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Carmichael Chases Stewart and Makes Big Pass for Win in Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP
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VANCOUVER (December 9, 2006) – Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael won his first Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP race of the season at B.C. Place Stadium and moves into the points lead. Honda’s Ryan Sipes won his first-ever Amp’d Mobile Supercross Lites main event.
Kawasaki’s Stewart earned the $1,500 Progress Direct Holeshot Award with Suzuki’s Michael Byrne in second and Carmichael in third. Yamaha’s Chad Reed, who came into tonight’s race with the points lead, started in fifth.
On lap 2 Carmichael moved into second place and started to reel in Stewart while Reed secured third place. Carmichael passed Stewart on lap 16 and held on for the win. Stewart finished second and Reed finished third.
“When you get out there and the adrenaline gets pumping it’s so fun,” said Carmichael. “I give James credit because he’s hurt and gave it his all. I will take the win if I can. I am leaving with the points lead, and I am excited to race in Anaheim.”
“I pulled the holeshot, so I was pumped,” said Stewart. “I didn’t ride all week because my foot is so sore. We are here to win a championship. I told my team and my family that I would never quit on them.”
Honda’s Ryan Sipes earned the $1,000 Progressive Direct Holeshot Award, but was quickly passed by KTM’s Michael Willard on the opening lap in AMA Supercross Lites competition. The next lap, Sipes moved into the lead with last weekend’s winner Martin Davalos in second.
Suzuki’s Ryan Dundy, in his first-ever Amp’d Mobile Supercross Lites race, passed Davalos on lap six for second place. Dungy chased Sipes for the remainder of the finale and finished second.
“I felt great off the start,” said Dundy. “I was smooth and control throughout the race, and I have worked my whole life to get here.
Sipes led all 15 laps en route to victory.
“I got tangled after the first part of the race and fell into second place,” said Sipes. “I was able to get back into the lead, and I am very happy.”
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP returns to action Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., which is the opening round of Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series racing.
Tonight’s race will air on SPEED Sunday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m. EST. The Supercross Lites race will air Friday, December 15, at Noon EST.
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP Event Results, Vancouver
1. Ricky Carmichael, Suzuki
2. James Stewart, Kawasaki
3. Chad Reed, Yamaha
4. David Vuillemin, Honda
5. Tim Ferry, Kawasaki
6. Nathan Ramsey, Honda
7. Travis Preston, Honda
8. Jeff Gibson, Kawasaki
9. Nick Wey, Honda
10. Jason Thomas, Honda
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. Chad Reed, Yamaha, 47
2. Ricky Carmichael, Suzuki, 45
3. James Stewart, Kawasaki, 42
4. David Vuillemin, Honda, 34
5. Tim Ferry, Kawasaki, 34
6. Nick Wey, Honda, 27
7. Jeff Gibson, Kawasaki, 40
8. Heath Voss, Honda, 22
9. Paul Carpenter, Kawasaki, 22
10. Ryan Clark, Honda, 21
Amp’d Mobile Supercross Lites Event Results, Vancouver
1. Ryan Sipes, Honda
2. Ryan Dungy, Suzuki
3. Zach Osborne, KTM
4. Martin Davalos, KTM
5. Kyle Beaton, Yamaha
6. Jimmy Albertson, Yamaha
7. Bobby Garrison, Yamaha
8. Gray Davenport, Kawasaki
9. Dennis Jonon, KTM
10. Kevin Urquhart, Honda
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12. Broc Tickle, Yamaha
13. Zach Osborne, KTM
14. Michael Willard, KTM
15. Troy Adams, Suzuki
16. Tyler Medaglia, Suzuki
17. William Ainsworth, Kawasaki
18. Robert Marshall, Kawasaki
19. Benjamin Ritter, Kawasaki
20. Logan Martin, Honda
KTM Junior Supercross Challenge
1. T. Morris, KTM
2. R. Martin, KTM
3. Z. Roth, KTM
4. K. Biro, KTM
5. S. Wilton, KTM
6. J. Nikirk, KTM
7. S. Galey, KTM
8. R. Bencze, KTM
9. W. Constantine, KTM
10. N. Young, KTM
11. R. Holz, KTM
12. E. Mearns, KTM
13. J. Hills, KTM
14. C. Brewster, KTM
15. R. Swabey, KTM
Tonight’s race will air on SPEED Channel December 11 at 6:00 p.m. EST and December 17 at 6:00. The next stop is the legendary Angel Stadium of Anaheim, where the opening round of the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series kicks off. Live coverage will be provided via the webcast on www.supercross.cc.com, starting at 7:00 PST.
For more information about the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, please log on to www.supercross.cc.com. For media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig at 630-566-6305/e-mail at dennyhartwig@clearchannel.com or Tony Gardea at 949-365-5750/e-mail tony@nextlevelsportsinc.com.
About Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP™/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series
Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment and Dorna Off Road S.L. The Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series is a 16-round national series within the United States that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment, with the exception of the event held in Daytona Beach, Fl. that is independently produced by the International Speedway Corporation and also is not a part of the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP. Riders must compete in the international rounds to be eligible to win the World Supercross GP championship. In 2005-2006, the 17-event Amp’d Mobile 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 Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series. The winner of the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series will be crowned as the national champion for that series.
Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions, and specialized sports and motor sports events. In addition, the company’s independently operated athlete representation business, SFX, provides management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world’s top professional athletes. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.
About AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship and the AMA Supermoto Championship. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com.
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