With just two rounds to go in the 2009 AMA Supercross series (also an FIM World Championship) LandM San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart has moved to the top of the standings after scoring the runner-up position last Saturday at the Qwest Field in Seattle . The Floridian recovered from a poor start to run through the field and scoop 22 points for his 13th rostrum appearance so far in the seventeen-race schedule.
Stewart’s night of hard work and decent race-craft on the YZ450F across a sandy and rough track on the west coast was further buoyed by the news that main title rival Chad Reed could only take 7th place – his worst finish of the season – after a first turn tumble. The 23 year old gained nine positions in fifteen laps after being held up around a tight opening corner… Details
