Carmichael in title hunt

Ricky Carmichael is back in contention for the AMA Supercross championship following victory in Indianapolis and the return of 25 points previously docked for fuel irregularities.

Carmichael was ruled to have used illegal fuel at the San Diego round of the championship. However, as the round is part of both the World and AMA championships, there are fuel-testing differences between the FIM and the AMA. As a result the points are reinstated, and the team has paid a $20,000 fine which was donated to the Asterisk Mobile Medical Centre and Riders for Health.

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The news boosted the reigning champion’s spirits in time for a comfortable win at Indianapolis, leading from the second lap and winning by three seconds from James Stewart, with Chad Reed third.

The next round takes place at Daytona International Speedway as part of daytona Bike Week.

Indianapolis Supercross results:

1. Ricky Carmichael (Suzuki)

2. James Stewart (Kawasaki)

3. Chad Reed (Yamaha)

4. Ivan Tedesco (Suzuki)

5. Nick Wey (Honda)

6. Ernesto Fonseca (Honda)

7. Michael Byrne (Kawasaki)

8. Travis Presteon (Honda)

9. Tim Ferry (Honda).

10. Jeff Gibson (Honda).

AMA Supercross championship: 1. Reed 191. 2. Carmichael 190. 3. Stewart 174. 4. Tedesco 144. 5. Wey 133.

World Supercross championship: 1. Carmichael 242. 2. Stewart 233. 3. Reed 231. 4. Tedesco 191. 5. Wey 191.