Rider of the week: Ryan Villopoto
Nickname: RV, RV2
Nationality: American
Team: Monster Energy Kawasaki
Machine: Kawasaki KX450F (#2)
Born: August 13, 1988 in Poulsbo, Washington USA
Ryan Villopoto made his pro debut at the Broome-Tioga National in August of 2005, where he tried his hardest but crossed the finish line in fifteenth place.
Villopoto answered his critics the following weekend with an impressive top-five at Steel City, and ended the season on the podium at Glen Helen. Villopoto proved his arrival when he was invited to be part of Team USA for the 2006 Motocross des Nations, where he, James Stewart and Ivan Tedesco brought back the USA’s 17th MXdN victory. Today, Villopoto rides everyday just like when he was little. So far in 2012, he is in third place in points. With the upcoming supercross season approaching, he and all of the other riders prepare for a tough competition.
- 2012 AMA US National Supercross Champion
- 2012 FIM Supercross World Champion
- 2011 AMA US National Supercross Champion
- 2011 FIM Supercross World Champion
- 2011 AMA US National Motocross Champion
- 2011 FIM Motocross Des Nations World Champion
- 2008 AMA US National Motocross (250cc) Champion
- 2008 FIM Motocross Des Nations World Champion
- 2007 AMA US Supercross (West-250cc) Champion
- 2007 AMA US National Motocross (250cc) Champion
- 2007 FIM Motocross Des Nations World Champion
- 2006 AMA US National Motocross (250cc) Champion
- 2006 FIM Motocross Des Nations World Champion
- 2006 AMA Supercross / Motocross Rookie of The Year
Upcoming Supercross Schedule
| Sam Boyd Stadium (Monster Energy Cup) | Las Vegas, NV | October 20, 2012 | |
| Angel Stadium | Anaheim, CA | January 5, 2013 | |
| Chase Field | Phoenix, AZ | January 12, 2013 | |
| Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, CA | January 19, 2013 | |
| Overstock.com Stadium | Oakland, CA | January 26, 2013 | |
| Angels Stadium | Anaheim, CA | February 2, 2013 | |
| Qualcomm Stadium | San Diego, CA | February 9, 2013 | |
| Cowboys Stadium | Arlington, TX | February 16, 2013 | |
| Georgia Dome | Atlanta, GA | February 23, 2013 | |
| Edward Jones Dome | St.Louis, MO | March 2, 2013 | |
| Daytona International Speedway | Daytona Beach, FL | March 9, 2013 | |
| Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis, IN | March 16, 2013 | |
| Rogers Centre | Toronto, Canada | March 23, 2013 | |
| Reliant Stadium | Houston,TX | April 6, 2013 | |
| Metrodome | Minneapolis, MN | April 13, 2013 | |
| Century Link Field | Seattle, WA | April 20, 2013 | |
| Rice-Eccles Stadium | Salt Lake City, UT | April 27, 2013 | |
| Sam Boyd Stadium | Las Vegas, NV | May 4, 2013 |
Information from www.wikipedia.com
