CARMICHAEL FINDS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE THQ WORLD SUPERCROSS GP/THQ AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES WIN
13 February 2004 - Clear Channel Entertainment

Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael, of Havana, Fla., won his fifth consecutive THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series race at the RCA Dome in front of 52,833 fans. Suzuki’s Davi Millsaps, of Cairo, Ga., won his first 125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series race.

Yamaha’s Erick Vallejo, of Garland, Texas, won the $1,500 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award in the 250cc main event. One turn later, Carmichael moved into the lead and led every lap en route to his 38th career 250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series race. Defending THQ AMA Supercross Series champion Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., moved into second place on lap one and finished there. Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centerville, Miss., finished third.

“It was a big step in the right direction for me and my team,” said Carmichael. “I have something to prove and I continue to do it week after week. It’s not over and this isn’t easy. I need to keep racing hard each week.”

In the 125cc main event, Yamaha’s Kelly Smith, of Ludington, Mich., earned the $1,000 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award and led for the first three laps before getting passed by Kawasaki’s Grant Langston, of Murrieta, Calif. After starting near fifth place, Millsaps passed Langston for the lead and held on for the victory. Langston finished second and KTM’s Josh Hanson, of Elbert, Colo., finished third.

“I am going to use this momentum for the next race,” said Millsaps. “I am so excited right now; I won this race in front of all of my family and friends and can’t be any happier.”

Racing moves on to San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium next Saturday, February 19. Tonight’s race airs on ESPN2 Sunday, February 13 at Noon (EST).

KTM Junior Supercross Challenge

1. Bailey Stefka, McHenry, Ill., KTM

2. Shane Smallwood, Beaver, Pa., KTM

3. Patrick Doyle, Ferndale, N.Y., KTM

4. Channing Hunt, Southaven, Miss., KTM

5. Logan Swanson, Thief River Falls, Minn., KTM

6. Nathaniel Page, Swanzy, N.H., KTM

7. Logan Ehrets, Bernville, Pa., KTM

8. Jake Eddington, Cuba, Ill., KTM

9. Adam Hawkins, Easley, S.C., KTM

10. Nathan Yoder, London, Ohio, KTM

11. Justin Leanard, Antioch, Tenn., KTM

12. Mycah Grandstaff, Convoy, Ohio, KTM

13. Dallas Hendrix, Woodlawn, Tenn., KTM

14. Austin Becker, Kansas City, Kan., KTM

15. Austin Knox, West Alexandria, Ohio, KTM

THQ World Supercross GP Season Standings

1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 197
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 165
3. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 136
4. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 130
5. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 109
6. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 108
7. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda, 104
8. Erick Vallejo, Garland, Tex., Yamaha, 75
9. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda, 68
10. Kyle Lewis, Henderson, Nev., Honda, 65

250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results

1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
3. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
4. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda
5. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
6. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
7. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki
8. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha
9. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda
10. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki

250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings

1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 145
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 113
3. Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda, 100
4. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 99
5. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 89
6. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 83
7. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 79
8. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 75
9. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 73
10. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 55

125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results

1. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki
2. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., KTM
4. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha
5. Matt Walker, McDonough, Ga., Kawasaki
6. Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
7. Brandon Jesseman, De Witt, Iowa, Suzuki
8. Tucker Hibbert, Centerville, Miss., Honda
9. Greg Schnell, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Honda
10. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha

125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings

1. Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki, 25
2. Grant Langston, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 22
3. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., KTM, 20
4. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha, 18
5. Matt Walker, McDonough, Ga., Kawasaki, 16
6. Joaquim Rodrigues, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 15
7. Brandon Jesseman, De Witt, Iowa, Suzuki, 14
8. Tucker Hibbert, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 13
9. Greg Schnell, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Honda, 12
10. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha, 11

125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings

1. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 105
2. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha, 76
3. Ryan Sipes, Nine Grove, Kan., Suzuki, 67
4. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM, 66
5. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 64
6. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 59
7. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 57
8. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 50
9. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda, 49
10. Ryan Morais, Canyon Lake, Calif., Suzuki, 46

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