Atlanta Spoiler

[TheGrinch]

250's

1 4 RICKY CARMICHAEL HAVANA, FL HON 250 20 --- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CORP
2 22 CHAD REED AUSTRALIA, YAM 250 20 6.227 YAMAHA MOTOR CORP / BRIDGESTONE
3 12 DAVID VUILLEMIN CORONA, CA YAM 250 20 23.518 YAMAHA MOTOR CORP USA / BRIDGESTONE
4 24 ERNESTO FONSECA CANYON LAKE, CA HON 250 20 35.147 AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC
5 15 TIMMY M FERRY LARGO, FL YAM 250 20 36.969 YAMAHA MOTOR CORP USA / BRIDGESTONE
6 27 NICHOLAS A WEY DEWITT, MI YAM 250 20 38.791 MACH 1 / YAMAHA / ANSWER / TAG / YAMALUBE / GYT-R / ONE / WISECO
7 33 SEAN D HAMBLIN SUN CITY, CA SUZ 250 20 55.296
8 5 MIKE LAROCCO SOUTH BEND, IN HON 250 19 --- AMSOIL / CHAPARRAL / HONDA / FACTORY CONNECTION
9 41 ANDREW T SHORT COLORADO SPRINGS, CO SUZ 250 19 --- MOTOWORLD RACING.COM / AMERICAN SUZ / AXO / BILL'S PIPES
10 29 DANNY L SMITH MIDDLETON, ID SUZ 250 19 --- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP
11 35 KEITH R JOHNSON ALBUQUERQUE, NM YAM 250 19 --- BOBBY J'S YAMAHA / STAR RACING / ONEAL / BIG GUN / ENZO / YA
12 28 HEATH D VOSS MICO, TX YAM 450 19 --- MACH 1 / YAMAHA / ANSWER / TAG / YAMALUBE / GYT-R / ONE / WISECO
13 34 TRAVIS A PRESTON HESPERIA, CA HON 250 19 --- AMSOIL / CHAPARRAL / HONDA
14 64 TYLER D EVANS CANYON LAKE, CA SUZ 250 19 --- ECC
15 71 JOSEPH W OEHLHOF HESPERIA, CA YAM 250 19 --- AJ / GOMEZ RACING / YOSHIMURA / THOR / RACE TECH / TAG / ONE / D
16 10 LARRY WARD FLORENCE, SC HON 250 19 --- MOTOXXX / YOSHIMURA / HONDA / ONEAL / WBR / TAG / THQ / SIDI / HJC
17 47 CLARK STILES ATHENS, AL HON 250 18 --- MOTO XXX / YOSHIMURA / HONDA / ONEAL / WBR / TAG / THQ / SIDI
18 37 RYAN D CLARK ALBUQUERQUE, NM YAM 250 18 --- TEAM SOLITAIRE / YAMAHA / CROSSROADS MOTORSPORTS / FLY RACING / SWEDETECH / JETXZ / P
19 11 EZRA LUSK BAINBRIDGE, GA KAW 250 17 --- TEAM CHEVY TRUCKS KAWASAKI
20 20 DAMON W HUFFMAN CANYON COUNTRY, CA HON 250 10 --- MOTOXXX / YOSHIMURA / HONDA / ONEAL / WBR / TAG / THQ / SIDI / HJC

RACE TIME: 17:15.18 min.
WINNER'S AVG. LAP TIME: 0:51.759
SECOND PLACE AVG. LAP TIME: 0:51.759

125's

1 18 BROCK SELLARDS SHERRODSVILLE, OH YAM 125 15 --- BOOST MOBILE / YAMAHA / TROY RACING
2 3 MICHAEL L BROWN JOHNSON CITY, TN KAW 125 15 3.959 TEAM PRO CIRCUIT / CHEVY TRUCKS / KAWASAKI
3 26 BRANDEN L JESSEMAN FOMBELL, PA SUZ 125 15 4.954 AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP
4 179 ERICK VALLEJO MEXICO, NL YAM 125 15 22.706 CROSSROADS MOTORSPORTS / TEAM SOLITAIRE / YAMAHA / PACIFIC COLLISION / ACERBIS
5 32 MICHAEL BYRNE AUSTRALIA, QL HON 125 15 23.145 AMSOIL / CHAPARRAL / HONDA
6 970 MATTHIEU LALLOZ FRANCE, SUZ 125 15 31.985 AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP
7 55 STEVE BONIFACE TEMECULA, CA KTM 125 15 38.46 RED BULL KTM RACING
8 56 KELLY D SMITH LUDINGTON, MI YAM 125 15 41.541 TEAM RACERHOUSE.COM / SRT / YAMAHA / SOCAL / ENZO / YOSHIMUR
9 72 TROY K ADAMS BROOKSVILLE, FL YAM 125 15 43.028 MOTOXXX / YOSHIMURA / DGY / ONEAL / WBR / TAG / THQ / SIDI / HJC
10 96 RYAN MILLS CLINTONDALE, NY HON 125 15 46.187 AMSOIL / CHAPARRAL HONDA
11 221 TIGER LACEY WOLF CREEK, OR YAM 125 15 50.549 MOTOSPORT OUTLET / CRS TEAM SAFETY / ANSWER / YAMAHA
12 160 RYAN MORAIS TURLOCK, CA SUZ 125 15 54.371 MOTOWORLD RACING.COM / AMERICAN SUZUKI / AXO / BILLS PIP
13 45 PAUL CURRIE WESLEY CHAPEL, FL YAM 125 15 59.392 YAMAHA / STAR RACING / ONEAL / BOBBY J'S YAMAHA / BIG GUNS
14 968 SHANE LUSK BAINBRIDGE, GA HON 125 14 --- HONDA OF HOUSTON / FOX / SHOEI / TROY LEE / CTI / PRO CIRCUI
15 67 JEFF GIBSON THORNVILLE, OH SUZ 125 14 --- ECC SUZUKI / ANSWER / DUNLOP / SPY / TAG / M2R / GARNE / FMF / RAC
16 905 TROY CARROLL VALENCIA, CA YAM 125 14 --- BOOST MOBILE / YAMAHA / TROY RACING
17 267 JOSHUA SUMMEY STANLEY, NC YAM 125 14 --- FREEDOM MTRSPRTS / MOTO PLANET / NO FEAR / PRO CIRCUIT / S
18 123 BRETT METCALFE AUSTRALIA, OH KTM 125 14 --- RED BULL / KTM RACING
19 60 TRAVIS C ELLIOTT ALVIN, TX YAM 125 13 --- CHUCK FRANKLIN / RACERS EDGE / MOTOBALM / MSR / PRO CIRCUI
20 104 DERRICK SHAE BENTLEY FAYETTEVILLE, GA SUZ 125 13 --- ECC SUZUKI / ANSWER / SPY / DUNLOP / M2R / GARNE / WISECO / FMF /
21 757 KEVIN W JOHNSON ALBUQUERQUE, NM YAM 125 8 --- BOBBY J'S YAMAHA / STAR RACING / ONEAL / BIG GUN / ENZO / YA
22 52 IVAN TEDESCO LAKE ELSINORE, CA YAM 125 6 --- BOOST MOBILE / YAMAHA / TROY RACING

RACE TIME: 13:44.625 min.
WINNER'S AVG. LAP TIME: 0:54.975
SECOND PLACE AVG. LAP TIME: 0:54.975

 

[mx547]

it sure gets quiet in here when rc wins.

 

[XRpredator]

Okay, here 'tis.

I hate it when RC wins . . . ;)

 

[osheen]

Why is every race a spoiler? Just what exactly makes a race a spoiler? Everyone always puts "spoiler" in the title. To me a spoiler would be if say Damon Huffman won. If RC,CR and DV are on the podium, no matter what the order, I wouldn't consider that a spoiler. That's who is expected to be there.

 

[Chili]

You put spoiler in the title of the thread out of courtesy for those that don't want to know the results before they watch it a week later on ESPN2.

 

[FritoBandito]

mx547, you say the same thing every week. We would have something to talk about if RC didn't just run away with it. And then if someone else did win, you would be able to post messages to defend why RC didn't win. I personally don't care who wins any of the races now. I think unless RC would get hurt, he has got this year in the bag already, because of his confidence level. I would like to see a very tight points race to get the sport more viewers and make it interesting all season long. I read that the Minneapolis races were down on numbers this year because of all the injuries. That's one of the main reasons why I didn't go, no drama to see RC win every race.

 

[Senior KX Rider]

I love it when RC wins :yeehaw:

 

[mx547]

Originally posted by FritoBandito
mx547, you say the same thing every week.

yes, i do. it's sort of my jab at the rc haters. after reed had won those two earlier races, many people jumped on his bandwagon and proclaimed the crown his. athough the series is far from over, it looks like it will take an rc dnf for reed to win it. it's now rc's series to lose.

i guess it means that senior kx rider and i will be the only ones posting.

 

[Senior KX Rider]

;)

 

[SpokerAce]

The best part of the racing last night unfortunately probably won't be seen on TV.

Wards bike died in the second 250 semi. They got the motor swapped in time for the LCQ (just in time, 30 second card was out but Ward had his hand up).

Gate drops and Ward takes a monster holeshot from the far inside gate! The ATL crowd went nuts at that point. Ward proceeded to show his appreciation by waving at the crowd over the triples.

He had RC for about two laps in the main (he got the holeshot again, this time from the far outside!).

Reed looked fast but had a few bobbles that I saw that kept him from catching RC. Didn't hear too much booing (other than the jerk in front of me who managed to boo during the KTM race).

One of these remaining races we'll hopefully get a showdown for an entire race from RC and Reed.

 

[_SOLO_]

Ward's bike getting put back together was just like a tv drama. They had Jamie Little in the tunnel talking about the bike coming, and 12 seconds before the gate drops the bike comes in, the crowd goes nuts, Ward gets the holeshot, classic. There was alot of good racing, I managed to take 99 pics throughout the day but my camera has a problem with action pictures when I use the zoom but I managed to get a few good ones. Stewart was there talking junk to RC as well, he said the only reason RC told him to wait to move to the 250's was because he was scared of him :). I will be getting pics up sometime today...

 

[nephron]

he said the only reason RC told him to wait to move to the 250's was because he was scared of him

Beautiful. Couldn't be better for the sport--JBS praising the families of the Shuttle disaster, bringing things to the mainstream media, and now calling RC out is just the type of interesting "turbulence" we need to get the mainstream in on this. Bubba is a godsend. RC is a god. :worship:

 

[Coop37]

I think everyone is forgetting my post, I told all of you Reed is going to win the championship!! lol!! RC will most definitely crash out. he seems on the edge at all times, This should sir up the pot!!!! hehe!
MX547 You getting on a yamaha now! It will save you alot of pain and suffering.HEHE!

 

[mx547]

Originally posted by Coop37
MX547 You getting on a yamaha now! It will save you alot of pain and suffering.HEHE!

what good is being healthy if you can't win? :p

 

[dirt bike dave]

Originally posted by Coop37
I RC will most definitely crash out. he seems on the edge at all times

RC has ridden that way his entire career. And he will keep riding that way until he has won more races and more championships than anyone.

For everyone else, the bike swapping side to side in the whoops is the prelude to a dirt sandwich. But RC does it, lap after lap. It's not luck. Love him or hate him, he is one of the best of all time.

 

[mx547]

Originally posted by dirt bike dave


RC has ridden that way his entire career. And he will keep riding that way until he has won more races and more championships than anyone.

i could be wrong but isn't he already tied with mc for the most championships? mc 7sx + 1 250mx. rc 3-125mx, 3-250mx, 2sx. he should get two more this year.
he should be closing in on overall ama wins. i doubt that he'll match mc's 250sx wins though but it's not impossible.

i just did some checking. as of atlanta, mc has 89 overall wins, rc has 85. the next winningest active rider is larocco with 28 wins.

 

[ktmboy]

With Bubba opening his big mouth and inserting foot, it reminded me of a comment I made to my wife the other day about all the Hollywood actors' political activism---I wish they would keep their mouths shut and concentrate on what they're good at, because when I see what they're really like I find it hard to watch them anymore!

 

[marcusgunby]

AMA 125 titles dont count on the records for some reason.

 

[Senior KX Rider]

The outdoor titles do ;)

 

[truespode]

I was in Atlanta and got to meet Bubba. Bubba is a class act. His comments were meant in fun and for competition sake.

I remember MC saying things like:

"...after this win I think it will get easier from here on out"

I wish Bubba the best of luck and hope he stays healthy enough to have a long (and successful) career.

Ivan

 

[_SOLO_]

Ivan, you have to give a report on the VIP treatment.

 

[SpokerAce]

Solo,

Ivan was strutting around like a proud rooster showing off his VIP badge.

He and his wife were so uppity about their passes they only came down to visit us peons for a few minutes before the races.

Just kidding Ivan, good to see you again and finally meet your wife.

I'll try and post some pics I took a little later (including Ward's holeshot in the main).

 

[n8MX]

I was also at Atlanta and agree that the best part was the whole engine swap on Ward's bike. I would LOVE to see a video of everyone working on that bike... it couldn't have been more than 7-10 minutes for them to completely swap engines. And then when he got the holeshot and won the LCQ it was great.

Lusk was obviously the hometown favorite... then he went down and must have tweaked something. He rode over to his mechanic and then got going again... he rode hard the rest of the race even though he was three laps down from RC. That was pretty cool.

I agree that it does get boring watching RC take almost every race. I go as much to see the pros ride the track as I do to see the actual races. The practice and qualifying is fun to watch too. I can't believe how tight the track is and how fast the pros ride it.

Andy

 

[BEEF706]

Sorry, mx547, I was away from my connection for awhile, wouldn't want you and SKXR to wave the RC flag alone. the series is within his grasp now, after watching Minn. on the tube I think when Reed pushesRC, then Ricky goes and works harder during the week. Then when RC pushes Reed back he seems to get flustered. As far as runaways go, this is a tighter series than we've had in a while. I think that RC will win it, but I think he will have competition. I didnt get to hear the 125 main on the webcast, anyone know what happened to Ivan Tedesco? I know he must have crashed but don't know how.

 

[XRpredator]

sorry fellers, nothing personal: