We provide direct links to the things we think you'll find interesting and helpful on Supercross.com, as the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross comes to St. Louis for Round 13 of the AMA Supercross Series!
See the results, points, photos and more from last week's race in Dallas. Ryan Villopoto took over the Supercross Series points lead, as Trey Canard won the Main Event. In 250 East action, Dean Wilson was the winner, and Justin Barcia retains his top spot in the point standings.
Should we expect anything unexpected in St. Louis as we have all Supercross season? Of course!
And, you'll be able to get all the results, points, photos and story of the race in St. Louis here
But first, info courtesy Feld Motor Sports:
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With 13 races of the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season in the books, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto rides into St. Louis Edward Jones Dome with a slim, six-point lead over TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed in the Supercross class season point standings. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Dean Wilson closed the gap on Eastern Regional Supercross Lites class points leader Justin Barcia, who rides for the GEICO Honda team, with his second consecutive win last weekend at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
In a season driven by parity, five Supercross-class riders have earned main event wins, including Villopoto, Reed, Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Ryan Dungey, American Honda's Trey Canard and Team San Manuel Yamaha's James Stewart. The pack is separated by 21 points and the championship will undoubtedly go down to the finale at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.
Opening the Supercross class 20-Lap Main Event, Red Bull KTM's Mike Alessi charged through the pack to claim the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot in Arlington last weekend. Canard quickly blew past Alessi to take the lead followed by Reed and Dungey in tow.
Canard made the most of the open track ahead of him, riding a flawless 20 laps en route to his third Supercross class win of the season.
"I'm so grateful," said Canard. "I knew I needed another good start and it happened again. I tried to put in (20) solid laps, (but) the whoops were really tough. We'll see (about the championship). I'm just going to keep doing the best I can. That's all I can control."
Behind Canard, a four-way battle between the title contenders ensued. Reed and Stewart battled for second place while Dungey and Villopoto trailed closely, waiting for their chance to capitalize on a mistake.
Midway through the race, just a few paces behind Reed, Stewart ran into issues in the whoops section and subsequently collided with Reed, sending him flipping off the track. Stewart lost his runner-up position to Dungey. Reed was not as fortunate as the impact forced him off the track, with the bike resting on top of him. This incident allowed Villopoto to take control of third place. In the end, Stewart finished fourth and Reed managed to spring back from 15th to finish eighth.
As Dungey and Villopoto took over second and third, respectively, Villopoto capitalized on a mistake by Dungey and assumed the second-place position.
"Tonight was crazy," said Villopoto, who finished second overall. "I got an OK start. There was a little problem with my bike, but nothing major. I just kept plugging away and things worked in my favor. The track was really tough for 20 laps, so sometimes you just got to sit back and let things happen."
A quote from James Stewart: "I feel like I've been riding good, but things just didn't click this past weekend," said Stewart. "I'm going to work on it this week and get some good training in. I hope to get it together for St. Louis and make each one of these races count. I have to thank everyone who has been standing by this year my team, my fans, my sponsors and my family. I couldn"t do this without them."
In the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites class championship, Barcia opened up the 15-Lap Main Event at the head of the pack to claim the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot. Late on lap one, DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha's Ryan Sipes, who trailed Barcia through the first turn, made a quick pass on him to take over the lead. Several laps later, Barcia reclaimed the lead trailed by Sipes and Wilson. On lap five, Sipes ran into issues on the track and pulled out of the race, leaving the abandoned spot for Wilson.
For several laps, Wilson progressed on Barcia's lead and, late on Lap 12, staged a quick pass to take over in front. On lap 14, Wilson put the race winning move on Barcia and managed to hold the lead through the finish line, marking his third win of the season.
"This (win) means so much," said Wilson. "It wasn't an easy race. I've been battling the stomach flu all day. I just kept pushing and didn't give up. It went all the way to the last lap, which was fun for everyone here. I made a pass on him and he got me back, then I got by again, he stuffed me and I stalled. I had one last chance to get him and I stuck it."
Last year in St. Louis, Dungey won his fifth Supercross class main event of the 2010 Monster Energy Supercross season at the Edward Jones Dome in front of a nearly sold-out crowd. Barcia won the final race of the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites class championship to lock in second overall in the season standings.
Past Winners in St. Louis
Supercross Class April 17, 2010 Ryan Dungey, March 21, 2009: Chad Reed, April 19, 2008: Kevin Windham, March 3, 2007: Ricky Carmichael, February 18, 2006: Chad Reed, March 5, 2005: Ricky Carmichael, March 13, 2004: Chad Reed, March 22, 2003: Chad Reed, April 06, 2002: Ricky Carmichael, March 31, 2001: Ricky Carmichael, March 18, 2000: Jeremy McGrath, March 27, 1999: Jeremy McGrath, March 28, 1998: Kevin Windham, April 05, 1997: Jeremy McGrath, April 27, 1996: Jeff Emig
Supercross Lites Class April 17, 2010: Justin Barcia, March 21, 2009: Blake Wharton, April 19, 2008: Trey Canard, March 3, 2007: Ben Townley, February 18, 2006: David Millsaps, March 5, 2005: Grant Langston, March 13, 2004: James Stewart, March 22, 2003: Branden Jesseman, April 06, 2002: Chad Reed, March 31, 2001: Travis Pastrana, March 18, 2000: Travis Pastrana, March 27, 1999: Ernesto Fonseca, March 28, 1998: Ricky Carmichael, April 05, 1997: Stephane Roncada, April 27, 1996: Kevin Windham
SPEED will broadcast the Supercross Lites class race at 6:00 p.m. EST/3:00 p.m. PST and will also broadcast the Supercross class race at 3:30 a.m. EST/12:30 a.m. PST on April 15, 2011.
Tickets are available at the Edward Jones Dome�Box Office (from April 4 - April 9, 2011 only), Select Schnuck's and Macy's locations in the St. Louis area, all Ticketmaster retail locations, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Tickets will also be available at participating Yamaha dealers. Practice and qualifying begins at 12:30 p.m., and the main event begins at 7:00 p.m. Club level tickets: $50; Gold circle tickets: $35; Price level 3 tickets: $25 adults/$10 kids; Price level 4: $20 adults/$10 kids; Treadhead tickets: $10. Fans can also get into the Pits for FREE from 12:30 - 6 PM Race Day when they recycle a MONSTER Energy Can at the stadium Pit Entrance (valid only with event ticket).
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Quick links on Supercross.com:
* AMA Supercross Race Results - this is where you get the results, story, and photos from St. Louis!
* Supercross.com's iPhone Race Results App for 2011
* 2011 World MX1 and MX2 GP Motocross starts tomorrow! And you will be able to watch VOD!
* Racer Profiles
* Supercross.com's Community - build your own profile, post in the message boards, and more
* Supercross.com's YouTube Video Channel
* Follow Supercross.com on Facebook
* Follow Supercross on Twitter
* Photo Feature: Dallas Supercross
* Interview - Giuseppe Luongo
* Video - Chad Reed Mini View
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Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/supercrosscom-fan-guide-to-supercross-2011-st-louis
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