Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship – Practice Report: Glen Helen
The first flags fell on the South Point Hotel & Casino Motocross National, opening round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship from Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Calif., with practice and qualifying for the 450 and 250 classes.
Rockstar/Makita Suzuki pulled a sweep of the fastest times with Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey sitting atop the charts, respectively. The first gates of the South Point Hotel & Casino Motocross National drop at 1 p.m.
450 Class Morning Practice
Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Suzuki, 2:33.998
Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 2:34.440
Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 2:35.766
Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 2:35.850
Andrew Short, Smithville, Tex., Honda, 2:35.965
Cody Cooper, Huntersville, N.C., Yamaha, 2:38.195
Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 2:38.277
Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 2:38.837
Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 2:38.917
Nick Wey, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 2:39.027
250 Class Morning Practice
Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki 2:35.263
Christophe Pourcel, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki, 2:36.542
Tommy Searle, Murrieta, Calif., KTM, 2:37.219
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With three-time defending champion Ryan Villopoto making his move up to the 450 Class, the 250 class championship is wide open in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. And as the 12-round season kicks off this Saturday, the field is absolutely stacked with promising talent, and picking a favorite is virtually impossible. As the series makes the move to Saturday nationals beginning this weekend, a comprehensive television package, world class talent, and some of the best on-track action on the planet has built a high level of anticipation for what could be the most competitive season in the history of the sport.
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