By Jordan Powell
Photos by Brendan Lutes
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey wrapped up the Supercross series two weeks ago in Seattle, but he still came into the sold out Sam Boyd Stadium and led the 20-lap main event from start-to-finish. GEICO Powersports/Honda rider Kevin Windham was looking to keep his win streak going tonight, but he still rode a solid race to finish third in the main and second in series points. In the East vs. West Shootout, it was a huge night for the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team as Jake Weimer, Josh Hansen, Chistophe Pourcel, and Dean Wilson took the top four positions. Weimer led the race from start-to-finish, while his three teammates battled it out behind him. For some, tonight marked the end to racing until January, while for others, racing will start again in two weeks at the Hangtown National.
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Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Christophe Pourcel grabbed the holeshot and led the pack down “Monster Alley”, but at the beginning of lap two, Pourcel fell and his teammate, Dean Wilson, quickly took over the lead. Wilson started to pull away from the back, but Martin Davalos was quickly on his tail, however; Davalos fell off the pace of Wilson, and Wilson took a fairly easy win.
HEAT ONE RACE RESULTS
1. Dean Wilson (Kaw)
2. Martin Davalos (Yam)
3. Kyle Keylon (Suz)
4. James Decotis (Hon)
5. Justin Barcia (Hon)
6. Christophe Pourcel (Kaw)
7. Adam Chatfield (Hon)
8. Michael Willard (Hon)
9. Ryan Sipes (Yam)
At the start of heat two, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/ Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer quickly jumped out to the lead, but his teammate, Josh Hansen, was right on his rear tire as the two came flying off the infamous ski jump and into the first turn. Hansen tried putting in a last minute charge, but by the time the checkered flag flew, Weimer had about a one second lead on his teammate.
HEAT TWO RACE RESULTS
1. Jake Weimer (Kaw)
2. Josh Hansen (Kaw)
3. Ryan Morais (Suz)
4. Travis Baker (Yam)
5. Trey Canard (Hon)
6. Hunter Hewitt (Suz)
7. Cole Seely (Hon)
8. Phillip Nicoletti (KTM)
9. Robert Kiniry (Suz)
Sean Lipanovich grabbed the holeshot aboard his Honda of Troy/Kilbarger Racing/Honda, but he got pushed wide into the first corner, and DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing/Yamaha’s Broc Tickle jumped into the lead. Tickle held onto the lead, and Jake Canada took the final transfer spot.
1. Broc Tickle (Yam)
2. Jake Canada (Kaw)
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When the gates dropped for the East vs. West shootout, it was the West Coast champion, Jake Weimer, who grabbed the holeshot on his teammate, Dean Wilson. East Coast champion, Christophe Pourcel, quickly made the move on Wilson, and it was the two champions going one and two on the second lap. Josh Hansen was quickly reeling in Trey Canard, and he eventually made the pass on the GEICO Powersports/Honda rider on the third lap. So just like that, it was all four Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki riders taking the top four spots. Wilson made the move on Pourcel on the fifth lap, and he quickly started to work on Weimer. Hansen was still on the move, and he eventually made the pass on Pourcel as well.
On the final lap, Hansen kicked up the pace, and quickly made a pass on Wilson. It wasn’t over for Wilson, though, as Pourcel also managed to get around him on the last lap. When the checkers flew, it was Weimer, Hansen, Pourcel, Wilson, and Justin Barcia taking the top five spots, respectively. Weimer was obviously happy for his win on the podium as he said, “I’m so happy for the hole team. I’m excited I got first, and I’m glad we got one through four.”
1. Jake Weimer (Kaw)
2. Josh Hansen (Kaw)
3. Christophe Pourcel (Kaw)
4. Dean Wilson (Kaw)
5. Justin Barcia (Hon)
6. Broc Tickle (Yam)
7. Martin Davalos (Yam)
8. Travis Baker (Yam)
9. Ryan Morais (Suz)
10.Trey Canard (Hon)
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