Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centerville, Miss., won the $1,500 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award. On lap 1 Windham led Yamaha’s Heath Voss, Reed, Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael and Kawasaki’s James Stewart. Carmichael moved into second place on lap 2 and two laps later Stewart crashed, removing himself from the heated battle. Reed worked his way past Carmichael on lap 12 and passed Windham for the lead on lap 16. Carmichael finished second after passing Windham on lap 17.
“That was a great race tonight,” said Reed. “I was a little tight at the start and started to get into the groove as the race progressed. This was seriously one of the best races of my career and I am happy to leave with a big win.”
Langston Wins First-Ever 125cc Eastern Regional Championship
Ludington, Mich., native Kelly Smith earned the $1,000 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award. Langston was in eighth on lap 1 and finished fourth in the main event. In season points standings, Langston and Hansen tied with 143 points, but the championship goes to Langston based off his three overall wins to Hansen’s two. Suzuki’s Davi Millsaps finished second and Honda’s Joaquim Rodrigues third.
“This was an amazing season for me,” said Langston. “Winning the 125cc supercross championship is a milestone in my career.”
The Next race takes place at Seattle’s Qwest Field Saturday, April 16. Tonight’s race airs on ESPN2 tomorrow April 10 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
THQ World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 347
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 289
3. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 225
4. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 204
5. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 197
6. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda, 173
7. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda, 150
8. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Yamaha, 139
9. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 136
10. Joe Oehlhof, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 125
250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
2. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki
3. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki
5. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda
6. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
7. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha
8. Travis Preston Hesperia, Calif., Honda
9. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Yamaha
10. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 305
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 277
3. Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda, 224
4. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 213
5. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 196
6. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 171
7. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 164
8. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 122
9. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 106
10. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 103
125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., KTM
2. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki
3. Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
4. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
5. Steve Boniface, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
6. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha
7. Justin Buckelew, Riverside, Calif., Honda
8. Branden Jesseman, De Witt, Iowa, Suzuki
9. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda
10. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha
125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 143
2. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., KTM, 143
3. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki, 137
4. Steve Boniface, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 97
5. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha, 96
6. Troy Adams, Brooksville, Fla., Honda, 78
7. Matt Walker, McDonough, Ga., Kawasaki, 77
8. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda, 71
9. Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 65
10. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha, 64
125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 127
2. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM, 91
3. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 82
4. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 79
5. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha, 77
6. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 69
7. Ryan Sipes, Nine Grove, Kan., Suzuki, 67
8. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda, 65
9. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 64
10. Ryan Morais, Canyon Lake, Calif., Suzuki, 53
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