REED SNATCHES FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON IN SAN DIEGO
20 February 2005 - Clear Channel Entertainment

Before 53,595 fans at a wet Qualcomm Stadium, Yamaha’s Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., won his first THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series race of the season.

KTM’s Nathan Ramsey, who won the opening race of the 125cc season in Anaheim, Calif., won the 125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series main event.

Seven-time THQ AMA Supercross Series champion Jeremy McGrath, of Encinitas, Calif., won the $1,500 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award and led the first part of lap one. Suzuki’s Carmichael, the THQ AMA Supercross Series points leader, moved past McGrath and led the next 19 laps. Defending THQ AMA Supercross champion Reed passed Carmichael on the last lap. Carmichael crashed moments later as he attempted to once again pass Reed.

“Chad (Reed) kicked my butt tonight,” said Carmichael. “I am not one to make excuses. I went for it on the last lap and things didn’t work out”

“It was amazing out there tonight,” said Reed. “I was able to get by him very late in the race, but I want to race with him for 20 laps. He has been on a roll this season, and it was hard for me to bounce back after losing so much.”

Honda’s Billy Laninovich, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., won the $1,000 Butterfinger Crisp Holeshot Award in the 125cc main event. Kawasaki’s Tedesco, the reigning champion, moved into the lead on lap three but was passed on lap seven by Ramsey. Ramsey, of Menifee, Calif., held on for the win. Tedesco was second and Honda’s Andrew Short finished third.

“I kept pushing myself out there tonight,” said Ramsey. “I knew that Ivan (Tedesco) wasn’t going to let me get by him easily. I just rode hard and picked up my second win of the season.”

Racing moves to Atlanta’s Georgia Dome next Saturday, February 26. Tonight’s race airs on ESPN2 Sunday, February 20 at Noon (EST).

KTM Junior Supercross Challenge

1. Garrett Kinsler, Reno, Nev., KTM

2. Carlos Arenas, Mesa, Ariz., KTM

3. Johnny O’Brien, Chula Vista, Calif., KTM

4. Weston Bartgis, El Cajon, Calif., KTM

5. Caleb Start Poulsbo, Wash., KTM

6. Seth Medley, Oakdale, Calif., KTM

7. Zachary Putman, Liverpool, N.Y., KTM

8. Aaron Lynn, Hanson, Ken., KTM

9. Howie LaCurelle, Orangevale, Calif., KTM

10. Andreas Rasmussen, Lompoc, Calif., KTM

11. Chris Koller, El Cajon, Calif., KTM

12. Mason Bowland, Mineral Wells, Texas, KTM

13. Randal DuBois, Simi Valley, Calif., KTM

14. Michael Rincon, Los Angeles, Calif., KTM

THQ World Supercross GP Season Standings

1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 222
2. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 187
3. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 148
4. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 136
5. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 128
6. Tyler Evans, Corona, Calif., Suzuki, 124
7. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda, 120
8. Erick Vallejo, Garland, Tex., Yamaha, 89
9. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda, 78
10. Joe Oehlhof, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 74

250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results

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

250cc THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings

1. Ricky Carmichael, Havana, Fla., Suzuki, 167
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 138
3. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 119
4. Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda, 116
5. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 101
6. Sebastien Tortelli, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki, 94
7. Ernesto Fonseca, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 93
8. Michael Byrne, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 89
9. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 81
10. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Honda, 73

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 Event Results

1. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM
2. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
3. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
4. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda
5. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda
6. Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Kawasaki
7. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
8. Eric McCrummen, Oakley, Calif., Honda
9. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
10. Justin Keeney, Lebanon, Ore., Kawasaki

125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings

1. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 127
2. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., KTM, 91
3. Billy Laninovich, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 82
4. Andrew Short, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 79
5. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha, 77
6. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 69
7. Ryan Sipes, Nine Grove, Kan., Suzuki, 67
8. Thomas Hahn, Belpre, Kan., Honda, 65
9. Jay Marmont, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 64
10. Ryan Morais, Canyon Lake, Calif., Suzuki, 53

Supercross LIVE!, the only place on the planet to catch THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series live at home, is available for fans at every race, starting at 7:00 p.m. local time at supercross.cc.com. Listen as Supercross LIVE! hosts Jim Holley and Jason Wiegandt capture the live race call, a pre-race show, a post-race show, post-race press conference, on-air industry guests and celebrities, in-depth interviews, promotions, call-ins and more. In 2003-2004, more than a half-million listeners logged on to Supercross LIVE!

The two international races coupled with the 15 domestic races (excluding the Daytona Supercross) comprise the 17-round THQ World Supercross GP. Last season Heath Voss, of Mico, Texas piloted his Mach 1 Yamaha to the THQ World Supercross GP championship, earning top honors and giving Yamaha its second world championship in as many seasons.

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