Burkhart Victorious at AMA Supermoto in Redmond

2007-09-30 09:26
Graves Yamaha's Mark Burkhart claimed his fifth victory of the season at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for round seven of the AMA Supermoto Championship. Rip it Energy Aprilia's Darryl Atkins triumphed in M&R AMA Supermoto Unlimited competition, while Graves Yamaha's Brandon Currie captured his third win of the season and took claim of the points lead in the Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites class.

HMC KTM's Troy Herfoss, of Australia, grabbed the holeshot to start the AMA Supermoto main event. Burkhart, of Pataskala, Ohio, was following closely in second before making a pass to the lead on the opening lap. Burkhart never looked back and cruised to the victory, giving him a three-point lead over Troy Lee Designs Honda's Jeff Ward in the standings. Ward, of Newport Beach, Calif., eventually moved his way around Herfoss to earn a second place finish. Herfoss put in an impressive ride keeping Burkhart and Ward insight as he rounded out the podium in third place.

"I've been working super hard, practicing a lot, and it has really helped me to be able put my head down and ride 110% when the light turns green", remarked Burkhart. "I really like the feeling of winning. I want to thank all the people who have helped to put Yamaha on top".

Atkins, of San Clemente, Calif., grabbed the lead after a first-turn pile up claimed several riders. Atkins led all ten laps, picking up his first ever AMA Supermoto Unlimited victory. LA Fuels Husqvarna's David Baffeleuf, of France, finished second while Robert Loire, of Salem, Wis., took third.

"This track was great. I think it was even wilder and better than the X-Games.", stated Atkins, "This is the first year for the Aprilia program here in AMA Supermoto and this bike has really been phenomenal. The support we have from Aprilia has been just incredible. I can not wait for the next round in Texas".

Troy Lee Design Honda's David Pingree, of Temecula, Calif., jumped to the early lead in the Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites feature before a hard crash on the opening lap ended his day. Currie, of Anaheim, Calif., would take over the lead and went on to pick up the victory. LA Fuel Husqvarna's Adam Cini, of San Diego, finished second after holding off a late charge from Monster Energy Kawasaki's Dalton Dimick, of Fort Collins, Colo., who finished third.

"I hate to win with David (Pingree) crashing out," replied Currie. "I really liked this track. It was a great setup and nice mixture of surfaces. For sure this was one of the best places I have been to race."


AMA Supermoto Race Results

1. Mark Burkhart, Pataskala, Ohio, Graves Motorsports Yamaha

2. Jeff Ward, Newport Beach, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda

3. Troy Herfoss, Australia, HMC KTM

4. Micky Dymond, Placentia, Calif., All Access Honda

5. Steve Drew, Buckeye, Ariz., Mach 1 Yamaha

6. Jason Conlon, Mount Airy, Md., CHM Exhaust Honda

7. Ben Carlson, West Bend, Wis., Rip It Energy Aprilia

8. Cassidy Anderson, Provo, Utah, Troy Lee Designs Honda

9. Chris Fillmore, Oxford, Mich., Monster Energy Kawasaki

10. David Baffeleuf, France, LA Fuel GP Husqvarna



AMA Supermoto Point Standings
1. Mark Burkhart, Pataskala, Ohio, Graves Motorsports Yamaha, 158

2. Jeff Ward, Newport Beach, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda, 155

3. Micky Dymond, Placentia, Calif., All Access Honda, 122

4. Troy Herfoss, Australia, HMC KTM, 118

5. Steve Drew, Buckeye, Ariz., Mach 1 Yamaha, 102

6. Chris Fillmore, Oxford, Mich., Monster Energy Kawasaki, 95

7. Jason Conlon, Mount Airy, Md., Fredericktown Yamaha, 82

8. Cassidy Anderson, Provo, Utah, Troy Lee Designs Honda, 71

9. Ben Carlson, West Bend, Wis., Rip It Energy Aprilia, 69

10. Robbie Horton, Augusta, Ga., Monster Energy Kawasaki, 67



M&R AMA Supermoto Unlimited Race Results

1. Darryl Atkins, San Clemente, Calif., Rip It Energy Aprilia

2. David Baffeleuf, France, LA Fuel GP Husqvarna

3. Robert Loire, Salem, Wis., Husaberg

4. John Lewis, Brandamore, Pa., HMC KTM

5. Ben Carlson, West Bend, Wis., Rip It Energy Aprilia

6. Ryan Pugh, Tacoma, Wash., North West KTM

7. Adam Cini, San Diego, Calif., LA Fuel Husqvarna

8. Cory Gabbert, Bismarck, N.D., Hutt.com KTM

9. Graham Gustin, Costa Mesa, Calif., Barton Racing KTM

10. Travis Marks, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Rockstar Hart & Huntington KTM



M&R AMA Supermoto Unlimited Point Standings

1. Ben Carlson, West Bend, Wis., Rip It Energy Aprilia, 163

2. Darryl Atkins, San Clemente, Calif., Rip It Energy Aprilia, 123

4. Robert Loire, Salem, Wis., Husaberg, 118

4. Kurt Nicoll, Temecula, Calif., HMC KTM, 111

5. Travis Marks, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Rockstar Hart & Huntington KTM, 97

6. Josh Chrisum, Bakersfield, Calif., BP Racing KTM, 93

7. Brian Capper, South Africa, HMC KTM, 80

8. John Lewis, Brandamore, Pa., HMC KTM, 72

9. Cory Gabbert, Bismarck, N.D., Hutt.com KTM, 70

10. Doni Wanat, Woodinville, Wash., Rockstar Hart & Huntington KTM, 66


Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites Race Results
1. Brandon Currie, Anaheim, Calif., Graves Motorsports Yamaha

2. Adam Cini, San Diego, Calif., LA Fuel Husqvarna

3. Dalton Dimick, Fort Collins, Colo., Monster Energy Kawasaki

4. Robbie Smith, Guthrie, Okla., Scotty's Speed Shop Yamaha

5. Steve Marty, Reno, Nev., Thor Vortex KTM

6. Andrew Hyder, Pataskala, Ohio, Columbus Yamaha

7. Jamie Siever, Belle Plaine, Kan., Scott's Speed Shop Yamaha

8. Michael Corbino, Mill Valley, Calif., Desmoto Sport Yamaha

9. Cameron Welsh, Hesperia, Calif., Graves Motorsports Yamaha

10. Tyler Teegardem, American Fork, Utah, Duff Shelley Kawasaki



Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites Point Standings



1. Brandon Currie, Anaheim, Calif., Graves Motorsports Yamaha, 163

2. David Pingree, Temecula, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda, 144

3. Adam Cini, San Diego, Calif., LA Fuel Husqvarna, 129

4. Dalton Dimick, Fort Collins, Colo., Monster Energy Kawasaki, 105

5. Jamie Siever, Belle Plaine, Kan., Scott's Speed Shop Yamaha, 96

6. Matt Abbott, Conyers, Ga., Monster Energy Kawasaki, 83

7. Andrew Hyder, Pataskala, Ohio, Columbus Yamaha, 78

8. Steve Marty, Reno, Nev., Thor Vortex KTM, 57

9. Chad Cose, Fremont, Calif., BP Racing KTM, 50

10. Troy Lee, Corona, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda, 49



Source: AMA Pro Racing

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