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SX LITES: Houston Notebook
The Houston round of the Monster Energy Supercross Lites Championship will air on SPEED Sunday, April 1 at 1:00pm ET.
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PROGRAMMING NOTE: The Houston round of the Monster Energy Supercross Lites Championship will air on SPEED Sunday, April 1 at 1:00pm ET. #SXonSPEED
In the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Championship, GEICO Honda’s Justin Barcia captured his fifth win in six races, extending his already impressive points lead even more. The defending Eastern Regional Champion has been the class of the field throughout the season, and he’ll be looking for continued success tomorrow night in Houston, where he won last year.
“It was great to get another win in Toronto,” said Barcia. “I got my first Supercross win there a few years ago, so it is really special to me. It was a great night for me, and the GEICO Honda was running great. After grabbing the holeshot and getting out front, I was able to breathe, ride my own race and check out.”
The Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki team gave it their all, and then some, in Toronto. Coming off his first Supercross Lites Class win since 2009 two weeks ago in Indy, Blake Wharton was on fire in Canada. The feisty young rider held nothing back, putting in an aggressive ride to take the final podium position in the 15-lap main event, and assume control of second in the standings coming into Houston.
“Toronto was a great race,” said Wharton. “The track was very technical with ruts, yet hard-packed, and I felt like I made the most of it. I would’ve liked to win, especially after winning (in Indy), and I want to get back on top at Houston. I was born there and I’ve spent a lot of time there, and my first Supercross was in Houston.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Darryn Durham has shown the speed and determination to get the first Supercross Lites Class win of his career, particularly after breaking through with a heat race victory in Toronto. However, following an early crash last weekend, Durham missed out on the podium, falling a spot in the championship standings. Durham currently sits third in points, just three points out of second-place.
“I’m looking to bounce back from last weekend,” said Durham. “I felt really good and got a heat race win, but threw it away in the main event. I hope to limit my mistakes in Houston and battle for the win.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett has shown flashes of speed throughout the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Championship. Baggett knows he can win races, so it is just a matter of being there from the start.
“I had a hard time figuring out the track last weekend,” said Baggett. “I know I have all the tools to win, so it’s just a matter of laying down 15 solid laps like I know I can. I rode almost every day this week and am ready to be up front Saturday night in Houston.”
Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen was eager to claim his first win of the 2012 season in Toronto, but was forced to battle a case of the flu. The German rider found himself up front early in the main event, but fell to second after an aggressive move from Barcia. Once in second, Roczen solidified himself in the position and brought home a solid runner-up effort, surprising even himself.
"I honestly didn't expect to be on the podium last weekend as I was sick all week and had to sit out the first practice session," said Roczen. "But, I just dug deep in the main and rode pretty good to finish in second. I'm slowly getting healthier and confident I can rise to the occasion again and be on the podium in Houston."
Tune into the enhanced exclusive weekly video content from SupercrossLIVE! during the entire 2012 season on SupercrossOnline.com, the Official Website of Monster Energy Supercross.
Weekly Supercross LIVE! Video Content Schedule
The Official Supercross LIVE! Pre-Show Race Days at 11 AM Local Race Time
Behind the Scenes with Supercross LIVE! All Day on Race Days
2 Minutes on the Track Race Days at 3:30 & 5:30 PM Local Race Time
And on the Podium Tonight Following Each Round’s Main Events
The Official Supercross LIVE! Post-Show Saturday Nights at Each Round
Toyota Tailgate Talk Wednesdays at 5 PM ET
After The Checkered Flag Thursdays at 5PM ET
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive and http://twitter.com/supercrosslive.
About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz®, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
In the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Championship, GEICO Honda’s Justin Barcia captured his fifth win in six races, extending his already impressive points lead even more. The defending Eastern Regional Champion has been the class of the field throughout the season, and he’ll be looking for continued success tomorrow night in Houston, where he won last year.
“It was great to get another win in Toronto,” said Barcia. “I got my first Supercross win there a few years ago, so it is really special to me. It was a great night for me, and the GEICO Honda was running great. After grabbing the holeshot and getting out front, I was able to breathe, ride my own race and check out.”
The Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki team gave it their all, and then some, in Toronto. Coming off his first Supercross Lites Class win since 2009 two weeks ago in Indy, Blake Wharton was on fire in Canada. The feisty young rider held nothing back, putting in an aggressive ride to take the final podium position in the 15-lap main event, and assume control of second in the standings coming into Houston.
“Toronto was a great race,” said Wharton. “The track was very technical with ruts, yet hard-packed, and I felt like I made the most of it. I would’ve liked to win, especially after winning (in Indy), and I want to get back on top at Houston. I was born there and I’ve spent a lot of time there, and my first Supercross was in Houston.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Darryn Durham has shown the speed and determination to get the first Supercross Lites Class win of his career, particularly after breaking through with a heat race victory in Toronto. However, following an early crash last weekend, Durham missed out on the podium, falling a spot in the championship standings. Durham currently sits third in points, just three points out of second-place.
“I’m looking to bounce back from last weekend,” said Durham. “I felt really good and got a heat race win, but threw it away in the main event. I hope to limit my mistakes in Houston and battle for the win.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett has shown flashes of speed throughout the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Championship. Baggett knows he can win races, so it is just a matter of being there from the start.
“I had a hard time figuring out the track last weekend,” said Baggett. “I know I have all the tools to win, so it’s just a matter of laying down 15 solid laps like I know I can. I rode almost every day this week and am ready to be up front Saturday night in Houston.”
Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen was eager to claim his first win of the 2012 season in Toronto, but was forced to battle a case of the flu. The German rider found himself up front early in the main event, but fell to second after an aggressive move from Barcia. Once in second, Roczen solidified himself in the position and brought home a solid runner-up effort, surprising even himself.
"I honestly didn't expect to be on the podium last weekend as I was sick all week and had to sit out the first practice session," said Roczen. "But, I just dug deep in the main and rode pretty good to finish in second. I'm slowly getting healthier and confident I can rise to the occasion again and be on the podium in Houston."
Tune into the enhanced exclusive weekly video content from SupercrossLIVE! during the entire 2012 season on SupercrossOnline.com, the Official Website of Monster Energy Supercross.
Weekly Supercross LIVE! Video Content Schedule
The Official Supercross LIVE! Pre-Show Race Days at 11 AM Local Race Time
Behind the Scenes with Supercross LIVE! All Day on Race Days
2 Minutes on the Track Race Days at 3:30 & 5:30 PM Local Race Time
And on the Podium Tonight Following Each Round’s Main Events
The Official Supercross LIVE! Post-Show Saturday Nights at Each Round
Toyota Tailgate Talk Wednesdays at 5 PM ET
After The Checkered Flag Thursdays at 5PM ET
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive and http://twitter.com/supercrosslive.
About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz®, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
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