No upsets so far! Villopoto put up an absolutely dominating performance in our poll and will move on to the quarterfinals. Desalle garnered a few votes, but it’s no surprise that RV2 won with his popularity and excellent racing this year. Ryan will meet the winner of Musquin vs. Canard in the next round. Take a look at our updated bracket below:
So far the American riders are 1-0, let’s see how the next matchup goes!
Our second matchup pits America’s favorite “vet” against the Italian phenom. Representing Geico Honda is perennial fan-favorite Kevin Windham. K-Dub may be getting up there in age but he still manages to get himself onto the podium! His oppenent from the FIM MX circuit, representing Red Bull Teka Factory KTM is Tony Cairoli. Cairoli not only won the USGP at Glen Helen last year but dominated the series to take his second consecutive World Motocross title. This matchup is definitely going to be thrilling, but it’s up to you to vote! Who’s going to take this one? VOTE HERE! Bench ammo below:
Antonio Cairoli
Stats:
Birth Date: September 23, 1985
Birthplace: Patti, Italy
Residence: Rome, Italy
Height: 1.75m (5’9″)
Weight: 70kg (155 lbs.)
National Number: 222
Career Highlights:
2002: Italian 125 Junior Champion
2005: MX2 World Motocross Champion
2007: MX2 World Motocross Champion
2009: MX1 World Motocross Champion
2010: MX1 World Motocross Champion
Kevin Windham
Stats:
Birth Date: February 28, 1978
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, LA
Residence: Centreville, MS
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 182 lbs.
National Number: 14
Career Highlights:
1994: AMA Motocross Rookie of the Year
1996: 1st AMA 125 West Supercross; 2nd AMA 125 National Motocross Series
1997: 1st AMA 125 West Supercross; 2nd AMA 125 National Motocross Series
1998: 4th AMA 250 Supercross Series; 8th AMA 250 Motocross Series
1999: 2nd AMA 250 National Motocross Series; 7th AMA 250 Supercross Series
2000: 3rd AMA 250 National Motocross Series; 4th AMA 250 Supercross Series
2001: 2nd AMA 250 National Motocross Series; 4th AMA 250 Supercross Series
2003: 2nd AMA 250 National Motocross Series
2004: 2nd AMA 250 Supercross Series; 3rd AMA 250 National Motocross Series
2005: 2nd AMA 250 National Motocross Series; 3rd AMA Supercross Series
2006: 2nd AMA Motocross Series; 14th AMA Supercross Series
2007: 4th AMA Supercross Series; 5th AMA Motocross Series
2008: 2nd AMA/FIM Supercross Series
2010: 2nd AMA/FIM Supercross Series
The battle continues. Be sure to vote on our poll on our Facebook page here: VOTE HERE!
Glen Helen Raceway 