Suzuki's Carmichael Wraps Up World Supercross Title

SEATTLE April 17, 2005; The AP reported that Suzuki's Ricky Carmichael wrapped up his first THQ World Supercross GP championship with two races to go Saturday night, finishing third in front of 49,532 fans in the series' first race at Qwest Field.

"This championship means a lot to me and I look forward to the rest of the season," Carmichael said. "The THQ World Supercross GP championship was the only one I had not won, so I'm excited for this opportunity."

Kawasaki's James Stewart raced to his second THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series victory, and Honda's Kevin Windham was second.

Kawasaki's Ivan Tedesco won his second consecutive 125cc Western Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series title with a third-place finish. KTM's Nathan Ramsey won the race, his third victory of the season.