JDR/J-Star/KTM rider Tye Simmonds earned his career best finish at the final round of the AMA Supercross Series held at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV when he crossed the checkered flag in 10th overall.
Simmonds had a great heat race starting inside the top four. He rode a smooth race only losing two positions and qualified 6th into the main event.
In the main event, Simmonds earned another great start almost nailing the holeshot. “I got a great jump and nearly pulled the holeshot but I went a little too wide at the end and ended up about 4th through the first corner,” stated Simmonds.
Simmonds fell back to about eighth at the end of the first lap and then slipped to 11th on the second lap. He rode a strong and consistent race and stayed around the top ten throughout the entire twenty lap main. “I wasn’t sure how many laps were left so I just kept pushing as hard as I could. I didn’t even know I was in 10th at the end of the race, I was so happy to find out when I crossed the finish line.”
Simmonds went on to finish 10th overall and put in his season best finish at the final round of the series. “Starts were the key to my results today. I was able to get great starts in my heat and the main and that helped me finish up where I belong,” remarked Simmonds.
The JDR/J-Star/KTM Team will spend the next two weeks preparing for the Outdoor Motocross Series which will begin May 21, 2011 at Hangtown Raceway.
Overall Supercross Results –
1) Chad Reed
2) Ryan Dungey
3) Ryan Villopoto
4) Chris Blose
5) Andrew Short – KTM
6) Jake Weimer
7) Austin Stroupe
8) Nick Wey
9) Kyle Regal
10) Tye Simmonds – KTM
11) Tyle Bowers
12) Weston Peick
13) David Millsaps
14) Michael Byrne
15) James Stewart
16) Kevin Windham
17) Thomas Hahn
18) Mike Alessi – KTM
19) Justin Brayton
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