Racer X Race Report: Jacksonville
Sunday, March 20, 2011 | 1:30 AM
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PrintAnd the wild world of Monster Energy Supercross rolls on, wilder than ever. You thought Houston packed storylines? You think Atlanta was crazy? Please. Tonight’s story from Jacksonville, Florida could have revolved around series points leader Ryan Villopoto failing to qualify for the main after suffering three crashes during his heat race and Last Chance Qualifier. But then Villopoto’s night looks comparatively better than James Stewart, who crashed just moments into the main event and never got back into the race, leaving in the Asterisk medic mule.
The big mover in points becomes TwoTwo Motorsports Bel-Ray Racing’s Chad Reed, who jumps from twenty nine points out of the lead, to seven back of Villopoto. And yet, none of those riders mentioned—Villopoto, Stewart or Reed—even won the race!
When the dust settled after a wild evening, Trey Canard was celebrating career SX Class win number two
Meanwhile, as far as the title goes, in it to win it again, Reed moves from 29 to seven points down.
Andrew Fredrickson photos
This one went to Trey Canard, the second victory of the year for the American Honda Racing rider. After a couple of rough weekends, Canard grabbed a good start in the main, made quick work of Red Bull KTM's Mike Alessi to get the lead, and then avoided the early-race crashes and mistakes that have plagued him since he last won a race a month ago in Houston, Texas. Reed started off second and went after Canard, closing in near the halfway mark and then trying to make a pass late in the race. He squared Canard off and took the lead, but Canard struck back immediately, scrubbing a triple to get the spot back. Canard upped his pace and held Reed off to the finish. Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey ended up third, never quite able to latch on to Reed and Canard’s pace.
Mike Alessi and Andrew Short swept all the heat race and main event holeshots on their 350 KTMs.
Andrew Fredrickson photo
Kevin Windham took fourth on his GEICO Powersports Honda, and Red Bull KTM’s Andrew Short took fifth.
As for Villopoto, the night started off terribly. In his heat race, he rounded the first turn and then hit the first rhythm lane, only to tangle with Ti-Lube Kawasaki’s Matt Boni and go down hard. Villopoto got up slowly and never rejoined the race, resigned to the last chance qualifier.
It started off terribly there, too, when he tangled with Muscle Milk Toyota Yamaha’s Justin Brayton, who had also crashed in a heat. The two LCQ favorites found themselves way back, then Villopoto crashed again when he hit a tuff block reentering the track. At that point, the Monster Energy Kawasaki man was pretty beat up from all the crashes, and he didn’t come through the pack very quickly. He simply came up short, missing the main along with Brayton and essentially handing over a huge pile of points.
Villopoto crashing for the third time while reentering the track for the LCQ.
Andrew Fredrickson photo
But Stewart could not take advantage. In the main, he got into a tangle up on the first rhythm lane after the start, just like Villopoto did in the heat race. Stewart tangled with Boni’s Ti-Lube Kawasaki teammate Matt Georke, and ended up crashing hard. Both riders were hurt—Goerke left the track with his arm wrapped, and Stewart sat up and slid to the edge of the track, before taking on medical attention. Both riders’ nights were over.
No word was available on Stewart’s condition after the race, and the rumor mill runs rampant with every injury possibility imaginable. That’s just rumors, though. We’ll report if we hear anything official.
Reed made a run on Canard but couldn't make a pass stick.
Andrew Fredrickson photo
The Lites class had its own DNQ drama when Blake Baggett crashed off the start of the LCQ and couldn’t get his bike restarted. He didn’t make the main. In the main, Justin Barcia grabbed the holeshot on his GEICO Powersports Honda and pinned it for a few laps, opening a gap on his teammate Blake Wharton. Then Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson made the move on Wharton, but could not close the gap much on Barcia. Last week’s winner, Ryan Sipes, got into third on a DNA Shred Stix Star Racing Yamaha, but couldn’t make much of a run at Wilson. The race stretched out quickly, and Barcia cruised to his second win of the year. With Baggett out, his points lead swells.
Number 17 has a 17 point lead.
Andrew Fredrickson photo
Much left to cover from this wild night. Stay logged on to racerxonline.com for all the info.
SX Class Results
1. T Canard
2. C Reed
3. R Dungey
4. K Windham
5. A Short
6. I Tedesco
7. M Alessi
8. A Stroupe
9. N Wey
10. C Blose
11. F Iziord
12. M Byrne
13. J Thomas
14. J Browne
15. C Seely
16. K Partridge
17. D Millsaps
18. M Georke
19. W Peick
20. J Stewart
Blake Baggett crashed off the start in the LCQ and couldn't get his bike restarted.
Andrew Fredrickson photo
SX Lites Class Results
1. J Barcia
2. D Wilson
3. R Sipes
4. M Lemoine
5. P Larsen
6. D Durham
7. L Smith
8. T Futrell
9. H Hewitt
10. J Sipes
11. L Vincent
12. A Catanzaro
13. K Keylon
14. S Lipanovich
15. B Ripple
16. L Killbarger
17. B Wharton
18. C Gosselaar
19. G Audette
20. M Stewart
Supercross Class Season Standings
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 221
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda – 214
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 203
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 198
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 194
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM – 145
7. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda - 121
8. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha – 121
9. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha – 118
10. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki – 107
Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda – 116
2. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha – 99
3. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki – 97
4. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki – 85
5. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki – 69
6. Blake Wharton, Aubrey, Texas, Honda – 69
7. P.J. Larsen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM – 62
8. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki – 53
9. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki – 44
10. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda – 43
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Well I just have to say that ol georke has to be one of the worst ones out there every sat nite. Last week it was when he was getting lapped and not moving over, this time not doing the jumps time to hang it up bud. Hope RV is good and healthy wa needs a chap.
Champ! But nice ride for TC boy can ride like a savage.
Wow, as a JS fan, i went from feeling good about the points tightening up and making for an incredible run towards Vegas, to scratching my head again saying WTF??.......all in what, about 45 minutes time?? Geez!! Really happy for TC though on his second win, AND the fact that he kept Reed off the top spot!! What bothers me the most though is that i have this "sick to my stomach, i think i'm going to vomit" feeling that "skippy" is going to somehow win this whole thing!! I have this bad feeling that it is just going to come to him by way of RV somehow throwing it away!!! I hope not though......PLEASE guys, do whatever it takes to keep the "privateer" (whatever) from winning this thing.........somebody get me a bucket!! And GO RV!!
JS broken pelvis reports from DV12. The fat lady is singing now, never wish pain on anyone even tho I'm not a big fan of JS, heal good and get back for the outdoors.
If RV doesn't regroup, then it'll be Skippy vs the Male Model from Minnesota.
In his pro career, I wonder many times M Alessi has passed a bike in a race, when that bike is placed equal or higher in the points than he is. Probably less than 5 times.
whatever you are an idiot wtf to finish first first you must finish JS is the fastest but not the smartest
@ whatever... get over it ... carry on a bit more about skippy .... who cares if he wins it he deserves it.... hes been there all the time since starting in the ama... each & everyone of these racers deserves it ... talk about vomit you type it all the time whats your address i will send you some tissues....
Just check DV's blog... No broken bones for JS!!!!! however goerke did broke his pelvis and wrist!... to bad, wish no one ever got injured...
What about PARTRIDGE FREAT RIDE.
What about PARTRIDGE FREAT RIDE.
Wow this weekend has thrown things around. How cool would it be if Chad pulled the title off? I wish him the best I hope he does even though I've been guilty of running him down a little in the past.
Wow, it's gone from a 52 point gap between first and fifth to now, a measly 27 points. 102 points are divided up between those positions per race. If RV & JS can hopefully race next week then, there's no backing off from anyone. It's gonna be 'On like Donkey Kong!' Go Reedy!
I think we put to much pressure on Stewart to be the inspiring champion when what he really is is just what his company name states: James Stewart Entertainment.
whatever you are a fool get used to feeling sick buddy cos nobodys gonna stop speedy reedy now. All these blokes derserve to win but to see reed win the title would be awsome just so people like you shut the F@#$ up wake up to your self mate!!!!
i thought the only way for stew to come back was bad luck with rv, but i want rv to win it and no way do i want reed to win it what a turning point wow...............nor do i want dungey ..comon villopoto and hope him and james return next week and smoke everybody..............
WOW! This series just keeps getting more interesting. When was the last time 5 riders were this close in points at this stage of the championship.
I hope all riders can close out the SX season healthy & we get to see some multi rider battles for the win.
Windham 4th & Tedesco 6th great to see those guys back up where they belong
sounds like a good race, good for Trey, great for Reed. It would be awesome for a Privateer to win the championship dcmxtracks.com
I am a big JS7 fan, but come on dude this is just awful. he's gotta stop crashing. he had the perfect opportunity to close the points gap and he blew it.
Motocross mirrors life ... very uncertain!
Crazy to go from live T.V. to following tweets! Please make all races live!!!!!
Looked like Dungey was right there battling with Trey and Chad till he landed on a tuff block and backed it down.
bummed about villopoto not making the main. it makes things a lot more nerve racking. And as for Goerke, i feel bad for him. he was just getting back starting to put rides in from his leg, and now he is hurt again. and JS hope he is ok as well. This season has been nothing but spectacular. one of the best i will say. just hoping everyone makes it healthy to the end.
Also.. Possible that something is missing in the JSE camp. The man on family leave who now it appears gave stewart much needed mental attention!
i know not a lot of m alessi fans out there, but i was with a group that was going balls out excited to see mike get his holeshot mojo coming back to him. i personally hope m alessi can get that mojo back, stay in 1 piece through the rest of sx, and keep it for the nationals. drama was in full effect for the rest of the racing. i wonder what went wrong to warton in lites. i felt bad for mitch and bagget. bagget watching from stands seemed just wrong. frenchie, pourcell was hanging with mitch and pc for the night and looked fit. the whole H&H crew and riders was super chill at after party, super kind and approachable. hell, even Wee Man was out n about. i am not sure about numbers in attendance, but it def seemed more than last 3 years. i am wondering what the word was on the dirt, because it liiked prime to me and i know in past it was liked pretty well. good times
sec114, I agree about Alessi. The more competitive riders at the top the better,
e220 comment "Male model from Minesoda"; now that is some funny shiz! got me good on that one. as far as georke; imo some riders r just pure motocross/nationals material and others r just pure sx material. i am thinking m georke is moto/nats material and should stick to that. not hating at all but just saying. i hope stewart is ok and can still race following weeks. i said it earlier in year it would b sweet to have cr win this title and to me it look like he may have a good lock on 2nd. that track looked fun, and some steep triples and big ass bucking at the end woops!
I'm RV all the way since he had the balls to call Reeds move on JS7 at Atlanta dirty. What comes around goes around, season aint over. Reed might end up with some plaster covering a body part. Karma is real, one thing I am sure of. Guess Reed won't wreck you as long as your on a Honda.
I was able to attend the JAX race
Attendance was up,lad about that
Right hand first corner proved too tough for some
RV never made it pass the second straight;
Heat race crashes right out of the turn
LCQ never made the turn
Congrats to TC, nice to see him rebound and get another win
Tough luck for JS, hate him or love him never like to see riders go off the track on a backboard. Also MC
CR chased down TC, but was nice to see TC not back down and give some love (paint) back to Reed.
And then we have RD. I'm a fan, a fan of the racing. Certain weekends I want someone to win, other weekends someone else. Well I think I am done with RD. He seems to have no heart out there. Never seems to be in panic mode. He rides around waiting for someone to slip up. TC & CR pulled away from him. HE IS THE FIFTH MAN. Had RV and JS raced in the main he would have gotten fifth. He was done before hitting the tough block, save it please. This was his "gift" this weekend and he did not take advantage of it. The top two were out and he pulls a third. I'm SO tired of the "bike ran great, I felt great, I need to get back to work..."
Sorry RD - game over
Stewart once again gets brain lock and decides to hold it open instead of backing off and being patient....why cant someone get into his head and help him make better decisions?? He could start in 10th every race and still win or at least podium and get solid points every race. I cant wait to listen to the excuses as to why he didnt win this year. GO REED!!!!!!!
Too bad short and Alessi don't have more horsepower, then they would be getting better starts
Hey "Dave250"....why don't you just deliver the tissues big shot?? F--- off....i am entitled to my opinion just as much as you are smart-ass......so YOU get over it!! I listen to some of you people badmouth somebody EVERY single week, deal with it!! "rmztrentley"........'ello mate!! I see you are a fellow "aussie" of Reeds....well good on 'ya....i'm just hoping that RV can keep it together and keep speedy Reedy off the top!! G' day!! And finally, "garam8"....thank you for this bit of profound wisdom...." whatever you are an idiot wtf to finish first first you must finish JS is the fastest but not the smartest".......no shit sherlock!! Hey, James is the one making the mistakes, so he is the one who has to deal with that.......that was a total blown opportunity, no doubt about it....tough luck!! I just hope he is not hurt!!
So, can we now all agree that James was given a huge GIFT this weekend.....just wasn't smart enough to accept it.
Hope JS comes back so RV can finish whipping him. RV is still gonna leave vegas as the CHAMP
"Whatever", You are a angry little man! Vomit away while Reed continues to battle for a title. I really hope Stewart is healthy, I want him there when Reed wins this title. RV, awesome rider, but It looks like he is going to have a fight on his hands for this title. "2DamOld", Kinda makes sense, Honda is supporting Two-Two and Trey is Red Rider. Another smart move by Reed!!!!!
I think Jame's SX meltdown has a positive side. To keep his 'stock' up he'll have to do the nats, sponsors want to be seen and he's become the invisible man over the last two years.
The streak continues....6 losses in a row for Bubba. Anyone else notice he hasn't won since Mookie went pro. He blamed his shortcomings on Aldon Baker, then he blamed 'em on Larry Brooks. I hear he's ditching the Yamaha for a Beta when he returns. Must be the bike....couldn't possibly be the FMOTP.
well put RedRider!!!! Lots of finger-pointing going on in thr FMOTP Camp!!! LMAO!!!!!
Pure genius "bigtireguy"....pure genius!
How can you not be pumped for Reed? He is privateer and yes I know he has parts on his bike that are made by the factory for him. He has to pay for them though unlike Grant and Canard. Anyone can buy them with the right money. This is racing and we have had a great season. I would love to see Reed win it all. I would put some money on Dungey right now too. Spectacular!
i miss chatting with you "whatever" how are things? lol
Word from San Manuel camp is James Stewart is okay after last nights crash and will be back on the track in Toronto.
WHat the hell? Seems everyones brain was cooked at Jacksonville!
BEST racing season in a LONG TIME!
Everyone is giving it a 100% and they are putting their own bodies on the line!
Then we have the people that all know better " what Stewart should have done"
"Dungy has no heart" Dont let the privateer Reed win"
some of you people need to reexamine why youre even an MX/SX fan!
We fans this year are being treated to best year of racing that I can remember!
I guess the RH first turn messed with some heads. I hope RV and JS are able to continue the rest of the season. Must be a VooDoo curse on the top two. I am an RV fan, but if he can't win the title I'd like to see CR take it home..
Lifelong fan of this sport.44 years.Best season ever.LOVE IT! GO REED!
Seems like a good thing that Rv and JS blew their chances. Now its an even playing field come next week.
RV will find a way to throw away this championship. Bubbles can't even cross the street without crashing, either.
Always finish the heat race, unless you are spurting enough blood that you'll die, or a bone is sticking out of your skin. Always finish the heat race!
WHOA ! Slow down rookies and haters , Looks to me like RV2 still stands atop the standings , and if last night proves ANYTHING its that the dice can roll snake-eyes ANY time, ANYwhere (even to the best -even in a heat or lcq). Great racing ,congrats Canard you EARNED it. Hopefully JS7 remains unbreakable (jeez) and the top 5 go for for it till the checkers in LV. May the best man win , i can't wait to see reed try some stopblock crap on RV , and i hope i'm there when RD finally lays a vicious... lol ... pass (of any sort) on Reed. If these guys aren't careful reed could pull this off and we will NEVER EVER hear the end of it......kind of like progressive commercials.
what a season! Can't get any better.
I was sitting FRONT ROW between the !st turn and the rythem section that was so difficult and I must say the track and the racing WAS AWESOME! If forone loved the right hand 1st turn and difficult track; these are all the things that keep the series VERY INTERESTING and worth watching/attending! Sure, most of us hate seeing riders get hurt, but do we want to watch safe, one-line, boring races? HELL NO! Props to the track builders, promoters, racers and crews, the Jax fans who came out and even the EVENT STAFF who were all very proffesional,kind and helpful; my family and crew of six had a great time again this year at the Jax Supercross race. We've attended, and will attend, the race held here in Jacksonville!
PS: I hope all the racers who crashed will be okay!
I think Reed takes this championship. RV is always on the edge and though Reed is slower he's so methodicaly, so consistent. I sawy RV wads it up one more time and Reed sneeks in for another title.
Funny how all of you are saying what JS7 should or shouldn't have done and the race hasn't even been broadcast yet. Lot of experts on here!
Good for mikey ! All 4 holies to the 350's, I am surprised no one has mentioned that yet. I guess there is too much other stuff going on, right now.
Dad? Have you been watching at all this season? RV has absolutely not even remotely been riding on the edge. Hell even the announcer have been commenting on how much smother and confident he is riding.
PS Jeremy can totally rest assured, his record is in no jeporady from any current rider based on what we've witnessed these last two years.
I predict that if stewart loses this title, he will spend ''more'' of his own money, to run the entire outdoor season, in an attempt to redeem himself. It's a win- win situation for us fans.
If reed wins this title, it will be the opposite of an asterisk next to it. Not only was everybody there, but he was on a privateer honda. It would be by far, his biggest, most meaninful championship.
(And dad said it first, im not trying to steal his thunder). Good call dad.
Some of you guys posting need to pull your heads in and have some respect, these are the best riders in the world and this is one of the tuffest sports out there.
shit happens . Im a kiwi, i have been a 22 fan for years and you reed knockers should have some respect, he is second now cuse the guy has the smarts ,he is solid every week , he has seen this all before. I like james, his speed is amazing but he needs to show some maturity. I feel for rv, just a bad night. rd is solid but cant match the pace this year. stop the crap talk you guys and show some respect for these guys, this has been one of the best years for some time.
cant wait for the outdoors :)
If RV isn't hurt, it's his championship to lose. He's got the points lead and has been the riding well all season. That hasn't changed. This race just took away most of his cushion. It makes things more interesting, for sure. It could still be any of The Five.
Good call trick, and good call brent, lets race! : )
JS was under increasing pressure to make up points on RV, that's why he crashed, too much pressure from his walk in the park expectations. Now, RV is under more pressure as his big lead is dwindling. Dungey didn't have any pressure last year and refuses to put any on himself this year, thats plainly obvious. TC is a rookie and is not under any real pressure. So that leaves CR, the deserving guy who finishes more races than anyone, ever! Take it from me, CR WILL win the season, he's the only one who the pressure has eased off of.
JS7 has had some bad luck...Call it what you want but it's not ALL his fault that he hasn't dominated this year. Yeah he tossed a few away but you can't knock this guy. I love how you guys say what excuses will he use for not winning...He has manned up to all his bad races this year..He admits to mistakes...it's called RACING! SOOOOOO many ego's on this comment page!
other than 06 when JS7 lost by 2 points to RC4....what other season has JS7 raced a whole season with no injuries and lost??? Not a bad resume I would say! Hate on Haters!!
Trick and dad nailed it!!! I'm hoping CR22 can pull it off!! I love how when he isn't feeling it he backs down, smart, because he lives to race another day. He is not going to jeopardize his season by forcing anything. And that is why he is in it til the end!!! JS7 is a fast but dumb rider. RV2 i believe is just plain unlucky!!
If James is a dumb rider bigtireguy than I really want get dumb!
So I should automatically give someone "respect" just for riding a dirtbike fast? Really?
Mechanix,being smart like Reed is less painfull!
JS is not dumb at all, he's super fast and intelligent but, he may have an ADHD type problem, because he kinda gets real excited on the track and doesn't seem to be able to back it down a cog for the sake of the championship. Plus, like old fritz said a while back "He has an unfair advantage in the rhythm section"
sorry Pressure, Put lipstick and perfume on a turd, its still a turd! call it dumb or "ADHD" still can't manage a championship..
Guys already saying RV2 lost the title. He is still in the lead and his most serious contender is Stewie, 25 points behind. @Whatever, I know you are a huge Stewie fan, but if somebody said they was going to vomit if Stewie woin the title like you said about Reed, you would be screaming "Hater" ands writing Shut the "F" up and everything. All I can say is, RV2 and Stewie had terrible nights, but RV2 got a break when Stewie didnt get the win. He has a second life at this title, I am happy about that. The rumors are saying Stewie is fine>> Not sure why he had to leave strapped to a backboard if he is just bruised, precautions I guess.
@Mechanix, your comment doesnt really make sense. Whan has Stewie ran a whole season healthy and lost except to RC?? Well, he had the same chances as everyone else, he cant keep from crashing. He rides over his head a little maybe, that doesnt make him great, it just means he crashes alot.
RV2 has been riding very smooth and in control. thoise crashes were no fault of his own. He couldnt avoind them. Stewie got hit in the air and pushed hard to his left and got landed on. But RV has not ridden on the edge or out of control at all. I still think RV2 pulls off the title in his 3rd season in the big bike class, just like Stewie did..
It's funny how most your you stupid jerkoffs think you know sh!t. FACT #1- The faster you go, the less room you have to make mistakes. The less room for mistakes, the easier it is to make a mistake. FACT #2- The faster you go, the harder you fall. You don't always fall the wrong way to get seriously hurt, but it still hurts. James Stewart is a very talented rider that EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU DUMB A$$E$ can't even dream of being as good as he is. I know you're thinking something like, "I wouldn't crash as much as him if I was that fast...". Well, guess what, you'll NEVER be that fast so you have no idea if you wouldn't crash. So you should just shut your pie hole and quit showing your ignorance. My bet is the majority of you hater twats don't even ride a motorcycle let alone race competitively. James is still one of the fastest racers in the world and will try things the other racers don't even think of trying on a bike (as recent as Daytona). James doesn't make excuses, he admits when he makes his mistakes and when others ride better than him. Watch the replay in slow motion and you'll see it was Michael Byrne who caused the accident with Stewart. You can't control others actions... sometimes it's plain good or bad luck.
Hey "biggietire", did Reed tell you that he "wasn't feeling it" and backed it down and that is why he didn't win?? Was that the inside scoop you got?? Whatever!! Do you have a problem with just giving props to Canard for straight up beating him and holding him off for 20 laps?? THAT is what actually went down!! Not taking away from Reed having a good ride and absolutely benefitting more than anyone from the events last night, but c'mon "big" give credit everywhere it is due would ya?? I don't like the guy much but i can still admit that i think Reed just put himself in a very good position to win this whole thing.......although it does still make me throw up in my mouth a little to say it!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!
do any of you guys know who makes those tuff blocks..im gonna sue em .you should be able to ride over them ..what the heck!? and im gonna have a cage match with matt boni even though he will pound my stupid beard off my face..waaaah!
"BD", yep, you are right.....so you see buddy...it's just a vicious cycle on here, you do it and somebody complains, i do it and somebody complains...somebody else does it and you and i both complain.....jesus man, when are you just gonna accept that it is just the way it is on here?? Oh, and i can't believe that you give me no props for rooting your guy RV on a little from here on out.....but i know why, i'll bet your shorts are in quite a bind trying to decide who you would rather have win the title between RV and CR.........you poor guy!! STill should be good from here on out though, huh??
Reed fans...we don't hate Reed because he is one of the all time greatest riders (which he is), we (If I may speak for US) hate him because he is a TOOL.
It's not about his skills, it's personal.
RC4 and MC2 always said, "You make your own luck."
ALWAYS FINISH THE HEAT RACE !!
Well, Im not a fan of anyone rider in particular in the 450's, but I would love to see Reed beat RV for the championship. As for the 250's, Barcia all the way. Bunch of stand up dudes in the east. As far as the west goes, if not Tickle, anyone other then Hansen. I hope during the e/w shootout, Barcia takes him high. Seriously.
Oh, by the way, thank you KNOWITALL. On point with that.
so if someone else hits you it is your fault? or is it just a lot of you hate stewart for the same reason reed does? if a rider gets in reeds way he will be nice , unles that rider is not white! just an observation. every time reed is around stewart he rides dirty. but if its someone else he plays nice.
WOW, what an EPIC season this has been, I was so stoked for RV and his lead in points, but now it's going to come down to the guy that wants it most.(still hope it's RV) but you can't argue the fact that this has been the best SX season in decades.
Can anyone tell me what happened to MOOKIE?
atleast this time it wasn't james fault that he wrecked...if you watch the replay on tv, stupid moron $#%^%&^!!! idiot michael burne dove right into him and knocked him into oncoming traffic.....Stupid Fuc#in Burner...go back to austrailia you waste of sperm
Still RV's series by a hair, though Reed is now poised to make a serious run. You cannot count that guy out! Too bad James is so far back. RD still hasn't passed one if the top guys in what 5 weeks now?
I just watched it on speed report, and in slo-mo. It looks to me, like villopoto was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, with boni's bike locking up (or whatever it was) right in front of him. He hit the ground pretty hard on his wrists, trying to protect his head. In the LCQ, it looked to me like it was all braytons fault, he cut inside way too hard, and ran rv right into the other guys, with no where to go. Also, maybe the tuff blocks should be shaped like a triangular wedge, so that riding over them would be less challenging. In the main, stewart was way back at the start, and did a tight pivot in the first turn, squaring it up, and trying to pass them all on the inside of the rythym section, which might have worked, but byrner was sweeping to the outside with his momentum. To me it looks like there are a lot of bikes in a very small space, on that skinny looking straightaway. Its a miracle that more guys didn't go down during the night, on the opening laps, imo. It looked like stewart got hit in the back or head, by goerke's bike, as he was falling off of his own bike. If he had avoided getting run over, like rv did, he might have gotten up, and salvaged some more points. This season just cant get any more exciting. Wait a minute, thats what i said the last 3 weeks !
i was so excited that the points was going to be tied up going into the next round and then dumbass Burner ruined a great rest of the season for us fans...hopefully Stewart's ok.
From Robo "Word from San Manuel camp is James Stewart is okay after last nights crash and will be back on the track in Toronto."
I hope not ! Dude has been on the track enough.
Dirt
he-he-he! ne6ro got taken out and then kind of landed on! getting a little back of his own medicine, uh? i love it! it was about time...i guess now for things to be kind of even for all top riders, reed should get a dnf, as well. go canard and dungey!!!
And I am very impressed with trey canard, that was a sweet pass that he put on reed, super aggressive, and super clean. Great riding Trey !
It'll be good to see how RV handles these next few rounds, given the extra pressure of the smaller points gap to 2nd. JS is done, he'll keep cracking and crashing under pressure, his season is over. His peeps thought it might help him settle down to have a season off, big mistake. Reed's got it in the bag. The worst thing about that is, the seppo's hate getting beat on their own soil. It's not personal, it's patriotic to hate on those who take home the US silverware, oh and some girls, haha.
Here we go, there's all this dumb ass people that think that was JS fault.
RV is soooooooo lucky once more
Nope! In the LCQ it was Cody Gilmore on # 374 that rammed Villopoto right in the front axle, stood him up, and he collected Justin Brayton who was on the outside of Ryan.
I was referring to what Reed said on the podium last week "whatever". No inside info there champ!! Just taking what he said and what he does. 1+1=2. Not rocket science. Trey was on fire!! Rode incredible!! Reed could not catch him after Canard got by over the triple. Another impressive scrub-pass. Sorry i didn't mention that earlier. Speed channel said James would be in Canada. just sore.
"Kinda sux when a rider slams into you in the air." Kyle Partridge. JS7 peeps now see the other side...... Blows huh??
Hey Pressure cooker, can you please explain to me how Stewart getting hit by Byrne is him cracking under pressure. Or Reed cleaning him in Atlanta was him cracking? He won his heat race by 9 seconds, I don't think he is cracking..Title battle or not, he just wants to win.
I am watching it now, and you can see the EXTREME angle, that villopoto and brayton are coming in at, compared to the other riders. If it didn't happen with #374, it looks like it would have been carnage anyways. Probably because it was the LCQ, and villopoto and brayton wanted those two transfer spots to the main. That first turn looked a little tight to me, so I am not sure if he could have done it any different. just a bad first turn for LCQ action, imo.
Hey, that was COOL blindbat, you can stick pictures in here !! In those pix you can see that everyone else is going in the same direction, except for villo and brayton, that is my point.
Hey guys,
That crash was all my fault.
Cya in toronto
JS7
100% Micheal Byrnes fault- he pushed Stewart over on the take off of a jump.
Hey Stewart, YOU'RE DONE MATE !!
Congrats to Canard on a great ride. Reed rode good too. Neither one of them got taken out like RV & JS. Dungey rode good but just not good enough. All you HATERS talkin BS about RV, JS, REED, or whoever, you are all a bunch of jealous freakin' cry babies. If you were anything but a cry baby, you'd be cheering for your rider, and not talking BS about riders (unless that other causes your rider to crash). If your favorite rider is SOOO GOOD, then he wouldn't need another rider to fall or crash... he'd win fair & square AND WANT the other riders to have their best ride. Be a good sport and congratulate others when they prevail, then work hard on your own game to get better for the next weekend and hopefully get that top step. I am a fan of many of these riders & I respect them all. Even if my favorite riders don't win and one that I don't care too much for wins, I acknowledge their victory (unless they crash a rider to get it). Rubbing is a part of racing... a hard slam or take out move is a cheap/cheat move. If I made the rules for the AMA, that wouldn't happen without a penalty. Anyone can purposely make another crash or fall, but it takes a real Champion to win fairly.
RV finds the dirt at twice the rate Chad does is why I'd look for a mistake more from him than Chad. Either would make a great champion. WHAT A SEASON!!!
Stewart is luck, that was a bad crash. Glad to hear he's okay.
Not a fan of JS or CR But at this level of racing i respect them all. Thanks for the great racing thus far. Go RV2 ans TC41 Whoever wins this year will be the one making the statement of all statements. 2011 was the war of Motocross Pro's!
Bad luck or dirty riding? Gannon audette took out jason anderson in the heat race. Anderson got taken out again in the LCQ. So did Baggett, so did Villopoto. Reed never mentioned anything of honda until last weekend. Guess the big red finally stepped up and gave support to the guy who could WIN the championship. If reed wins, it was well diserved. Reed's had a tuff season, been on the ground a few times. Everyone pretty much wrote him off including Honda. Now he's in the drivers seat w/ the momentum. I still think poto will take it, but Reed diserves some respect. He was a full privateer paying out of his pockets to race on a stock bike, Thats a real rider!!! how could anyone knock Reed? I wish honda never did help him out. he'd still be up front. Honda didn't help him at all in the 1st turn crash a few weeks ago. a kawi guy had to get his bike off of him
BIG GAY GUY!!!!!! Whay ever douch bag.
This is going to be one hell of a Vegas Finale.
If I didn't have my second bub on the way, I'd be getting my ass on the first Qantas to the US.
James Stewart - It ain't over till the fat lady sings mate. This is SX. Shyt happens. AND get your butt down under for the Aussie SX. You have so many fans in Aus!
"big Gay Guy"??? Really? That's all you got? "Whay Ever"??? Nice effort there Champ, Leave it to a "Non-Reed" fan to play the Douche card!! Typical..... And you spell Douche with a "E" at the end.
Wow what a turn of events. The js7 crash was brutal. Just to get up from that, was amazing. Congrats to tc41. This is gonna be cr22 title, just feel it coming. Has this ever happened a points leader not making the main? Im not sure if it ever has. He can still win it, but we all know cr22 doesnt hit the ground very often. rv2 is gonna have to ride great. Why does it matter that there was a right hander on the start, these are pro racers, it really shouldnt matter at all.
@ Mechanix, that's 2 cases where JS didn't unwind himself alone. Point taken, but JS is renowned for taking himself out. There ain't anyone who has taken themselves out more in the Supercross Class, there was even talk from the JS lovers that when he kept the rubber down he would win more than anyone, he just wasn't able to do that consistently. That is the one constant of JS, crashes!
@ John. Was JS there? then it can't be 100% Byrnes fault.
Bummer for Stewie, but I like that his first reaction was to look for his bike, before the pain set in.
What was up with RV? He didn't even look at his bike before he walked away from it in the heat race, was it unraceable ? and how could he have even known ? It seemed like his head was not in a good place last night. If he just threw that heat away, that was kinda lame.
Nice work Canard. It was great how he scrubbed that triple and muscled his way to the inside even though Reed was trying to shut the door.
To all of the people being a-holes; please stop posting.
Some of these post are so funny. Who ever logged in as rv. Wow, funny stuff. And true. Rv can still win, but I would bet anything that he wont, the older, wiser cr22 will win this title and hats off to him. Love or hate him he is a true warrior, not like these new kids that get mad and give up. Im a rd1 fan, the way he acted last week,? What a shame. Hes doing well but not like he wuz in 2010. It will come back. But I will be rooting for cr22 from here on out. Us old people gotta stick together and teach you young bucks a thing or two. Go Reedy.
Why the argument bout js7. He cant win it. Its over for him. He got bumped and it really was a horrible crash really not his fault this time. But its racing and that happens. Id like to see any of you haters get up from that. He is out of the championship race so just drop it who cares? He is the fast guy on the planet on two wheels.
M.byrne MR.CRASH AGAIN AND AGAIN ,SUZUKI SHOULD HAVE NEVER PICKED UP MR. SLO-MO ....NOW HELPED TO TAKE OUT STEWART
Talking bout the start. Been reading all the post and the rv2 fans are saying there boy cant make a right hand turn? So how do you call yourself a champ? Im really not taking a shot. Right or left, there pro motocrossers, it shouldnt matter. Slow down if you cant turn right, dont take yourself out? Maybe im thinking wrong, or maybe if you ride for a living, it shouldnt matter at all! 20 other riders made the right hand turn.
You can quote me on this: "You lose championships on your bad days."
On another subject, I think it's fine for Barcia to run the long hair, because it reminds me of the cool looking fast guys in the '70s whose long hair would be flying as they smoked the 125 pros. It just added to the coolness of the whole thing, and right now he's one of the few riders with long hair. Way to go, Barcia!
15 minutes 40 seconds! Supercross is a joke! So called professional athletes making millions! What would have happened to TC and CR if there was a at least 20 minutes plus two laps. Just starts to get good, then it's over!!!! I'm a old fart weekend warrior and we have to do 20 minute motos. I might have to go to one of these so called "professional" races so I can breeze through 15 minutes and show them how it's done!!!!
15 minutes 40 seconds!!!!!!...... Give me a break..... PATHETIC!!!
Scottydog im with you. Supercross is not near what outdoors are, but its part of our sport. Its been going on for quite sometime now, and your not used to it yet??? I wish the tracks were faster, easier to pass on and take out the whoops, some guys are a second better in the whoops alone, we wanna see a race not an obstacle filled maze. So yes I know what your saying. But could you complete the maze? 20 laps in ill give you 30 minutes, dont think so. Just turn off your tv and wait for the nationals.
Barcia is the next rc. If he doesnt blow the bike up. People are hard on the kid for whatever reasons. Hope he wins the titles, well deserved.
Another great race, full moon fever I think.iwas out of my sseat all night, love it , just love it. Hope everyone recovers from that train wreck. Fist off big ups to Trey, good tot see him on top of the box again. Reed was doin wut he do. Two of the best starters in the biz doin it all night with 100 cc disadvantage(wink,wink). Mechanics trying to dodge 250's on the start straight. A truely spectacular night in the AMA SX Series. But you know what would really be great. If Dungey woke up and stole this title away form all of them. HAHAHAHAHAAAAAA WOULDN'T THAT BE FLIPPIN CRAZY!! But the real crazy thing is, that it could actualy happen. Then what? All I know is that I truely,TRUELY, love this sport of ours. This season will go downn as one of the most exciting, unpredictable, head scratching seasons in history. And we, the fans have been treated to every round televised and many of them live. HA! just think of the stink it would raise if ol' RD got a hair in his ars and won this thang. Makes me smile just thankin bout it. And yes, stranger things have happened. WOOOOOOOO!!
ryno, I agree whoo, but not gonna happen, rd1 is feeling the pressure. Come on Tc41 has won two? Last years champ, none!!! Im a suzuki guy and rd1 is one of my favs, but just too much pressure this year. No roger, Mike Web? Not even close. He will find his way. Im sure of that. But you gotta be on a zook.
To RMZ....... Typical American attitude!!!! If you think something is not right..."get used to it." If you you don't like it "turn off your TV". What happened to hard working people getting some ideas going.... TO DO SOMETHING..... CHANGE IS GOOD. Stop settling for things and stand up for once. Get your voices going to change things for the better!!!
When did RV grow female anatomy? I'm sorry if this offends some of you (and sorry ladies but he is a female anatomy-apparently the anatomically correct name is considered vulgar here) but I really can't help myself on this one. To the posters who stated "always finish a heat race", you're too kind, kudos for having more self control than I do at this time. What a spoiled little sissy! I'm not saying RV wasn't in pain, but did anyone see him rolling around on the ground attempting to fake it? Before some of you haters say anything about me calling RV out, cue up the picture of Danny Chandler racing with his clutch side of the handle bar pointing vertically towards the ground (I could be wrong but his foot peg may have been snapped off too). Rv sure had enough energy and fight in him to go after the other guy at the entrance to the tunnel. He should have spent that energy getting himself a gate pick for the main instead of the LCQ. How many times have you heard Bailey or the others say it's best to stay out of the LCQ because anything can happen? Has a privateer ever won the championship? I gotta cheer on the under dog (I respect the racer for his grit, determination and accomplishments not necessarily the human being).
Can you type "penis"? But not "female anatomy".
To scottydog, I actually agree with you but money is power and I have no power, most people love the obstacles, and so tv also does, for the ratings. Supercross is on in america all of the time but not the nationals. Not sure why. Not true because of tv money. But ive been to both and the nationals blow away supercross. So you tell me how to change things, cause i dont know. Supercross could be alot better if they actually excanged lead now and then, but the tracks are too hard for most, so tame the track down and have a race, do you agree?
Hey racer x, your auto censorship is male chauvinistic! haaaa haaa
Man i'm a fan of all these guys. my point is this. Who knows what is going to happen, nobody thats who. its so much in the air right now that nobody has a clue where their all going to land. I just know that it has been a blast. I haven't had thins much fun watching a SX season since'06 and '07. Can't wait for next week.
Nuff said! Im with you. Go rd1!!!
Supercross is the commercialization of motocross.
250's = Yeah! Barcia, Daryn Durham (phenomonal return from broken foot)
Boo! Wharton (disapointing amount of opportunities lost or maybe squandered).
450's = Yeah! Trey Canard (I knew you had more wins in you!), Chad Reed (way to be "in it to win it"), Andrew Short & Mike Alessi. Awesome holeshots guys!!!!!! While I still am for bringing out the 450's, it is a little bit of redemption to see the bikes performing at a level the factory expected (maybe foolishly) in the beginning of the 350 journey. Also, It's nice to see Mike back out in front of races.
Glad JS7 is okay.
Great ride by TC41 ....,would have bet the farm on Reed winning it with 3 to go..
Anybody but RV at this point.
Funny how so many say RV and JS are in trouble,,, RV & JS are the ONLY guys to pass and beat the other top guys, Made Reed, RD, and TC look slow a few times this year. NEVER seen RD, REED or TC pass RV or JS when they were not on the ground but some of you say they can't win this!! If you don't like them thats fine but saying stuff like that just shows the hate and makes you look dumb IMO.
Great season! Lots of drama and action... I also heard that Toyota has a commercial with a '07 Tundra hauling 5 tons up a spiral tower that is on fire.. can't wait to see it...again. Jacksonville was off the hook as far as racing goes... right hand first turn was exciting. I really like how Millsaps was executing the on/off quad, even though I didn't see anyone on tv do it in the main.
rmztrently: your st*pid! no bloke can hold off reedy? wtf are you blind you id*ot? TC definately just pulled a second win over REEDY! funnny how reeds the man yet hes got a qu*er nickname like reedy..your either qu*er,or a complete id*ot..canards the fastest (bloke) ive seen then,cus reed most definately got blown out of the water you id*ot,lol.g*d i hate st*pid people..bubs ate it hard,wish he coulda puulled through and straightened canard out,this is the practice canard needs to be great right? howa bout windham pullin through?! he rode hard for an old f*rt,hes got my respect..and RV2 gettin c*cky in the tunnel (away from the fans),or so he thinks..that one camera happened to show his true colors,a leprechaun pr*ck,he thinks cus hes no.1 in points he can crap talk? hes a racer,just like the guy that almost kicked his 4'1" irish *$$..god please body slam RV2
Okay, here we go again. Watch the 450 main start, see stewart way the hell back, tell me what you think was going through his head. Probably like F*@k Alessi just holeshotted and I'm way back here, and he pushed it and is probably sore as could be today.Coulda back off a bit then who knows what would have happened
yea the toyota spiral tower,is..the..dumbest..commercial..ever..wish i could talk like that guy though,he sounds like hes in villopotos position right now,lol...ohhh dolly,i really suck now!!!urrghhhh...lol..and the whole nascar and motocross switch commercials no better,id love to see a nascar driver race motocross,lol
3 of the top riders in 450 with DNS or DNF makes it a very interesting season
How do they determine who gets what position when multiple riders go down in the same area? Stewart received a 18th place finish, was it because he had the best finish in the heat or because his bike was inches ahead of the other 2 riders? Just curious... I hope he is alright, this is the best season ever and if everyone stays healthy makes for great racing and no excuses!
@nv802 wrote:
"Okay, here we go again. Watch the 450 main start, see stewart way the hell back, tell me what you think was going through his head. Probably like F*@k Alessi just holeshotted and I'm way back here, and he pushed it and is probably sore as could be today.Coulda back off a bit then who knows what would have happened"
Why don't you go out there and show us how it's supposed to be done ... Or is the keyboard the only thing you can ride ...
@whatever, not really sure what you meant by saying what you did, but here goes. Not sure if you realize it or not, but I am NOT much of a Reed fan, he really just doesnt do it for me I guess. I dont not cheer for him, but I dont really cheer for him to win either, I think its great what he is doing with his own team and all, its awesome. But I am a RV2 fan, like his style and sheer determination. For him to come back from such a terrible injury like he did, and in one season is on his way to winning the supercross title "Straight UP" as some of you guys would say, is awesome. Very inspirational. Of course you would never hear words like that on Speed from Ralph or Emig, they are too in love with Stewie the media darling. He got more kudos for coming back to 9th in Daytona than RV2 will get for coming from a terrible leg injury and winning the title.
I poto cant take it I hope REED does. He's a privateer and diserves it. And how could you Moron sAY THAT dungey has no heart. If it werent for a mechanicsl DNF (chain de'railing). He'd be 3 points behind the leader. Yep, he's got no heart. He has speed tho. Wait til he's atop the podium, than what are you keyboard racers gonna do? Change your names and handles??? prolly. James sucks. RV and Reed are gonna take this to the wire. REED absolutely loves the position he's in right now.Good job lemoine and Durrham and stroupie, those my boys!
You are an idiot ORGANDONOR..........you need to remember that your big "IF" Dungey wouldn't have had a mechanical he'd be 3 points behind the leader ia also affected by the fact that BOTH RV and JS have had DNF's also. So, IF RV and JS don't have those DNF's, suddenly RD is NOT so close in points anymore. It ALL factors in dude!!
Looked up the rule about multiple people with DNF's on the same lap. Their position will be determined by the finsh in the previous race, in this case heat race. That is why Stewart received 18th.
http://www.amasupercross.com/rules/pdf/2011/2011_sxrulebook_final.pdf
@blindbat, how did you get that image in your post. please tell me how you did it. please? : }
Hey, Haters SUCK !!!!
Ask your sister how I ride, she knows all about it man. Just shootin my opinion here brother, no need to take your hand off your boyfriends dick