Monster Energy-Backed Motocross Racers Sweep Spring Creek MX Park Podium!

CORONA, Calif., (Aug. 13, 2007) – Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/
Kawasaki’s made some 2007 Outdoor Nationals history this past weekend
when they became the first team to sweep the AMA Lites class podium
this summer, going 1-2-3 at Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minn.,
round nine of the 2007 AMA Toyota Motocross Championships.


Having won the first moto, Monster Energy-backed Ben Townley cranked
up his Pro Circuit-tuned Kawasaki KX250F and took an early lead in
the race. But charging hard from a 5th place start after the first
lap was his teammate, Ryan Villopoto, and Villopoto was able to make
the pass on Townley on lap seven (of 15). The two premier Lites class
riders would then distance themselves from the pack, with Villopoto
eventually taking the overall win ahead of Townley by just over three
seconds. Their speed was a testament to their 1-2 ability as teammate
Brett Metcalfe (on the same bike) came in 3rd – some 50 seconds later.

“I wanted that second moto bad,” said Villopoto.

With 1-2/2-1 performances, both Townley and Villopoto came away with
47 points. As it stands, after nine rounds, Townley still holds the
overall lead in the Lites class championship point chase by a mere
two points (404-402). Also, with his podium performance, Metcalfe
(3rd o/a) moved into the top ten overall in the standings despite
missing five of the nine rounds.

Next up for the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team is the Aug.
26th Monster Energy/Kawasaki Steel City MX National in Delmont, Pa.,
Round Ten of the 2007 AMA Toyota Motocross Championships.

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Monster Energy’s Ricky Carmichael Wins Spring Creek MX National; Brings AMA MX Career To Close

CORONA, Calif., (Aug. 13, 2007) – Monster Energy’s Ricky Carmichael –
the sport’s all-time winningest competitor – raced what is said to be
his final AMA Outdoor National motocross, this past weekend recording
his amazing 150th career win with a 1-1 performance at Millville’s
(Minn.) Spring Creek MX Park.

“It’s been a great ride and I’ve been very fortunate,” said an
understandably emotional Carmichael on Sunday. “A lot of things come
to an end and I’m happy with every decision I’ve made – and it’s time
to move on.”

Carmichael was his usual dominant self at Millville, though his
recent rival – Monster Energy/Kawasaki’s James Stewart – was unable
to race due to an injury (knee). About the only highlight Carmichael
provided outside his thorough mastery of the Spring Creek track, was
a save he made in the infamous Millville whoop section. “I just held
on and the karma police were good to me,” said Carmichael with a laugh.

So in six races this season Carmichael went 6-0. Had he decided to
complete the entire season he’d undoubtedly be in 1st place overall
in the standings, though it’s a mute point as he’s also been focusing
on his auto racing career.

“I have a goal and that’s to be a race car driver,” said Carmichael.
“But this (motocross) is the sport that made me.”

Next up for Monster Energy’s Ricky Carmichael will be the Sept. 22-23
Motocross Des Nations at Budds Creek MX Park, Budds Creek, Md.
Carmichael will be racing for the Monster Energy-backed Team USA,
also featuring Monster-backed racers James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto
and Tim Ferry.

Monster Energy supports the sport. Be it MX, road racing, supermoto,
off-road, FMX, skate, MTB, off-road, surf, snow, BMX – name it – the
athletes are rockin’ Monster Energy more than anything these days.
Check out all the types – Original Monster Energy, Monster Lo-Carb,
Monster Assault, Monster Khaos, the new Monster/fruit juice hybrid
called “M-80” and the ground-breaking Java Monster premium coffee &
cream supercharged with our Monster Energy blend. RC digs ‘em – so
will you. On the ‘Net at www.monsterenergy.com.