Chad Reed climbs back to fifth in Anaheim

Chad Reed has bounced back from an opening lap melee to finish fifth at Round 5 of the AMA Supercross at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium.

It was a case of déjà vu for the Australian, who was solid throughout practice and finished his heat race third. Reed got caught up in a fracas at Turn 3 on the opening lap of the SX 450 Main Event which dropped him back to 19th.

Reed charged through the order, making up 14 positions on his way to finishing fifth. Acknowledging that tonight’s result doesn’t represent the progress made by his TwoTwo Motorsports team Reed said it was the first time this year that he felt he could win.

“I am honestly happy with tonight,” Reed said “Sometimes the result doesn’t always fit the progress you have made.

“I feel like we now have all the pieces of the puzzle and it was the first time this year I felt like I could win.

“Bring on San Diego, I know we are heading in the right direction and I really want to put it all together for a good result,” Reed added.

Reed currently sits fifth in the 450 SX class championship standings on 81 points.

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross will continue next Saturday night, February 9, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

 

RESULTS

Position	Rider	Origin	Bike
1	Ryan Dungey	Belle Plaine, Minnesota	KTM
2	Davi Millsaps	Murrieta, California	Suzuki
3	Justin Barcia	Ochlocknee, Georgia	Honda
4	James Stewart	Haines City, Florida	Suzuki
5	Chad Reed	Kurri Kurri, Australia	Honda
6	Andrew Short	Smithville, Texas	Honda
7	Trey Canard	Shawnee, Oklahoma	Honda
8	Ryan Villopoto	Poulsbo, Washington	Kawasaki
9	Broc Tickle	Holly, Michigan	Suzuki
10	Justin Brayton	Fort Dodge, Iowa	Yamaha

 

CHAMPIONSHIP

Position	Rider	Origin	Bike	Points
1	Davi Millsaps	Murrieta, California	Suzuki	107
2	Ryan Dungey	Belle Plaine, Minnesota	KTM	93
3	Trey Canard	Shawnee, Oklahoma	Honda	92
4	Ryan Villopoto	Poulsbo, Washington	Kawasaki	90
5	Chad Reed	Kurri Kurri, Australia	Honda	81
6	Andrew Short	Smithville, Texas	Honda	71
7	Justin Barcia	Ochlocknee, Georgia	Honda	61
8	James Stewart	Haines City, Florida	Suzuki	56
9	Justin Brayton	Fort Dodge, Iowa	Yamaha	53
10	Jake Weimer	Rupert, Idaho	Kawasaki	48