San Manuel Yamaha rider Chad Reed saw his run of five consecutive victories come to an end in Houston for the seventh round of seventeen in the 2008 AMA Supercross series, a FIM World Championship, but the Australian continued his 100% podium record with second position and guards a 32 point lead in the competition.
Suzuki's GSX-R European Cup kicks off the 2006 season at Valencia in Spain on 21-23 April as a thrilling support series to the rejuvenated World Superbike championship and a fitting celebration of the Suzuki GSX-R750's 21st birthday. After the inaugural season in 2005, Team Suzuki GB - the British entry into the six-round 2006 GSX-R European Cup - has now been announced with fresh impetus in the young team.
Team Makita Suzuki Racing’s Ricky Carmichael continues to extend his points lead in the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series by finishing second at Houston’s Reliant Stadium on Saturday night as team mate Ivan Tedesco walked away with a sixth-place finish. Said Carmichael: “I feel like I was pretty consistent all night. James Stewart has got six wins now, I’ve got six wins and we’re tied for the World title: It’s what everybody wants to see. But I’m just looking forward to getting better; to improving my performance at the beginning of the race and still being there at the end.”