Acerbis-backed Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto took an impressive win at round 3 of the 2011 AMA Monster Energy Supercross Series.
Villopoto, who spent much of last year on the sidelines due to injury made a strong statement in taking his 2nd win of the 2011 race season. Looking stronger and faster than ever, Villopoto started his night off on top, taking the win in his qualifying heat race.
When the gate dropped in the main event, however, Villopoto found himself in 9th position well behind defending champion Ryan Dungey and the previous round winner, James Stewart. The midpack start didn't seem to faze Villopoto as he charged his way to 6th place on lap two and 5th on lap three. Villopoto then passed Dungey on lap nine and stayed on Stewart's tail until he made a mistake on lap 11 and thereafter soared his way to the checkered flag. Stewart held onto 2nd place ahead of Ryan Dungey in 3rd.
Event Points and Series Standings
*Acerbis riders bolded and italicized
West Coast Lites Main Event:
- Cole Seeley
- Eli Tomac
- Ryan Morais
- Broc Tickle
- Josh Hansen
- Ken Roczen
- Ryan Mamont
- Jimmy Decotis
- Nick Pauluzzi
- Kyle Cunningham
Supercross Main Event:
- Ryan Villopoto
- James Stewart
- Ryan Dungey
- Trey Canard
- Justin Brayton
- Kevin Windham
- Chad Reed
- Brett Metcalfe
- Andrew Short
- Kyle Chisholm
West Coast Lites Points Standings
- Josh Hansen (66)
- Broc Tickle (62)
- Cole Seeley (59)
- Ryan Morais (55)
- Eli Tomac (49)
- Tyla Rattray (42)
- Martin Davalos (40)
- Travis Baker (35)
- Ken Roczen
- Nick Pauluzzi (30)
Supercross Points Standings
- Ryan Villopoto (72)
- James Stewart (67)
- Ryan Dungey (58)
- Trey Canard (56)
- Chad Reed (48)
- Brett Metcalfe (39)
- Andrew Short (37)
- Justin Brayton (36)
- Kyle Chisholm (33)
- Kevin Windham (32)