by Aaron Hansel
Practice Report: Anaheim 1
Saturday, January 7, 2012 | 8:20 PM
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PrintGood evening race fans, and welcome to the first practice report of the year, coming to you from Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. A tight, winding track, along with a few large roller jumps, has kept lap times above the minute mark. After watching practice, it’s evident that there are a few sections that will likely become one-lined during tonight’s racing, which means we might be in for some aggressive passing. For a more detailed description of the track, have a look at the morning report, right here. http://www.racerxonline.com/2012/01/07/morning-report-anaheim-1
The first Lites A practice started out with Marvin Musquin and Dean Wilson battling back and forth for the fastest time. After a few laps, however, Musquin took firm control of the leader board, and ended the session with a fast time of 1.03.035. Tomac hovered around the top three during the entire session, and ended up a tick behind Musquin with a 1.03.457. Cole Seely came next with a 1.03.854, followed by Wilson (1.03.892), Ryan Sipes (1.03.955), Tyla Rattray (1.04.042), Wil Hahn (1.04.113), Nico Izzi (1.04.190), Martin Davalos (1.04.381), and (Travis Baker 1.04.714). Have a look at those lap times, they’re pretty tightly bunched!
Ryan Dungey looks comfortable and competitive on his KTM.
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The second A session was a bit more competitive, and the fastest time changed hands early and often. Sipes immediately set the fast time, and from there, it went to Hahn, to Seely, to Musquin, to Wilson, before ultimately ending back up with Sipes by way of a 1.02.218. Seely followed with a 1.02.602, then Tomac (1.02.781), Wilson (1.02.791), Musquin (1.02.969), and Hahn (1.03.131). Just like the first session, the top times were very close.
In the B sessions, Zach Osborne, who is racing several supercross races this year before heading to the GPs, ruled the leader board, followed closely by Jason Anderson. Osborne’s fastest time was a 1.02.613, while Anderson’s was a 1.02.973. Both fast times came during the second qualifier.
When the SX class hit the dirt, the fast time was immediately set by Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto. Ryan Dungey and James Stewart briefly held the top spot, but Villopoto quickly bested them to regain control of the board. Other than that, there wasn’t a lot that went on during this session. RV set a 1.01.628, followed by Stewart (1.01.744), Dungey (1.02.360), Chad Reed (1.02.969), Andrew Short (1.03.399), Austin Stroupe (1.03.429), Justin Brayton (1.03.726), and Broc Tickle (1.04.716).
Stiff competition in Lites West? Ryan Sipes doesn't care--he was fastest in qualifying.
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During the second qualifier, the times improved substantially, and it was Villopoto who once again rocketed ahead of the pack. His 1.01.647 would remain the fastest lap until the very end of the session, and it looked like it would hold, until Stewart busted out an astounding 1.00.369. If Stewart is able to maintain that pace throughout the main event, the rest of the pack could be in for a long night. Dungey was third fastest with a 1.02.120, followed by Brayton (1.02.340), Tickle (1.02.533), Windham (1.02.960), Reed (1.03.009), Short (1.03.367), and Stroupe (1.03.702). Brett Metcalfe had a rough time in both sessions and ended up 16th out of 16 each time out.
The B group had quite a few fast guys in it, including Jake Weimer, Kyle Chisholm, Josh Hansen, Jimmy Albertson, Josh Grant, Ryan Morais and Josh Hill. Nobody was a match for Jake Weimer, however, and he set and maintained the fastest time in both sessions. Weimer’s fastest time was a 1.02.455. Of note, Hill was eighth fastest in his second session, and in his first race back, he set a very respectable time of 1.05.516.
That’s it for qualifying in Anaheim. Fortunately we made it through all sessions without any major injuries, and tonight’s action promises to be intense and entertaining. Make sure to keep visiting Racer X Online, and follow us on Twitter, @racerxonline, for live updates from tonight’s race.
Reedy gettin' himself some.
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Can we get the practice chart of all the times?
@Racesmith Check out http://www.amapromail.com for a complete listing of practice times
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Well, it's quite obvious the speed is still there for JS, a second and a half faster..... but ya gotta be able do it for 20 laps. C'mon man!!!!
get em sipes!!!!!!!!!!! go boy!!!!!! go bubba!!!!!!
Dude JS7 is on it. I could tell by the gallery pics this is a different JS7. He is at his best. RC was at his best at age 24-27 and thats just how it goes. The next 3 yrs are JS7 to rule
RC retired at 26.
How about Osborne out qualifing Tomac, Wilson and Musquin. Didn't see that coming.
dungey got a 102.12 not a 102.397 and he was third
dungey got a 102.12 not a 102.397 and he was third
where are the haters js7 1.2 seconds faster
So how did JS who was running fourth in the second session most of the time all of a sudden pick up 3 seconds...Seems to me he was sanbaggin lettin the other guys think they had a chance then on the last minute of practice, he said...psych, take this. I like him even less.
Its one lap, lets see him do it for 20 with presure from RV = on the ground......
You have GOT to be kidding me offroadnomore........seriously?? I think you dislike him because he was able to go faster than the new FMOTP!! What the hell does it matter WHEN he was able to do it?? You guys kill me!! Don't worry, we learned last year that the fastest practice time doesn't always result in a RACE WIN!! That is funny though dude!! GO BUBBA (AND DUNGEY)!!!
pressure from RV...hahaha ..cuz no way battling the GOAT his whole life gave him any experience in that department...Yep pressure from RV gonna get him.... HUGE very scary stuff there buddy... yep..hahahahaha... you were kidding right.. I hope so...Reading the comments here make me laugh, The fact that he did in the last lap means this (listen up dune goons)...He can pull the trigger and whip your ass anytime he wants to period..to pass RV2 you don't get lucky you are just simply better ...,
You must have been sleeping all these years there Baby New Year, PRESSURE is JS biggest weakness and has been his entire career. Shows how much of a noob you are.
Hes already on the edge and when someone pushes him guess what hqppens ? @%$#@# dirt nap
they don't go balls to the walls the whole practice sesh offroadnomore they feal out the track and some times the hang back a little so they can put in a clean lap with no traffic
If Bret Michaels is going to sing the show opening he needs to donate more then 10 grand! How about 100 grand? I just threw up in my mouth....
Oh man this gonna be great.may the best man win.js7 and rv2 are cracking it.js7 does seem to have the upper hand!!
James looked a little winded after his heat....main should be good!!
@klx450r,
"where are the haters js7 1.2 seconds faster"
Here!
And to make the point yet again to the lil'Stew low IQ crew.
1) lil'Stew is not "hatted"
2) Nobody denies lil'Stew practice time is the fasted by "1.2 seconds"
3) lil'Stew likely has an IQ one standard deviation below the average which is what has kept him from being a true champion
4) stewtards also likely have an IQ one standard deviation below the average and that is why they are always confused as to why lil'Stew does not win races even though he regularly has the fastest lap time.
5) Like most low IQ types, when reality confuses them, they start to attribute things they do not understand to thing like voodoo curses and mean spirits and hate etc.
Note that is was a stewtards that started calling names first. Because that is what their IQ limits them to.
But of course, the stewtards name calling will be used as proof that lil'Stew is "good for the sport", etc
@dgizzy1,
lil'Stew is 26, he will be 27 this year.
@scrub-this...you are a f u c k i n g idiot dude...lighten up hater!! Enjoy the main event!
Lap 10
lil'Stew 20 seconds back in 3rd.
Gifted third by Dungey.
At least he is still on two wheels.
The lil'Stew low IQ crew must be working on their excuses.
Can't wait to hear if it was the frame, engine, tires, suspension, hate, ...
Looks like Dungey just bich slapped lil'Stew back to 4th on lap 12.
But gifted lil'Stew 3rd again on lap 15.
And lil'Stew has chocked again under the pressure of top tier riders on lap 16 or so.
Where are all the lil'Stew nad suckers punk biches now?
Whoomp! dare it is!
@whatever,
"Enjoy the main event!"
I did! ;-)
HAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! told you suckers so twisted throttle and billy c who said i didnt know what i wasd talking about. guess who said was gonna win. we will see in pheonix. theres one thing i know all the bubba fans are gonna be whining just like little stewie. you all said i didnt know what i was talking about i said dungey was gonna podiom and he did i said RV was gonna win and he did. so now go cry becasue the wanna be jgr redbull rider flat out got BEAT.
So why don't the stewtards stop calling people the authentic SX/MX fan "haters" and just pay attention and learn.
Lets enjoy the session without the childish name calling.
Otherwise you are going to have your noses rubbed in the truth.
Can't we all just get along?
the silence is deafening
You are a douche bag scrub this.....stewart just got beat, straight up no doubt, but you are a d-bag........hats off to Villopoto...FLAWLESS...... but it is just the first race, we'll see what happens, JS could have been second but f'ed himself in to 6th...that's a fact, but i am SO F U C K I N G happy for DUNGEY that it makes Stewarts 6th no big deal!! 1st SX podium for KTM...love it!! Keep hatin' "scrub"..it'll even out a little eventually!! Everyone made it through healthy and that is cool too!!
What silence "scrub"?? You are obviously an anti JS guy....your big mouth would have been silent if he hadn't finished 6th......so STFU....it's one race and Villo owned it for sure....long season big shot, so lets not get too c o c k y, ok?? How many times did you get off tonight?? Be honest!!
@whatever,
You can bet I will keep on "hating" the low IQ name calling crew.
V-O-R,
"You are obviously an anti JS guy"
Thats correct. Now if lil'Stew publicly told his low IQ fantards to stop calling the true MX/SX names and go back to running ball, he get my respect in a second. There is name room for racism in racing, as I always say.
That made absolutely no sense "scrub".......but thanks for that idiotic reply, cuz in that instance you just don't matter anymore!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.......IDIOT!!
Correction to previous post.
There is NO room for racism in racing, as I always say.
(And go ahead and attack the mistake if it makes you night a little more bearable.)
@V-O-R,
Oh, I guess I will just go cry because a low IQ stewtard thinks I "don't matter anymore". Sound like something a drama queen would say.
......god damn you are an idiot....you are the kind of guy i would like to meet in person and not on a stupid f u c k i n g message board....i'd shut you up real quick!!:) see ya next week douche!!
....and i know you will check back in, so once again....see ya next week douche:):):):)
@V-O-R,
"i'd shut you up real quick!!"
You have yet again confirmed your IQ. There is a proven relationship between low IQ and a predisposition being violent.
My IQ is high, there is no getting beyond the fact that i would "shut you up real quick"...it is just a shame that we can't make it a reality...i'll gladly debate your ass in to the ground, or stomp a mudhole in your ass.....i'm down with both d-bag!!
@V-O-R,
Gettin gangsta on me huh?
What a phuking clown.
When will people learn. Stewie wins practice and his fans start talking crap. Then Villo flat out embarrasses the field and and we start hearing the excuses. Lets be honest, Stewie didn't show up to race. He is lazy and unprepared. He thinks his natural talent will carry him. Last night JGR realized how much money they wasted and Stewie realized its going to be a long season. Half way through he was rubber armed and could hold on anymore. What did he say? "well, the track was hard". What a beotch!
Hey scrub this.......loved the blow by blow!!
How in the hell did I miss this thread, I love listening to the JS fans talk crap and dig themselves a hole. Some people in here must feel pretty stewpid today judging by the firs half of the comments saying it's over for everyone else. Nothing like letting the results talk.
mxchampion What the HE!! are you talking about?? I NEVER said JS was going to win, I PICKE RV. I said RV and JS would be the fastest but i am going with RV. I was right on both counts.
Also guys calm down its the first race. RV and JS were WAY faster like I said they would be, RD and Reed were off the pase. RD CRASHED, Reed CRASHED and JS CRASHED so way all the haters only talking about JS??