Motocross Championships - Carmichael 16 for 16!
AMA/Chevy Trucks US Motocross Championships, Round 8: Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, NY, Sunday, July 21 Honda Racing's Ricky Carmichael pulled off a thrilla at Unadilla with a 1-1 score to take the overall win in the 250cc division. Carmichael's phenomenal win-streak continues with 16 consecutive moto wins. Carmichael has won all 8 rounds this year and now enjoys a 93 point lead in the championship hunt. Amsoil / Dr. Martens / Journeys / Honda Racing's Mike LaRocco rode another amazing race since coming back from an injury finishing 3-3 for third overall. The Rock is gaining valuable championship points by being consistent, and keeps climbing up the podium ladder. Red Rider Sebastien Tortelli rode two solid motos to take a home fourth place for the day with a 4-5 score. Teammate Nathan "N8-Dawg" Ramsey finished in ninth place with a 14-6 score. Red Riders had a great day as eight out of the top ten motorcycles were Hondas. In the 125cc division Honda Racing's Ernesto Fonseca raced to a 5-6 moto score to capture sixth overall for the day. " I am training my butt off at Carmichael's house", said Fonseca. "My bike is working great. I just need to find a winning ingredient. 125cc Final Results: 1. James Stewart - Kawasaki 2. Branden Jesseman - Suzuki 3. Chad Reed - Yamaha 4. Matt Walker - Kawasaki 5. Danny Smith - Suzuki 6. Ernesto Fonseca - Honda 125cc Points Standings: 1. James Stewart - Kawasaki - 337 2. Chad Reed - Yamaha - 272 3. Branden Jesseman - Suzuki - 254 4. Ernesto Fonseca - Honda - 242 5. Danny Smith - Suzuki - 227 250cc Final Results: 1. Ricky Carmichael - Honda 2. Tim Ferry - Yamaha 3. Mike LaRocco - Honda 4. Sebastien Tortelli - Honda 5. Ezra Lusk - Kawasaki 250cc Points Standings: 1. Ricky Carmichael - Honda - 400 2. Tim Ferry - Yamaha - 307 3. Ezra Lusk - Kawasaki - 285 4. Sebastien Tortelli - Honda - 276 5. Kyle Lewis - Honda - 219 Next Race: Round 9: Washougal, WA, July 28