the big picture and the championship for me,” said Villopoto. “I can’t afford to make any big mistakes. I was able to get a good start and put in some good laps early on.”
Team Honda/Muscle Milk’s Justin Barcia in St. Louis
Photo Credit: Hoppenworld
Team Honda/Muscle Milk’s Justin Barcia earned his third podium of the season with a third-place finish.
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Martin Davalos led all 15 laps to win the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event and extended his championship points lead to eight as the tour takes a break until the first-ever race at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Western regional 250SX Class main Event Winner, Martin Davalos
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“This was a tough race tonight,” said Davalos. “Again, the start was key, and I was able to get the early lead and hold on. I want to enjoy this win and go back and keep working hard.
During the last Western regional 250SX Class main Event, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Justin Hill won the first Western Regional 250SX Class Main Event of his career and became the fourth different rider to win a race this year in the division.
“What an amazing feeling to get a win,” said Hill. “I had a lot more confidence after getting on the podium in Oakland and I was able to stay focused. I was so focused I missed the white flag, so when I got the checkered I kept charging thinking there was one more lap. This is just so awesome.”
Inside NRG Stadium for the 2013 race, Villopoto won his fifth consecutive 450SX Class race. Rockstar Energy Racing’s Blake Wharton won his first Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event of the year.
Since 1974, Houston has been on the 450SX Class schedule. From 1974-2000, the Houston Astrodome played host to the Houston stop until it was moved to NRG Stadium in 2003. The first 450SX Class race in Houston was on March 15, 1974, where Jim Pomeroy earned the win. Eddie Warren became the first 250SX Class winner in Houston on April 20, 1985. Jeremy McGrath, the all-time winningest supercross rider, shares the all-time win record in Houston with Mark Barnett with five.
Tickets are available at the NRG Stadium Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone (800) 745-3000, or online at www.SupercrossOnline.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Practice and qualifying begin at 12:30 p.m. and the Main Event starts at 7:00 p.m. Club Level seats are $45 Adult/Child; Field Level Sidelines $30 Adult/Child; Endzone (100 & 300 Level) $30 Adult/ $15 Child; Treadhead $15 Adult/Child. Fans can also get in to the Pits for FREE from 12:30-6 p.m. Race Day when they recycle a MONSTER Energy Can at the stadium’s pit entrance (valid only with event ticket).
450SX Class Results: St. Louis
- James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki
- Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
- Justin Barcia, Pinetta, Fla., Honda
- Ken Roczen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
- Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda
- Eli Tomac, Cortex, Colo., Honda
- Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Suzuki
- Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
- Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
- Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C., Yamaha
450SX Class Season Standings
- Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 268
- Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 233
- James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 232
- Ken Roczen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 215
- Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C., Yamaha, 196
- Justin Barcia, Pinetta, Fla., Honda, 176
- Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 166
- Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 126
- Wil Hahn, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 122
- Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Kawasaki, 111
Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: St. Louis
- Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Kawasaki
- Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda
- Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki
- Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Honda
- AJ Catanzaro, Portland, Conn., Honda
- Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ontario, KTM
- Matt Bisceglia, Weatherford, Texas, Honda
- James Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda
- Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha
- Gannon Audette, Tallahassee, Fla., Kawasaki
Eastern Regional 250SX Class Season Standings
- Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Kawasaki, 149
- Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 141
- Adam Cianciarulo, Port Orange, Fla., Kawasaki, 120
- Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., 100
- Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 100
- Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Honda, 94
- Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ontario, KTM, 89
- James Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda, 65
- Matthew Lemoine, Pilot Point, Texas, Kawasaki, 74
- Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 72
250SX Class Season Standings
- Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., KTM, 131
- Cole Seely, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 127
- Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 107
- Dean Wilson, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Kawasaki, 98
- Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha, 92
- Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Honda, 89
- Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda, 76
- Shane McElrath, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda, 71
- Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda, 69
- Dean Ferris, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 63
Past Winners in Houston
450SX Class
April 6, 2013 Ryan Villopoto
March 31, 2012 Ryan Villopoto
February 12, 2011 Trey Canard
April 10, 2010 Ryan Villopoto
January 24, 2009 James Stewart
February 16, 2008 Kevin Windham
February 10, 2007 James Stewart
April 1, 2006 James Stewart
April 30, 2005 James Stewart
February 14, 2004 Chad Reed
March 29, 2003 Chad Reed
March 23, 2002 Ricky Carmichael
March 24, 2001 Ricky Carmichael
February 5, 2000 Jeremy McGrath
March 13, 1999 Jeremy McGrath
January 17, 1998 Ezra Lusk
March 22, 1997 Jeff Emig
March 16, 1996 Jeremy McGrath
March 25, 1995 Jeremy McGrath
March 22, 1994 Jeremy McGrath
March 16, 1993 Damon Bradshaw
March 18, 1992 Damon Bradshaw
January 19, 1991 Jean-Michel Bayle
February 3, 1990 Damon Bradshaw
March 18, 1989 Jeff Stanton
March 6, 1988 Jeff Ward
February 7, 1987 Jeff Ward
February 2, 1986 Jeff Ward
April 20, 1985 Jeff Ward
March 24, 1984 David Bailey
March 20, 1983 Mark Barnett
March 19, 1983 Bob Hannah
March 20, 1982 Mark Barnett
March 19, 1982 Mark Barnett
March 14, 1981 Mark Barnett
March 13, 1981 Mark Barnett
March 15, 1980 Broc Glover
March 14, 1980 Mike Bell
March 17, 1979 Bob Hannah
March 16, 1979 Bob Hannah
March 18, 1978 Bob Hannah
March 17, 1978 Bob Hannah
March 19, 1977 Jim Ellis
March 18, 1977 Tony DiStefano
March 12, 1976 Jim Weinert
March 14, 1975 Jim Ellis
March 15, 1974 Jim Pomeroy
250SX Class
April 6, 2013 Blake Wharton
March 31, 2012 Ken Roczen
February 12, 2011 Justin Barcia
April 10, 2010 Christophe Pourcel
January 14, 2009 Christophe Pourcel
February 16, 2008 Austin Stroupe
February 10, 2007 Ryan Villopoto
April 1, 2006 Davi Millsaps
April 30, 2005 Andrew Short
February 14, 2004 James Stewart
March 29, 2003 Brock Sellards
March 23, 2002 Matt Walker
March 24, 2001 Travis Preston
February 5, 2000 Derrick Shae Bentley
March 13, 1999 Nathan Ramsey
January 17, 1998 David Vuillemin
March 22, 1997 Kevin Windham
March 16, 1996 Kevin Windham
March 25, 1995 Damon Huffman
January 22, 1994 Ezra Lusk
January 16, 1993 Jimmy Gaddis
January 18, 1992 Brian Swink
January 19, 1991 Tallon Vohland
February 3, 1990 Jeff Emig
March 18, 1989 Mike LaRocco
February 6, 1988 Jeff Matiasevich
February 7, 1987 Keith Turpin
February 2, 1986 Willie Surratt
April 20, 1985 Eddie Warren
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