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SX: Power Rankings - Phoenix
Justin Barcia rose to the occasion in Phoenix but was it enough to take over the top spot on SPEED.com's Supercross Power Rankings chart?
Team Honda Muscle Milk's Justin Barcia (Photo: Honda Powersports)
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Round 3 of the 2013 Monster Energy Western Regional 250SX Class Championship from Anaheim will air on SPEED on Sunday, January 20th at 1:00pm ET.
Justin Barcia became the 56th different winner in 450SX history in Phoenix and two-time defending series king Ryan Villopoto bounced back from his tough opening performance in Anaheim. However, unexpectedly none of the former champions have yet to even challenge for a win in 2013, and it’s a trend that has the potential to continue as the championship returns to Anaheim this weekend.
1. Davi Millsaps (Last Week: 1 / No Change)
Millsaps was where he needed to be and did what he had to do to retain the red number plate. He’s the only rider to finish on the podium in each of the first two rounds. However, if it wasn’t for a last-lap mishap on the part of Trey Canard, Millsaps would have lost his grasp of the lead. Nevertheless, he’s still got a tenuous grip on the top spot for at least one more week.
2. Justin Barcia (Last Week: 6 / +4)
I said last week that the way Barcia bounced back from his mistake in Anaheim could be a sign of how well he'll perform this season. And he not only won, he dominated all night long and it looked like no one had anything for him. It was a major statement by the rising rookie who has vaulted all the way to second in the championship. We’ll see how the momentum carries into Anaheim.
3. Trey Canard (Last Week: 2 / -1)
Phoenix was shaping up to be another strong night for Canard until he slipped up on the final lap in the most treacherous section of the track. He fell from second to fifth in the process, but that doesn’t completely take the shine off the performance he registered. Canard looks like he’s ready to win and you can bet a lot of fans will be pulling for him on Saturday night.
4. Ryan Villopoto (Last Week: 5 / +1)
As expected, the champ bounced back from his uncharacteristically sloppy effort at A1. Despite a mid-pack start and a(nother) mistake in the early going, Villopoto battled his way through a talented field on a tough track. He was hounding Canard in the end, which likely played into Canard’s fall. A strong second-place effort is what Villopoto needed to get his season going in the right direction and he’s got to be considered a favorite in the return to Anaheim.
5. Ryan Dungey (Last Week: 3 / -2)
Considering everything Dungey went through in Phoenix, coming away with an eighth-place finish isn’t all that bad. Like Villopoto, Dungey made an impressive climb through the field on the slick Phoenix dirt to salvage a decent points-paying result from what was a potential nightmare. There’s something to be said for resiliency -- just ask Villopoto -- and there’s nothing like a little bad luck to motivate a rider to perform better the following week. Don’t be surprised to see Dungey battling to get back to his super consistent ways.
Justin Barcia became the 56th different winner in 450SX history in Phoenix and two-time defending series king Ryan Villopoto bounced back from his tough opening performance in Anaheim. However, unexpectedly none of the former champions have yet to even challenge for a win in 2013, and it’s a trend that has the potential to continue as the championship returns to Anaheim this weekend.
1. Davi Millsaps (Last Week: 1 / No Change)
Millsaps was where he needed to be and did what he had to do to retain the red number plate. He’s the only rider to finish on the podium in each of the first two rounds. However, if it wasn’t for a last-lap mishap on the part of Trey Canard, Millsaps would have lost his grasp of the lead. Nevertheless, he’s still got a tenuous grip on the top spot for at least one more week.
2. Justin Barcia (Last Week: 6 / +4)
I said last week that the way Barcia bounced back from his mistake in Anaheim could be a sign of how well he'll perform this season. And he not only won, he dominated all night long and it looked like no one had anything for him. It was a major statement by the rising rookie who has vaulted all the way to second in the championship. We’ll see how the momentum carries into Anaheim.
3. Trey Canard (Last Week: 2 / -1)
Phoenix was shaping up to be another strong night for Canard until he slipped up on the final lap in the most treacherous section of the track. He fell from second to fifth in the process, but that doesn’t completely take the shine off the performance he registered. Canard looks like he’s ready to win and you can bet a lot of fans will be pulling for him on Saturday night.
4. Ryan Villopoto (Last Week: 5 / +1)
As expected, the champ bounced back from his uncharacteristically sloppy effort at A1. Despite a mid-pack start and a(nother) mistake in the early going, Villopoto battled his way through a talented field on a tough track. He was hounding Canard in the end, which likely played into Canard’s fall. A strong second-place effort is what Villopoto needed to get his season going in the right direction and he’s got to be considered a favorite in the return to Anaheim.
5. Ryan Dungey (Last Week: 3 / -2)
Considering everything Dungey went through in Phoenix, coming away with an eighth-place finish isn’t all that bad. Like Villopoto, Dungey made an impressive climb through the field on the slick Phoenix dirt to salvage a decent points-paying result from what was a potential nightmare. There’s something to be said for resiliency -- just ask Villopoto -- and there’s nothing like a little bad luck to motivate a rider to perform better the following week. Don’t be surprised to see Dungey battling to get back to his super consistent ways.
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