Graves Motorsports Yamaha's Mark Burkhart won his second consecutive race after battling Troy Lee Designs Honda's Jeff Ward in hot and dry conditions during the third round of AMA Supermoto Championship at Miller Motorsports Park. Rip It Energy Aprilia's Ben Carlson captured his third straight main event win in AMA Supermoto Unlimited competition, while Troy Lee Designs Honda's David Pingree triumphed to take his first main event win of the season in the Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites class.
Troy Lee Designs Honda's Cassidy Anderson grabbed the holeshot and held the lead in the early stages of the AMA Supermoto main event. On the third lap, his foot peg scrapped the asphalt and caused him to slide out. Burkhart worked his way to the lead and cruised to the win.
Troy Lee Designs Honda's Jeff Ward finished second while Chris Fillmore placed his Monster Energy Kawasaki on the podium for the first time this season.
"The heat was killer out here today," said Burkhart. "I am lucky and glad that my tires were able to last all race. I really want that number one plate at the end of the year. I am one step closer to achieving my goal. Yamaha works so hard and I am glad everyone came out to support me, I hope I can keep things rolling going into Michigan in a couple weeks."
Australian Troy Herfoss finished 8th
Carlson kept his season winning streak alive with his third consecutive win of the seaosn in the M&R AMA Supermoto Unlimited class. HMC KTM's Kurt Nicoll made Carlson earn the victory, stalking Carlson the entire race before settling for a second place finish. BP Racing KTM rider Josh Chisum battled through the pack to finish third.
"It is hot out here, it really takes your breath away, all you can suck in is dry air", said Carlson. "Three in a row is amazing, The season so far has just been unreal. I just want to thank the team and everyone involved".
Pingree started on the pole for the Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites finale. Pingree grabbed the holeshot and lead all 12 laps en route to his first win of the season. Graves Motorsports Yamaha's Brandon Currie placed second while Red Bull KTMs Josh Hansen was third.
"It's great to finally win one of these races," said Pingree. "That win really takes a lot of weight off my shoulders, I feel great, now I can just keep going out and having fun. I was able to just inch away this weekend. It's a great feeling."
Queenslander Adam Cini just missed the podium coming home in 4th position but maintains third in the series standings.
The AMA Supermoto Championship will take a one-week hiatus before heading to the Waterford Hills Road Course in Clarkston, Michigan, July 7-8.
AMA Supermoto Race Results
1. Mark Burkhart, Pataskala, Ohio, Graves Motorsports Yamaha
2. Jeff Ward, Newport Beach, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda
3. Chris Fillmore, Oxford, Mich., Monster Energy Kawasaki
4. Micky Dymond, Placentia, Calif., All Access Honda
5. Cassidy Anderson, Provo, Utah, Troy Lee Designs Honda
6. Steve Drew, Buckeye, Ariz., Mach 1 Yamaha
7. Ben Carlson, West Bend, Wis., Rip It Energy Aprilia
8. Troy Herfoss, Australia, HMC KTM
9. Jason Conlon, Mount Airy, Md., Fredericktown Yamaha
10. Kiyoshi Saai, Japan, Hamamatsu Factory Honda
AMA Supermoto Point Standings
1. Jeff Ward, Newport Beach, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda, 69
2. Mark Burkhart, Pataskala, Ohio, Graves Motorsports Yamaha, 68
3. Micky Dymond, Placentia, Calif., All Access Honda, 50
4. Chris Fillmore, Oxford, Mich., Monster Energy Kawasaki, 46
5. Troy Herfoss, Australia, HMC KTM, 45
6. Steve Drew, Buckeye, Ariz., Mach 1 Yamaha, 44
7. Ben Carlson, West Bend, Wis., Rip It Energy Aprilia, 40
8. Cassidy Anderson, Provo, Utah, Troy Lee Designs Honda, 36
9. Jason Conlon, Mount Airy, Md., Fredericktown Yamaha, 36
10. David Baffeleuf, France, LA Fuel Husqvarna, 24
M&R AMA Supermoto Unlimited Race Results
1. Ben Carlson, West Bend, Wis., Rip It Energy Aprilia
2. Kurt Nicoll, Temecula, Calif., HMC KTM
3. Josh Chisum, Bakersfield, Calif., BP Racing KTM
4. Brian Capper, South Africa, Hard Equipment HMC
5. Robert Loire, Salem, Wis., Husaberg
6. Darryl Atkins, San Clemente, Calif., Rip It Energy Aprilia
7. Gary Trachy, Orange, Calif., Supermoto Depot Husqvarna
8. Travis Marks, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Rockstar Hart & Huntington KTM
9. Cole Walsdorf, New Holstein, Wis., Stocks X-Factor Racing Husqvarna
10. Graham Gustin, Costa Mesa, Calif., Barton Racing KTM
M&R AMA Supermoto Unlimited Point Standings
1. Ben Carlson, West Bend, Wis., Rip It Energy Aprilia, 75
2. Josh Chrisum, Bakersfield, Calif., BP Racing KTM, 55
3. Robert Loire, Salem, Wis., Husaberg, 51
4. Brian Capper, South Africa, HMC KTM, 48
5. Kurt Nicoll, Temecula, Calif., HMC KTM, 44
6. Travis Marks, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Rockstar Hart & Huntington KTM, 44
7. Darryl Atkins, San Clemente, Calif., Rip It Energy Aprilia, 38
8. Gary Trachy, Orange, Calif., Supermoto Depot Husqvarna, 38
9. John Lewis, Brandamore, Pa., HMC KTM, 34
10. Mike Bergman, Oconomowoc, Wis., Tunguska Blast Husaberg, 24
Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites Race Results
1. David Pingree, Temecula, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda
2. Brandon Currie, Anaheim, Calif., Graves Motorsports Yamaha
3. Josh Hansen, Murrieta, Calif., Red Bull KTM
4. Adam Cini, San Diego, Calif., LA Fuel Husqvarna
5. Dalton Dimick, Fort Collins, Colo., Monster Energy Kawasaki
6. Jamie Siever, Belle Plaine, Kan., Scott's Speed Shop Yamaha
7. Steve Marty, Reno, Nev., Thor Vertex Works Connection KTM
8. Troy Lee, Corona, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda
9. Steve Hatch, Scottsdale, Ariz., Red Baron Young Guns Realty.net KTM
10. Cameron Welsh, Hesperia, Calif., Graves Motorsports Yamaha
Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites Point Standings
1. Brandon Currie, Anaheim, Calif., Graves Motorsports Yamaha, 72
2. David Pingree, Temecula, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda, 69
3. Adam Cini, San Diego, Calif., LA Fuel Husqvarna, 51
4. Dalton Dimick, Fort Collins, Colo., Monster Energy Kawasaki, 49
5. Jamie Siever, Belle Plaine, Kan., Scott's Speed Shop Yamaha, 40
6. Troy Lee, Corona, Calif., Troy Lee Designs Honda, 39
7. Matt Abbott, Conyers, Ga., Monster Energy Kawasaki, 36
8. Paul Allison, Cochranville, Pa., Bloomington Powersports Kawasaki, 29
9. Chad Cose, Fremont, Calif., BP Racing KTM, 28
10. Andrew Hyder, Pataskala, Ohio, Columbus Yamaha, 28
