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It’s a good thing Atlanta Supercross is held in a dome with the downpour the area received Friday night. With the soil being 100% clay rain would have turned it into a mess. Although I don’t the the huge southeast area fan base would mind either way. Once again the Georgia Dome packed them in, remaining the biggest race of the year eclipsing 70,000 in attendance. This race is also the home race for Rockstar Energy Racing’s Davi Millsaps, as well as the first place he ever won a 450 main event back in 2008.

Davi Millsaps once again came out looking amazingly smooth in practice posting the 4th fastest qualifying lap time on the day battling with the other fast five usual suspects. He then looked very impressive in his heat race. Dvi got a good start and simply just pulled away. Amassing a solid 7 second lead in the short 8 lap heat race. His start in the main event was not nearly as good but that is going to happen sometimes. It made a little extra work for Millsaps but he made his way into 3rd quite quickly and efficiently. The gap between himself and 2nd place was already a fairly significant margin however. It was evident that Davi was catching the leaders but small mistakes hampered his progress. The track was pretty slippery and going at that rate of speed it’s tough not to have some bobbles. By main event’s end he closed the distance considerably which is an achievement in itself and should build confidence. Millsaps again found himself on the podium with a 3rd. Being on the box 7 times out of 8 races is incredible and Davi once again aded to his points lead now sitting 22 points ahead of Ryan Villopoto.

“I’m feeling a little better this week. I still have a sinus problems, I don’t know what it is. It’s pretty bad and I’ve been taking stuff for it all day. It get’s to the point where I can’t see very well and I’m definitely having trouble breathing. All in all the cold is gone but these symptoms are just lingering. I’m pretty over it and I’m not gonna let it hold me back anymore. [James] Stewart and [Ryan] Villopoto just rode a really good race and I didn’t get the best start. I was tryin. I was just making little mistakes everywhere. I was worried about them and [Justin] Barcia. I need to quit doing that and just worry about myself. All in all I’m just pumped to be on the box again and go into St. Louis.” – Davi Millsaps

Blake Wharton had a tough start to the East Coast 250 Series in Dallas but was able to collect himself and finish a commendable 2nd place. This week he had a much more successful heat race finishing in 3rd and qualifying easily. Wharton got a good start in the main and spent the majority of the race riding by himself. He rode a clean and smart race as he quietly finished a solid 4th place position. After two rounds Blake finds himself 3rd place in overall championship points. Just as Davi has done in the 450 class, Wharton will look to stay consistent and be in the hunt for a title til the end.

“Today was the 2nd round, east coast in Atlanta.Track was pretty good, it definitely had some different lines. I don’t think anyone can argue that. The dirt was pretty good. In both my heat and the main I got pretty decent starts. This week was better cause I didn’t have to go to the LCQ but I didn’t do as good either. It was like a trade off. The end result wasn’t as good but it was alright. I rode up front for a little while but I rode kind of tight. I’m glad I salvaged a 4th.” – Blake Wharton

Rockstar Energy Racing will head to the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis next week. Millsaps will aim to continue his string of podium finishes and extend his points lead. Wharton will set his sights on getting back on the podium and tightening up the championship chase.

450SX Class Results: Atlanta

1. James Stewart
2. Ryan Villopoto
3. Davi Millsaps
4. Justin Barcia
5. Trey Canard
6. Ryan Dungey
7. Eli Tomac
8. Chad Reed
9. Jake Weimer
10. Mike Alessi
11. Matt Goerke
12. Broc Tickle
13. Justin Brayton
14. Andrew Short
15. PJ Larsen
16. Josh Hill
17. Chris Blose
18. Les Smith
19. Jimmy Albertson
20. Robbie Kiniry

450SX Class Points

1. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 174
2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 152
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 148
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 135
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 127
6. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 116
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM, 102
8. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 100
9. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, NC., Yamaha, 91
10. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., KTM, 79

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: Atlanta

1. Wil Hahn
2. Dean Wilson
3. Marvin Musquin
4. Blake Wharton
5. Jeremy Martin
6. Justin Hill
7. Gavin Faith
8. Kyle Peters
9. Vince Friese
10. Zach Bell
11. Mitch Oldenburg
12. Lance Vincent
13. Cole Thompson
14. James Decotis
15. Steven Clarke
16. Gareth Swanepoel
17. Adam Gulley
18. AJ Catanzaro
19. Kurtis McCabe
20. Jackson Richardson

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Points

1. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 47
2. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 45
3. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 40
4. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 35
5. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda, 31
6. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 31
7. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda, 28
8. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 24
9. James Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda, 20
10. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM, 20

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