LaRocco and Team AMSOIL Win Anaheim 2 Supercross

Anaheim, CA ~ Mike LaRocco continued his string of strong performances with a triumphant return to the top podium at Round Three of the AMA/EA Sports Supercross at Edison Field. Always considered one of the best in the sport for his consistency, it had been seven years since LaRocco had won a race. “This is such a relief,” said LaRocco.

LaRocco, of South Bend, Indiana, is a two-time motocross National Champion and the 2001 motocross World Champion. Last season he and Team AMSOIL finished third in the overall supercross points chase without a win, but instead with a series of top finishes. LaRocco is considered the elder statesman in a sport where younger riders rule, but the 14-year veteran still has some gas in the tank. “I know now - in my heart and mind - that I can win against the fastest riders in the world," said LaRocco. “I’m going to use the confidence that I’ve gained in a relentless pursuit of the overall title.” LaRocco’s last main event win was April 1995 in the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan.

The Saturday, January 19 event was the third time in three races where LaRocco has put the AMSOIL/Dr. Martens/Journey/Honda team on the podium. LaRocco finished in second place overall in the 250cc final during week one which was also in Anaheim and followed up last week with a third place finish in San Diego. LaRocco is currently second in overall points, just five points behind the leader David Vuillemin of France. The next stop is Phoenix, Arizona this weekend. The series winner will be crowned in Las Vegas this May.

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