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Round four of the 2103 Supercross season was held in a very cold and windy Oakland stadium this past weekend representing the only Northern California stop of the tour. Rockstar Energy Racing riders Davi Millsaps and Jason Anderson both came in with some positive momentum after good rides at Anaheim 2, including Davi’s second successful defense of the coveted red plate. The track was quite a bit different than any others thus far this season. It was much tighter and the line selection in the corners was very important. There was a huge sand section and the technical aspect was evident as many riders found themselves on the ground throughout the day.

On a side note, if you’re planning to attend this race next year, be sure to find the time to head over to San Francisco and check out Franchino’s Restaurant. You will find the best Italian food I’ve ever had and see Mr. Franchino himself sitting outside telling some great stories and sipping on wine. I plan to make it an annual stop.

Running the red plate most certainly puts pressure and a target on the back of any rider holding the points lead. Part of becoming a champion however is overcoming the mental challenges that come with carrying that weight week in and week out. Through the eyes of an outsider to the sport, it’s clear the physical toughness it takes to become a top Supercross athlete. What many may not know is how strong a riders mind has to be to remain focused through the entire duration of a main event on the most technical tracks in the world. The math may not add up here, but this is one form of racing that is 100% physical and 100% mental. Millsaps positively has these traits working to his advantage. He has held the points lead since the opening gate drop and seems unaffected by the pressure and adversity he has experienced in this young season. Davi had a bit of a rough day in practice howeve trying to find his comfort zone and settle into the very fast pace these guys are racing at. Once again lap times of the top ten were very, very close making the start extremely important. Fortunately when it really counts, Millsaps has consistently stepped up his game. This week was no different as he easily won his heat race becoming more relaxed and confident with every lap. When he rounded the first turn as the main event began, Davi had another great start. This proved to be extremely important as the pack was consumed in a huge pile up behind him. Millsaps simply just went to work, riding a smart race for twenty solid laps and finding himself back on the podium after just missing it at A2. Davi’s second place finish was his third podium in four races and helped him extend his points lead to seven over Trey Canard.

Davi Millsaps – “It was a good ending to a day that started off not that great and I’m pretty excited about it. Pretty cool ride. First practice and second practice were not that great. Third practice was better but I was still uncomfortable and not feeling it. Even in the heat race I was struggling. To come out on the podium, definitely got my confidence back up. Next week is next week. Going to take this one step at a time.”

Jason Anderson felt like Oakland owed him one after last year. Just as Jason was building some steam in what appeared to be his first career podium in the waning moments of the main one year ago, he was hit hard from behind putting him down. He sustained a leg injury that hampered him for the next few weeks until he nearly won in Salt Lake City. Anderson found himself suffering from a cold this year, but qualified the best he ever has in practice putting up several impressive times. In his heat race, he was involved in a first turn altercation that put him in the back of the back. The last time that happened, he had to line up for the LCQ. Jason does not want to be in that position. Then suddenly he was all the way up to third in just a few quick laps! That gave him a quality gate pick going into the main. Anderson has been fast all year but just needed to put all the pieces together including the start. Jason did just that with one of his best starts of the season followed by fifteen mistake free laps. As the checkers waved closing out the 250 main, Anderson put Rockstar Energy Racing on the box in third, setting the stage for the teams first ever 250/450 podium night.

Jason Anderson – “This weekend was good. I came into the race a little sick and was just trying to salvage the day, but it ended up being my best weekend so far. I’m happy with that, so just ready to build on that heading into next weekend.”

Ryan Sipes is still recovering from the crash he was collected in last week. Being the team player that he is however, he came out to support the team any way he could. He watched all the practices, talking about lines and lap times through the radio to the rest of the team. Perhaps one day Ryan will make a good team manager! Sipes is hoping to be back fighting for podiums when the series heads south to San Diego.

Ryan Sipes – “I thought the night went really well for the team. Jason rode a solid race for third. It looked like he finally got a good start and just rode comfortable out there. Definitely something to build on. Davi rode great again. He was the only guy on [Ryan] Villipoto’s level and rode smart for a solid second place and still has the points lead! I’m ready to get back out there and mix it up in the front with those guys. My hand is getting better everyday so it’s just a matter of time.”

250SX Results
1. Ken Roczen
2. Cole Seely
3. Jason Anderson
4. Martin Davalos
5. Malcolm Stewart
6. Joey Savatgy
7. Kyle Cunningham
8. Austin Politelli
9. Christian Craig
10. Zach Osborne
11. Tyla Rattray
12. Travis Baker
13. Jessy Nelson
14. Chris Plouffe
15. Jean Ramos
16. Josh Cachia
17. Kade Mosig
18. Killian Rusk
19. Jake Canada
20. Eli Tomac

450SX Results
1. Ryan Villopoto
2. Davi Millsaps
3. Ryan Dungey
4. Trey Canard
5. Mike Alessi
6. Andrew Short
7. Matthew Goerke
8. Broc Tickle
9. Vince Friese
10. Justin Brayton
11. Jimmy Albertson
12. Chad Reed
13. Kyle Chisholm
14. Les Smith
15. Bobby Kiniry
16. Josh Grant
17. Cedric Soubeyras
18. Matt Lemoine
19. James Stewart
20. Justin Barcia

250SX Points
1. Ken Roczen – 91
2. Cole Seely – 80
3. Eli Tomac – 76
4. Zach Osborne – 58
5. Jason Anderson – 52
6. Kyle Cunningham – 49
7. Martin Davalos – 48
8. Christian Craig – 47
9. Malcolm Stewart – 45
10. Tyla Rattray – 45
11. Jessy Nelson – 38
12. Joey Savatgy – 38
13. Ryan Sipes – 31
14. Austin Politelli – 26
15. Max Anstie – 26
16. Travis Baker – 23
17. Jake Canada – 21
18. Michael Leib – 16
19. Josh Cachia – 12
20. Jean Ramos – 10

450SX Points
1. Davi Millsaps – 85
2. Trey Canard – 78
3. Ryan Villopoto – 77
4. Ryan Dungey – 68
5. Chad Reed – 65
6. Andrew Short – 56
7. Jake Weimer – 47
8. Justin Brayton – 42
9. Justin Barcia – 41
10. Matthew Goerke – 39
11. James Stewart – 38
12. Josh Grant – 37
13. Broc Tickle – 35
14. Kyle Chisholm – 30
15. Mike Alessi – 25
16. Vince Friese – 24
17. Weston Peick – 22
18. Kevin Windham – 21
19. Matt Lemoine – 16
20. Jimmy Albertson – 12

The Rockstar Energy Racing duo of Millsaps and Anderson will now focus on the third and final stop in Anaheim in one week. Jason will look to continue to gain momentum after his podium finish. Davi will be defending the red plate for the fourth consecutive week heading into round five.

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