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SX: This Week In Supercross - A2
The Monster Energy Supercross Championship returns for its second of three stops in Anaheim this weeken.
GEICO Honda's Kevin Windham (Photo: GEICO Racing)
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.
Through two weeks, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, has seen two different winners. Last week in Phoenix, Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Justin Barcia raced to his first career 450SX Class victory, joining championship points leader, and Rockstar Energy Racing rider, Davi Millsaps in the win column. Tomorrow night, the championship returns to Angel Stadium for the third race of the 2013 season, the sight of Millsaps’ season-opening triumph. Broadcast coverage of both the 250SX Class and 450SX Class will air back-to-back on Sunday, January 20, beginning with the 250SX Class on SPEED at Noon ET, followed by the 450SX Class on CBS at 1 p.m. ET. SupercrossLIVE!® will stream three hours of practice and qualifying at www.SupercrossOnline.com beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
Barcia dominated en route to his maiden victory, leading wire-to-wire in the 20 lap Main Event. Earlier in the evening, Barcia also put forth an impressive Heat Race effort, setting the stage for his memorable night. By virtue of his win, Barcia jumped from seventh to third in the 450SX Championship standings and enters Anaheim with momentum.
“This feeling is honestly unreal,” said Barcia. “It was a good night for me, especially for how talented this class is. I don’t want to say I didn’t think it would happen this fast because I knew I was capable of winning, but I didn’t expect it happening at [Race] 2. I got a good start in the Main [Event] and just tried to put together a solid 20 laps, which I was able to do, and take the win. This is so awesome and hopefully I can have a few more this season to contend for the championship.”
Barcia’s Honda teammate Trey Canard was in position to make it a 1-2 sweep for the factory effort at Phoenix, asserting himself in the second position throughout the Main Event. However, on the final lap Canard experienced misfortune when the slick track resulted in a tip over. The third-year rider was able to get back into action, but lost three positions in the process. Canard dropped from second to third in the championship, but will look to get back on the podium Saturday.
“I got about a fifth place start and made sure to try and ride patiently. The dirt there was pretty slick, so it’s easy to over ride the track and lose traction,” said Canard. “I felt really good all the way to the last lap and did the same thing as the week before. I got too cautious and excited on the last lap and ended up going down, but still got fifth and I’m just grateful to be here. I’m having a great time and I’m excited to see Justin get the win. Everyone here at Team Honda Muscle Milk deserves it and works hard.”
Millsaps knew he would need to be consistent in order to maintain his grasp on the 450SX Class points lead and in Phoenix, he was exactly that. The Suzuki rider rode at the front portion of the field throughout the Main Event, ultimately taking advantage of Canard’s misfortune to grab a third-place finish. After two races, Millsaps remains the only rider to finish on the podium in each, and it’s perhaps the biggest reason why he’s still holding the red number plate heading back to the venue he won at just two weeks ago.
TwoTwo Motorsports Honda’s Chad Reed is easing into his comeback from a serious injury suffered last season. The veteran rider and former two-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion has always been known for his consistency and through the first two races of the season, that trademark has stayed true. After a fourth-place effort in Anaheim, Reed backed it up with another fourth-place finish last weekend and currently sits fourth in the championship standings. With a return to the stadium where he has experienced considerable success, Reed has his sights set on the podium.
“I am still not completely happy with how the race went [in Phoenix],” stated Reed. “I want to be on the podium and get that win, so this week I will be testing and hopefully working out the kinks before Anaheim.”
Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey is another one of the sport’s most consistent riders and after finishing third at the opening race, he was hoping for a third career win inside Phoenix’s Chase Field. Unfortunately, Dungey was hit with misfortune on several occasions last Saturday, ultimately needing to qualify for the Main Event through the LCQ. Dungey got caught in a first-turn pileup in the Main Event and had to fight his way from the back to earn an eighth-place finish, dropping him to fifth in 450SX Class points.
Through two weeks, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, has seen two different winners. Last week in Phoenix, Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Justin Barcia raced to his first career 450SX Class victory, joining championship points leader, and Rockstar Energy Racing rider, Davi Millsaps in the win column. Tomorrow night, the championship returns to Angel Stadium for the third race of the 2013 season, the sight of Millsaps’ season-opening triumph. Broadcast coverage of both the 250SX Class and 450SX Class will air back-to-back on Sunday, January 20, beginning with the 250SX Class on SPEED at Noon ET, followed by the 450SX Class on CBS at 1 p.m. ET. SupercrossLIVE!® will stream three hours of practice and qualifying at www.SupercrossOnline.com beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
Barcia dominated en route to his maiden victory, leading wire-to-wire in the 20 lap Main Event. Earlier in the evening, Barcia also put forth an impressive Heat Race effort, setting the stage for his memorable night. By virtue of his win, Barcia jumped from seventh to third in the 450SX Championship standings and enters Anaheim with momentum.
“This feeling is honestly unreal,” said Barcia. “It was a good night for me, especially for how talented this class is. I don’t want to say I didn’t think it would happen this fast because I knew I was capable of winning, but I didn’t expect it happening at [Race] 2. I got a good start in the Main [Event] and just tried to put together a solid 20 laps, which I was able to do, and take the win. This is so awesome and hopefully I can have a few more this season to contend for the championship.”
Barcia’s Honda teammate Trey Canard was in position to make it a 1-2 sweep for the factory effort at Phoenix, asserting himself in the second position throughout the Main Event. However, on the final lap Canard experienced misfortune when the slick track resulted in a tip over. The third-year rider was able to get back into action, but lost three positions in the process. Canard dropped from second to third in the championship, but will look to get back on the podium Saturday.
“I got about a fifth place start and made sure to try and ride patiently. The dirt there was pretty slick, so it’s easy to over ride the track and lose traction,” said Canard. “I felt really good all the way to the last lap and did the same thing as the week before. I got too cautious and excited on the last lap and ended up going down, but still got fifth and I’m just grateful to be here. I’m having a great time and I’m excited to see Justin get the win. Everyone here at Team Honda Muscle Milk deserves it and works hard.”
Millsaps knew he would need to be consistent in order to maintain his grasp on the 450SX Class points lead and in Phoenix, he was exactly that. The Suzuki rider rode at the front portion of the field throughout the Main Event, ultimately taking advantage of Canard’s misfortune to grab a third-place finish. After two races, Millsaps remains the only rider to finish on the podium in each, and it’s perhaps the biggest reason why he’s still holding the red number plate heading back to the venue he won at just two weeks ago.
TwoTwo Motorsports Honda’s Chad Reed is easing into his comeback from a serious injury suffered last season. The veteran rider and former two-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion has always been known for his consistency and through the first two races of the season, that trademark has stayed true. After a fourth-place effort in Anaheim, Reed backed it up with another fourth-place finish last weekend and currently sits fourth in the championship standings. With a return to the stadium where he has experienced considerable success, Reed has his sights set on the podium.
“I am still not completely happy with how the race went [in Phoenix],” stated Reed. “I want to be on the podium and get that win, so this week I will be testing and hopefully working out the kinks before Anaheim.”
Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey is another one of the sport’s most consistent riders and after finishing third at the opening race, he was hoping for a third career win inside Phoenix’s Chase Field. Unfortunately, Dungey was hit with misfortune on several occasions last Saturday, ultimately needing to qualify for the Main Event through the LCQ. Dungey got caught in a first-turn pileup in the Main Event and had to fight his way from the back to earn an eighth-place finish, dropping him to fifth in 450SX Class points.
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