MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS
GAUTIER PAULIN’S BRUTAL CRASH IN SLOW-MO: BROKEN COLLARBONE AND HAND
INSIDE CYCRA’S ALL-NEW YAMAHA YZ-F PLASTICS: IT’S SLEEKER
MXA’S WEEKEND SCOREBOARD: WHO DID WHAT WHERE
LAS VEGAS SUPERCROSS RESULTS: 450 CLASS
1. Ryan Villopoto (Kaw)
2. Ryan Dungey (KTM)
3. Ken Roczen (KTM)
4. Justin Barcia (Hon)
5. Trey Canard (Hon)
6. Josh Hill (Suz)
7. Josh Grant (Yam)
8. Jake Weimer (Kaw)
9. Chris Blose (Hon)
10. Andrew Short (KTM)
LAS VEGAS SUPERCROSS RESULTS: 250 WEST
1. Dean Wilson (Kaw)
2. Cooper Webb (Yam)
3. Justin Hill (Kaw)
4. Cole Seely (Hon)
5. Malcolm Stewart (Hon)
6. Jason Anderson (KTM)
7. Zach Osborne (Hon)
8. Shane McElrath (Yam)
9. Jessy Nelson (Hon)
10. Jake Canada (Hon)
LAS VEGAS SUPERCROSS RESULTS: 250 EAST
1. Jeremy Martin (Yam)
2. Justin Bogle (Hon)
3. Matt Biscelgia (Hon)
4. Kyle Cunningham (Hon)
5. Jimmy Decotis (Hon)
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (KTM)
7. Alex Martin (Yam)
8. Gannon Audette (Kaw)
9. Jackson Richardson (Hon)
10. Vince Friese (Hon)
LAS VEGAS EAST/WEST SHOOTOUT RESULTS
1. Justin Hill (Kaw)……………est
2. Dean Wilson (Kaw)………West
3. Jason Anderson (KTM)….West
4. Cooper Webb (Yam)……..West
5. Jeremy Martin (Yam)……..East
6. Cole Seely (Hon)……….…West
7. Jake Canada (Hon)………..West
8. Kyle Cunningham (Hon)……East
9. Shane McElrath (Yam)……West
10. Jessy Nelson (Hon)………West
LAS VEGAS ENDUROCROSS RESULTS
1. Cody Webb
2. Colton Haaker
3. Taddy Blazusiak
4. Bobby Prochnau
5. Taylor Robert
6. Geoff Aaron
7. Gary Sutherlin
8. Cory Graffunder
9. Bryan Roper
10. Jamie Lanza
WORLD SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: PLOMION, FRANCE
1. Ben Adriaenssen / Ben van den Bogaart…Wasp/ Hus
2. Jan Henrickx / Elvijs Mucenieks……………Wasp/KTM
3. Valentin Giraud / Nicolas Musset…………..Wht/KTM
4. Stuart Brown / Josh Chamberlain…………..Wasp/Zabel
5. Gert Van Werven / Peter Beunk……………..Wasp/Zabel
6. Jason van Daele / Tim Smeuninx……………Wht/Zabel
7. Phillip Stenborg / Simon Stenborg…………..VMC/Zabel
8. Thijs Derks / Jan Bielen…………………………EML/Zabel
9. Vaclav Rozenhnal / Bruno Kaelin……………VMC/Zabel
10. Richard Jenkins / Dan Chamberlain………Wasp/Zabel
DUTCH GRAND PRIX RESULTS: 450 CLASS
1. Tony Cairoli (KTM)…………………….3-1
2. Jeremy Van Horebeek (Yam)………2-3
3. Kevin Strijbos (Suz)……………………6-2
4. Clement Desalle (Suz)…………………4-4
5. Joel Roleants (Hon)……………………8-5
6. Tyla Rattray (Hus)………………………7-7
7. Steven Frossard (Kaw)………………..10-6
8. Gautier Paulin (Kaw)………………….1-D
9. Tanel Leok (TM)………………………..11-11
10. Evgeny Bobryshev (Hon)…………..5-18
DUTCH GRAND PRIX RESULTS: 250 CLASS
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) …………..1-1
2. Romain Febvre (Hus)……………..3-3
3. Jordi Tixier (KTM)………………….2-5
4. Valentin Guillod (KTM)…………..4-7
5. Arnaud Tonus (Kaw)……………….12-2
6. Dylan Ferrandis (Kaw)…………….8-4
7. Aleksandr Tonkov (Hus)………….5-8
8. Jose Butron (KTM)………………..10-6
9. Julien Lieber (Suz)………………….7-10
10. Tim Gajser (Hon)…………………..9-9
THIS ISN’T MOTOCROSS, BUT THE 2015 SUZUKI TU250X IS INTERESTING
CATCHING UP WITH THE BROKEN TODD WATERS
DRUG TESTING IS THE LAW FOR THE 2014 AMA NATIONALS
MX Sports Pro Racing announced this week that it has entered into an agreement with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to implement a comprehensive anti-doping program in accordance with the World Anti-Doping code (WADA code) for the 2014 AMA National Motocross Championship.
USADA is responsible for the testing and results management process for athletes in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, and is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs. Information on the World Anti-Doping Agency Code or the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is available at www.usada.org.
2015 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE: TWO ATLANTA’S
Jan. 3………………….Anaheim, CA
Jan. 10…………………Phoenix, AZ
Jan. 17…………………Anaheim, CA
Jan. 24…………………Oakland, CA
Jan. 31…………………Anaheim, CA
Feb. 7………………….San Diego, CA
Feb 14…………………Arlington, TX
Feb 21…………………Atlanta, GA
Feb 28…………………Atlanta, GA
March 7………………..Daytona, FL
March 14……………..Indianapolis, IN
March 21……………..Detroit, MI
March 28……………..St. Louis, MO
April 11………………..Houston, TX
April 18………………..Santa Clara, CA
April 25………………..East Rutherford, NJ
May 2…………………..Las Vegas, NV
NATIONAL CHAMPS IN THIS YEAR’S NATIONALS
One thing that motocross fans get to look forward to in this year’s AMA 450 Nationals is a surplus of AMA National Championships. The 450 Nationals might see four former 450 Champions; James Stewart (2008), Chad Reed (2009), Ryan Dungey (2010/12) and Ryan Villopoto (2011/13). Plus, the addition of former 250 National Champions Ivan Tedesco (2005), Trey Canard (2010) and Eli Tomac (2013). That puts 7 former Champions on the track at the same time. For comparison, Blake Baggett (2012) and Dean Wilson (2011) will be the only former National Champions contesting the 250 AMA Nationals.
Side note: Eli Tomac reportedly broke his collarbone practicing this week and will have to miss the Las Vegas Supercross. Being ready for Glen Helen is a possibility.
USED IT, ABUSED IT, TESTED IT: X BRAND GOX GOGGLE
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LET’S MOVE ON: 2014 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
May 24………Glen Helen…San Bernardino, CA
May 31………Hangtown….Sacramento, CA
June 7……….Thunder Valley…Lakewood, CO
June 14………High Point…Mt. Morris, PA
June 28………Muddy Creek…Blountville, TN
July 5…………Red Bud…Buchanan, MI
July 12……….Budds Creek…Mechanicsville, MD
July 19……….Spring Creek…Millville, MN
July 26……….Washougal…Washougal, WA
Aug. 9………..Unadilla…New Berlin, NY
Aug. 16……….Indiana…Crawfordsville, IN
Aug. 23……….Miller Motorsports…Tooele, UT
BIRTHDAYS OF THE STARS: ROLF CELEBRATES 77
May 2…Tania Satchwell 1980
May 3…Bryan Hinson
May 3…Carlos Rivera
May 3…Mark Kalpakoff
May 5…Rich Eierstedt 1954
May 5…Mike Koger
May 5…Joel Roelants 1989
May 6…Brett Metcalfe 1984
May 7…Matt Tedder
May 7…Rolf Tibblin 1937
HOW MUCH PURSE MONEY DID SUPERCROSS PAY IN 2014?
IMPORTANT RACES ON THE HORIZON: VALKENSWAARD, HIROSHIMA & VEGAS
DATE EVENT PLACE
May 9-11……..WORCS Offroad…………………..Ridgecrest, CA
May 11………..250/450 Grand Prix………………Spain
May 11………..300 Two-Stroke…………………….Spain
May 11………..All-Japan National………………..Hiroshima
May 18……….World Sidecar……………………….Ukraine Cancelled
May 18………..Maxxis British National…………Canada Heights
May 18……….AMA Vintage Series……………….Athens, OH
May 18………..Australian National………………Murray Bridge, SA
GRAND PRIX NEWS, BRUISES & SAND MASTERS
This weekend’s GP is round six of the 18-race world Championship series. Since it will be held in the sand of Valkenswaard it is a foregone conclusion that Jeffrey Herlings will win the 250 class and Antonio Cairoli the 450 class.
Tommy Searle will return to action in the 450 class this weekend in Valkenswaard. Searle crashed heavily in Thailand when his bike bogged on the non-regulation fuel that they had to run because of civil unrest in Bangkok.
Glenn Coldenhoff, who was running third in the 250 World Championships, also crashed while practicing and tore the ligament in his knee, and had surgery on it.
Ken DeDycker has yet to make his return to action after a preseason injury sideline the KTM factory rider.
Alessandro Lupino damaged his knee and will have surgery on the May 14. His recovery should take several months.
Max Nagl, who broke his wrist while practicing at a local track, is out of action. The same crash took out Husqvarna’s Todd Waters (with a broken leg, fractured hip and a broken collarbone).
MOTO-QUIZ: CAN YOU NAME THIS FACTORY HONDA RIDER?
IT’S ALL OVER BUT THE SPENDING: 2014 SUPERCROSS WRAP-UP
DATE EVENT 450 250
Jan. 4…..Anaheim I……………Ken Roczen…………..Jason Anderson (W)
Jan. 11…Phoenix…………….…Ryan Villopoto……….Jason Anderson (W)
Jan. 18…Anaheim II………….Chad Reed…………….Cole Seely (W)
Jan. 25…Oakland………………Ryan Villopoto……….Jason Anderson (W)
Feb. 1…..Anaheim III………..Chad Reed……………..Dean Wilson (W)
Feb. 8…..San Diego…………..James Stewart………..Justin Hill (W)
Feb. 15…Dallas…………………James Stewart………..Adam Cianciarulo (E)
Feb. 22…Atlanta…………….…Ken Roczen……………Martin Davalos (E)
Mar. 1…..Indy…………………..Ryan Dungey……….…Adam Cianciarulo (E)
Mar. 8…..Daytona…………….Ryan Villopoto……….Blake Baggett (E)
Mar. 15…Detroit…………….….James Stewart……….Adam Cianciarulo (E)
Mar. 22…Toronto……………..James Stewart……….Justin Bogle (E)
Mar. 29…St. Louis…………….James Stewart……….Martin Davalos (E)
Apr. 5……Houston……………Ryan Villopoto………..Jason Anderson (W)
Apr. 12….Seattle…………….…Ryan Villopoto……….Cole Seely (W)
Apr. 26….New York……..…..Ryan Villopoto………..Justin Bogle (E)
May 3……Las Vegas…………Ryan Villopoto………..Jeremey Martin (E). Dean Wilson (W)
450 points leader …………..Ryan Villopoto (Kaw)
250 East points leader …..Justin Bogle (Hon)
250 West points leader ….Jason Anderson (KTM)
2014 SUPERCROSS HOLESHOT LEADERS
450 Class:
1. Ryan Villopoto……….5
1. Mike Alessi……………3
3. Ryan Dungey…………2
3. Ken Roczen…………..2
5. Matt Moss……………..1
5. Vince Friese…………..1
5. James Stewart……….1
5. Andrew Short………..1
5. Cole Seely……………..1
250 Class:
1. Martin Davalos………..3
2. Dean Wilson…………..2
2. Adam Cianciarulo……2
2. Cooper Webb………….2
5. Jessy Nelson…………..1
5. Justin Bogle……………1
5. Vince Friese……………1
5. Dakota Tedder………..1
5. Cole Seely……………….1
5. Jason Anderson………1
5. Jimmy Decotis……….1
WHO WON THE POLE POSITION THE MOST TIMES?
(After 16 of 17 races)
1. James Stewart…………6
1. Ryan Villopoto………..5
3. Ken Roczen……………4
4. Justin Barcia………….1
4. Dean Wilson…………..1
ANSWER: The late Gassin’ Gaylon Mosier was best remember as a Wheelsmith Maico rider, but had factory rides with both Honda and Kawasaki.
Photos by Massimo Zanzani, Ray Archer, Debbi Tamietti, Pro Circuit, Scott Mallonee, Monster Energy, John Ker, John Basher
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