News 31 Jan 2010

AMA SX: Villopoto takes first 2010 win at San Francisco

Before 41,872 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on Saturday night, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won his first Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race of the 2010 season, while Honda’s Trey Canard also won his first West Coast Lites race of the year.

Villopoto won San Francisco for his first of the 2010 season.

Villopoto won San Francisco for his first of the 2010 season.

Before 41,872 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on Saturday night, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won his first Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race of the 2010 season, while GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard also won his first Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites class race of the year.

Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey captured the Spike Holeshot Award with Villopoto and Honda Red Bull Racing’s Davi Millsaps following in second and third respectively. Millsaps passed Villopoto on the first lap but crashed on lap four, giving second place back to Villopoto.

While leading on lap 10, Dungey crashed and dropped back to fourth place. This allowed Villopoto to move into the lead, Hill to second and Millsaps to third.

“I lost my foot and went sailing,” said Dungey. “It could have been a lot worse. I am glad I am not hurt.”

The win for Villopoto marked the third in his career. Hill finished second and Millsaps finished third.

“The track was tough and slippery,” said Villopoto. “It was hard to put in 20 perfect laps out there tonight. It wasn’t the start that I wanted, so I played catch-up. It is a long season with a lot of racing left.”

Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda’s Cole Seeley won the Spike Holeshot Award, but it was Canard who quickly stole the lead. Current Lites class points leader Jake Weimer, of the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team, moved into second with DNA Energy/Star Racing Yamaha’s Broc Tickle held the number three position. Weimer held on for second and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Josh Hansen for third.

“I had a rough start to this season, and I am finally starting to come around,” said Canard. “This was great night for me and my team.”

“I hate losing and I lost tonight, but I have the points lead and am thankful for everyone that has helped me get here,” said Weimer.

Australian Michael Byrne rode the JGR Yamaha to 10th position in tonight’s main event.

AMA Supercross Class Results: San Francisco
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
2. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha
3. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
4. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
6. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
7. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
8. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Kawasaki
9. Thomas Hahn, Alvord, Texas, Suzuki
10. Michael Byrne, Atlanta, Ga., Yamaha

AMA Supercross Class Season Standings
1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 90
2. Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 79
3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 77
4. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 68
5. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 61
6. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 57
7. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 57
8. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 56
9. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha, 51
10. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Suzuki, 42

Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results: San Francisco
1. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
2. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki
3. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha
4. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
5. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda
6. Travis Baker, Temecula, Calif., Honda
7. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki
8. Max Antsie, Hemet, Calif., Yamaha
9. Jeff Alessi, Apple Valley, Calif., Yamaha
10. Phillip Nicoletti, Bethel, N.Y., KTM

Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
1. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 97
2. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 81
3. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 74
4. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 62
5. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 59
6. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda, 54
7. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki, 46
8. Max Anstie, Hemet, Calif., Yamaha, 45
9. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 42
10. Jeff Alessi, Apple Valley, Calif., Yamaha, 40

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