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James Stewart Takes Lead in SupercrossTeam San Manuel Yamaha's James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., led the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race at Angel Stadium wire to wire, en route to his third victory of the season before a 45,050 fans. Despite breaking his left pinky finger in practice today, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki s Josh Hansen, of Elbert, Colo., won his third Western Regional Supercross Lites class main event and extended his championship points lead to eight over his teammate, Broc Tickle.

Stewart led the field through turn one and began to distance himself from the field in the Supercross class feature. Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto rode in the number-two position for all 20 laps of the main event. TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed, of Tampa, Fla., finished third.

"The track was slippery tonight, but I had to ride hard and ride smart," said Villopoto. "I've learned from a few mistakes I have made this year, so I am happy to finish second and move on to next weekend s race in Houston."

Stewart extended his championship points lead to five over Villopoto.

"I am so proud of everyone on my team for making this happen," said Stewart. "It's awesome to come here and win in front of a sold-out crowd here at Angel Stadium. I am out here racing against the best guys in the world, so this is never easy."

Defending Supercross class champion Ryan Dungey did not finish tonight s race due to a mechanical failure.

Hansen and Geico Honda s Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM s Ken Roczen carved their way through turn one with just inches separating them to start the Western Regional Supercross Lites class main event. On lap two, Roczen moved around Tomac, but five laps later, Tomac returned to the number-two position.

Tomac and Hansen traded places for the lead on lap 10 before Hansen used an aggressive move to secure the lead and ride to his third race win of the season. Tomac finished second and Roczen finished third, marking the first podium of his career.

Supercross Class Results: Anaheim 2

1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha

2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki

3. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda

4. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha

5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda

6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM

7. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki

8. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda

9. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki

10. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha

Supercross Class Season Standings

1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha 117

2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki 112

3. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda 90

4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda 87

5. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki 79

6. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki 67

7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM 64

8. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda 59

9. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha 57

10. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki 48

Supercross Lites Class Western Regional Results: Anaheim 2

1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki

2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda

3. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Germany, KTM

4. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki

5. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha

6. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki

7. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki

8. Bruce Rutherford, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki

9. Ryan Marmont, Woonona, Australia, KTM

10. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda

Supercross Lites Class Western Regional Season Standings

1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki 113

2. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki 105

3. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda 91

4. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki 84

5. Cole Seely, Corona, Calif., Honda 70

6. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Germany, KTM 69

7. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki 60

8. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha 60

9. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki 58

10. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda 51

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Stewart Victorious Before a Sold Out Crowd at Angel Stadium Injured Hansen Pulls off Third Lites Class Win

ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 5, 2011) Team San Manuel Yamaha s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., led tonight s Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race at Angel Stadium wire to wire, en route to his third victory of the season before a 45,050 fans. Despite breaking his left pinky finger in practice today, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki s Josh Hansen, of Elbert, Colo., won his third Western Regional Supercross Lites class main event and extended his championship points lead to eight over his teammate, Broc Tickle. Stewart led the field through turn one and began to distance himself from the field in the Supercross class feature. Monster Energy Kawasaki s Ryan Villopoto rode in the number-two position for all 20 laps of the main event. TwoTwo Motorsports Chad Reed, of Tampa, Fla., finished third. The track was slippery tonight, but I had to ride hard and ride smart, said Villopoto. I ve learned from a few mistakes I have made this year, so I am happy to finish second and move on to next weekend s race in Houston. Stewart extended his championship points lead to five over Villopoto. I am so proud of everyone on my team for making this happen, said Stewart. It s awesome to come here and win in front of a sold-out crowd here at Angel Stadium. I am out here racing against the best guys in the world, so this is never easy. Defending Supercross class champion Ryan Dungey did not finish tonight s race due to a mechanical failure. Hansen and Geico Honda s Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM s Ken Roczen carved their way through turn one with just inches separating them to start the Western Regional Supercross Lites class main event. On lap two, Roczen moved around Tomac, but five laps later, Tomac returned to the number-two position. Tomac and Hansen traded places for the lead on lap 10 before Hansen used an aggressive move to secure the lead and ride to his third race win of the season. Tomac finished second and Roczen finished third, marking the first podium of his career. Supercross Class Results: Anaheim 2 1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha 2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki 3. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda 4. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha 5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda 6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM 7. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki 8. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda 9. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki 10. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha Supercross Class Season Standings 1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha 117 2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki 112 3. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda 90 4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda 87 5. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki 79 6. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki 67 7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM 64 8. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda 59 9. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha 57 10. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki 48 Supercross Lites Class Western Regional Results: Anaheim 2 1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki 2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda 3. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Germany, KTM 4. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki 5. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha 6. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki 7. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki 8. Bruce Rutherford, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki 9. Ryan Marmont, Woonona, Australia, KTM 10. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda Supercross Lites Class Western Regional Season Standings 1. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki 113 2. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki 105 3. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda 91 4. Ryan Morais, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki 84 5. Cole Seely, Corona, Calif., Honda 70 6. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Germany, KTM 69 7. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki 60 8. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha 60 9. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki 58 10. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda 51 SPEED will broadcast the Supercross Lites class at 5:00 p.m. EST followed by the Supercross class at 4:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 6. Racing heads to Houston s Reliant Stadium next Saturday.