AMA Supercross Round #4 Oakland

Round #4 is here and we at Southern Honda have been on the edge of our seats. See, motocross/supercross is a big deal here in Chattanooga, TN. Almost like a religion. Some guys spend their Sundays lapping their favorite track or blasting through the woods. Some pray more riding dirt than they do in church the next week between casing out jumps and catching rocks the wrong way at high speed. As always, we are rooting for our boys (and girls @AshleyFiolek67 ;) ) on their Hondas dirtbikes. The 2013 CRF450R has been performing very well under a wide variety of riders. These top riders are using the new KYB PSF Air Forks with great feedback turning into corners. As always the 2013 CRF250R has been ripping it up front with its updated suspension and Honda PGM FI fuel injection. No doubt, these bikes are class leading. Want these Honda dirtbikes at the best price in the southeast? Call Southern Honda Powersports. 

Trey Canard wheelie into the stadium!

It was a tough weekend for Honda riders as a result of crashes and pile ups. Once again the 250 Supercross class was hotly contested between Honda riders Cole Seely and Eli Tomac. In 250SX Heat 1 Honda rider Eli Tomac went down in the first corner but ended up recovering for a 7th place finish which put him into the Main Event by the skin of his teeth. Seely pulled out a 4th. At this point, he's the point's leader. But not for long. Here is the play by play of the main:

15 lap 250 SX West Main Event – 9:26pm. Joey Savatgy on the 176 KTM in the lead! At the end of the first lap, it’s Cole Seely with the lead, and Ken Roczen giving chase!

On the second lap, while running eighth – Eli Tomac goes down!

Tomac trying to stay alive.

As we start lap three – Seely has a nice lead over Roczen, Jason Anderson is third. Joey Savatgy is next, followed by Martin Davalos and Christian Craig. Eli Tomac is 18th.

The top five after five laps are very spread out. Seely, Roczen, Anderson, Davalos, Savatgy. And then Tomac crashes again! He’s on the side of the track – and he’s not getting up quickly. He is heading back to the pits ….

Lap 12. Roczen has closed up right on Seely for the lead. And in a tight right hand corner, makes the pass for the lead! With Tomac out, and Roczen headed for the win, Roczen will definitely take over the points lead.
Kenny Roczen has won! And taken over the 250 West points lead! Cole Seely second, Jason Anderson third.

Cole Seely kicking it on his CRF250R

Obviously, this is not the result we hoped for Tomac being that he was the points leader but Cole Seely put in a tremendous ride to end of with 2nd place. Realize that in the 250 Lites class, the smallest mistake and your falling back. As good as the CRF250R is, even it can't overcome full on crashes in this class. These are the best 250 riders in the world and the championship is getting interesting.

250 West Main Event Results:

1. Ken Roczen – KTM
2. Cole Seely – HON
3. Jason Anderson – SUZ
4. Martin Davalos – KAW
5. Malcolm Stewart – KTM
6. Joey Savatgy – KTM
7. Kyle Cunningham – YAM
8. Austin Politelli – HON
9. Christian Craig – HON
10. Zach Osborne – HON
11. Tyla Rattray – KAW
12. Travis Baker – YAM
13. Jessy Nelson – HON
14. Chris Plouffe – HON
15. Jean Ramos – KAW
16. Josh Cachia – KTM
17. Kade Mosig – KAW
18. Killian Rusk – HON
19. Jake Canada – HON
20. Eli Tomac – HON

250 West Point standings:

1. Ken Roczen – 91
2. Cole Seely – 80
3. Eli Tomac – 76
4. Zach Osborne – 58
5. Jason Anderson – 52
6. Kyle Cunningham – 49
7. Martin Davalos – 48
8. Christian Craig – 47
9. Malcolm Stewart – 45
10. Tyla Rattray – 45
11. Jessy Nelson – 38
12. Joey Savatgy – 38
13. Ryan Sipes – 31
14. Austin Politelli – 26
15. Max Anstie – 26
16. Travis Baker – 23
17. Jake Canada – 21
18. Michael Leib – 16
19. Josh Cachia – 12
20. Jean Ramos – 10

The 450 Supercross main was a tough one for our Honda guys Justin Barcia, Trey Canard, and Chad Reed. After banging through his heat race Trey Canard ends up second place on his way to the main. Then it happened. Villipoto pulls off a wicked holeshot and carnage breaks loose in turn one. Here is the play by play:

The 450 SX 20 Lap Main Event – 9:57pm. Big pile up in the second corner – at least five riders. One rider involved is Chad Reed. He’s first to get going. Josh Grant is another rider – he’s next to get going. James Stewart is another rider involved in the crash. He’s up and running – but very slowly.
Ryan Villopoto is out front. Justin Brayton is running second. Davi Millsaps is third. Mike Alessi fourth. Vince Friese is next. Ryan Dungey is in ninth. Trey Canard is 14th. Chad Reed 17th. Josh Grant 18th. James Stewart 19th – but has pulled out of the race. Justin Barcia is
20th – but also out of the race.


The crash – you can see Dungey was affected, Brayton’s bike, Josh Grant’s bike, Chad Reed (black helmet with Monster logos), James Stewart, Trey Canard, and other carnage …

Ryan Villopoto is already running away with this race on lap five. Davi Millsaps has moved into second – he’s eight seconds behind Villopoto. Third place is Justin Brayton, fourth is Mike Alessi.
Dungey seventh. Canard 10th. Reed 16th. Grant 18th. Again – Stewart and Barcia are out of this race.

On lap 16 Villopoto is out front by over 10 seconds over Millsaps, Ryan Dungey has moved to third. Then it’s Alessi fourth, Canard up to fifth. Canard makes the move on Alessi to move into fourth … Chad Reed is 12th.

Ryan Villopoto has won this race. Davi Millsaps takes a nice second – and maintains his series points lead as the series heads back to Anaheim next Saturday. Ryan Dungey finishes third.

So basically Barcia tanked it and got hurt, Reed got up and pulled out a 12th and our boy Trey Canard ripped it all the way back up to 4th. One year off a broken back, this kid is no joke. We are looking forward to Anaheim.



Chad Reed pulled out a respectable finish considering.



450 Main Event Results:

1. Ryan Villopoto – KAW
2. Davi Millsaps – SUZ
3. Ryan Dungey – KTM
4. Trey Canard – HON
5. Mike Alessi – SUZ
6. Andrew Short – HON
7. Matt Goerke – KTM
8. Broc Tickle – SUZ
9. Vince Friese – HON
10. Justin Brayton – YAM
11. Jim Albertson – HON
12. Chad Reed – HON
13. Kyle Chisholm – YAM
14. Les Smith – KTM
15. Rob Kiniry – YAM
16. Josh Grant – YAM
17. Cedric Soubeyras – HON
18. Matt Lemoine – KAW
19. James Stewart – SUZ
20. Justin Barcia – HON

450 Point standings:

1. Davi Millsaps – 85
2. Trey Canard – 78
3. Ryan Villopoto – 77
4. Ryan Dungey – 68
5. Chad Reed – 65
6. Andrew Short – 56
7. Jake Weimer – 47
8. Justin Brayton – 42
9. Justin Barcia – 41
10. Matt Goerke – 39
11. James Stewart – 38
12. Josh Grant – 37
13. Broc Tickle – 35
14. Kyle Chisholm – 30
15. Mike Alessi – 25
16. Vince Friese – 24
17. Weston Peick – 22
18. Kevin Windham – 21
19. Matt Lemoine – 16
20. Jimmy Albertson – 12
21. Mike Alessi – 9
22. Robert Kiniry – 5

"Play by play" and points list courtesy of supercross.com. Photos courtesy of Honda Powersports and supercross.com.

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The History of the Honda V4 Part 4

The V4 Matures as a Race Engine

In 1985, the designation of Honda's V4 powered race bikes changed from RS to RVF, a change indicative of significant technical advances. While the liquid-cooled V4 base engine (such as used in the VF750F) remained fundamentally unchanged, changes in firing order and new 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust systems were featured. For increased chassis rigidity, the aluminium box-section double-cradle frame was changed to a high-rigidity aluminium twin-tube diamond frame. These improvements helped the RVF750 win many important international races, including the Bol'Dor 24-Hour and the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance races. In 1986 Honda released the now legendary VFR750F which was developed based on feedback from the RVF750. This newly designed V4 engine featured a 180°crankshaft, gear-driven cams and more compact engine design. Its impressive performance made it an instant favorite of sportbike riders around the world. The highly refined power unit was used to power many racing machines, including the RVF750. Development continues, and Honda's V4 engines still power winning race bikes around the world.



1989 RVF750 Superbike World
Championship: F. Merkel




1987 RVF750 Suzuka 8-Hours Endurance
 Race: D. Sarron & W. Gardner



1990 RVF750 World Endurance Championship

The Ultimate Racer Replica

Powered by a race tuned VFR750F engine, the RVF750 dominated the Suzuka 8-Hour Race and many others. However, because the TT-F1 regulations required all bikes to be based on production machines, only limited modifications were permitted. "We wanted to enhance the bike's race potential and also provide racers with a machine capable of winning," said an engineer. Unlike the production machines, this new race-spec machine would be specially designed as a production bike that could win races. Designated the VFR750R/RC30, the bike would feature the latest racing technology and be powered by a powerful race-ready V4 engine. Special engine features included redesigned cam drive allowing use of smaller cam gears more suitable for high-rpm operation. Other race-spec features included 2-ring pistons and titanium alloy connecting rods. Chassis features included a single-sided swingarm, a lightweight FRP fairing and everything else needed to make the RC30 the most competitive machine in its class. The RC30s were not produced on a production line and were almost entirely hand-built. The machine debuted in 1987, and in 1988 a superbike version powered by a RVF750 base engine won the Superbike World Championship.



1991 RVF750 Suzuka 8-Hours Endurance Race

1986 VFR750F AMA Superbike Championship: F. Merkel

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AMA Supercross Round #3

Back to Angles Stadium in Anaheim for Round 3 of the 2013 AMA Supercross Season and the 2013 CRF450R is starting really show it's strength and consistency under some of the best dirt riders in the world. Big news for the night was that Kevin Windham annouced his retirement. Kevin has been a staple in the Supercross class for years and has always been known to be a tough and consistent rider throughout his career. Kevin is riding for Team Geico Honda for his final year.

Windham announces is retirement.

Kevin Windham in action at Anaheim 2

In the 250 Supercross Class after coming in 2nd in Heat Race #2 Honda Rider Eli Tomac was looking strong against his current rival Ken Roczen on his KTM. The 2013 CRF250R that Tomac is riding has been slightly updated for 2013 and we have a few left in stock here at Southern Honda Powersports. Here is a play by play from supercross.com:

It’s time for the 250 Main Event. 15 laps. At 9:23pm it’s Ken Roczen and Cole Seely side by side in the first corner! Seely emerges the leader. There are a couple of falls as well – we can see Max Anstie limping off the track.
The three fastest guys in the class are up front. It’s currently Cole Seely leading Ken Roczen, and Eli Tomac is chasing both of them.
Those top three riders have checked out. Five laps in they are way ahead of the rest of the pack. Seely leads, and Tomac is very close on Roczen.
The top three are very close … and at the end of lap 9 Tomac goes past Roczen on the inside of a left hander corner before the finish jump.
On the start of lap 11, Tomac goes around the outside of the first corner and passes Seely for the lead! It’s Tomac, Seely, Roczen – all still close!



Tomac is starting to pull a slight lead, and Roczen has pushed past Seely. It’s Tomac one, Roczen two, Seely three.

 Eli Tomac on his 2013 CRF250R at Anaheim #2

The 450 Supercoss Main Event got off to a good start with Justin Barcia and Trey Canard getting out of the holeshot in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Their pace was looking great until Justin Barcia cased a triple jump and ended up injuring his face on the bars. He split his eyebrow requiring stitches and possibly broke his nose. Not exactly the most fun injury in the world. Pretty much his bike punched him in the face. He had to pull of track because of the bleeding which dropped him to 8th in the Supercross points standings after winning last week's race. He's not out yet, just has to climb out of a hole in a VERY competitive field this year. Here is a play by play of the Main Event:

 

The 450 Supercross Main Event. 20 laps. At 9:57pm Jake Weimer number 12 rockets into the lead. He’s chased by the two Honda Muscle Milk riders – Justin Barcia and Trey Canard!

On lap 2, Trey Canard moves into the lead! It’s Canard, Weimer, Barcia. Davi Millsaps is fourth. Chad Reed is sixth. James Stewart seventh. Ryan Dungey eighth. And Ryan Villopoto is on the move …

Hectic lap. Barcia lands hard from a jump – looks like he hurt his wrist. He is pulling off the track. Villopoto has moved all the way up to second. (Later on some have said he might of hit his face or nose quite hard. TBD.)

As they settle now starting lap six, it’s Canard leading Villopoto by about 2 seconds. By the end of this lap though – Villopoto has rushed right past Canard and into the lead!

Lap seven now – Villopoto already stretching his lead. Canard is second. Davi Millsaps is third. Chad Reed is fourth. Weimer is fifth. And Stewart goes down in a tight right hand corner – he is up and running … outside the top ten.

Lap 12 – Ryan Villopoto is leading by a big margin over Trey Canard. Davi Millsaps is third, and he’s being chased by Chad Reed. Then it’s Jake Weimer, Andrew Short, and Ryan Dungey.

As they start lap 16, Reed moves past Millsaps. And then Millsaps returns the favor! As they start lap 18, Millsaps spins the rear tire a bit too much, and Reed moves by!

This race belongs to Ryan Villopoto. It’s his first supercross main event victory since April of 2012. Trey Canard is second, Chad Reed third.

Canard pinning it next to Villipoto on his 2013 CRF450R

Chad Reed launching the CRF450R

Honda riders take 2nd and third!

  Points standings after 3 rounds. (Courtesy of RacerXonline.com)

 450SX Class Points
1.      Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki – 63
2.      Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 60
3.      Chad Reed, Australia, Honda – 56
4.      Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 52
5.      Ryan Dungey Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 48
6.      Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki – 47
7.      Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda – 41
8.      Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda – 40
9.      James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki – 36
10.   Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha – 32

Western Regional 250SX Class Points
1.      Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda – 75
2.      Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM – 66
3.      Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda – 58
4.      Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda – 47
5.      Christian Craig, Wildomar, Calif., Honda – 35
6.      Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki – 35
7.      Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha – 35
8.      Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki – 32
9.      Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Suzuki – 31
10.   Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki – 30

"Play by Play" and pics courtesy of supercrossonline.com

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AMA Supercross Round #2

Team Honda is on a roll already this year! In the 250cc class Eli Tomac took another win on his 2013 Honda CRF250R for team Geico Honda increasing his points lead over KTM's Ken Roczen. Here is a play by play of the race:

250 Main Event! 15 laps! 9:29 pm they take off! It’s 36 TLD’s Jessy Nelson. But at the end of the first lap – it’s Martin Davalos in the lead! Then Nelson, then Savatgy, then Zach Osborne.

Lap three – Eli Tomac has moved to third. Ken Roczen has moved up to sixth. Davalos leads.

Lap four – Tomac goes past Nelson. Davalos has a 3.5 second lead over Tomac.

At the 1/3 point – 5 laps in – Davalos leads Tomac by 2.5 second. Then it’s Jessy Nelson, Cole Seely, Joey Savatgy, and Ken Roczen. Osborne eighth. Rattray 12th. 250 National Champion Blake Baggett did not make the main …

Lap eight – Tomac goes past Davalos for the lead! It’s Tomac leading, with Davalos chasing. A little ways back in third is Ken Roczen. Then TLD’s Cole Seely and Jessy Nelson.

Eli Tomac is out front and cruising. The defending 250 West Champion has won! 

 

Eli Tomac ripping it up in Phoenix on his CRF250R!

The 450 Supercross Final was up next. Justin Barcia won the 1st heat on his Team Muscle Milk 2013 Honda CRF450R followed by Millsaps, Weimer and Chad Reed on another CRF450R. Heat 2 Trey Canard fights hard and holds on to second place and ends up in the 450 Main with no problem. Here is a blow by blow of the main:

450 Supercross Main Event. 20 laps. 9:56 pm gate drops. And it’s Justin Barcia railing around the outside of the first corner with the lead! David Millsaps is second! Chad Reed is third! Ryan Villopoto fourth! Then Weimer, Canard, Stewart.

On the second lap, Villopoto has a quick slide out in a left hand corner. At the end of lap three – the running order is: Justin Barcia, Davi Millsaps, Chad Reed, Jake Weimer, Trey Canard, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto … and Ryan Dungey is 16th …

Barcia is looking strong and stretching out his lead. Davi Millsaps is second. Chad Reed a ways back in third, and Trey Canard equidistant back in fourth. Then Weimer, Stewart, Villopoto, J Grant, Kevin Windham, Andrew Short, K Chisholm, Weston Peick, and Ryan Dungey up to 13th.

Halfway point: Best racing is Canard in fourth is closing up on Reed in third. And Villopoto is starting to close on both of them. Barcia is way out front …

Lap 12 – Canard passes Reed on a tight left hand corner! Barcia out front, Millsaps safe in second … Canard leads the tight group of himself, Reedy, and RV2.

As they start lap 14, Villopoto makes the pass on Reed right near the finish line jump. And at the end of lap 14, Trey Canard has caught and passed Davi Millsaps!

Lap 15 – Villopoto has moved past Millsaps as well!

The running order as they start the last lap – Barcia leads Canard by 5.5 seconds. How about the Honda Muscle Milk team potentially going 1/2? Third is Ryan Villopoto, then Millsaps, Reed, Weimer, Stewart, Ryan Dungey has moved up to eighth. And then Canard falls twice in the same corner!

Justin Barcia wins it!

Barcia destroys the competition in Phoenix on his CRF450R!

We have built a few CRF's for the floor in honor of the results in Supercross so far. These CRF's are hooked up the way you REALLY want them. Check em out!

2013 HONDA CRF250R

 



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AMA Supercross Round #1

AMA SUPERCROSS ROUND #1. ANAHEIM, CA.

Supercross 2013 is here and we are as excited as ever here at Southern Honda Powersports. Team Muscle Milk Honda is riding the all new 2013 CRF450R. This bike has a completely new frame, tweaked motor, Pnuematic Spring Air Forks, and dual exhaust to make up one of the most wicked Honda dirtbikes ever produced. Just running the 2013 around our test course vs a 2012, one can feel the difference in the way the bike makes power as well as how stable the bike is on turn-in. The 2012 was sweet, the 2013 is a monster!

Team Honda has an awesome lineup this year in Trey Canard and Justin Barcia so expect good results to be a regular thing for this powerhouse duo. This is Barcia's first year officially on the CRF450R but he is well equipped to run with the top guys in the class. This is just the first round in Anaheim, CA. of two rounds on the year and it is always an exciting race. Tune in to Speed Channel at 9:30 to catch it and tune in here or on our Facebook Page for updated results.

                   

JUSTIN BARCIA WARMING UP.









Trey Canard Testing the soil.


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