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Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Kicks Off 2013 Season with Strong Weekend at Canadian National Opener

June 13, 2013

 

 Politelli wins MX2, Metcalfe on podium in his Canadian debut Kamloops, BC(June3, 2013) The 2013 Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross series kicked off it’s opening round at the scenic Wasteland’s track in Nanaimo, on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island this past weekend and coming into the weekend expectations were high for the Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki team.Coming off the heals of their historic, double class sweep last year, the bar has been raised and the...

 

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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto Races to a Perfect Score in Colorado

May 30, 2013

 

  Irvine, Calif. (May 26, 2013) – At the foot of the Rocky Mountains,Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto battled to keep his moto win streak alive by finishing 1-1 at the Thunder Valley National in Lakewood, Colo. Villopoto has a perfect 100 points after the first two rounds. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s TylaRattray finished in the top 10 for the second week in a row in eighth place, while Dean Wilson followed close behind in 10th overall. Monster Energy...

 

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SYKES WINS BOTH HOME RACES AT DONINGTON!

May 28, 2013

 

Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) scored his first career double at Donington and in doing so moved to within four points of the championship lead after five rounds.   Having set a new track best in Superpole on Saturday Sykes rode brilliantly and almost faultlessly in each 23-lap race at Donington to score not only his first double win, but take a new lap record in race two, a 1’28.074, set on lap four.   He was a start-to-finish leader on each lap each time around and...

 

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SOFUOGLU SECOND IN THE RACE AND THE POINTS

May 28, 2013

 

  Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki Mahi Racing Team India) scored a second place in the fifth round of the WSS championship at Donington Park and now sits second overall. Fabien Foret was ninth in the race.Sofuoglu had to settle for second in the 22-lap race at Donington, held in warm and dry conditions, but his 20 points for second place at this round push him to second place overall, 30 points from race winner and championship leader Sam Lowes.Kenan had to fight hard to get clear of a...

 

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SYKES RIPS UP THE RECORD BOOKS IN SUPERPOLE YET AGAIN

May 28, 2013

 

Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) finished up with a new track best to take his fourth Superpole win of 2013 and the 15th of his career. Loris Baz, his KRT team-mate, was finally 12th on the grid.Sykes beat his own previous best lap, set in 2012, no fewer than three times in Superpole and twice on consecutive laps in the final part of the three-stage elimination sessions.Tom’s new track best is a 1’27.378 and his latest Superpole win means he has scored four poles in succession...

 

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SOFUOGLU SECOND QUICKEST AFTER QUALIFYING AT DONINGTON

May 28, 2013

 

Kawasaki Mahi Racing Team India competitor Kenan Sofuoglu got his pre-race wish of a front row start at Donington while his team-mate Fabien Foret worked hard for tenth on the grid in England.In warm and dry conditions, a marked contrast to the first day’s cold and wet track surface, Sofuoglu was second on the grid after qualifying, only behind local rider and track specialist Sam Lowes. This puts Kenan in near perfect position to start Sunday’s fifth round of the season as he...

 

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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Villopoto Dominates Hangtown

May 21, 2013

 

Irvine, Calif. (May 20, 2013) – Three weeks after wrapping up his third-consecutive Monster Energy Supercross championship, Ryan Villopoto kicked off the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a dominating 1-1 performance. Villopoto took over the lead before the halfway point in both motos and was unchallenged, winning by more than 20 seconds. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer finished 13th, while Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Tyla Rattray and Dean Wilson...

 

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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto Wins Fourth Straight to Extend his Points Lead in Toronto

March 25, 2013

 

Irvine, Calif. (March 24, 2013) – For the second-consecutive year, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto took win at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Round 12 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Villopoto dominated once again from qualifying to the main event, taking his seventh win of the season. Teammate Jake Weimer put in one of his best performances since returning from injury finishing in sixth place. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Justin Hill had...

 

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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto Stands on the Top of the Box at Indianapolis

March 18, 2013

 

Irvine, Calif. (March 16, 2013) –Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto earned another win at a racing mecca, claiming his fourth straight win in Indianapolis in front of a sold out crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium.  Villopoto worked his way to the front to earn his sixth victory of the season. His teammate Jake Weimer was involved in a first turn crash that forced him to retire in 20th place. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Justin Hill finished fifth in the 250SX Main...

 

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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto Dominates in Daytona to Take the Points Lead

March 11, 2013

 

Irvine, Calif. (March 10, 2013) –Two weeks following the Daytona 500 at the historic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Monster Energy AMA Supercross took over the infield. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto captured his fifth main event win on the grueling, unique track and claimed the points lead for the first time this season. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson was the fastest rider in the 250SX class and battled to fourth place, while teammate Justin...

 

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