Monster Energy® Supercross Notes Package: New Orleans
Denny Hartwig
Monster Energy® Supercross Notes Package New Orleans, Superdome
AMA Supercross Class Stats
The first race in New Orleans was held June 4, 1977, and Marty Smith won on a Honda. That was Smith's last AMA Supercross class win. On that night, there were eight different brands of motorcycles on the gate: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Bull Taco, Maico, Husqvarna, and Can-Am
From 1977-1980, the AMA Supercross was held in New Orleans. In 1980 the race was a double header and it was the last race in New Orleans until 1998
From 1998-2002, AMA Supercross took place in New Orleans.
This will be the 11th time the gate will drop for an AMA Supercross race in New Orleans
In 1979, Jeff Ward competed in his second-career AMA Supercross start and finished 9th. It was the first of many top ten finishes.
Suzuki hasn't won in New Orleans since 1980 when Mark Barnett won one of the double headers
Chad Reed could give Suzuki their first New Orleans win since 1980
Photo Credit: Simon Cudby
AMA Supercross ClassWins by Brand in New Orleans Honda (4) Yamaha (4) Kawasaki (1) Suzuki (1) AMA Supercross Class First Time Winners in New Orleans
Steve Wise, 1979 on a Honda
Louisiana's own Kevin Windham returns home this weekend
Photo Credit: Frank Hoppen
AMA Supercross Class Recap From Daytona
Chad Reed earned his 37th AMA Supercross win. His second this season
The win was Reed's 96th AMA Supercross podium finish and his third win in Daytona.
Chad Reed is now ahead by 11 points in the standings.
Kevin Windham made his 150th AMA Supercross start and finished fifth. It was his 89th top 5.
Jason Lawrence finished second in his first-ever AMA Supercross class start.
James Stewart has seven wins in 2009 and will compete in his first AMA Supercross class race in New Orleans
Photo Credit: Frank Hoppen
Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Stats
The first Lites class race in New Orleans was March 14, 1998 and Ricky Carmichael won on a Pro-Circuit Kawasaki.
This will be the sixth time the gate will drop for an AMA Lites Supercross race in New Orleans.
Chad Reed won in New Orleans in 2002. Can he join Ricky Carmichael as riders to win New Orleans in both classes.
Can Jason Lawrence repeat his performance from Daytona Saturday night?
Photo Credit: Steve Giberson
Lites Class Wins by Brand in New Orleans Yamaha (3) Suzuki (1) Kawasaki (1)
AMA Supercross Lites Class Recap From Daytona
Christophe Pourcel won Daytona and maintained his points lead
Nico Izzi and Martin Davalos also finished on the podium
AMA Supercross Laps Led
James Stewart 129
Chad Reed 27
Jason Lawrence 14
Josh Grant 14
Kevin Windham 11
Ryan Villopoto 3
Mike Alessi 2
AMA Supercross Lites Class Laps Led
Jake Weimer 42
Ryan Dungey 36
Christophe Pourcel 27
Austin Stroupe 22
Martin Davalos 10
Justin D. Brayton 7
Ryan Morais 4
Daniel Reardon 2
Matthew Lemoine 1
Holeshot Award (AMA Supercross Class)
James Stewart (Anaheim 1)
Josh Grant (Phoenix)
Mike Alessi (Anaheim 2)
Mike Alessi (Houston)
James Stewart (San Francisco)
James Stewart (Anaheim 3)
Mike Alessi (San Diego)
James Stewart (Atlanta)
Chad Reed (Indianapolis)
Holeshot Award (AMA Supercross Lites Class)
Daniel Reardon (Anaheim 1)
Jake Weimer (Phoenix)
Ryan Morais (Anaheim 2)
Christophe Pourcel (Houston)
Jake Weimer (San Francisco)
Justin Brayton (Anaheim 3)
Ryan Morais (San Diego)
Austin Stroupe (Atlanta)
Christophe Pourcel (Indianapolis)
MMI Top Tech Award
Mark Valcore (Anaheim 1)
Rich Simmons (Phoenix)
Mike Gosselaar (Anaheim 2)
Glenn Hobson (Houston)
Jon Mitcheff (San Francisco)
Carlos Rivera (Anaheim 3)
Mike Gosselaar (San Diego)
Craig Lyons (Atlanta)
Nick Stevens (Indianapolis)
US Smokeless Tobacco Company Pro Privateer Challenge
1. Heath Voss 59
2. Nick Wey 55
3. Ben Coisy 51
Asterisk Medic Card
Cole Seely (Anaheim 1)
Derek Costella (Phoenix)
Alex Martin (Anaheim 2)
Fred Karrle (Houston)
Michael Hall (San Francisco)
Chris Gosselaar (Anaheim 3)
Justin Keeney (San Diego)
Spencer Dally (Atlanta)
Matt Georke (Indianapolis)
Racer X Gas Card Jacob Marsack (Anaheim 1)
Sean Hamblin (Phoenix)
Josh Summey (Anaheim 2)
Ben Lamay (Houston)
Nicholas A. Wey (San Francisco)
Ben Lamay (Anaheim 3)
Josh Hansen (San Diego)
Heath D. Voss (Atlanta)
Thomas K. Hahn (Indianapolis)
AMA Supercross Class Results, Daytona
Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Suzuki
Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda
Mike Alessi, Apple Valley, Calif., Suzuki
Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha
Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ken., KTM
Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki
AMA Supercross Class Season Standings
Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Suzuki, 224
James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha, 213
Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 163
Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 153
Ivan Tedesco, Tallahasse, Fla., Honda, 140
Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 138
Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 136
Mike Alessi, Apple Valley, Calif., Suzuki, 131
Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 128
Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 100
Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Results, Daytona
Christophe Pourcel, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki
Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., KTM
Nico Izzi, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Yamaha
Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, KTM
Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., Suzuki
Darryn Durham, Wildomar, Calif., Yamaha
Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha
Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda
Kyle Keylon, Brooksville, Fla., Honda
Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
