AMA-SX: Stewart Wins in Houston
AMA-SX: Stewart wins in Houston
Despite his efforts, Stewart moved only three points closer to series leader Chad Reed who battled back from an early setback to finish second before 43,000 fans at Reliant Stadium.
Going through the first turn, Reed was bumped and pushed wide, dropping him out of the top ten. Reeds Rockstar Makita Suzuki teammate Mike Alessi emerged from the corner with the holeshot.
Monster Energy Kawasakis Ryan Villopoto took the lead before the end of the first lap and held onto it until Stewart began to challenge on lap three. Stewart took the lead for good the following lap.
The bike was definitely better this weekend, says Stewart. I just felt more comfortable when we first got here, and we changed some stuff, and its coming along. I think it was definitely a better weekend for me, and Im just going to try and keep on improving and see what happens.
Those first few laps were really tough. I had to be smart and keep it up. It was tough racing tonight, says Reed. James Stewart is riding great and I wish I could get better starts to make it better for the fans.
Villopoto came in third to earn the 2008 AMA National Motocross Lites champion his first career big-bore podium spot.
Reed maintains his lead in the standings with 86 points. Stewart moves into a tie for second with Joe Gibbs Racings Josh Grant with 77 points.
The 2009 AMA Supercross series continues Jan. 31 in San Francisco, Calif. at AT&T Park.
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