The Dual of the KTMs was less a dual and more a lesson. Professor Short showed us all how to dominate the competition. The guy is very popular in the motocross community and it paid off for him in our third matchup of Motocross Madness. Max Nagl had potential, and is a constant podium threat on the FIM World Championship series, but couldn’t compete with Andrew in this one. Number 29 will meet up with either James Stewart of Ben Townley in the quarterfinals. Here is the updated bracket:
The fourth installment of Motocross Madness brings us two non-Americans. We figured that Chad Reed has been racing stateside for long enough that he qualifies. The Aussie has had a rough go in recent years and has finally returned to form after recovering from last year’s injuries. The Two-Two Motorsports Honda rider is in third in the points this season, won in San Diego, and has finished on the podium eight times in 2011. Not a bad rebound after missing most of last year. Chad will be taking on David Philippaerts from Italy on his Monster Energy Yamaha. His name reminds us of Philippides, the hero of ancient Greece whose legendary story gave birth to the Marathon. And for good reason, since Philippaerts seems to finish every race in the top 5 in the FIM World Motocross Championship. He even won a few races and ended up 3rd overall in the series behind Cairoli and Desalle. This should be another good matchup, it’ll be interesting to see how this one plays out. VOTE HERE! Stats and highlights below:
Chad Reed
Stats:
Birth Date: March 15, 1982
Birthplace: Kurri Kurri, Australia
Residence: Tampa, Florida
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 170 lbs.
National Number: 22
Career Highlights:
1999: 1st Australian Supercross Championship
2000: 1st Australian Supercross Chapmionship
2002: 1st AMA 125 East Supercross
2003: 1st FIM World Supercross Championship
2004: 1st AMA Supercross Lites
2006: 3rd AMA Supercross Championship
2007: 2nd AMA Supercross Championship
2008: 1st AMA/FIM Supercross; 1st Australasian SuperX Championship
2009: 1st AMA Motocross; 1st Australasian SuperX Championship
David Philippaerts
Stats:
Birth Date: July 12, 1983
Birthplace: Pietrasanta, Tuscany, Italy
Residence: Milan, Italy
Height: 1.8m (5’11”)
Weight: 74kg (165 lbs.)
National Number: 19
Career Highlights:
2003: 1st Italian 125 Championship
2006: 3rd FIM MX2 World Motocross Championship
2007: 6th FIM MX1 World Motocross Championship
2008: 1st FIM MX1 World Motocross Championship
2009: 4th FIM MX1 World Motocross Championship
2010: 3rd FIM MX1 World Motocross Championship
Reed finished 4th in St. Louis on Saturday and remains in the hunt for the championship. Philippaerts finished 4th and 14th to put him in 10th place in the points to start the season. Should be a good matchup. VOTE HERE!
Glen Helen Raceway 