ATLANTA (February 28, 2004) - Yamaha’s Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., raced to his sixth THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series victory in front of 59,651 fans at the Georgia Dome. Kawasaki’s James Stewart earned his third consecutive 125cc Eastern Regional THQ AMA Supercross Series race, breaking the all-time 125cc win record (13) previously held by Jeremy McGrath.

Honda’s Damon Huffman, of Valencia, Calif., earned the $1,500 Butterfinger Holeshot Award, leading the field through turn one. Kawasaki’s Reed made his way into the lead on lap two and held on for the victory. Windham, who started mid-pack due to a block pass by Reed, moved into second place late in the race after passing Yamaha’s David Vuillemin. Vuillemin fell out of podium position when Honda rider Mike LaRocco charged through the field to pass him.
“ I was riding for a win tonight,” said Reed. “I need to get a streak going here. I know I have a decent points lead, but you can never have enough. I really liked the track here tonight and enjoyed the race.”

In the 125cc main event, Stewart, who finished fourth in his heat race, passed the $1,000 Butterfinger Holeshot Award winner Steve Boniface on lap one to take the lead. Yamaha’s Josh Hansen, who finished second last weekend in Minneapolis, trailed close behind. Stewart pulled away from the field and Hansen held down second place until crashing on lap seven. Suzuki’s Broc Hepler, of Kittanning, Pa., secured second place late in the race and earned his second career podium finish. Yamaha’s Michael Blose, of Phoenix, Ariz., finished third, marking his first-career podium finish.

“ In my heat race, I had a crash and was forced to play catch up,” said Stewart. “I heard all of the fans cheering me on, and that was very inspirational. This is a special race for me because I broke Jeremy McGrath’s record and to be in the same level as him is an awesome feeling; that is why I have a McGrath jersey with me tonight.”

KTM Junior Supercross Challenge
1. Hunter Breland, McLain, Miss., KTM
2. Colton Ford, Cartersville, Ga., KTM
3. Justin Dobbins, Barnesville, Ga., KTM
4. Sean Shalvoy, Mooresville, N.C, KTM
5. Braxton Ashley, Aiken, S.C., KTM
6. Logan France, Deale, Mary., KTM
7. Sam Mattingly, Martinsville, Ind., KTM
8. Collin Abderhalden, Lenox, Mass., KTM
9. James Miller, Bulan, Ky., KTM
10. Blake Thurman, Como, Texas, KTM
11. Corey Balko, Pembroke Pines, Fla., KTM
12. Leila Mullen, Cumming, Ga., KTM
13. Koen Kersten Groesbeek, Holland, KTM
14. Jaykota Kearbey, Ellsinore, Mo., KTM
15. Jake Capizzi, Woodstock, Ga., KTM

THQ AMA Supercross Series 125cc Eastern Regional Event Results, Atlanta
1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki
2. Broc Hepler, Kittanning, Pa., Suzuki
3. Michael Blose, Phoenix, Ariz., Yamaha
4. Steve Boniface, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
5. Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Kawasaki
6. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha
7. Eric Sorby, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki
8. Jeff Gibson, Westerville, Ohio, Yamaha
9. Steve Lamson, Camino, Calif., Honda
10. Kevin Johnson, Albuquerque, N.M., Yamaha

THQ AMA Supercross Series 125cc Eastern Regional Season Standings
1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 75
2. Broc Hepler, Kittanning, Pa., Suzuki, 57
3. Steve Lamson, Camino, Calif., Honda, 46
4. Eric Sorby, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 44
5. Ryan Clark, Albuquerque, N.M., Yamaha, 36
6. Danny Smith, Middleton, Idaho, Yamaha, 32
7. Kelly Smith, Ludington, Mich., Yamaha, 31
8. Ryan Mills, Clintondale, N.Y., Honda, 27
9. Paul Carpenter, Ithaca, N.Y., Kawasaki, 25
10. Tiger Lacey, Wolf Creek, Ore., Honda, 22

THQ AMA Supercross Series 125cc Western Regional Season Standings
1. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 147
2. Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 117
3. Stephane Roncada, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Kawasaki, 116
4. Nathan Ramsey, Menifee, Calif., Honda, 109
5. Brock Sellards, Sherrodsville, Ohio, Yamaha, 92
6. Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., Suzuki, 89
7. Troy Adams, Brooksville, Fla., Kawasaki, 71
8. Greg Schnell, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Yamaha, 67
9. Joshua Summey, Stanley, N.C., Yamaha, 49
10. Christopher Gosselaar, Victorville, Calif., Honda

THQ World Supercross Series/THQ AMA Supercross Series Event Results, Atlanta
1. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
2. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda
3. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda
4. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
5. Travis Preston, Hesperia, Calif., Honda
6. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha
7. Sean Hamblin, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
8. Michael Byrne, Temecula, Calif., Kawasaki
9. Tyler Evans, Canyon Lake, Calif., Honda
10. Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., Suzuki

THQ AMA Supercross Series Season Standings
1. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha, 216
2. Kevin Windham, Centerville, Miss., Honda, 190
3. David Vuillemin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 170
4. Mike LaRocco, Corona, Calif., Honda, 167
5. Michael Byrne, Temecula, Calif., Kawasaki, 121
6. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda, 111
7. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Suzuki, 105
8. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 96
9. Sean Hamblin, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 79
10. Grant Langston, Lake Elsinore, Calif., KTM, 74

THQ World Supercross GP Season Standings
1. Damon Huffman, Valencia, Calif., Honda, 221
2. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Yamaha, 202
3. Grant Langston, Temecula, Calif., KTM, 188
4. Tyler Evans, Canyon Lake, Calif., Suzuki, 183
5. Ryan Clark, Albuquerque, N.M., Yamaha, 133
6. Keith Johnson, Albuquerque, N.M., Yamaha, 124
7. Erick Vallejo, Dallas, Texas, Yamaha, 110
8. Mike Brown, Johnson City, Tenn., Yamaha, 95
9. Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., Suzuki, 88
10. Joe Oehlhof, Hesperia, Calif., Honda, 85

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About THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series
THQ World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment and Dorna Off Road S.L. Riders must compete in the international rounds to be eligible to win the world championship. In 2003-2004, the 17-event THQ World Supercross GP will be comprised of two international events in Seville, Spain and Arnhem, Holland, and 15 of the 16 events that are conducted in major cities throughout the United States as a part of the THQ AMA Supercross Series. The other THQ AMA Supercross Series event held in Daytona Beach, Fla., is independently produced by the International Speedway Corporation, and is not a part of the THQ World Supercross GP. A THQ AMA Supercross Series rider will be crowned as the national champion for the series of events conducted in the United States only.

THQ World Supercross GP is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world. Clear Channel Entertainment is the largest promoter and producer of live events in the world, with a broad based tradition in the promotion and production of motorcycle racing events. The FIM, Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme, is the body that globally governs motorcycle sport at the world level. Among other matters, the FIM groups together 85 affiliated National Federations relating to the sport of motorcycle racing. AMA Pro Racing is the National Federation representative that sanctions motorcycle-racing events in the United States. Dorna Off Road S.L. is an internationally recognized sports management group established in 1988 with an emphasis on major international motor sports events. Dorna is headquartered in Madrid, Spain with branch offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. In addition to its involvement with THQ World Supercross GP, Dorna manages the rights to MotoGP and the FIM Motocross World Championship. For more information on THQ World Supercross GP and the THQ AMA Supercross Series, log on to www.sxgp.com.


About Clear Channel Entertainment
Clear Channel Entertainment, the world's largest producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books 135 live entertainment venues, including 44 amphitheaters in the U.S. and 28 venues in Europe. Each year, more than 62 million people attend approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; and specialized sports and motor sports shows.

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About AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its Championships include the AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championship, the AMA Super Moto, the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship and the AMA Progressive Insurance U.S. FlatTrack Championship.