When the checkered flag flew ending the 450 SX main event, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto stood atop the podium for his third win of the season. During the race Villopoto would proceed to work his way to the front. As the race hit the halfway mark, Villopoto battled with Windham, making the winning pass on lap 11. “Going out of the last chance I had the outside gate,” said Villopoto, who had to qualify for the main event through the last chance qualifier. “I was second to last to line up and I really just can’t thank the guys at Monster Energy Kawasaki enough. It was the fastest bike out there and I was able to get a good start. “Starting on the outside there killed me,” he continued. “I was able to make something of it, which was awesome.” Villopoto’s second straight win and third victory in the last four races moves him into a tie at the top of the standings with Dungey. The Monster Energy Supercross series heads to Atlanta, Ga. Saturday, February 27, for its eighth race of the season at the Georgia Dome.
