If Ryan Villopoto is the second coming of Ricky Carmichael, what does that make Ben Townley? These two Monster Energy Kawasaki teammates are engaged in one of the tightest Motocross (Lites or otherwise) championship battles, ever.
Trading moto wins and second place finishes nearly every race, Townley has a slim two point lead over Villopoto in the championship with three rounds remaining. The fact that they are teammates only adds to the drama.