Five Things I Learned at the Oakland Supercross

Round four of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, from Oakland, CA, is in the books. The racing proved to be exciting in both classes once again, with James Stewart winning the Supercross class Main Event and Broc Tickle taking the top spot in Supercross Lites. Here are a few things I learned from last Saturday's action in Oakland:

1. He Whose Front Tire Washes Out Will Not Win
The last three Supercross races have been decided by someone losing their front end and laying the bike over. In Phoenix, it was Ryan Villopoto who did it and allowed James Stewart to get the win. At Dodger Stadium, Stewart repaid the favor by doing the same thing. In Oakland, Villopoto again lost the front end allowing Stewart to get by him for the lead. The two riders have swapped wins thus far this season and, potentially could the rest of the season.

Even though Ryan Dungey and Trey Canard appear to be on their pace by looking at lap times, Villopoto and Stewart seem to take it up a notch in the Main Events. Both Stewart and Villopoto are out to prove something and, if they don't in some way ruin each other's season in the process, could be neck and neck all the way to Vegas.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/five-things-i-learned-at-the-oakland-supercross

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