MTM Talks With Ryan Villopoto

Here's what Ryan Villopoto had to say after he led most of his first Main Event Race in the Supercross Lites Class.

Kendra — I know you’re going to be asked this question a million times, but how does it feel to have taken second place and the holeshot in your first ever lites supercross main event?

Ryan — Oh it feels good. It wasn’t looking too good for me in the qualifiers and everything. I spun real bad in both qualifiers, and had to go to the last chance and luckily in the main I pulled it together. I was on the outside, it wasn’t the greatest pick, not the one I wanted, but it worked out for me.

Kendra — What are your plans for the rest of the season as far as training and preparation for the races?

Ryan — I’d just like to stay consistent, you know top 5 every weekend, maybe top 3. That’s what counts. Being all over the board won’t get you very far, if I can stay up top 5, top 3 I think it should be good.


Kendra — What was the biggest obstacle for you on the track tonight?

Ryan — Tonight for sure the whoops were really tough, I think everybody had a little bit of problems in them. Normally at our test tracks the whoops aren’t a problem, but tonight they were pretty tough. I just gotta work on those.


Kendra — Good Luck with that. We’re looking forward to seeing you on top. Keep up the good work and I think that you’ll be champ by the end of the season.

Ryan — Thanks a lot.