10 Things to Watch For at Atlanta
Friday, February 25, 2011 | 3:30 PM
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PrintThis weekend the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross tour heads east to Atlanta for the eighth round of Monster Engery Supercross. The 450 race and 250 race will air LIVE on SPEED on Saturday at 7:30 pm (EST), and you can count on the Racer X Online team to lead the way in live updates, Twitter reports, and videos. Here are 10 things to watch for in Atlanta.
PC's 199 Wins and Counting: The most successful team in 125/Lites history is heading toward a major milestone--Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki now has 199 wins since it began racing back in 1991. With Dean Wilson and Blake Baggett on board, Atlanta could be team win 200.
Dungey and Canard Return to History: In what seems like eons ago, both Ryan Dungey and Trey Canard won the first AMA Supercoss events they ever entered, and they did it in this building. Dungey won the '07 Lites East opener and Canard did the same a year later. Dungey also won this race on a 450 last year. Maybe there's magic in the building for these two.
Reed should have momentum on his side after winning in San Diego.
Photo: Garth Milan
Reed's Momentum: Just three weeks ago a podium finish seemed like a solid accomplishment for CRTwoTwo and his team. Now he's got a win, and he's only 16 points out of the top spot. As always, you gotta be in it to win it, an now Reedy is defintely in.
Georgia Clay: Welcome to the east. We've got sticky Georgia clay this weekend, and while it's not nearly as soft and sticky as it used to be, it's still much different than the Western stuff.
Millsaps at Home: Don't look now but Davi Millsaps has overcome his early season struggles and logged two solid top fives. DM18 is known for coming up with strong rides out of nowhere--this could be another one.
Stewart's Rebound: Forget what James Stewart says about never abandoning his win-or-crash style. He's trying to ride smarter this year. Last weekend in San Diego he clearly rode to save points in the mud instead of going for the win. Combine that with a terrible night in Houston, and James has has two sub-par races after he dominated the A2 proceedings. He was just starting to restablish himself with that win. Now he's gotta do it again.
Can Stewart rebound in Atlanta?
Photo: Garth Milan
Barcia, Wilson...then who?: Who is next in the deep pack of Lites riders? These two grabbed the headlines with their battle in Houston, but they're not the only contenders. Don't forget Blake Baggett's come from behind charge, and Blake Wharton and Ryan Sipes went down in a heap. Lots of podium contenders here.
The Other Stewart? Flashes of speed but rashes of crashes from Malcolm Stewart in Houston. Sound familiar? Let's see of he straightens it out this weekend.
About Barcia and Wilson: Some bad blood boiling after Houston. Look out this weekend.
Packed House: The Atlanta crowd is always great at 70,000 plus, and we've got live TV on SPEED. Banner night for the sport no matter how you watch.
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should be sweet, its live on speed right?
I should stop skipping that top section on these articles
have siblings ever won the main event on the same night in the 2 different classes before?
@WES - And the last sentence
Its time for a reawakening! Stewart needs to put these bums to rest and start whippin som a**. Im tired of this gun shy Stewart! Stop the crashin ya bloodclot and get busy! You have the ability, you have the speed! Stop sand baggin with these boys and get to work! Let's go!
The believe the Stewarts are the first brother (no pun intendid) combo to race in SX at the same time.
HJ - Although I want Villomoto to win, I think your wish will be granted tomorrow, so we will see.Stewart seems to be toying with these guys at times. He was closing in on TC and CR last week early in the race, then backed it off and clearly cruised after lap 5......A seemingly smarter,more patient and more tactical stewart is bad news for everyone else
although i too believe the alessi's don't count, but in all reality they do.
Hell yeah!!! Don't forget Balbi #903 will be revin' for Yamaha Moto Concepts!!!!
Don't forget the Hahn brothers. And I believe they both landed on the podium (on the same night) in their respective classes last year.
Vohland and Alessi brothers come to mind Redbeard?
this race is going to be awesome. I dont know about Weege, but I look for RV2 to be back up front this weekend. And the Barcia Wilson rematch is going to be great. Cant wait.
Good catch Stacy, How could I forget about those assclowns!!! Oh wait, I think we are talking people who have a "chance" at winning at the same time.
Well crap, I forgot about Tyson and Tallon too, wait does Mickey Thompson UltraCross count? (joking).. Then there is Nathan and Robbie Skaggs, Ezra and Shane Lusk.....Heck, didnt Ralphie make a statement about the Stewarts being the only brothers or something this past week....I was brain washed.....sorry fellas.....
Sipes bros, Tedesco bros, Warton bros, Blair bros, Hahn bros, Emig bros (not sure if Brian raced a supercross), Stone bros, and many many more.
Redbeard
The Blose brothers as well. You've been douped.
What if JS7 really is just sandbagging so that he can outright demoralize his competition?
He did something similar in a 125cc Nationals race with Reed. While in the lead, James slowed way down so 2nd place Reed could catch up. Making sure to taunt Chad over every large jump, James allowed Reed to grab 1st place for less than a second, then pinned it and won by a commanding lead. You know Reed felt like Emig vs. MC; w/o divine intervention there’s no chance.
When the tracks have conditions allow for quads (or other high speed high risk maneuvers) in the rhythm sections, JS7 is nailing ‘em every hot lap, while the others don’t even try. No one else takes as much risk. With the exception of RV none of the other contenders can actually see JS7 when battling for the lead in a main event. This is why RV is the only legit, bar to bar, competitor for Stewart. But, Villi P will have to step it up a few notches to beat Bubba. Get ‘em Villi P!!
Redbeard65 what the Hahns and the alessis duhh
but i think tyler and ryan villopoto should win haha
jb17 will battle with deano all season justin has a lame personality but awesome but scary to watch riding style
Deano is the opposite haha
I want Malcolm to spank um!!
I predict that Ward will come out of the pack and win again, History will repeat itself, It always deos.
Wilson gets in shape and Barcias racing for 2nd or 3rd Again.
Dirt
JB is bad a** no doubt but comparing Wilson to Barcia is like comparing a Stealth Bomber to a Kamikazee.
Jim M
Carlsbad
Not SX but when dinosaurs romed the earth we had the DeSoto brothers, the Wanket brothers (yes) , the Jones brothers.
Don't forget the Wharton bros!
Bigelow bro's, Bowen bro's.
I just hope there is no first turn crashes and the top guys all get good starts.
I think if jb 17 stuffs deano tonight like he did last race... d dub should hit him right in the pie hole.....
If james raced rv that way you all would be *****'n
The 11th thing to watch for is if Larry Brooks will be manging team L&M tonight.
James has underperformed since hitting the bigs due to mental weakness. But when he tries to ride smart he's not James anymore, nor does he win and he's just plain less interesting to watch. No answers, just observing.
So many brothers have raced SX at the same time hahaha, Hahn brothers, Alessi Brothers, Just two examples but use your head before you comment.
Wilson's gonna come out swinging, so is sipes. BArcia wont be able to ride a wide enough bike. Baggett got so Co Cky this year with the PC ride. Somebody dont let stewart win. The racing's been so good everytime stewey doesn't run away in 2 laps w/ poto in 15th. I wanna see stewart down in the first turn and dungey holeshot. I'm a poto fan but think dungey's got win in the tank still on a clear track.
Marty and Mike Tripes, Chuck and Ron Sun, Paul and Jim Turner.....