US Open: Night Two
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- October 10 2009
- 69 comments
By Bayo Olukotun Photos by Brendan Lutes
A slightly revised track for the second evening meant a whole new ball game for the riders on hand. Fans were treated to the best racing of the weekend. Attendance was higher, excitement was high, and riders seemed much more willing to be far more aggressive than Friday.
Racing: Night Two
Heat One
Ryan Villopoto did not look to have the holeshot but dove to the inside of the sweeping first turn, claiming the lead and never looking back. Josh Hansen had second but was unable to hang with Villopoto’s pace. The top three finishers were Villpoto, Hansen, and Nick Wey.
Heat Two
Chris Blose got out to the early lead with Daniel Reardon in tow followed by Michael Sleeter. Blose looked fast but Reardon was able to quicken his pace and displaced the TLD/Honda rider for first. The most exciting action was happening behind the leaders as legendary racer, Ezra Lusk, seemed to be rejuvenated in the second night of his come back. Starting fifth place, Lusk used his well known smooth, but aggressive style to first pass KTM rider Michael Sleeter for fourth place. He then went to work on Tiger Lacey who seem out of reach at first. But slowly but surely, Yogi reeled in the Honda privateer and eventually made the pass, moving himself into third place in the heat race and a qualifying position for the main event.
Heat Three
James Stewart once again grabbed the lead right away and was absolutely gone. Behind the Yamaha rider Bobby Kiniry ran a strong second for the entire race. Davi Millsaps had a poor start but slowly worked his way up through the pack to Heath Voss who was not very willing to give up his position. With cheers from the crow, Millsaps stuffed Voss the the .
85cc Main Event
Chris Alldridge reeled out an excellent start taking an early lead ahead of Thomas Covington and Adam Cianciarulo. Cianciarulo made a dive for the inside line after the whoop, quickly taking over second place. Thanks to Alldridge’s great start he had a good gap on second place, but Cianciarulo was definitely on the move, making up about a third of a second per lap. By the time the last lap came around, Cianciarulo was right on the number eight of Alldridge. With the crowd on their feet, some of the best racing of the night went down on the last lap, as Alldridge his best to ride his own race while keeping the green Pro Circuit bike in mind. At the finish the two riders were wheel to wheel with Alldridge taking the win for the night plus the overall for the weekend with 2-1 scores over Ciaciarulo’s 1-2.
1) C. Alldredge
2) A. Cianciarulo
3) T. Covington
4) C. Ford
5) B. Leith
6) K. Tucker
7) T. Graffunder
C. Heath
9) J. Masterpool
10) D. Baker
11) N. Gaines
12) A. Pierce
Mechanic’s Race
The mechanics of the top qualifiers were given the chance to earn a point for their riders by doing a cool little competition. Placing each bike on a stand behind the starting gate, the mechanics had to stand about ten feet behind their bikes. A thirty second board girl sent the signal for the gate to drop. Techs had to rush to their bikes, remove the rear wheel, touch it to the chalk line ten feet back, then put the wheel back on. Once everything was back together, they had to take the bikes of the stands and run to another chalk line about half way down the start strait for the finish. This time around the winner was Chris Blose’s mechanic, in front of Hansen’s Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki mechanic. Last night’s winner, Davi Millsaps mechanic Carlos, came in third.
Main Event
Ryan Villopoto took the holeshot in amongst a very tight group of riders with Dan Reardon and Bobby Kiniry in tow. James Stewart made a very aggressive move on Kiniry in the turn after the whoops, causing Kiniry to go down which slightly held up the rest of the pack. For the next several laps, Stewart hounded Reardon, but with such a tight track, Stewart was having trouble getting around he was clearly faster than. Finally after some frustration, Stewart made one of his patented mid-air passes, scrubbing the finish line jump and flying past the Geico Powersports/Hondao Reardon.
Out front Villopoto looked smooth and confident, riding mistake free. However once Stewart had gotten around Reardon, RV’s lead quickly began shrinking. Within just a few laps, Stewart was breathing down the Kawasaki rider’s neck and seemed to tighten up a bit. The two riders went back and forth, passing each other a few times and even making contact at one point. Nevertheless, Stewart was able to make his way around Villopoto to take over first place.
Further back, Reardon was holding down a solid ride in third place for much of the race until the duo of Davi Millsaps and Michael Byrne smelled blood. The two riders, while racing each other, didn’t let that slow their pace towards Reardon and with just a few laps remaining, they were right on his tail. Finally, with only two laps to go, Millsaps made the move on Reardon, pushing himself into third place for second place overall on the weekend.
By race’s end, Stewart had opened up a sizable lead on Villopoto to take a very convincing win for the night and the overall prize of $100,000.
Race Results
1) James Stewart
2) Ryan Villopoto
3) Davi Millsaps
4) Dan Reardon
5) Michael Byrne
6) Matt Boni
7) Nick Wey
8) Ezra Lusk
9) Tyler Bowers
10) Chris Blose
11) Bobby Kiniry
12) Tiger Lacey
13) Keith Johnson
14) Josh Hansen
15) Robbie Reynard
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October 11th, 2009 at 6:56 am
First!!!
October 11th, 2009 at 7:09 am
I hope that was enough to get byrne a ride. He and tedesco represent what supercross is about, flirting with ur motocross skills and pushing it to injury, when healthy, theyre beasts, and they deserve to be here
October 11th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Stewart only won because REED didnt race.
October 11th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Man I thought Josh Hansen was gonna kill it, he was pullin some pretty solid times in his heats, im thinkin top five for him in SX, if he doesnt get injured.
October 11th, 2009 at 9:01 am
STEWART can Win even if CHAd is on the race…..but CHAD REED canNOT win with JAMES STEWART is racing ..blahblah
DEMOLISH RV >>>
October 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Awesome ride by villopoto since havent been on the bike for long
October 11th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Stewpid is gonna have his hands full once RV2 is in shape and he has Chad as a teamate. Team Kawasaki is gonna be a FORCE to be reckon with in 2010 more then ever. Don't wanna sound like a broken record but we have seen what happens to Stewpid when he has PRESSURE on him. CRASH CRASH CRASH…..
October 11th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I thought Chad Reed proved he’s the fastest dude on the planet during the outdoors. Bubba is a woos!
October 11th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Totally agree…..RV will get his mojo back with each lap of every race, he will make JS push beyond his limits……To bad R.C isnt there, no of this would be an issue !!!!
October 11th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
y is james the only one with the new yamaha…….did yamaha not want to be racist and give it to him first or what haha jk
October 11th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
well said, the guy just cant take a second place finish if he is passed he will puch until he is winning or on his head. and i for one hope the guy ends up in the third row seats with and starts crying again like a A1 2009. CR and RV i hope you guys clean his clock everytime you get!!!!!
October 11th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Chad Reeds last SX title, top compatition was missing, Chads only MX title, top compatition was missing, this past season he had the best mechanic and team out there. Mike Gossler does not care for him and Chad short changed him on race win bonuses. Chad is all about Chad. 5 seasons, 4 different teams???.
October 11th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
why is 8th place on the 85cc race a happy face? lol
October 11th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Hansens "ALWAYS" had the skill to be top 5 competitor, KTM knew that a few yrs back and thats why they signed 'em, the problem is what he does and what he "doesnt" do off the track is what gets him in the back of the pack like usual
October 11th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
HA ya im sure thats it
October 11th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
i heard chad isnt gonna be racing sx that hes going back to AUS??
October 11th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
good job ezra luzk, nice see you again
October 11th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
stewart is the man HE MADE RV look SLOW
October 11th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
LOL sure
October 11th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
He signed with Monster Kawasaki to race with RV.
October 11th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
So, i guess we are in for another boring Supercross series. Might as well give the trophy to Stewart. That dude is the fastest rider to ever put a leg over a motorcycle. RC would have nothing for him now.
October 11th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
word. haha
October 11th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
stewart makes everyone look like a child
October 11th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
i was there last nite eatin a turd.. good race tho… even better turd
October 11th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Reed ?? Where was that Faker, Cry-Baby Reed ? Faking an injury Again !! Bubba, has your # Reed ! I can't wait for RV & Stewart Both Healthy & Ready to Bang. Reed will be a Spectator !!
October 11th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
you are the f#cking spectator!!! Show some respect to Reed! He will smoke you on a 50 cc!!!
October 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
You feeling ok buddy? Little to much hooch or something? Reed? Lets talk about that. He waited for stewart not to do the outdoors and o look at this suddenly he enters!!! Same thing for the us open. He pussied out because hes a sore loser. Listen to his interviews. If you havent figured that out yet then I dont know what to say. I am not taking reeds talent away, I meen he is 3rd best in the world.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
"With cheers from the crow, Millsaps stuffed Voss the the ."
October 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I agree with you guys, except for the Reed part. But anyway, once villipoto fires out the gate this year he definetly has what it takes to contend with stewart. Hes still a little green and it make take one more year to actually get the title but you can bet he will be up stewarts ass.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
I totally agree with you guys. Except for the part about that whiner Reed. But Kawi will have an amazing team and I think Villi is still a little green and wont beat stewart this year but definetly will be fighting him. but you can bet by next year he will be dialed in and it will be a whole new ball game
October 11th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Chad is going to be back in the US and ready to go for supercross aboard his Kawasaki come Jan. 1st
Keep eating America
October 11th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
you're a moron
October 12th, 2009 at 12:01 am
reed didnt do the open cuz he doesnt have a team… noone here can call these guys pussies there frickin amazing
October 12th, 2009 at 12:20 am
Yeah Bubba would of smoked Reed anyday of the week. But Reed wasn't racing because he is still just testing and getting use to the monster kawasaki.
October 12th, 2009 at 12:49 am
apparently this kid missed all the sx seasons where reed could never beat stewart unless he crashed. if stewart doesnt crash he WILL win. you dont know anything about what youre talking about so stop making stupid comments like that. seriously.
October 12th, 2009 at 1:10 am
dude put james in his prime and RC in his prime RC would dominate hands down and out door lets not even talk about that lol……. Nice Ride RV…..
October 12th, 2009 at 2:00 am
reed woulda got waxed! it would have been nice to hear what kind of excuse he had tho :)bahahaha
October 12th, 2009 at 2:23 am
there should be a veteran race, I want to see larocco racing with jeff emig with ezra lusk and all the old ones
October 12th, 2009 at 2:27 am
reed is no match for stewie..period.rv needs to pick up the pace to compete..reed = retire = too slow. he was given the outdoor title because the real contenders were hurt..cry baby reed
October 12th, 2009 at 2:53 am
this guys just trying to start shit.
October 12th, 2009 at 3:03 am
Your retarded!
October 12th, 2009 at 3:07 am
Point, but prob only happen 2-3 times.
October 12th, 2009 at 3:09 am
Technology advances, so does the operator.
October 12th, 2009 at 3:11 am
hope you like 2nd place.
October 12th, 2009 at 4:11 am
james is the best just give it 2 the kid… he did race out door it was the team.. reed did not do out door last year on that team i dont here that sh it …. get off james di ck
October 12th, 2009 at 4:27 am
my bad he didnt race out door it was the team.
October 12th, 2009 at 5:21 am
your right all stewart did when the pressure was on him was WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP but yea your totally right ha ha , i agree that kawi will be a bad a** team but JS7 is the future GOAT , and is pretty much unstoppable and need i remind you he left last years A1 with 0 points and still won the championship
October 12th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Kick ass RV! Keep working hard! If anyone is going to beat James Straight up….its gonna be you bro! GO RV2!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Stewart only won because Carmichael didn't show up and race!
I'll never be a fan of any racer who sits out the MX National season so he can ride his Segway and count his money
October 12th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
That maybe man but that shouldnt make you stupid. Come on now, love him or hate him James is the absolute fastest man on a dirtbike, probably ever. He wont have the career of championships RC had because the GOAT was tougher than Bubba but James is faster. Im sure especially now. Let the GOAT enjoy his retirement. You gotta remember too. His team and contract restricted him from doing the outdoors. If you got paid to take days off from your work im sure you would have too. Reed said the last two years of not doing the nationals were some of the most fun he has ever had. Bubba has raced all year long since he was 3. I think these guys deserve a break if they want it. Especially when they earn it.
October 12th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
i agree, rc was unique, but who told hi went out for count money? u r talking pure mierda
October 12th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Fastest yeah, but most consistent…nope
October 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
hey mitch payton i will give you whatever your paying josh hansen for that bike, i promise i will get last too.
October 12th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
even that way, stewart would get pressed and nervous with rc behind (and in most of the case it means crash)
October 12th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
your nuts! the only reason you say this is you have forgotten about rc's speed and consistently. he is the best now. but carmichael would dominate.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Man. That Elmo person posted way more and better US open Content last year.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
YOGi IS BACK!!!!
October 13th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
hey g snatch! maybe you should use spell check as well! spoted??? hahahaha!
October 13th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
so far i spoted two spelling mistakes in these us open articles
October 13th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
first of all we need to wait until james is in his prime. then make that call. if james could beat rc when rc was in his prime im sure he could do it again once he is in his prime.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
haha nate is 100% right he cant win unless he takes stewart out or everyone gets hurt like in motocross reed sucks and is gunna cry cause he isnt #1 on kawi RV will whoop his ass just like stewart
October 13th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
I agree Stewart cant handle pressure. Tho i've heard chads a whiner, he's a solid mofo in my book. He's raced with so many injuries, when most guys would be in the rig crying. And With Reed on the Kawi training with RV. Those guys are going to be all over stewart. Look at how what happend to hansen when he went green,,, He went faster. Stewey is going to have his hands full. Now that everybody on a bike can "bubba scrub" He's gotta have to just outride everybody. He will be caught slippin by both Reed and Villopoto, with dungey in fourth.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Hand me a big mac!
October 13th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
How come Reed didn't look so fast at the MX Des Nations? Reed would have been top 5 if Villopoto and Alessia didn't get hurt during the outdoors. Fastest dude on the planet? Quit hittin the one hitter you freak
October 15th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I love bench racing…. It really shows how stupid some people are. Who cares who wins as long as its a good race. Stewart is a badass and so are the the pro guys. Thats why they are racing and people like "racefan" are talking crap on the internet. Grow some balls and give some respect.
October 15th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
the only way rc is going to beat james is if he starts training again
October 16th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
did costella and gossler punch eachother or hug eachother after they took eachother out? i was there and i couldnt tell if it was a hug or a punch
November 8th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Nice finish Matt Boni