Stewart at St. Louis Supercross

Despite Stewarts mishap with the law and his eight-race winless streak, James Stewart made quite the comeback at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross St. Louis. Stewart was stoked on the win

It s been a while since I have been up here, said Stewart. This feels great, and I am really happy for the team, who has been behind me 100% this year.

Stewart had to battle it out against Rockstar/ Makita Suzuki's Ryan Dungey and Hart & Huntington/ Dodge Motorsports' Ivan Tedesco; but by lap three Stewart managed to extend his lead.

After third place rider Chad Reed landed off course, points leader, Ryan Villopoto was able to take his spot. I ll take a third place finish; it is much better than last year, said Villopoto, who suffered a season-ending injury last year in St. Louis. I am looking forward to going to my hometown race next weekend in Seattle.

The Supercross Lite race was just as hectic in the first few laps; Justin Barcia had to push his way past Ryan Sipes in laps 2 and 3. However, once making the final pass Barcia was able to ride 12 perfect laps for the win.

Tonight was crazy, said Barcia. I know that this championship is coming down to the wire, and I look forward to the final race in Las Vegas. It wasn t easy out there tonight. (Ryan) Sipes passed me out there, but I stayed focused and re-passed him.

The following are the current standings for both the stop and total:

Supercross Class Results: St. Louis
1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
4. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
6. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda
7. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
8. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
9. Austin Stroupe, Lincolnton, N.C., Yamaha
10. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM

Supercross Class Season Standings
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki 275
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki 270
3. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda 267
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha 259
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda 255
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM 185
7. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda 165
8. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha 143
9. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha 141
10. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki 114

Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Results: St. Louis
1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
2. Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ky., Yamaha
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki
4. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki
5. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda
6. Gannon Audette, Cairo, Ga. Yamaha
7. Hunter Hewitt, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
8. Lance Vincent, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki
9. Les Smith, York, S.C., Honda
10. Tyler Futrell, Clinton, N.C., Honda

Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda 185
2. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki 165
3. Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ky., Yamaha 141
4. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki 134
5. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda 125
6. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki 105
7. P.J. Larsen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM 80
8. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki 73
9. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda 69
10. Hunter Hewitt, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki 67

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