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Race Report - Anaheim III

Chris

February 08 2009
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LITES MAIN EVENT
Justin Brayton snuck into an early lead with Pro Circuit teammates Jake Weimer and Ryan Morais hunting him down. Ryan Dungey, however, suffered a horrible start and was nearly dead last into the second turn. Weimer wasted no time and applied pressure early. Brayton, however, maintained his composure and fended off Weimer’s early attacks. Privateer Jeff Alessi, meanwhile quietly settled into fourth place.

Dungey’s problems continued as he tried to negotiate his way through the slower riders. After hitting a tuff block, he bobbled again trying to get past a flagger. He was clearly rattled and went on to case the big triple more than once. His rhythm, however, was not lost. He regained his composure and battled back to fourth.
Up front, Weimer and Brayton gave the crowd a show, banging bars lap after lap. Weimer finally made it stick, though, and he proceeded from there to build his lead. Morais followed suit and eventually made his way around Brayton who seemed to being running out of steam. When all was said and done, Pro Circuit flew over the finish line 1-2.

1.    Jake Weimer
2.    Ryan Morais
3.    Justin Brayton
4.    Ryan Dungey
5.    Jeff Alessi
6.    Ryan Sipes
7.    Dan Reardon
8.    PJ Larsen
9.    Chris Blose
10.    Eric McCrummen
11.    Adam Chatfield
12.    Trey Canard
13.    Ryan Clark
14.    Jake Moss
15.    Kyle Cunningham
16.    Ben Evans
17.    Sean Borkenhagen
18.    Derek Costella
19.    Justin Keeney
20.    D. Hendrix

Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings

1. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 113

2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 110

3. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 102

4. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 88

5. Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ky., KTM, 69

6. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Ariz., Honda, 68

7. Dan Reardon, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 56

8. P.J. Larsen, Stanley, N.C., Kawasaki, 51

9. Jeff Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Honda, 39

10. Eric McCrummen, Oakley, Calif., Honda, 38

Page 1: Lites Qualifying Page 2: SX Qualifying Page 3: Lites Main Page 4: SX Main

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JJC Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Alessi screwed reed up twice in pivotal moments of the race, he just seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time every race.
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 2:35 am
so RV got a bad start in the lcq and just pulled off after? wtf so he quit gave up?? if so real nice….
johnny Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 2:39 am
yeah, that’s what i was thinking, what a baby. what about all those fans that wanna see you ride Ryan? screw ‘em? I know he must have been very frustrated, but that was a boner move.
Chris Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 2:43 am
No, I don’t think that was the case. He wrecked super hard in the heat. We are waiting to hear, but it could be that he wasn’t able to continue safely.
yoo Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 4:05 am
ya i swore he broke his arm he went down hard
sweetness Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 4:18 am
he went down in the
sweetness Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 4:19 am
he went down in the LCQ as well, after a bad start.
Sabrina Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 4:28 am
RV crashed really hard in his heat race, and after a terrible start in the LCQ he crashed in the same spot again. He had no chance of making it into the main and was probably hurting pretty badly, so I don’t blame him for pulling out of the LCQ. The track was pretty sketchy and he seemed kind of rattled from the crash, so he probably would have ended up crashing again. Trying to finish the LCQ would have been pretty pointless and stupid since it could have resulted in a major injury. Ryan is a great rider and was having an off night, hopefully he will be back on the podium next weekend.
james mc Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 7:05 am
keep us posted on rv please hope he is ok he is not a quiter
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Lawrense???
sxer Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 8:28 am
vpot went off the track in the lcq and there was no chance of gaining 19 positions in 4 laps where he was at. he’s not a quitter he’s realistic
Steve179 Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Damn Right
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 9:15 am
LawrenCe got suspended for a couple races for “An attack on a Racing official and/or engaging in a fight.”
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 10:52 am
well put!!
Chris Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Ricky would have done it…
jack mehoff Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 11:15 am
how bout milsaps getting up on the box eh? hes turned his season around
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Guys, he crashed really hard on the wall in the whoops and his bike hit him in the heat. Then he got a horrible start in the lcq,probably 15th. Then he crashed in the exact same spot, on the wall, in the exact same fashion, almost as hard. He didn’t give up, he probably barely knew who he mechanic was he was so hazy.
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
stewarts new bell helmet looks like an entry level hjc p.o.s.
anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
dude! your such and idiot, who cares what his helmet looks like, you will never be as fast as any of these riders let lone bubba, what a scumbag.idiot!
diddy Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
that helmet makes him look like a cone head! it does look really funky! late 90’s
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
NO.. RV crashed in the second whoop section (Same place he crashed in his heat race) and could not get he bike started. (I was there)
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
does anyone no what happened to micheal hall? he had one of the worst crashed ive ever seen
Mooney38 Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I think chad reeds old number of 22 was much more fitting. Lots of 2’s in his career.
MOREMONEYTHAN38 Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
THINK HES GOT MORE ONES THAN YOU
and i know hes better in the sac so eh
phluck uyou
Grieby54 Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
How in the world would you know something like that?
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
na man, RV crashed in his heat… and then again in the lcq, he was sooo far back there was NO WAY he could have gotten in the top two
onthepipe719 Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
all of you boners up top that dont even know how to pedal a bicycle, why dont you shut the f@#! up? You honestly think RV would just pull off and give up just because? how f@#$in stupid could you be? obviously you didnt see his terrible crash that almost ripped his head off. Oh yea you wouldn’t know about that cause there isnt any injurys when you fall off ur couch dumbass
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
RV’s problem is the same one Tedesco had when he moved up to the 450s. He isn’t on a magical Mitch Payton bike any more. Pro Circuit bikes seem to be so much better than ANYONE elses’ year after year. Where were Weimer and Morais last year? Nowhere that mattered as far as points go. It’s crazy. Going from a Pro Circuit KX250F to a full factory 450 from any team seems like taking a step backwards.
Anonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
anyone whos says RV is a quiter did not see his crash. RV went down so hard I thought he broke his neck.
James Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
No he wouldn’t have! Ricky never would have gone to an LCQ.
James Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
I was thinking the same thing. Reed should be embarrased to sport the #1 plate. All he really needs is to get a good start though. Then maybe James wouldn’t pull off a 13 second lead. It might actually be a race.

Kind of reminds me of the McGrath and Emig days.
sweetness Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
you were in the sac with reed?
Anonymous Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Can you explain exactly how Reed should be embarassed to sport the #1?? He’s a deserved champ! The only embarassment here mate is your pathetic post! Chad Reed is no quitter, and thats why he is wearing #1, AND thats why he will get back up there and make this thing a fight till vegas.
rockynuts Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 3:42 am
i think McGrath needs to stick to what ever he’s been doing, because he sucks a@# at building tracks ive never seen so many crashes at a supercross. there were some serious get offs by some of the top riders in our sport.
Daniel Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
For sure RV isn’t a quitter! Have you all forgotten the last races of 2008? From last or almost last to the podium! For sure he ad some problem!
Paul Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:46 am
I agree. Ryans PC bike last yr was exceptional. KTMs being fast too but not the suspension. Honestly think JS is a punk and kind of ignorant minus his talent. I think Chad could give us great races if he could get the start. I also think Fox should be ashamed of their pro gear this year. FYI, give RV time, he’ll tear it up.
Paul Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Minus his talent, James is actually just a punk. Be GREAT races if Chad could get better starts. Agree, RV’s bike last year was the best but give’em time, he’ll get there. Also feel Fox should be ashamed of their pro gear this year..atrocious!
Paul Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Actually think JS is just a punk. Chad would at least even him if he got better starts. Also agree RVs PC bike last year was the best but in time, he’ll get it. Fox should be ashamed of their pro gear this yr..atrocious. RD should of stayed w/ One Ind.
Kyle G Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
oh wa wa waa i got a bad start, lets pull off. god for bid he’d try. and reed better beat james this weekend.
JPMODD Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Wow this place is full of haters!I like chad and james stewart i think James is way faster then Chad and its even more noticable now that the yamaha is working in the whoops,any one rememeber stewart passing ricky n the whoops 2yrs ago and how about 07 SX at the rca dome when stewart came form last place and WALKED reed down and won the race!Damn how soon we forget!Reed couldnt beat ricky and he Damn sure cant beat Stewart.
CRrider94 Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
no he hasnt, the results are always different in a mud race
CRrider94 Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
JJC i hear you, they are on a team, alessi should be watching it for the unarguably faster rider on his team
james mc Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 2:37 am
iv just seen vp2 crash on youtube
he was luck to get up from that
hats off the the fella for even going to the lcq i would of gone home to sleep that one off
i know everything Says:
February 11th, 2009 at 9:16 am
allyou guys dont know anything…….dont talk on how you think james is faster than chad either way they are the two fastest riders on the planet……Chad has ran faster lap times than james all season all but one race so what is that tellin ya
D^2 Says:
February 11th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
To i know everything- Fastest lap times done mean jack if your in second and Ricky is still faster than Reed even though he isnt racing anymore. That said Reed is fast and could put up some good races if he could get out in front and lead James!
And who the heck cares what the gear or helmets look like? You dont like it then dont buy it… its that simple!
i know everything Says:
February 12th, 2009 at 8:56 am
bottom line if chad gets a hole shot he will win the race period
JPMODD Says:
February 12th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Chad wishes he had stewart speed!!Didnt reed get like 3rd place start last wk or the wk b4,he had a hard time getting pass his team mate and when he did he still couldnt catch stewart and lap times,thats a joke reed has a few laps that may have been faster then stew but they didnt = any wins!!and if stewart has to step up his lap times he has proven he can do that to,by the lap times mean nothing if you are winning by 3-7seconds:I like reed but he has nothing for stewart and when stewart takes the points lead Reed will start to ride dirty.chk his history.[lol]Ask RC.
Anonymous Says:
February 13th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
woooooow all you guys arent very bright about this sport, reed is garbage, with out his steroids that allow him not to get tired he would be outside the top 3…but nice try on supporting him, and oh yea he is on them iv been around for awhile in this sport several trainors are trying to get these riders on them!!
JPMODD Says:
February 13th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Damn anonymous you are right about that IV thing,i remember reed going to the ER in detriot because of a crash and the gave him a IV and the AMA let him race but they wouldnt let JL run in the lites class a coulpe wks ago whats up with that!!
D^2 Says:
February 13th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
The reed on steroids thing wouldnt surprise me one bit acctually! But Im not here to talk shit about a rider that I guarantee nobody on here could compete with!
D^2 Says:
February 13th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
No way! Stewart would have to crash and be dead last for reed to win! That i can guarantee!