MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI SCORES DOUBLE PODIUM IN SEASON OPENER

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM Championship, started off with both Monster Energy Kawasaki team riders on the podium after a slippery race at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. James Stewart ran into problems in the first turn after being hit from behind and going down in the middle of the corner. Stewart got back up as fast as he could and began a momentous charge through the field to finish second. While Stewart had problems in the first corner, Timmy Ferry came through clean, running fourth. Ferry moved up to second midway through the race and after a quick battle with Stewart, held on for a third-place finish.

In the first round of the Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites Championship, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Austin Stroupe earned a fifth-place finish in his professional supercross debut, while Brett Metcalfe was slowed by the difficult conditions, finishing 19th."

Monster Energy Kawasaki Under the Tent

With the weather limiting everyone to 15 minutes of practice, the riders had to learn and adapt to the track conditions very quickly. During the shortened track walk, Stewart, his mechanic Mike Williamson and Ferry, with his mechanic Dana Wiggins, saw the track in better than expected shape despite nearly two inches of rain falling overnight. While the starting area looked to be the biggest trouble spot, both riders decided to go with a more dry setup for the race.