2011 Supercross Phoenix Photo Gallery

Some say the No. 1 plate weighs more than any other; Ryan Dungey has his work cut out for him in 2011.

The sun was out in the pits.

Josh Hansen working the track in Phoenix.

Tyla Rattray is looking to improve on his 3rd place finish last weekend in Anaheim.

Andrew Short turning laps in Phoenix practice.

Keep your eye on KTM's Ken Roczen.

Ryan Villopoto at warp speed.

Eli Tomac is looking to put his Honda on the box in Phoenix.

Kevin Windham carries the torch for all us old guys in the MCUSA office.

Showing support for the privateer Phoenix racers.

Hart and Huntington's super slick Dodge Charger.

Trey Canard on his factory Honda

Christian Craig was seventh fastest in practice.

Dunlop was busy all day on the tire machines.

Chad Reed over the finish line double in Phoenix.

Nick Wey on the gas on his new Yamaha.

James Stewart returns to the track that ended his 2010 season.

Kyle Regal on his L&M Yamaha.

The pits were packed at Phoenix.

Falkan tire babes in action.

James Stewart's YZ450F.

Kevin Winhdam's CRF450R.

Kevin Windham hangs out with fans.

Mike Alessi's KTM 350 SX-F.

Chad Reed's CRF450R.

Chad Reed's Fox helmet.

Rockstar babes looking fine.

Ryan Villopoto's KX450F.

Rockstar babes looking extra fine.

"The Styla" Tyla Rattray took the first Lites heat in Phoenix.

Jason Thomas and Vince Friese tangled after the sand section and then spent the rest of their heat race in a shoving match.

Martin Davalos battled with Josh Hansen in the second heat race but had to settle for the number-2 position.

RV2 ran away in the first heat, winning by more than 12 seconds.

Opening Ceremonies.

Chad Reed took his first heat win of the year.

James Stewart celebrates his first win in over a year.

Josh Hansen is now two-for-two.

RV was in hot pursuit of Stewart, but a fall put him too far back to catch JS7.

KTM's Mike Alessi had difficulties in Phoenix where he failed to qualify for the main.

2011 AMA Supercross Phoenix

Germany's Ken Roczen took some hard spills at Chase Field and ended up crashing out of the main.

KTM's Andrew Short placed seventh in the main after getting a mediocre start.

Ryan Dungey: "We didn't have the best of days, but I'm proud of the entire Rockstar Makita Suzuki team. We are in this together, whether they be good nights or those that don't get you a win."

Brett Metcalfe: "I didn’t get a good start, but I was able to ride much more solid and my Suzuki was working really well. I’m happy with another eighth-place and we’ll continue to make little improvements and get better as we go along."

Ryan Dungey struggled on Phoenix's difficult track conditions and finished fifth behind Chad Reed.

Brett Metcalfe started outside the top-10 in the main but fought his way back to an eighth-place finish.

Troy Lee Honda's Travis Baker remained determined despite a poor start in the Lites main and finsihed eighth.

Christian Craig suffered a crash during the opening laps of the main and didn't finish the race.

Cole Seely had a horrible start in 15th but charged toward the front where he crossed the finish line jump in fourth.

Ryan Morais scored a podium finish in the Lites main in Phoenix.

Yamaha's Kyle Chisholm took ninth in the second round at Phoenix.

After getting a great start in the main behind James Stewart and Kevin Windham, Justin Brayton went on to finish sixth at Phoenix.

Phoenix sunset

James Stewart's San Manuel factory Yamaha YZ450F.

Kyle Chisholm poses with his girlfriend.

Rockstar Suzuki rider Ryan Morais is off to a good season finishing sixth at Anaheim 1 and third at Phoenix.

Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Josh Hansen showing off for the Phoenix crowd.

A view of a fan enjoying the view.

Parts Unlimited's Lou Lopez and Ethika's Malcolm McCassy hang out with Kawisaki's Jake Weimer.

Lites class start with Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Josh Hansen in the lead.

Mitch Payton motivating his rider before the start of the race.

The view of Phoenix Supercross from a fans perspective.

Fans were all about fun at Phoenix.

Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider and defending Supercross champion Ryan Dungey is not perfect and occasionally makes a mistake.

Yamaha's Austin Stroupe took third place in the second heat race behind Chad Reed and James Stewart at Phoenix.

MotoConcepts Yamaha's Vince Friese just missed qualifying for the main in Phoenix during the LCQ after placing third behind Chris Blose.

Rockstar Suzuki's Ryan Morais took third in the main at Phoenix.

Yamaha's Tommy Hahn crashed during the main on Lap 3 and eventually ended in 16th.

Yamaha's Kyle Cunningham and KTM's Ken Roczen came together in the Lites main and Cunningham went down in the process. He finished ninth in the end.

Valli Motosports Yamaha's Nick Wey finished 12th in the main at Phoenix behind Davi Millsaps.

Trey Canard rode to a third place finish in Phoenix.

Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey battled in Phoenix during the main. Reed eventually won the battle finishing one place ahead of Dungey.

2011 Supercross Phoenix Photo Gallery

See Monster Energy Supercross racing action photos from inside Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.