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Windham Wins Long Awaited THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series Race in Anaheim
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Ramsey Wins 125cc Class in Mudfest
ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 8, 2005) - Tonight was the first time in history that a THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series race sold out a month before the gate even dropped. Due to heavy rains, qualifying was condensed as well as the main event. Runner-up in last year’s THQ AMA Supercross Series Kevin Windham, of Baton Rouge, La., won the 250cc main event as all 45,050 fans gave him a standing ovation. KTM’s Nathan Ramsey, of Menifee, Calif., won the 125cc Western regional THQ AMA Supercross Series main event.
Windham followed Team Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael, the all-time winningest AMA motocross rider, through turn one. Carmichael, of Havana, Fla., cashed in on the $1,500 Butterfinger Holeshot Award and led the first four laps before crashing. Nearly every top rider crashed or stalled their bike in the main event, but it was Windham who persevered.
“It was chaos tonight, “ said Windham. “With about three laps to go, I went down, but I managed to get it back up and get the win. “It was tough for my mechanic; he had his hands full.”
Honda’s Mike LaRocco finished second and Carmichael finished third. Kawasaki’s James Stewart finished 12th; Chad Reed finished 16th; Jeremy McGrath was 20th.
“These little legs of mine are tired,” said Carmichael. “I kept trying and I knew I had it in me to get my Suzuki in front. These are some loyal fans out here. I am going to donate my $1,500 holeshot check to the victims of the tsunami.”
Reigning 125cc west region champion Ivan Tedesco, of Murrieta, Calif., led the pack through turn one, earning the $1,000 Butterfinger Holeshot Award. Ramsey, a 125cc regional supercross champion in 1999, passed Tedesco on lap three and led the remainder of the muddy main event. Yamaha’s Josh Woods.
“I made the change to the KTM and things are going unbelievably good,” said Ramsey. “We will be back here in a couple weeks, and I hope to make this thing really shine. Thanks for all the fans who were cheering us on.”
Night’s race will be broadcast on ESPN2 tomorrow from Noon-2:00 p.m. EST. Racing tales place next Saturday, January 15 at Phoenix’s Bank One Ballpark.
THQ World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda
3. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda
4. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha
5. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda
6. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki
7. Kyle Lewis, Henderson, Nev., Honda
8. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda
9. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Yamaha
10. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda, 25
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 22
3. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 20
4. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 18
5. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 16
6. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 15
7. Jeff Gibson, Westerville, Ohio, Honda, 14
8. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 13
9. Travis Pastrana, Davidsonville, Mary., Suzuki, 12
10. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 11
250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda
3. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki
4. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
5. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda
6. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
7. Jeff Gibson, Westerville, Ohio, Honda
8. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
9. Travis Pastrana, Davidsonville, Mary., Suzuki
10. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha
125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results
1. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Honda
2. Josh Woods, Flint, Mich., Honda
3. Akira Narita, Corona, Calif., Honda
4. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda
5. Steve Lamson, Camino, Calif., Honda
6. Ryan Sipes, Nine Grove, Ken., Suzuki
7. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha
8. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
9. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
10. Richie Owens, Wildomar, Calif., Yamaha
125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 25
2. Josh Woods, Flint, Mich., Honda, 22
3. Akira Narita, Corona, Calif., Honda, 20
4. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda, 18
5. Steve Lamson, Camino, Calif., Honda, 16
6. Ryan Sipes, Nine Grove, Ken., Suzuki, 15
7. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha, 14
8. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 13
9. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 12
10. Richie Owens, Wildomar, Calif., Yamaha, 11
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The two international races coupled with the 15 domestic races (excluding the Daytona Supercross) comprise the 17-round THQ World Supercross GP. Last season Heath Voss, of Mico, Texas piloted his Mach 1 Yamaha to the THQ World Supercross GP championship, earning top honors and giving Yamaha its second world championship in as many seasons.
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About THQ World Supercross GP™/THQ AMA Supercross Series
THQ World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment and Dorna Off Road S.L. Riders must compete in the international rounds to be eligible to win the world championship. In 2004-2005, the 17-event THQ World Supercross GP will be comprised of two international events and 15 of the 16 events that are conducted in major cities throughout the United States as a part of the THQ AMA Supercross Series. The other THQ AMA Supercross Series event held in Daytona Beach, Fla., is independently produced by the International Speedway Corporation and is not a part of the THQ World Supercross GP. A THQ AMA Supercross Series rider will be crowned as the national champion for the series of events conducted in the United States only.
Clear Channel Entertainment is the largest promoter and producer of live events in the world, with a broad based tradition in the promotion and production of motorcycle racing events. The FIM, Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme, is the body that globally governs motorcycle sport at the world level. Among other matters, the FIM groups together 85 affiliated National Federations relating to the sport of motorcycle racing. AMA Pro Racing is the National Federation representative that sanctions motorcycle-racing events in the United States. Dorna Off Road S.L. is an internationally recognized sports management group established in 1988 with an emphasis on major international motor sports events. Dorna is headquartered in Madrid, Spain with branch offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. In addition to its involvement with THQ World Supercross GP, Dorna manages the rights to MotoGP. For more information on THQ World Supercross GP and the THQ AMA Supercross Series, log on to www.supercross.cc.com .
About AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the THQ AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Motocross Championship, the AMA Superbike Championship, the AMA Progressive Insurance Flat Track Championship and the AMA Supermoto Championship. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com
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