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Villopoto to race in Australian Supercross
News Friday 23th July 2010
Global Action Sports confirmed today that one of the biggest supercross stars on the planet, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, will compete in the final two rounds of the Monster Energy Super X in Sydney at Parramatta Stadium on November 27 and Brisbane at QSAC on December 4, 2010.
The two Australian events will be the first time Villopoto has ever raced in Australia.
21 year old Villopoto was leading the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series with an incredible seven race wins, the most of any rider in 2010, until a broken leg forced him out of the championship. He is considered to be the future dominant star of the sport along with his arch rival, Ryan Dungey who went on to win this year’s AMA series.
Following a hugely successful career in the AMA motocross and supercross Lites championships, Villopoto went on to become one of only three riders in history to win his first premier class supercross race and the only person besides the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael, to claim three straight 250cc motocross titles and then win his 450 class debut.
Managing Director of Global Action Sports said the signing of Villopoto to race two events in this year’s series is testament to the growth of supercross and Super X in Australasia.
“Villopoto is the hottest property in the world of supercross and it is so exciting for fans down under to get the opportunity to see such a big star compete on Australian soil. We have a huge lineup of international riders competing in the series this year, which proves its well on its way to becoming the second biggest supercross series in the world.
“It’s going to be an epic battle between Ryan [Villopoto] and his team mate Chad [Reed] as well as all of Australia’s best who have been stepping it up every year,” concluded Porra.
Other international riders heading down under to compete include:
- Geico Powersports Honda’s Kevin Windham (USA); Second overall in this year’s AMA World Supercross series (Canberra and Launceston)
- Red Bull Honda’s Davi Millsaps (USA); Third in this year’s AMA World Supercross series (Canberra and Launceston)
- Jagermeister KTM’s Mike Alessi (USA): Former world number two in motocross (All rounds)
- Muscle Milk/Toyota/JGRMX’s Justin Brayton (USA); Fifth in this year’s AMA World Supercross series (Newcastle, Canberra and Launceston)
- Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda/Red Bull’s Ben Townley (NZ); Currently third overall in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship underway in the USA (Auckland and Dunedin)
Tickets to the Sydney and Brisbane events are on sale now. To purchase tickets and series information visit www.superx.com.au
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21 year old Villopoto was leading the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series with an incredible seven race wins, the most of any rider in 2010, until a broken leg forced him out of the championship. He is considered to be the future dominant star of the sport along with his arch rival, Ryan Dungey who went on to win this year’s AMA series.
Following a hugely successful career in the AMA motocross and supercross Lites championships, Villopoto went on to become one of only three riders in history to win his first premier class supercross race and the only person besides the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael, to claim three straight 250cc motocross titles and then win his 450 class debut.
Managing Director of Global Action Sports said the signing of Villopoto to race two events in this year’s series is testament to the growth of supercross and Super X in Australasia.
“Villopoto is the hottest property in the world of supercross and it is so exciting for fans down under to get the opportunity to see such a big star compete on Australian soil. We have a huge lineup of international riders competing in the series this year, which proves its well on its way to becoming the second biggest supercross series in the world.
“It’s going to be an epic battle between Ryan [Villopoto] and his team mate Chad [Reed] as well as all of Australia’s best who have been stepping it up every year,” concluded Porra.
Other international riders heading down under to compete include:
- Geico Powersports Honda’s Kevin Windham (USA); Second overall in this year’s AMA World Supercross series (Canberra and Launceston)
- Red Bull Honda’s Davi Millsaps (USA); Third in this year’s AMA World Supercross series (Canberra and Launceston)
- Jagermeister KTM’s Mike Alessi (USA): Former world number two in motocross (All rounds)
- Muscle Milk/Toyota/JGRMX’s Justin Brayton (USA); Fifth in this year’s AMA World Supercross series (Newcastle, Canberra and Launceston)
- Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda/Red Bull’s Ben Townley (NZ); Currently third overall in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship underway in the USA (Auckland and Dunedin)
Tickets to the Sydney and Brisbane events are on sale now. To purchase tickets and series information visit www.superx.com.au
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