Supercross Round #7 Dallas from Southern Honda Powersports

Barcia ripping a burm on a 2013 CRF450R

This week we at Southern Honda were hoping for some better results our of our factory Honda CRF riders. There seemed to be a bit of a dark cloud looming over the Honda paddock during the Dallas round that just couldn't be escaped. In the 250 Supercross class, Geico Honda teammate Will Hahn put in a strong ride on his 2013 CRF250R and easily advanced to the Main in 3rd place. Then came Heat 2. Honda rider Zach Bell pulled a holeshot on the field and jumped out to a convincing lead. Things were looking great until Zach jumped a triple and lost his footing on the peg. In one of the nastiest crashes this year here went flying head over feet and face down into the dirt. It didn't help that he wasn't moving afterward. It was a scary moment for sure.

Awesome photo by Steve Cox

Believe it or not the kid walked away and rode in the LCQ he pulled out a second place and advances to the main! Someone should call him Iron Man.

Here is a play by play of the main:


15 Lap 250 East Main Event – 9:34pm. It’s number 50 with the lead – Kyle Peters. And sadly, Marvin Musquin is involved in a crash in the first corner – and gets going again in dead last.

Dean Wilson has already made his move into the lead by the end of the first lap. Blake Wharton has moved into second. Peters third.

Lap 5 of this race – Dean Wilson has already stretched out a nice lead. Blake Wharton is four seconds back. Peters still third. Wil Hahn is fifth. Justin Hill sixth. Zach Bell eighth. Marvin Musquin up to 11th!

Now ten laps in – Dean Wilson is leading. He looks strong. Blake Wharton is second. Kyle Peters running a nice third. Next is Wil Hahn. He’s followed by Justin Hill. Gavin Faith is sixth. And Marvin Musquin has come all the way up to seventh!

At the finish, it’s Dean Wilson with the first win of the ‘East Coast’ series. Second place goes to Blake Wharton, and third is Wil Hahn.

Will Hahn taking a podium on a CRF250R

So we team Honda took their first East Coast Lites podium placing him third in points. Awesome!

Trey Canard on his 2013 CRF450R

Now on to the 450 Supercross class. After a terrible start Trey Canard was only able to muster a 9th place finish on his 2013 CRF450R. Reed and Short faired better. Heat 2 was even more ugly with Justin Barcia missing out on the qualifying spot altogether and coming in 11th. He came back to easily win the LCQ but track position for the main was less than ideal.

The 450 Main started out with James Stewarts clutch crapping out and leaving his Yoshimura backed Suzuki RMZ450 not able to make it to the starting gate.

When the gate drops the Honda riders come on strong. Chad Reed broke his leg here last year so he was on a mission to shake his demons.

Chad Reed getting it done. He's as fast as ever.

Here is a play by play of the 450 Main:


20 Lap 450 Main Event – 10:04pm. The riders have done their ‘sight’ lap. Except for James Stewart. Unbelievable. James Stewart will not race this race. He’s on the start line – with no motorcycle. He’s telling the crowd his clutch broke – and he won’t be riding. Obviously, James is bummed. Strange, strange news … bike broken before the race even starts.

Trey Canard trying hard on his CRF450R

10:06 the gate drops. It’s Chad Reed entering the first corner in first, but it’s Ryan Villopoto leading as they exit the first corner. The running order – Villopoto, Reed, Millsaps, Dungey, Alessi.

Ryan Villopoto is trying to get away quickly. He’s stretching his lead. Meanwhile, there is a nice three-way battle for second – it’s Reed, Millsaps, and Dungey. Something is going to happen here …

Towards the end of lap four, Millsaps makes a move inside on a tight right hand corner to overtake Reedy.

Running order on lap five – RV, Millsaps, Reedy, Dungey, Brayton, Alessi, Goerke, Barcia, Short, Albertson, Tickle, Canard.

At the halfway point – ten laps in. Villopoto, Millsaps, Reed, Dungey, Brayton,

On lap 15, Ryan Dungey makes an inside move on Chad Reed to overtake Reed for third. The running order – Ryan Villopoto first, Davi Millsaps second, Ryan Dungey third, Chad Reed fourth, and Justin Brayton fifth. Justin Barcia and Trey Canard are sixth and seventh.

Ryan Villopoto has won this race! It’s the best he can do in trying to retain the number 1 plate. Second place is Davi Millsaps, who retains the 2013 series points lead. Right behind him in third place is Ryan Dungey. Fourth goes to Chad Reed.

So 4th, 6th and 7th isn't bad. Still some work to do but results are steady. Atlanta is right around the corner and we are expecting big things for this race at Southern Honda. By the way, if you are looking for a 2013 CRF450R, we have a few left. See the video below about it:

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Chattanooga, TN. 37407

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Honda CTX700N and CTX700 on sale soon at Southern Honda Powersports

2014 Honda CTX700N and CTX700 will be available soon from Southern Honda Powersports

We at Southern Honda Powersports were pleasantly surprised with the introduction of the Honda CTX700N and CTX700 models and we are really looking forward to hitting the roads around Chattanooga on this bike. Both options take on their own personality. The 2014 CTX700N exudes boulevard cruiser seating position but looks like a modern motorcycle. If you look at the lines on the bike you see an appealing shape that will look just as good downtown Chattanooga as it will downtown Atlanta. The seat height makes the bike VERY accessible to a wide variety of riders.

2014 Honda CTX700N ready to cruise Chattanooga.

The brilliance of Honda engineering shines once again in the form of the 2014 CTX™700N. This is a bike specifically engineered to make motorcycling more approachable, affordable and fun than ever before. Thanks to a low seat height of only 28.3 inches, riders can quickly get acclimated to life in the saddle. Honda's acclaimed automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) provides either a fully automatic mode or the option of more active gear selection via "paddle-shift" type buttons on the handlebar, and the DCT version also comes with an Antilock Braking System (ABS). The 670cc parallel-twin engine features cylinders canted 62 degrees forward for better weight distribution and a lower center of gravity for ease of handling.
This smooth-running fuel-injected engine pumps out loads of low-end and midrange torque to simplify launching from stops even with the optional six-speed manual gearbox, and there's enough power on tap for wherever the road may lead. Beneath the fuel tank cover, there's a handy glove box area, and the fuel is carried beneath. All in all, the CTX700N is an amazingly affordable, fun, friendly and comfortable bike that is perfect for everyday rides, weekend trips, two-up exploring or just about anything else you can dream up.

The CTX700 is the next version in the CTX series sporting a full fairing in front of the rider. Some are screaming "DN-01" but if the NC700X and NC700X DCT are any indication, we are in for a MUCH better bike. The DN-01 never had a manual transmission available. It also did not have the DCT transmission. Some would say it was also ugly as sin. The CTX700 is a much better looking, much more modern interpretation of a low seat, feet forward, faired motorcycle. Hard bags are available as well for those that need extra storage. These are similar bags to the excellent setup on the NC700X.


2014 CTX700 in red from Southern Honda Powersports



CTX700 and CTX700N intro video on our YouTube Channel

Features & Benefits

- Sophisticated liquid-cooled SOHC eight-valve 670cc parallel-twin engine pumps out abundant torque in the low-end and midrange for easily accessible power.

- An impressively broad torque curve gives the CTX700N a linear and smooth power delivery.

- A relatively long engine stroke (80.0mm combined with a 73.0mm bore) and a high-inertia crankshaft are design elements that add to the CTX700N's extremely tractable power characteristics.

- The 62-degree forward lean given to the cylinder assembly facilitates near-vertical mounting of the single 36mm throttle body for superior intake port positioning and shaping. In addition, special shaping to the combustion chambers further enhance engine combustion efficiency for clean burning and optimal power production.

- An engine balancer shaft quells vibration for smooth, comfortable operation, and rubber-mounted footrests add to rider comfort.

- Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) continuously monitors numerous variables to ensure the correct fuel mixture for existing riding and atmospheric conditions, thereby delivering optimal performance and remarkably crisp throttle response over a wide range of operating conditions.

Two Model Options:

- CTX700ND with DCT/ABS features a second-generation automatic six-speed Honda Dual Clutch Transmission that uses two hydraulically controlled clutches to deliver quick and smooth gear changes in a choice of three modes: Manual (MT), which allows the rider to shift gears using buttons, and two automatic (AT) modes—S for sport riding and D for everyday use.

- DCT model also features and Antilock Braking System (ABS) to provide full antilock functionality for powerful and secure braking action.

- CTX700N features a manual six-speed transmission.

- Low seat height, along with the new Honda parallel-twin engine design, creates a very low center of gravity, making the CTX700N feel remarkably nimble and fun to ride.

- Fuel capacity of 3.17 gallons and great fuel economy give the CTX700N a long cruising range.

- A rigid and compact diamond-shape steel frame, low center of gravity and plush suspension help make the CTX700N responsive, agile and enjoyable to ride all day.

- Stout 41mm front fork provides 4.2 inches of travel, while the Pro-Link® rear suspension system delivers 4.3 inches of wheel travel.

- A remarkably low seat height of 28.3 inches helps instill rider confidence.

- Open, roomy ergonomics position the rider in a well-balanced seating position for all-day comfort and fun.

- A large array of available accessories allows owners to add just the right combination of capabilities to suit individual preferences and expand their adventures.

Honda Genuine Accessories

- Tall Windscreen (cowl version only), Heated Grips, Heated Grips Attachment, Saddlebags, Saddlebag Stay, Saddlebag Panel (color-matched), Rear Carrier, Backrest, Backrest Bracket, Sub Harness, Accessory Socket, Chrome Master Cylinder Cover, Chrome License Plate Frame

Accessories subject to change.

2014 Honda CTX700N/CTX700ND with DCT and ABS Specifications

Model:	CTX700N / CTX700ND with automatic Dual Clutch Transmission and ABS
Engine Type:	670cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin
Bore and Stroke:	73.0mm x 80.0mm
Compression ratio:	10.7:1
Valve Train:	SOHC; four valves per cylinder
Induction:	PGM-FI with 36mm throttle body
Ignition:	Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission:	Six-speed (CTX700N) / Automatic six-speed with two modes and a manual mode (CTX700ND)
Final Drive:	Chain
Suspension	Front: 41mm fork; 4.2 inches travel Rear: Pro-Link single shock; 4.3 inches travel
Brakes	Front: Single 320mm disc with two-piston caliper (CTX700N) / Single 320mm disc with two-piston caliper; ABS (CTX700ND) Rear: Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper (CTX700N) / Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper; ABS (CTX700ND)
Tires	Front: 120/70-17 Rear: 160/60-17
Wheelbase:	60.2 inches
Rake (Caster angle):	27.7°
Trail:	114.0mm (4.4 inches)
Seat Height:	28.3 inches
Fuel Capacity:	3.17 gallons
Estimated Fuel Economy**:	TBD MPG
Colors:	Candy Red, Black (CTX700N) / Black (CTX700ND)
Curb Weight*:	478.4 pounds (CTX700N) / 500.4 pounds (CTX700ND)

So as you can see these are two motorcycles that could fit the bill for a WIDE variety of riders. The low seat height and frugal engine mean that shorter riders no longer have to meander around on a 250cc cruiser just to be able to touch the ground. This is a REAL motorcycle for people who love to ride and its capabilities will be astonishing once the aftermarket gets a hold of them. One thing is for sure, Southern Honda Powersports will have the lowest and best price on 2014 CTX700 and CTX700N motorcycles in Tennessee or anywhere in the Southeast. We became the #1 selling Honda dealer because we KNOW Honda motorcycles. We offer a massive selection on hand, at the best prices in the country with all of the right accessories in stock and on hand. Don't fall for other dealers bashing or copycat low prices. They talk about and copy us for a reason, because we know how to get the customer the best deal on a Honda. Our advertised price is the price with no fees, ever.

Southern Honda Powersports is your source for Honda Motorcycles Atv's and Side by Sides. We serve Chattanooga and the surrounding states with the best deals on Hondas.

We have financing available on all of our motorcycles, atv's and side by sides so give us a call for the latest motorcycle financing options! Click here to apply.

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Chattanooga, TN. 37407

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2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B on sale at Southern Honda in Chattanooga.

So it's finally time. We have been anxiously awaiting our first shipment of Honda Gold Wing F6B motorcycles here at Southern Honda Powersports. With 62lbs less weight, it is going to be a blast to hit the mountains around Chattanooga, Tennessee to get an idea of how agile the bike is. You can bet one thing, we are going to have the best and lowest price on a Goldwing F6B in Tenessee, Georgia, Alabama or anywhere in the southeast. We have had a lot of folks out of Atlanta asking us about the bikes as well and what mods will be available right off the bat. We have worked with RC Components for years so we will have their full line of wheels as soon as the bike launches.

We have had several questions about the new F6B that we can address here.

1. Will the 2013 Gold Wing F6B have reverse?  No, initially Honda will not offer reverse as an option. As the bike is 62lbs lighter and the weight is distributed much lower, the rider should not experience any kind of "tippy" feeling and since the seat is lower more riders will have feet planted on the ground.

2013 Gold Wing F6B Deluxe

2. Will the 2013 F6B have cruise control? Again, electronic cruise control will not currently be available for the F6B. We have been assured that there are several aftermarket solutions in the works. Also there are current solutions avaiable such as Thottlemeister which we already are a stocking dealer for. If you want cruise, we will make it happen.



3. Will the F6B windshield be adjustable? No it will not. Honda purposely made the windshield short and non-adjustable. As of right now this can't be changed. You can bolt on a taller windshield if need be.

4. Will Navigation be available on the Goldwing F6B? As of writing this it is not available but we are working in-house on a kit that utilized factory Honda OE parts to convert.

5. Can you trike the F6B? While there isn't currently a kit available, we will work with California Sidecar to develop the kit. It's a Gold Wing so there is no reason that it won't work.

There is a TON of interest in this bike from Harley Davidson Road Glide and Street Glide owners to metric cruiser owners wanting to know about it. We are trying to find out all that we can so we know what needs to be done as soon as the bike hits. One thing is for sure, we will have the best and lowest price on them with no fees, great financing options and an unbeatable selection in stock. If we don't have the Honda you are looking for, we can get it. We are Southern Honda and there is a reason we have been the #1 selling Gold Wing dealer since 2004. We love our GL1800!

 

The Goldwing F6B in black. One bad ride!

Red F6B with backrest installed.

 

BOTH COLORS IN STOCK. DELUXE OR STANDARD!

 

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We have financing available on all of our motorcycles, ATV's and side by sides so give us a call for the latest motorcycle financing options! Click here to apply.

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AMA Supercross Round #5 Anaheim from Southern Honda

Angel's Stadium, Anaheim 3

Another round and another winner this week as Ryan Dungey goes from the worst night ever to the best night. Once again we were following the 3rd Anaheim round closely here at Southern Honda and were hoping to see Team Muscle Milk and Team Geico Honda finish consistently and at or near the front. Qualifying started well in the 250 Supercross class with Geico Honda rider Eli Tomac laying down the fastest lap on his 2013 Honda CRF250R. His luck continued in his heat race where he dominated the field and easily moved on to the main event. Tomac's luck did not continue as he got off to a bad start.

Eli Tomac riding hard to catch up to Roczen.

Here is a play by play of what happened:

Time for the 250 West SX Main Event. 15 laps. Joey Savatgy leads Kenny Roczen and Martin Davalos out of the gate!
Not for long though. Ken Roczen goes into first quickly. Martin Davalos moves to second. Savatgy third. Travis Baker is next, followed by Zach Osborne. Eli Tomac is eighth.

At the end of lap five, Roczen is riding just like he’s done when he won the MX2 World Championship. Strong. Aggressive. Smooth. Stylish. And fast. Martin Davalos is running well in second. Although a ways back, Joey Savatgy in third. Eli Tomac has moved up to fourth.

Lap ten: Roczen leading, but Davalos is hanging tough. Eli Tomac is third – a good distance back.
Fourth is Kyle Cunningham, then Travis Baker, Zach Osborne, and Joey Savatgy. Jason Anderson is next. Cole Seely is having a tough ride in 12th.

Ken Roczen has won.

That puts Eli Tomac down 20 points to the Red Bull KTM rider with 4 races to go.

250 West Main Event Results:

1. Ken Roczen – KTM
2. Martin Davalos – KAW
3. Eli Tomac – HON
4. Kyle Cunningham – YAM
5. Jason Anderson – SUZ
6. Travis Baker -
7. Joey Savatgy – KTM
8. Austin Politelli
9. Max Anstie – SUZ
10. Jessy Nelson – HON
11. Zach Osborne – HON
12. Cole Seely – HON
13. Christian Craig – HON
14. Josh Cachia
15. Scott Champion
16. Kade Mosig
17. Jean Ramos
18. Dakota Tedder
19. Tyler Bereman
20. Derek Anderson

250 West Point standings:

1. Ken Roczen -116
2. Eli Tomac – 96
3. Cole Seely – 89
4. Martin Davalos – 70
5. Jason Anderson – 68
6. Zach Osborne – 68
7. Kyle Cunningham – 67
8. Christian Craig – 54
9. Joey Savatgy – 52
10. Jessy Nelson – 49
11. Malcolm Stewart – 45
12. Tyla Rattray – 45
13. Austin Politelli – 39
14. Travis Baker – 38
15. Max Anstie – 38
16. Ryan Sipes – 31
17. Jake Canada – 21
18. Josh Cachia – 20
19. Michael Leib – 16
20. Jean Ramos – 14

The 450 Supercross class again was full of ups and downs for our team Honda riders. Canard, Reed and Barcia all qualified right next to each other. In heat 1 Barcia chased Davi Millsaps all race and ended up 2nd place in his heat. Trey Canard was in heat 2 with some of the big hitters but still managed a 4th place.  Then came the main event. Another pileup took out Honda rider Chad Reed once again. Barcia ripped it and stayed with the lead group on his 2013 Honda CRF450R. Here is the play by play:

Chad Reed getting taken out on his 2013 CRF450R

Time for the 450 SX Main Event. 20 laps. It’s barely noticeable … but there is a slight mist failing. Not enough to be considered rain. But maybe enough to mist up riders’ goggles quicker than normal. It’s not affecting the track at all.

It’s Mike Alessi with the holeshot! Ryan Dungey is second! Then Trey Canard and Davi Millsaps. James Stewart follows. Then Barcia. Those top six are close.

Towards the end of the second lap, Mike Alessi goes down. Ryan Dungey is leading. He’s now chased by Davi Millsaps. And James Stewart! Barcia is next, then Canard. Villopoto is ninth. Reed is 11th.

Just Barcia watching a Heat Race.
 

Lap four – Millsaps is hounding Dungey. Stewart right behind. Great race.

Running order at the end of lap five – Dungey, Millsaps, Stewart, Barcia, Andrew Short, Broc Tickle, Chad Reed, Matt Goerke, Kyle Chisholm, Trey Canard … where is Ryan Villopoto? Villopoto has dropped to 16th.

Lap 7 – on a tight left hand corner, Stewart goes inside and passes Millsaps for second. Dungey leads, Stewart now second, then Millsaps.

Halfway point – lap ten. Dungey is starting to pull away. He’s on his way to his first Main Event win of the season. Had to go thru an LCQ to do it. And if he wins, it would make a KTM sweep combined with Roczen’s win in the 250′s.

Running order – Dungey, Stewart, Millsaps, Barcia, Short, Chad Reed, Tickle, Canard, Matt Goerke, Kyle Chisholm, Justin Brayton, and Ryan Villopoto 12th out of 20 riders.
Lap 14. Davi Millsaps passes James Stewart to take back second place! Dungey leads, Millsaps second, Stewart third, Barcia fourth, and Chad Reed is fifth. Trey Canard eighth. Ryan Villopoto ninth.
Barcia battles past Stewart!
Ryan Dungey has won this race. Barcia pulls out a podium spot with a 3rd.


Barcia put in a good ride for a podium spot.

450 Main Event Results:

1. Ryan Dungey – KTM
2. Davi Millsaps – SUZ
3. Justin Barcia – HON
4. James Stewart – SUZ
5. Chad Reed – HON
6. Andrew Short – HON
7. Trey Canard – HON
8. Ryan Villopoto – KAW
9. Broc Tickle – SUZ
10. Justin Brayton – YAM
11. Matt Lemoine -
12. Jimmy Albertson
13. Matt Goerke – KTM
14. Kyle Chisholm
15. Vince Friese
16. PJ Larsen
17. Mike Alessi – SUZ
18. Josh Grant – YAM
19. Chris Blose
20. Jake Weimer – KAW

450 Point standings:

1. Davi Millsaps – 107
2. Ryan Dungey – 93
3. Trey Canard – 92
4. Ryan Villopoto – 90
5. Chad Reed – 81
6. Andrew Short – 71
7. Justin Barcia – 61
8. James Stewart – 56
9. Justin Brayton – 53
10. Jake Weimer – 48
11. Matt Goerke – 47
12. Broc Tickle – 47
13. Josh Grant – 40
14. Kyle Chisholm – 37
15. Vince Friese – 30
16. Mike Alessi – 29
17. Matt Lemoine – 26
18. Weston Peick – 22
19. Kevin Windham – 21
20. Jimmy Albertson – 21

 

 

 

"Play by play" and points list courtesy of supercross.com. Photos courtesy of Honda Powersports and supercross.com.

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AMA Supercross Round #4 Oakland

Round #4 is here and we at Southern Honda have been on the edge of our seats. See, motocross/supercross is a big deal here in Chattanooga, TN. Almost like a religion. Some guys spend their Sundays lapping their favorite track or blasting through the woods. Some pray more riding dirt than they do in church the next week between casing out jumps and catching rocks the wrong way at high speed. As always, we are rooting for our boys (and girls @AshleyFiolek67 ;) ) on their Hondas dirtbikes. The 2013 CRF450R has been performing very well under a wide variety of riders. These top riders are using the new KYB PSF Air Forks with great feedback turning into corners. As always the 2013 CRF250R has been ripping it up front with its updated suspension and Honda PGM FI fuel injection. No doubt, these bikes are class leading. Want these Honda dirtbikes at the best price in the southeast? Call Southern Honda Powersports. 

Trey Canard wheelie into the stadium!

It was a tough weekend for Honda riders as a result of crashes and pile ups. Once again the 250 Supercross class was hotly contested between Honda riders Cole Seely and Eli Tomac. In 250SX Heat 1 Honda rider Eli Tomac went down in the first corner but ended up recovering for a 7th place finish which put him into the Main Event by the skin of his teeth. Seely pulled out a 4th. At this point, he's the point's leader. But not for long. Here is the play by play of the main:

15 lap 250 SX West Main Event – 9:26pm. Joey Savatgy on the 176 KTM in the lead! At the end of the first lap, it’s Cole Seely with the lead, and Ken Roczen giving chase!

On the second lap, while running eighth – Eli Tomac goes down!

Tomac trying to stay alive.

As we start lap three – Seely has a nice lead over Roczen, Jason Anderson is third. Joey Savatgy is next, followed by Martin Davalos and Christian Craig. Eli Tomac is 18th.

The top five after five laps are very spread out. Seely, Roczen, Anderson, Davalos, Savatgy. And then Tomac crashes again! He’s on the side of the track – and he’s not getting up quickly. He is heading back to the pits ….

Lap 12. Roczen has closed up right on Seely for the lead. And in a tight right hand corner, makes the pass for the lead! With Tomac out, and Roczen headed for the win, Roczen will definitely take over the points lead.
Kenny Roczen has won! And taken over the 250 West points lead! Cole Seely second, Jason Anderson third.

Cole Seely kicking it on his CRF250R

Obviously, this is not the result we hoped for Tomac being that he was the points leader but Cole Seely put in a tremendous ride to end of with 2nd place. Realize that in the 250 Lites class, the smallest mistake and your falling back. As good as the CRF250R is, even it can't overcome full on crashes in this class. These are the best 250 riders in the world and the championship is getting interesting.

250 West Main Event Results:

1. Ken Roczen – KTM
2. Cole Seely – HON
3. Jason Anderson – SUZ
4. Martin Davalos – KAW
5. Malcolm Stewart – KTM
6. Joey Savatgy – KTM
7. Kyle Cunningham – YAM
8. Austin Politelli – HON
9. Christian Craig – HON
10. Zach Osborne – HON
11. Tyla Rattray – KAW
12. Travis Baker – YAM
13. Jessy Nelson – HON
14. Chris Plouffe – HON
15. Jean Ramos – KAW
16. Josh Cachia – KTM
17. Kade Mosig – KAW
18. Killian Rusk – HON
19. Jake Canada – HON
20. Eli Tomac – HON

250 West Point standings:

1. Ken Roczen – 91
2. Cole Seely – 80
3. Eli Tomac – 76
4. Zach Osborne – 58
5. Jason Anderson – 52
6. Kyle Cunningham – 49
7. Martin Davalos – 48
8. Christian Craig – 47
9. Malcolm Stewart – 45
10. Tyla Rattray – 45
11. Jessy Nelson – 38
12. Joey Savatgy – 38
13. Ryan Sipes – 31
14. Austin Politelli – 26
15. Max Anstie – 26
16. Travis Baker – 23
17. Jake Canada – 21
18. Michael Leib – 16
19. Josh Cachia – 12
20. Jean Ramos – 10

The 450 Supercross main was a tough one for our Honda guys Justin Barcia, Trey Canard, and Chad Reed. After banging through his heat race Trey Canard ends up second place on his way to the main. Then it happened. Villipoto pulls off a wicked holeshot and carnage breaks loose in turn one. Here is the play by play:

The 450 SX 20 Lap Main Event – 9:57pm. Big pile up in the second corner – at least five riders. One rider involved is Chad Reed. He’s first to get going. Josh Grant is another rider – he’s next to get going. James Stewart is another rider involved in the crash. He’s up and running – but very slowly.
Ryan Villopoto is out front. Justin Brayton is running second. Davi Millsaps is third. Mike Alessi fourth. Vince Friese is next. Ryan Dungey is in ninth. Trey Canard is 14th. Chad Reed 17th. Josh Grant 18th. James Stewart 19th – but has pulled out of the race. Justin Barcia is
20th – but also out of the race.


The crash – you can see Dungey was affected, Brayton’s bike, Josh Grant’s bike, Chad Reed (black helmet with Monster logos), James Stewart, Trey Canard, and other carnage …

Ryan Villopoto is already running away with this race on lap five. Davi Millsaps has moved into second – he’s eight seconds behind Villopoto. Third place is Justin Brayton, fourth is Mike Alessi.
Dungey seventh. Canard 10th. Reed 16th. Grant 18th. Again – Stewart and Barcia are out of this race.

On lap 16 Villopoto is out front by over 10 seconds over Millsaps, Ryan Dungey has moved to third. Then it’s Alessi fourth, Canard up to fifth. Canard makes the move on Alessi to move into fourth … Chad Reed is 12th.

Ryan Villopoto has won this race. Davi Millsaps takes a nice second – and maintains his series points lead as the series heads back to Anaheim next Saturday. Ryan Dungey finishes third.

So basically Barcia tanked it and got hurt, Reed got up and pulled out a 12th and our boy Trey Canard ripped it all the way back up to 4th. One year off a broken back, this kid is no joke. We are looking forward to Anaheim.



Chad Reed pulled out a respectable finish considering.



450 Main Event Results:

1. Ryan Villopoto – KAW
2. Davi Millsaps – SUZ
3. Ryan Dungey – KTM
4. Trey Canard – HON
5. Mike Alessi – SUZ
6. Andrew Short – HON
7. Matt Goerke – KTM
8. Broc Tickle – SUZ
9. Vince Friese – HON
10. Justin Brayton – YAM
11. Jim Albertson – HON
12. Chad Reed – HON
13. Kyle Chisholm – YAM
14. Les Smith – KTM
15. Rob Kiniry – YAM
16. Josh Grant – YAM
17. Cedric Soubeyras – HON
18. Matt Lemoine – KAW
19. James Stewart – SUZ
20. Justin Barcia – HON

450 Point standings:

1. Davi Millsaps – 85
2. Trey Canard – 78
3. Ryan Villopoto – 77
4. Ryan Dungey – 68
5. Chad Reed – 65
6. Andrew Short – 56
7. Jake Weimer – 47
8. Justin Brayton – 42
9. Justin Barcia – 41
10. Matt Goerke – 39
11. James Stewart – 38
12. Josh Grant – 37
13. Broc Tickle – 35
14. Kyle Chisholm – 30
15. Mike Alessi – 25
16. Vince Friese – 24
17. Weston Peick – 22
18. Kevin Windham – 21
19. Matt Lemoine – 16
20. Jimmy Albertson – 12
21. Mike Alessi – 9
22. Robert Kiniry – 5

"Play by play" and points list courtesy of supercross.com. Photos courtesy of Honda Powersports and supercross.com.

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AMA Supercross Round #3

Back to Angles Stadium in Anaheim for Round 3 of the 2013 AMA Supercross Season and the 2013 CRF450R is starting really show it's strength and consistency under some of the best dirt riders in the world. Big news for the night was that Kevin Windham annouced his retirement. Kevin has been a staple in the Supercross class for years and has always been known to be a tough and consistent rider throughout his career. Kevin is riding for Team Geico Honda for his final year.

Windham announces is retirement.

Kevin Windham in action at Anaheim 2

In the 250 Supercross Class after coming in 2nd in Heat Race #2 Honda Rider Eli Tomac was looking strong against his current rival Ken Roczen on his KTM. The 2013 CRF250R that Tomac is riding has been slightly updated for 2013 and we have a few left in stock here at Southern Honda Powersports. Here is a play by play from supercross.com:

It’s time for the 250 Main Event. 15 laps. At 9:23pm it’s Ken Roczen and Cole Seely side by side in the first corner! Seely emerges the leader. There are a couple of falls as well – we can see Max Anstie limping off the track.
The three fastest guys in the class are up front. It’s currently Cole Seely leading Ken Roczen, and Eli Tomac is chasing both of them.
Those top three riders have checked out. Five laps in they are way ahead of the rest of the pack. Seely leads, and Tomac is very close on Roczen.
The top three are very close … and at the end of lap 9 Tomac goes past Roczen on the inside of a left hander corner before the finish jump.
On the start of lap 11, Tomac goes around the outside of the first corner and passes Seely for the lead! It’s Tomac, Seely, Roczen – all still close!



Tomac is starting to pull a slight lead, and Roczen has pushed past Seely. It’s Tomac one, Roczen two, Seely three.

 Eli Tomac on his 2013 CRF250R at Anaheim #2

The 450 Supercoss Main Event got off to a good start with Justin Barcia and Trey Canard getting out of the holeshot in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Their pace was looking great until Justin Barcia cased a triple jump and ended up injuring his face on the bars. He split his eyebrow requiring stitches and possibly broke his nose. Not exactly the most fun injury in the world. Pretty much his bike punched him in the face. He had to pull of track because of the bleeding which dropped him to 8th in the Supercross points standings after winning last week's race. He's not out yet, just has to climb out of a hole in a VERY competitive field this year. Here is a play by play of the Main Event:

 

The 450 Supercross Main Event. 20 laps. At 9:57pm Jake Weimer number 12 rockets into the lead. He’s chased by the two Honda Muscle Milk riders – Justin Barcia and Trey Canard!

On lap 2, Trey Canard moves into the lead! It’s Canard, Weimer, Barcia. Davi Millsaps is fourth. Chad Reed is sixth. James Stewart seventh. Ryan Dungey eighth. And Ryan Villopoto is on the move …

Hectic lap. Barcia lands hard from a jump – looks like he hurt his wrist. He is pulling off the track. Villopoto has moved all the way up to second. (Later on some have said he might of hit his face or nose quite hard. TBD.)

As they settle now starting lap six, it’s Canard leading Villopoto by about 2 seconds. By the end of this lap though – Villopoto has rushed right past Canard and into the lead!

Lap seven now – Villopoto already stretching his lead. Canard is second. Davi Millsaps is third. Chad Reed is fourth. Weimer is fifth. And Stewart goes down in a tight right hand corner – he is up and running … outside the top ten.

Lap 12 – Ryan Villopoto is leading by a big margin over Trey Canard. Davi Millsaps is third, and he’s being chased by Chad Reed. Then it’s Jake Weimer, Andrew Short, and Ryan Dungey.

As they start lap 16, Reed moves past Millsaps. And then Millsaps returns the favor! As they start lap 18, Millsaps spins the rear tire a bit too much, and Reed moves by!

This race belongs to Ryan Villopoto. It’s his first supercross main event victory since April of 2012. Trey Canard is second, Chad Reed third.

Canard pinning it next to Villipoto on his 2013 CRF450R

Chad Reed launching the CRF450R

Honda riders take 2nd and third!

  Points standings after 3 rounds. (Courtesy of RacerXonline.com)

 450SX Class Points
1.      Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki – 63
2.      Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 60
3.      Chad Reed, Australia, Honda – 56
4.      Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 52
5.      Ryan Dungey Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 48
6.      Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki – 47
7.      Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda – 41
8.      Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda – 40
9.      James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki – 36
10.   Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha – 32

Western Regional 250SX Class Points
1.      Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda – 75
2.      Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM – 66
3.      Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda – 58
4.      Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda – 47
5.      Christian Craig, Wildomar, Calif., Honda – 35
6.      Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki – 35
7.      Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha – 35
8.      Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki – 32
9.      Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Suzuki – 31
10.   Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki – 30

"Play by Play" and pics courtesy of supercrossonline.com

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AMA Supercross Round #2

Team Honda is on a roll already this year! In the 250cc class Eli Tomac took another win on his 2013 Honda CRF250R for team Geico Honda increasing his points lead over KTM's Ken Roczen. Here is a play by play of the race:

250 Main Event! 15 laps! 9:29 pm they take off! It’s 36 TLD’s Jessy Nelson. But at the end of the first lap – it’s Martin Davalos in the lead! Then Nelson, then Savatgy, then Zach Osborne.

Lap three – Eli Tomac has moved to third. Ken Roczen has moved up to sixth. Davalos leads.

Lap four – Tomac goes past Nelson. Davalos has a 3.5 second lead over Tomac.

At the 1/3 point – 5 laps in – Davalos leads Tomac by 2.5 second. Then it’s Jessy Nelson, Cole Seely, Joey Savatgy, and Ken Roczen. Osborne eighth. Rattray 12th. 250 National Champion Blake Baggett did not make the main …

Lap eight – Tomac goes past Davalos for the lead! It’s Tomac leading, with Davalos chasing. A little ways back in third is Ken Roczen. Then TLD’s Cole Seely and Jessy Nelson.

Eli Tomac is out front and cruising. The defending 250 West Champion has won! 

 

Eli Tomac ripping it up in Phoenix on his CRF250R!

The 450 Supercross Final was up next. Justin Barcia won the 1st heat on his Team Muscle Milk 2013 Honda CRF450R followed by Millsaps, Weimer and Chad Reed on another CRF450R. Heat 2 Trey Canard fights hard and holds on to second place and ends up in the 450 Main with no problem. Here is a blow by blow of the main:

450 Supercross Main Event. 20 laps. 9:56 pm gate drops. And it’s Justin Barcia railing around the outside of the first corner with the lead! David Millsaps is second! Chad Reed is third! Ryan Villopoto fourth! Then Weimer, Canard, Stewart.

On the second lap, Villopoto has a quick slide out in a left hand corner. At the end of lap three – the running order is: Justin Barcia, Davi Millsaps, Chad Reed, Jake Weimer, Trey Canard, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto … and Ryan Dungey is 16th …

Barcia is looking strong and stretching out his lead. Davi Millsaps is second. Chad Reed a ways back in third, and Trey Canard equidistant back in fourth. Then Weimer, Stewart, Villopoto, J Grant, Kevin Windham, Andrew Short, K Chisholm, Weston Peick, and Ryan Dungey up to 13th.

Halfway point: Best racing is Canard in fourth is closing up on Reed in third. And Villopoto is starting to close on both of them. Barcia is way out front …

Lap 12 – Canard passes Reed on a tight left hand corner! Barcia out front, Millsaps safe in second … Canard leads the tight group of himself, Reedy, and RV2.

As they start lap 14, Villopoto makes the pass on Reed right near the finish line jump. And at the end of lap 14, Trey Canard has caught and passed Davi Millsaps!

Lap 15 – Villopoto has moved past Millsaps as well!

The running order as they start the last lap – Barcia leads Canard by 5.5 seconds. How about the Honda Muscle Milk team potentially going 1/2? Third is Ryan Villopoto, then Millsaps, Reed, Weimer, Stewart, Ryan Dungey has moved up to eighth. And then Canard falls twice in the same corner!

Justin Barcia wins it!

Barcia destroys the competition in Phoenix on his CRF450R!

We have built a few CRF's for the floor in honor of the results in Supercross so far. These CRF's are hooked up the way you REALLY want them. Check em out!

2013 HONDA CRF250R

 



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