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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Villopoto Regains Championship Form Taking the Win in Anaheim

January 21, 2013

 

Irvine, Calif. (January 20, 2013) –On the season’s second trip to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto took his first win of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. After qualifying in first position, Villopoto dominated his heat race and was ready to put his KX™450F on top of the box. He took control of the main event and once in the lead, rode uncontested to his first win of the new year. His teammateJake Weimer...

 

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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto Rebounds to Take Second in Phoenix

January 14, 2013

 

Irvine, Calif. (January 13, 2013) – In the frigid air of the desert in Phoenix, Ariz., Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto fought to his first podium of the season at Round 2 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM Championship at Chase Field on Saturday. Villopoto started the night with a third-place finish in his heat race to transfer to the main event. When the gate dropped for the main, Villopoto was battling his way to the front before sliding out in a corner. Destined...

 

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Monster Energy Kawasaki Starts the Season in Anaheim

January 7, 2013

 

Irvine, Calif. (January 6, 2013) – Round 1 of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., marked the start of the racing season for Monster Energy Kawasaki on Saturday night. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer used his momentum from the offseason and carried it into the main event where he finished fifth. Reigning two-time champion Ryan Villopoto posted many of the fastest times throughout the day, but in the main event recovered to 16th after an...

 

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Jake Weimer King of Bercy

November 14, 2012

 

Monster Energy Kawasaki factory rider Jake Weimer had a wonderful weekend in Paris, as he grabbed the prestigious ‘King of Bercy’ title.The Supercross of Paris Bercy is since nearly thirty years the biggest Supercross event in Europe, and this year again it was a huge success with a stadium fully booked during three nights! Coming back to Paris after a first experience last year, Jake Weimer knew how tough is the three nights event and impressed his rivals when he won his heat race,...

 

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Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Sweeps 2012 Montreal Supercross

October 3, 2012

 

Team caps off historic season by winning MX1, MX2 and Superfinal at Olympic Stadium Kamloops, BC(Oct 2, 2012) The 2012 Canadian season reached it’s traditional end this past weekend as the annual Monster Energy Supermotocross took place inside the confines of Montreal, Quebec’s Olympic Stadium. For the Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki team it was one last chance to stamp an exclamation point on what has been a historic season for the Kamloops, BC team who dominated both the MX1...

 

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Villopoto and Weimer Set to Return to Monster Energy Kawasaki with Multi-Year Deals

September 7, 2012

 

Irvine, Calif. (September 7, 2012) - Monster Energy Kawasaki will continue with its successful team of Ryan Villopoto and Jake Weimer on board the championship proven KX™450F for 2013 and beyond.“Our goal from the beginning was to have the best riders on the track and we have that with Ryan and Jake,” said Reid Nordin, Kawasaki Senior Manager of Racing. “The guys work extremely well with each other and the rest of our team, and have both had exceptional seasons. We are...

 

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Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Caps Off Historic Season with Two More Wins

August 21, 2012

 

Goerke, Maier are 2012 Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross ChampionsKamloops, BC(August 21, 2012) The final round of the 2012 Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross Nationals took place this past weekend at Walton, Ontario’s Walton Raceway and with Matt Goerke already clinching the team’s first ever MX1 championship the week before at Sand Del Lee, a little consistent riding was all that was needed for Teddy Maier to make it a clean sweep for the team as he turned 2-2 moto scores...

 

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Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki’s Matt Goerke Clinches 2012 Canadian MX Championship at Sand Del Lee

August 14, 2012

 

Goerke’s clean sweep, 1-1 overall finish seals team’s first ever MX1 titleKamloops, BC(August 13, 2012) Heading into round 8of the 9-round Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross Championship in Richmond, ON, both MX2 rider, Teddy Maier, and MX1 rider, Matt Goerke, held commanding leads in their respective classes. The threat of rain in the small hamlet just outside Ottawa didn’t stop a large crowd from gathering and cheering for their favourite riders. The nasty weather stayed...

 

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Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Marches Towards Double Championship Sweep at Moncton

August 9, 2012

 

Goerke continues dominant 2012 season with another 1-1 sweep at RivergladeKamloops, BC (August 8, 2012) Round 7 of the Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross Nationals took place just outside Moncton, New Brunswick, for the 35th annual race on the hallowed grounds of the Riverglade facility. Hot weather and a slight breeze made keeping moisture in the track a constant battle, but once the gate dropped for the first moto, the red dirt was in great shape for the racers.Kyle Beaton grabbed the...

 

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Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Extends Points Leads in Both Classes

July 25, 2012

 

Maier, Goerke keep podium streaks alive at Quebec round of series The Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross Championship made its one and only stop in Quebec this past weekend in beautiful Ste. Julie. Riders were treated to perfect weather, large crowds, and a track prepped so that multiple lines formed, ensuring bar-to-bar racing action.When the gate dropped for the first MX2 moto, red plate holder, #3 Teddy Maier found himself in third position. The top three riders then put on an...

 

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