Carmichael Clinches AMA Motocross Championship!

AMA/Chevy Trucks US Motocross Series, Round 10: Spring Creek Motocross
Park, Millville, MN, Sunday, August 18

Honda Racing's Ricky Carmichael continued his dominance in Millville with
1-1 moto victories and a 1st place overall finish, clinching the 2002 AMA
250cc Motocross title!  With two national events remaining, Carmichael has
the opportunity to be the first 250cc rider to go undefeated in the outdoor
motocross series.


En route to winning 2 titles this year, RC has dominated 2002 winning 21
out of 26 events so far - 11 main events in Supercross, and 10 straight
overalls in outdoor motocross.


"You know, I've just been getting out there and riding hard," said a
smiling Ricky Carmichael. My Honda CR250R worked perfectly again and I was
able to get out early and hold on for the win. We've got two more races to
go and I'm just planning on going out there and continue to do what I've
done all season."


Honda teammates Sebastien Tortelli and Nathan Ramsey both rode consistent
races in Millville. Tortelli put his CR250R on the podium with a 3-4 finish
for 3rd overall. Ramsey finished in 5th place with a 2-6 score.


Amsoil / Dr. Martens / Journeys / Honda Racing's Mike LaRocco was solid all
day finishing the race in sixth with a 5-5 score. LaRocco along with Nathan
Ramsey are campaigning CRF450R four-stroke motocross machines.


In the 125cc division, Honda CR125R mounted Ernesto Fonseca raced to a 5th
overall finish with a score of 4-5 for the day. Amsoil / Dr. Martens /
Journeys / Honda Racing's Chris Gosselaar and Michael Byrne finished 7th
and 8th respectively, while teammate Travis Preston placed 10th with a
11-13 score.


125cc Overall Results:


1. James Stewart - Kawasaki


2. Chad Reed - Yamaha


3. Brock Sellards - KTM


4. Matt Walker - Kawasaki


5. Ernesto Fonseca - Honda


7. Chris Gosselaar - Honda


8. Michael Byrne - Honda


10. Travis Preston - Honda


125cc Points Standings:


1. James Stewart - Kawasaki - 429


2. Chad Reed - Yamaha - 335


3. Branden Jesseman - Suzuki - 325


4. Ernesto Fonseca - Honda - 309


5. Danny Smith - Suzuki - 251





250cc Overall Results:


1. Ricky Carmichael - Honda


2. Ezra Lusk - Kawasaki


3. Sebastien Tortelli - Honda


4. Tim Ferry - Yamaha


5. Nathan Ramsey - Honda





250cc Points Standings:


1. Ricky Carmicahel - Honda - 500


2. Tim Ferry - Yamaha - 386


3. Ezra Lusk - Kawasaki - 347


4. Sebastien Tortelli - Honda - 321


5. Kyle Lewis - Honda - 277


7. Robbie Reynard - Honda - 228


8. Mike LaRocco - Honda - 228


10. Nathan Ramsey - Honda - 146


Next Round: Round 11, August 25, Binghamton, NY