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RESULTS | PHOENIX SX

PHOENIX, Ariz. – An immense group filled Chase Field on Saturday night for the second race of the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, a FIM World Championship, season. In the wake of completing third at the season opener one week back, San Manuel/Red Bull Yamaha’s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., took his first win of the title. Beast Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Josh Hansen, of Elbert, Colo., caught his second Supercross Lites Western Regional Championship in the same number of races.

As the entryways dropped on the Supercross class headliner, it was Stewart who snatched the holeshot with GEICO Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centreville, Miss., and Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., following nearly. Be that as it may, Stewart went ahead to win with a wire-to-wire triumph in spite of an extreme test from week one champ Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash.

“I extremely needed to pull that holeshot,” said Stewart. “This track was intense today around evening time however I haven’t won in finished a year so I extremely needed this one. I was even somewhat apprehensive out there however I need to thank everybody on my group for giving such a wonderful bicycle. This feels awesome.”

On Lap 9, Villopoto, who was insignificant bicycle lengths behind Stewart, fell however could remount in second and convey it to the wrap up.

“That area has been extreme throughout the night,” said Villopoto. “(Every one of the riders) were pushing the point of confinement on everything night and it got me. I was pushing James (Stewart) and sitting tight for a misstep, however I wound up being the one (to make one). Despite everything I could do what I came here to do and leave with some significant focuses. Presently it’s on to Dodger Stadium.”

Supercross class new kid on the block and American Honda rider Trey Canard, of Shawnee, Okla., completed third.

In the Supercross Lites class, it was another solid night for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki. Broc Tickle, of Holly, Mich., dashed to the holeshot with Rockstar Energy Suzuki’s Ryan Morais, of Murrieta, Calif., and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Josh Hansen, of Elbert, Colo., close by. Stimulate drove for seven laps, however committed an exorbitant error by tipping the bicycle over in a turn. Hansen, who had moved into second at the time, exploited it and never thought back. Tickle remounted in third, however struggled back for his second sprinter up exertion of the season with Morais balancing the platform in third.

“I’m truly fed,” shouted Hansen. “I didn’t get the begin I expected to, yet I attempted my best to be patient and it worked out for me. I need to thank everybody on my group for bailing me out and giving me a decent bicycle and every one of these fans (in Phoenix) for turning out today around evening time.”

Supercross Class Results: Phoenix

1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha

2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki

3. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda

4. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda

5. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki

6. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha

7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM

8. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki

9. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha

10. Kyle Regal, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha

Supercross Class Season Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 47

2. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 45

3. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 38

4. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 38

5. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda – 34

6. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki – 26

7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM – 25

8. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha – 22

9. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki – 21

10. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha – 20

Supercross Lites Class Western Regional Results: Phoenix

1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki

2. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki

3. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki

4. Cole Seely, Corona, Calif., Honda

5. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda

6. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki

7. Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda

8. Travis Baker, Temecula, Calif., Honda

9. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki

10. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha

Supercross Lites Class Western Regional Season Standings

1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki – 50

2. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki – 44

3. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki – 35

4. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki – 35

5. Cole Seely, Corona, Calif., Honda – 34

6. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki – 30

7. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda – 27

8. Travis Baker, Temecula, Calif., Honda – 26

9. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha – 19

10. Ben Evans, Garden City, Idaho, Kawasaki – 18

11. Scratch Paluzzi, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha – 18

The 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season proceeds one weekend from now with the inaugural race from amazing Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

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