Ferry re-emphasized that point this past weekend at Steel City by finishing 2-2 and sewing up second place in the Toyota AMA Outdoor National Series. Ferry had a fierce battle with Broc Hepler, a rider almost a decade his junior, in both motos. Ferry, riding smart and consistent, was able to put together fast laps and move ahead of Hepler late in both motos. Grant Langston commented that he was going to start calling Ferry “Red Wine” because he just keeps getting better with age. It certainly seems like for Ferry, age has smoothed out his riding, much like it does for the flavor of red wine.

 

His latest victory in Germany was especially sweet for Rebeaud, as he was able to best Shane Lusk, who had beaten him earlier in the month at the X-Games. Rebeaud comes into the final round, to be held in Warsaw, Poland with the benefit of knowing he has already sewn up the series. This will allow Rebeaud free reign to loosen up and put on a freestyle clinic marked by extremely risky and difficult tricks for the fans in Poland. 

Motocross 338 or Southwick as it’s more often called by the MX public makes extreme demands of both man and machine. Those who find success there have the best built, most reliable motocross bikes and are themselves in peak physical condition. For this reason it makes sense that Team Pro Circuit took two of the three available podium spots.

Ryan Villopoto “wrung out” his Pro Circuit Kawasaki 250F in the first moto as he battled back from a 20^th place start. Pushing himself and his bike, Villopoto was able to catch and pass his teammate Brett Metcalfe who, benefitting from a good start and excellent conditioning was in first place when he was passed.
In the second moto, Villopoto grabbed the holeshot and as the saying goes, never looked back. Metcalfe, working the track and every line available, made it into third behind Ryan Dungey. Metcalfe was able to hold third for the remainder of the race and Villopoto maintained his lead for the win. Team Pro Circuit showcased their superior machinery and well-conditioned athletes by securing first and third overall in the race.
The final round of the AMA Outdoor Nationals is this coming weekend at Steel City.     

 
Photo Courtesy of Simon Cudby

Villopoto’s winning ways began in his first full year of competition on the outdoor circuit back in 2006. Since then, he has continued to build momentum year after year, and has, in the minds of most people in the sport, moved past the competition and into a league of his own.
Fortunately for his fellow Lites riders, Villopoto will make the move to the premier class or MX class in 2009. There he will face off with another multi-time Lites champion, James Stewart. That will be one of the most anticipated matchups in years.      

 

Longtime Scott Pro Race Support Czar and well know motocross icon, Bevo Forti had this to say about Spring Creek: “With the intense heat, stifling humidity and deep sand, Spring Creek is a great litmus test to see if any of these amateurs have the conditioning and skills to race a Pro event”. Two such amateurs set to compete at Spring Creek are Scott- sponsored riders Ben Lamay and Vince Friese. Just two weeks ago Lamay and Friese finished up their amateur careers racing at Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Championships. Scott is thrilled to be sponsoring the Spring Creek event and many of the young amateurs, like Ben Lamay and Vince Friese, who will be entering a Pro race for the first time.   

Rest assured that Rebeaud will show up for the German and Polish rounds with the same energy and style that has earned him three victories this season. For his competitors it must seem like a bad case of déjà vu.

A rare combination of talent, determination and training has placed Ryan Villopoto so far above his competition that he is essentially in orbit. This past weekend he only moved further ahead of his rivals by absolutely dominating both motos at Budd’s Creek in Maryland.

Although Villopoto did not get the holeshot in either moto, he quickly moved past the riders in front of him to claim the lead both times. Once Villopoto had the lead he steadily increased it, cruising to victory seemingly without much effort. At this point it seems the only person who can beat Ryan Villopoto is Ryan Villopoto. His competitors’ next shot at disrupting his winning streak will be at Unadilla Valley Sports Center this coming weekend.    

After an untimely crash in the first moto dropped Tim Ferry from fourth to 23^rd place, the Red Dog was fighting mad. In the second moto, Ferry took that aggression and used it to his advantage, going toe to toe with Andrew Short in a battle for second place. The two racers battled back and forth throughout the moto, each of them riding right at the edge of their abilities. Ferry, using experience gained through decades of racing, was able to finally put Short down and take second place behind unbeatable James Stewart.

Ferry has been extremely fast this season but has suffered from poor starts. His next chance for success will be this coming weekend at Budd’s Creek in Maryland.