Podium Pie With James Stewart
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- April 19 2009
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One might not think that James Stewart would be very happy about a second-place finish, but after following Ryan Villopoto across the finish line last night at Qwest Field, it seemed like Bubba couldn’t have been any happier. Any why not? With Chad Reed finishing uncharacteristic seventh after crashing in the first turn, Stewie took over control of the series points lead with only two rounds to go…
What happened on the first lap? That was a big change on pace to see you and Chad both down on the first turn.
I don’t know. I just know somebody went down, I think it was Chad, and then we all were down with him. I don’t even remember the whole thing, just things like stalling the bike after the finish, almost crashing, and getting caught up with a few guys. But I was able to get the points lead, which is what all the work is for, and that’s all that matters.
When you came around on the first lap and you’re way back in the pack, what’s going through your head? Did you already know where you were and where Chad was?
That’s funny, because after all that carnage, I looked up at all the guys ahead of me and didn’t see a red number one, so I knew he was behind me. It’s was just important to beat him and I wasn’t worried about anybody else. I saw him in back and all I needed to do was get up and get going, and I planned on just going for third, but Millsaps was falling back a bit, so I got by him for second. But I didn’t have anything for Ryan, the track was gnarly and he was so gone, there wasn’t anything I could do.
This was a crazy turn of events, with you both going one-two every round, and tonight all hell breaks loose in the first turn.
Yeah, at some point in the series it’s bound to happen. I rode well all day, and I’m honestly happier now with second than winning. This is a big moment for me, I could have pushed it to go for Ryan, but I knew the track was brutal. So I’ll try and win another race and see what happens, just stay consistent with what we’ve been doing.
What’d you think of that crazy main event? You had some pretty close calls out there.
Oh yeah, dude, when I stalled all I could think was “Baby, if you’re gonna start any time, start for Daddy right now!” I was still rolling when I stalled, and she fired up on like the second kick. Then I was going past all these guys, and they’d come down to keep their spot and slam you, so it was crazy because I was in a spot I’m not usually in.
Were you relieved when you crossed the line, because this has got to be the best second you’ve ever had, right?
Oh yeah, definitely. Man, that’s crazy to say this, but I was pumped to get second. (Laughs) Just with how everything went for a lot of guys crashing, my night could have been different and could have been in Chad’s position, and I don’t like how it feels back there.
So you’ll be hitting the links this week after tonight?
I played last week, and I’ll be playing this week and the weeks after that too (laughs). My routine never changes, and it shows when I get to the races every weekend
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April 19th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
1st..
April 19th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Doesn’t James Stewart remind you of Eddie Murphy’s role in that movie he did with Steve Martin where they do the fake movie/script? Awesome!
April 19th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Way to ride smart Bubba! Maturity and speed…what a combination.
April 19th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Awsome!!!!! Maybe the best man does win!!!!!!!!
April 19th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Stewart looks more like the badest motherF$%&*@$ on the planet!!!!!!!
April 19th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
You’re talking about Bowfinger! Ha ha! I didnt know what you were talking about until I saw him in the pic 9! That is messed up! I cracked up when I saw the picture! Give the guy a break! Its because of the smile and his cheeks look like Eddy Murphy in that movie! He looked like a real ass in that movie. Damn, that is jacked up! Stewart, you better take this championship!
April 19th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
James knew he had to back off with the track being so tuff , as long as Chad wasn’t in front that was the only importance and now James Stewart has a 3 point lead on Chad reed. (Mind of a champion I say!) Very good job!
April 19th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
you talking about the movie bowfinger jerret
April 20th, 2009 at 12:38 am
Damn I had put my money on Reed all along. He might bounce back tho its not over yet.
April 20th, 2009 at 7:20 am
James for the win, seriously everybody know he is the fastest. The fastest dude should win in my opinion, to bad chad reed have had a little bit more luck this season. Think about it, last season chad had problems with kevin windham, so should this be a problem for stewart? NO! no offence k-dub u are the man, but stewart is the best!
April 20th, 2009 at 9:56 am
THAT ANSWER GEAR GETS MORE SICK EVERY RACE
April 20th, 2009 at 11:13 am
thats what i was thinking, that stuff belongs in the hair and hounds races.
April 20th, 2009 at 11:14 am
unfortunately this series is over. 3 point lead now, 6 point lead next week, 9 point lead after vegas… owell maybe if chad could get a better jump off the gate he wouldnt have been in that situation.
April 20th, 2009 at 11:20 am
That red gear he was wearing at Daytona was THE COOLEST stuff I’ve seen but I doubt that he’ll ever wear it again after his night there.
James has actually “settled” for a podium finish instead of crashing himself out trying to win. That’s a shame, ‘cuz it would have been exciting to watch him try, but it looks like James just conquered his nemesis - and I don’t mean Chad Reed, I mean James Stewart.
April 20th, 2009 at 11:24 am
u know js had 2 of let rv have the win. kawi days and riding mxdn together. still it was smart of js 2 just back off and NOT CRASH OUT going for 1’st place. JS ha the brething room with chad back behind him like he was. congrats 2 millsaps also.
April 20th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
hey transworld i like this new podium pie thing. and i’m glad that you didn’t do davi. i dont think he deserves it. when davi is up it just seems like he doesn’t take this business seriously enough. he’s always like smiling and laughing and like ” ooohh weell maybe next time, who knows.” this podium pie is good tho, keep it up
April 20th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Yo swap love the website but why dont you guys ask some tuffer questions like about his rivalry with Chad and what went down after the last race. We can hear all of your questions asked by Eric Bates and Ralph Shaheen. just a suggestion
April 21st, 2009 at 1:06 pm
The type of questions and answers you are looking for rarely come out at the races. Riders have a job to do, and race day is usually not the time for such probing inquiries. One on one interviews, away from the races are a much better, and perhaps more appropriate time for non-racing related issues.
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Bowfinger….
April 25th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
James is CREAM. No matter what happens, he rises. He is the cream of the crop; the creme de la cream. S m o o t h as cream…