Sunday, June 15, 2025
MCNews
  • NEWSLatest
  • REVIEWS
  • LATEST BIKES
  • RACING
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • PRODUCTS
  • MEDIA
    • GALLERY
  • MORE
    • POPULAR ARTICLES
    • MCNEWS COMMENTS
    • MAIN FORUM
    • CONTACT US
    • ABOUT US
No Result
View All Result
MCNews
  • NEWSLatest
  • REVIEWS
  • LATEST BIKES
  • RACING
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • PRODUCTS
  • MEDIA
    • GALLERY
  • MORE
    • POPULAR ARTICLES
    • MCNEWS COMMENTS
    • MAIN FORUM
    • CONTACT US
    • ABOUT US
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
MCNews

SX returns to Anaheim

Trev by Trev
January 28, 2014
in Motorcycle News, Motorcycle Racing, Supercross, Uncategorized

Villopoto Looking for an Edge as Monster Energy Supercross Makes Third Visit to Anaheim
Anderson Reclaims Possession of Western Regional 250SX Class

Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, will return to Anaheim, Calif., and Angel Stadium for the third and final time in 2014 this coming weekend with many developing story lines in both classes of racing. The fifth race of the season serves as an opportunity for Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto to gain an edge on his 450SX Class rivals just one week after capturing his second win of the season and reclaiming possession of the championship lead. In the Western Regional 250SX Class Championship, Rockstar Energy Racing’s Jason Anderson seeks his fourth victory of the year.

A good start was key to Villopoto’s Main Event
A good start was key to Villopoto’s Main Event

Last weekend from Oakland, Calif., and the O.co Coliseum, Villopoto put forth the most dominant effort of the 2014 season, leading all 20 laps of the Main Event to secure his second victory in three races and become the first repeat winner in the early stages of the championship. Team Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart and Discount Tire Racing/TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed rounded out the podium.

“It feels good to be up here tonight,” said Villopoto from the podium. “We have put in a lot of work at the test track, and I have a great team behind me and a great bike under me. I hope I can carry this momentum into Anaheim next weekend.”

With four races completed and Villopoto earning the distinction of being the first two-time winner of the 2014 season, the storylines in the 450SX Class continue to unfold heading into Anaheim. Some key takeaways in referencing the 40-year history of Monster Energy Supercross suggest Villopoto is in an enviable position, while the parity heavy competition is sure to result in compelling racing:

    • The first repeat winner has won the title in 24 of 40 seasons, a rate of 60%.
    • For the last 11 years, the first rider to win two races in a single season has gone on to win the championship.
    • Jason Anderson has won each of his three Main Events with last lap passes. He has led a total of six laps of the 60 that have been completed in four Main Events.
    • Will someone break through as a two-time winner at Angel Stadium this season?
    • The emergence of Chad Reed and James Stewart, who have earned back-to-back podium finishes following lackluster 2013 seasons.
    • This weekend is the first round of the Toyota Triple Challenge that posts $250,000 to the rider that can win the Main Event at the third race in Anaheim, Arlington, Texas, and East Rutherford, N.J.

In addition to three winners in the first four races in 2014, the 450SX Class Heat Races have had six different winners in eight races, and six different riders have finished on the podium in four Main Events. Additionally, the 450SX Class Semis have had seven different winners in eight races while the LCQ’s have boasted a different winner each week. All this parity has provided some of the most competitive and captivating racing in the 40-year history of Monster Energy Supercross and is an indication of the difficult task that lies ahead of Villopoto as he seeks his fourth-straight world title.

For the third time this season, Anderson won a Western Regional 250SX Class Main Event by making a last-lap pass. Anderson captured the first two races of the 2014 season by surging by Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda’s Cole Seely on the final lap of competition over consecutive weeks and did so again last Saturday when he moved past Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson following a brief loss of power with Wilson’s motorcycle. Anderson reclaimed the points lead with the victory to rebound from a penalty that cost him four points the week prior and give him four wins in his past six Main Events, dating back to last season.

“I can’t believe I keep pulling these off; three wins in four races is huge,” said Anderson. “I hope to come away with the number-one plate at the end of the season. I wanted to be in attack mode tonight, but I also wanted to keep it on two wheels.”

JasonAnderson

Wilson recovered to finish second and claim his first podium finish of the season, while his Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki teammate Justin Hill secured his first career podium result in third.

RelatedPosts

AMA SX Rnd A Starts SX Rd Kardy Cover

2020 AMA Supercross Images | A1 Gallery B

January 8, 2020
AMA SX Rnd A Osborne Wilson Multiple SX Rd Kardy

Moto News Wrap | Dakar 2020 so far | Woffinden tries swinging…. | Speedway

January 7, 2020

Just two weeks after it hosted the 40th Anniversary of Monster Energy Supercross, Angel Stadium will host its 63rd race in the 450SX Class and its 54th Western Regional 250SX Class race.

The first race held in Anaheim was on December 4, 1976, and Mart Smith won on a Honda. This weekend will mark the 62nd time the gate will drop for a 450SX Class race in Anaheim and the 24th time the city has played host to the season opener. James Stewart, Ricky Carmichael and Jeremy McGrath are tied on the all-time 450SX Class win list at Anaheim with eight victories. Ivan Tedesco holds the 250SX Class all-time win record in Anaheim with five victories. Angel Stadium is the only stop on the tour that will host three races – January 4, January 18 and February 1.

The first two races in Anaheim during the 2014 season produced two different winners. Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen captured his first career victory at the season-opening race on January 4, while Reed raced to his 42nd career win at the second race on January 18, ending a near two-year winless streak.

Previous race results: O.co Coliseum / Oakland, Calif. / January 25, 2014

Western Regional 250SX Class Results: Oakland

1.       Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., KTM

2.       Dean Wilson, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Kawasaki

3.       Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki

4.       Cole Seely, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda

5.       Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda

6.       Michael Leib, Menifee, Calif., Honda

7.       Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda

8.       Shane McElrath, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda

9.       Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha

10.    Dean Ferris, Murrieta, Calif., KTM

Western Regional 250SX Class Season Standings

1.       Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., KTM, 93

2.       Cole Seely, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 87

3.       Dean Wilson, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Kawasaki, 72

4.       Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda, 69

5.       Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha, 65

6.       Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 64

7.       Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Honda, 54

8.       Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda, 49

9.       Shane McElrath, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda, 42

10.    Dean Ferris, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 42

450SX Class Results: Oakland

1.       Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki

2.       James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki

3.       Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Kawasaki

4.       Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM

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

6.       Ken Roczen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM

7.       Justin Barcia, Pinetta, Fla., Honda

8.       Wil Hahn, Menifee, Calif., Honda

9.       Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki

10.    Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM

450SX Class Season Standings

1.       Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 84

2.       Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Kawasaki, 77

3.       Ken Roczen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 75

4.       Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 75

5.       Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C., Yamaha, 71

6.       James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 66

7.       Justin Barcia, Pinetta, Fla., Honda, 56

8.       Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 49

9.       Wil Hahn, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 43

10.    Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 37

Past Winners in Anaheim

450SX Class

January 18, 2014January 4, 2014 Chad ReedKen Roczen
February 2, 2103 Ryan Dungey
January 19, 2013 Ryan Villopoto
January 5, 2013 Davi Millsaps
February 4, 2012 Ryan Villopoto
January 7, 2012 Ryan Villopoto
February 5, 2011 James Stewart
January 8, 2011 Ryan Villopoto
February 13, 2010 Ryan Villopoto
January 23, 2010 Ryan Dungey
January 9, 2010 James Stewart
February 7, 2009 James Stewart
January 17, 2009 James Stewart
January 3, 2009 Josh Grant
February 2, 2008 Chad Reed
January 19, 2008 Chad Reed
January 5, 2008 Chad Reed
February 3,2007 James Stewart
January 20, 2007 James Stewart
January 6, 2007 James Stewart
February 4, 2006 Ricky Carmichael
January 21, 2006 Ricky Carmichael
January 7, 2006 James Stewart
February 5, 2005 Ricky Carmichael
January 22, 2005 Ricky Carmichael
January 8, 2005 Kevin Windham
January 31, 2004 Kevin Windham
January 17, 2004 Chad Reed
January 3, 2004 Chad Reed
February 1, 2003 Ricky Carmichael
January 18, 2003 Ricky Carmichael
January 4, 2003 Chad Reed
February 2, 2002 Ricky Carmichael
January 18, 2002 Mike LaRocco
January 5, 2002 David Vuillemin
February 3, 2001 Ricky Carmichael
January 20, 2001 Jeremy McGrath
January 6, 2001 Jeremy McGrath
January 15, 2000 Jeremy McGrath
January 8, 2000 Jeremy McGrath
February 6, 1999 Ezra Lusk
January 9, 1999 Ezra Lusk
January 27, 1996 Jeremy McGrath
January 28, 1995 Jeremy McGrath
January 29, 1994 Jeremy McGrath
January 23, 1993 Jeremy McGrath
January 25, 1992 Damon Bradshaw
January 26, 1991 Jeff Stanton
January 27, 1990 Damon Bradshaw
January 28, 1989 Rick Johnson
January 31, 1987 Jeff Ward
January 18, 1986 David Bailey
February 2, 1985 Broc Glover
January 28, 1984 Johnny O’Mara
January 29, 1983 David Bailey
January 30, 1982 Donnie Hansen
January 31, 1981 Kent Howerton
November 17, 1979 Kent Howerton
November 11, 1978 Gaylon Mosier
November 12, 1977 Bob Hannah
December 4, 1976 Marty Smith

 250SX Class

January 18, 2014January 4, 2014 Cole SeelyJason Anderson
February 2, 2013 Ken Roczen
January 19, 2013 Eli Tomac
January 5, 2013 Eli Tomac
February 4, 2012 Eli Tomac
January 7, 2012 Cole Seely
February 5, 2011 Josh Hansen
January 8, 2011 Josh Hansen
February 13, 2010 Trey Canard
January 23, 2010 Jake Weimer
January 9, 2010 Jake Weimer
February 7, 2009 Jake Weimer
January 17, 2009 Ryan Dungey
Tags: AMA Supercross 2014AnaheimRound Five
ShareTweetShare
Trev

Trev

Motojourno - Founder of MCNews.com.au - Australia's leading resource for motorcycle news, reviews and race coverage for over 20 years.

Related Posts

ASBK Superbike and SS Qualifying round-ups from Morgan Park

ASBK Superbike and SS Qualifying round-ups from Morgan Park

June 14, 2025
Bewley triumphs in Speedway GP of GB – Kurtz on podium

Bewley triumphs in Speedway GP of GB – Kurtz on podium

June 14, 2025
Recapping the opening day of WorldSBK/SSP/300 Practice at Misano

Recapping the opening day of WorldSBK/SSP/300 Practice at Misano

June 14, 2025
Hard Enduro Silver Kings June 14

Mike Jones starts out where he aims to finish as Morgan Park ASBK gets underway

June 13, 2025
Load More

Subscribe to Latest News

Subscribe

* indicates required

Support MCNews On Patreon

SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS

MCNews

MCNEWS.COM.AU is a specialist on-line resource that provides motorcycle news for motorcyclists. MCNews covers all areas of interest for the motorcycling public including news, reviews and comprehensive racing coverage.

©2025 MCNews

No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
    • ALL NEWS
    • ALL NEWS CONDENSED
    • POPULAR ARTICLES
    • BMW News
    • Honda News
    • Husqvarna News
    • KTM News
    • Suzuki News
    • Yamaha News
    • Triumph News
    • CFMOTO News
    • Ducati News
    • Moto Guzzi News
    • Royal Enfield News
    • Kawasaki News
    • Aprilia News
    • Harley News
    • Indian News
    • MV Agusta News
    • Benelli News
    • GASGAS News
    • BETA News
    • Norton News
    • Victory News
    • EBR News
    • Rieju News
    • Sherco News
    • Bimota News
    • Zero Motorcycles News
    • EV Electromobility News
    • Scooter News
    • LAMS News
    • ATV / SSV News
  • REVIEWS
    • All Bike Reviews
    • LAMS Reviews
    • KTM Reviews
    • Honda Reviews
    • Yamaha Reviews
    • Triumph Reviews
    • BMW Reviews
    • Suzuki Reviews
    • CFMOTO Reviews
    • Ducati Reviews
    • Kawasaki Reviews
    • Husqvarna Reviews
    • Aprilia Reviews
    • Benelli Reviews
    • BETA Reviews
    • EV Electromobility Reviews
    • EBR Reviews
    • GAS GAS Reviews
    • Harley Reviews
    • Indian Reviews
    • Kymco Reviews
    • Moto Guzzi Reviews
    • MV Agusta Reviews
    • Norton Reviews
    • Royal Enfield Reviews
    • Scooter Reviews
    • Sherco Reviews
    • Victory Reviews
    • Rieju Reviews
    • Bimota Reviews
    • Zero Motorcycles Reviews
  • NEW PRODUCTS
  • LATEST BIKES
    • ALL LATEST BIKES NEWS
    • BMW
    • Honda
    • Husqvarna
    • KTM
    • Suzuki
    • Yamaha
    • Triumph
    • CFMOTO
    • Ducati
    • Moto Guzzi
    • Royal Enfield
    • Kawasaki
    • Aprilia
    • Harley
    • Indian
    • MV Agusta
    • Benelli
    • GAS GAS
    • BETA
    • Norton
    • Victory
    • Bimota
    • EV Electromobility
    • Scooters
    • LAMS
    • Rieju
    • Sherco
    • Zero Motorcycles
  • RACING
    • ALL RACING
    • ROAD
      • MotoGP
      • WSBK
      • ASBK
      • BSB
      • Real Road / TT
      • Historic Road Racing
      • Japan / Asian Road Racing
      • Endurance Road Racing
      • American Road Racing
      • NZ Road Racing
      • Supermoto
      • ATC / Rookies / Junior GP / MiniGP
    • DIRT
      • Supercross
      • AMA MX
      • Australian MX
      • MXGP
      • Enduro / Rally
      • Dirt / Flat Track
      • Speedway
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • GALLERY
  • LATEST COMMENTS
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT US
  • COMMUNITY FORUM

©2025 MCNews