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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won the first-ever Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship race tonight at MetLife Stadium, clinching his fourth consecutive 450SX Class Championship.

On his way to winning the championship, Villopoto also won the inaugural Toyota Triple Challenge and was awarded a brand new Toyota Tundra for his efforts. The Toyota Triple Challenge included the third race at Anaheim, then Arlington and culminated tonight in East Rutherford.

Villopoto captured his fourth holeshot of the season to begin his championship-clinching race in the 450SX Class.

As the field finished the opening lap of the race, RCH/Soaring Eagle/Suzuki’s Josh Hill held down the number-two position with Smartop/Motoconcepts Racing’s Mike Alessi in third place.

GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac Passed Alessi for third and eventually passed Hill for second place and subsequently tied his season-best finish. Hill rounded out the field in third place, marking his best finish of the season.

“It’s been an awesome day here at MetLife Stadium,” said Villopoto. “We had a little bit of rain, but I couldn’t believe how well the track held up. It feels great to lock in my fourth-consecutive championship.

“It’s been a hard-fought season with a few ups and downs, but it was obviously my most consistent, so I’m glad to be able to close it out on top.”

Villopoto, who won his 40th 450SX Class race, became just the second rider in Monster Energy Supercross history to win four consecutive championships.

Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart, who came into tonight’s race in second place, withdrew from the race with what looked like an apparent injury to his left leg.

GEICO Honda’s Justin Bogle scored his second win of the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship and moved into the points lead.

Coming into tonight’s Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Martin Davalos had an eight-point lead but suffered a broken ankle in a practice accident that forced him to miss this race.

Honda-backed Jimmy Decotis captured his first holeshot of the season to start the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship with GEICO Honda’s Matt Bisceglia following in second place.

On lap three, Decotis and Bisceglia came together after the finish line and Decotis crashed, giving the lead to Bisceglia as Bogle took over the number-two position.

Bogle worked his way around Bisceglia on lap six and rode to his second win of the season. Yamaha/Star Racing/Yamalube’s Jeremy Martin made a late-race charge to finish a season-best second place. Vince Friese, who rides for The Factory Metal Works team, also earned a season-best finish with third place.

Bogle now has a 17-point lead heading into Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium next weekend for the season finale.

“I’m really excited to take home the victory tonight,” said Bogle. “As we were approaching the starting gate the rain picked up, so it got super slick out there as the race went on.

“I got off to an incredible start, but there were some tough battles out there, and I had to be more cautious because of the rain, so I feel I handled the race well and gave it my best.”

Australia’s Jackson Richardson rode his XPR Extreme Performance Racing Honda to a career-best 10th in the main event, with Taylor Potter 19th aboard his privateer CRF250R.

Tonight marked Monster Energy Supercross’ first return to East Rutherford since 1991, when the race was held at the Giants Stadium. With the return to East Rutherford, Monster Energy Supercross set an all-time attendance record in the New York metro area.

2014 Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship
Round 16 – East Rutherford, NJ

450SX Class results:
1. Ryan Villopoto
2. Eli Tomac
3. Josh Hill
4. Justin Barcia
5. Ken Roczen
6. Ryan Dungey
7. Mike Alessi
8. Andrew Short
9. Trey Canard
10. Weston Peick

450SX Class championship standings:
1. Ryan Villopoto 343
2. Ryan Dungey 282
3. James Stewart 271
4. Ken Roczen 265
5. Justin Barcia 232
6. Andrew Short 207
7. Justin Brayton 196
8. Josh Hill 144
9. Broc Tickle 126
10. Wil Hahn 122
14. Chad Reed (AUS) 111
28. Matt Moss (AUS) 28

Eastern Regional 250SX Class results:
1. Justin Bogle
2. Jeremy Martin
3. Vince Friese
4. Matt Bisceglia
5. Matthew Lemoine
6. Kyle Cunningham
7. Alex Martin
8. Mitchell Oldenburg
9. James Decotis
10. Jackson Richardson (AUS)
19. Taylor Potter (AUS)

Eastern Regional 250SX Class championship standings:
1. Justin Bogle 166
2. Martin Davalos 149
3. Adam Cianciarulo 120
4. Blake Baggett 120
5. Vince Friese 120
6. Kyle Cunningham 109
7. Matthew Lemoine 90
8. James Decotis 90
9. Cole Thompson 89
10. Alex Martin 86
16. Jackson Richardson (AUS) 47
29. Taylor Potter (AUS) 6

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