Atlanta Monster Energy AMA Supercross 2013

Today Atlanta’s Georgiadome hosted the best supercross racers in the world. And James Stewart has won his first 450 SX Main Event of the year! Ryan Villopto takes second, Davi Millsaps third. Millsaps retains points lead.
In the 250 ‘East’ series, Wil Hahn has won tonight’s 15 lap Main Event, with Dean Wilson second, Marvin Musquin third. James said afterwards “I struggled all day – but I got a great start in the main event. I don’t even remember the last time I won a race. Last week was tough (not being able to start the main event in Dallas). This is great!”

Noticeable today: Andrew Short has joined the BTO Sports KTM team, and Kyle Chisholm has joined the Joe Gibbs Racing MX Team.

KTM Andrew Short 6th at Atlanta Supercross

Red Bull/KTM rider Andrew Short put together another solid performance finishing 6th at the eighth round of the AMA Supercross Series at the Georgia Dome.
Short had a decent day turning the 10th fastest lap time in the afternoon qualifying. His teammate, Mike Alessi, was able to qualify 12th fastest. As a result both KTM riders were placed in the first heat. In the heat both riders got a decent start near the top five. Alessi just edged out Short off the start and the two teammates battled throughout the 8 lap heat. Near the final lap Short was able to put a pass on Alessi and take over 4th position. Short would go on to finish 4th while Alessi finished 5th.