Both Reed and Windham in for Hangtown and 2011 AMA Lucas Oil Motocross Championship

Torrance, CA: With the start of the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship and AMA WMA Women’s Motocross Championship only days away, American Honda Racing is primed and ready to take on the opening round in the series, the Hangtown Motocross Classic, held in Sacramento, CA, this Saturday, May 21.
Veteran Honda racer Kevin Windham joins American Honda Racing’s Ashley Fiolek under the team’s big red tent at the Motocross opener. Windham will contest the 450 class aboard a Honda Racing-prepared CRF450R, while two-time Women’s champion Fiolek takes on the WMA class aboard her Honda CRF250R. American Honda Racing’s Trey Canard and Josh Grantare both recovering from injuries suffered during the Supercross series and are on track to make their returns to racing early in the Motocross season.
Honda newcomer Chad Reed and his newly formed TwoTwo Motorsports team enjoyed the support of American Honda during the Supercross season, and Reed vied for the championship, coming away with the runner-up spot. The factory Honda team and TwoTwo Motorsports worked well together, and that cooperative effort continues into the Motocross Championship as Reed aims for his second 450-class title.
“We’re really excited for the Motocross season to get underway,” said American Honda Racing Team Manager Erik Kehoe. “Both Kevin and Ashley are riding well, and we anticipate a strong showing from both riders in Sacramento. In addition to supporting the American Honda Racing riders at Hangtown, the team is also looking forward to supporting Chad and his TwoTwo Motorsports team throughout the season. American Honda is lending its full support to Chad as he contests his first Motocross season on a Honda.”
The Hangtown National will take place at Prairie City OHV Park in Rancho Cordova, CA. Gates open at 7 a.m. PDT and opening ceremonies begin at 12:40 p.m.

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The 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series will be back for 17 rounds in 2012, including a return to the Superdome in New Orleans.

The season will again get started at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on January 7 and will conclude on May 5 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The series last visited New Orleans in 2009 when Team San Manuel Yamaha's James Stewart won the main event en route to his second Supercross class championship.

"The 2012 Monster Energy Supercross schedule is the map to the coveted championship trophy," said Todd Jendro, senior director of two-wheel operations, Feld Motor Sports. "While 2011 is the greatest season ever, it is a primer for 2012. The returning veterans and the youthful challengers are the perfect blend for a parity-driven championship."


2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Schedule

January 7 Angel Stadium Anaheim, Calif.
January 14 Chase Field Phoenix
January 21 Dodger Stadium Los Angeles
January 28 Overstock.com Stadium Oakland
February 4 Angel Stadium Anaheim, Calif.
February 11 Qualcomm Stadium San Diego
February 18 Cowboys Stadium Arlington, Texas
February 25 Georgia Dome Atlanta
March 3 Edward Jones Dome St. Louis
March 10 Daytona Int'l Speedway Daytona, Fla.
March 17 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis
March 24 Rogers Centre Toronto, ON
March 31 Reliant Stadium Houston
April 14 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans
April 21 Qwest Field Seattle
April 28 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City
May 5 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas

Official Website of the Monster Energy Supercross Series http://www.supercrossonline.com/