June 09, 2005

What we know about Southwick…

1) It’s the only sand track on the National circuit, and it’s got a well-deserved reputation for being a severe test of man and machine.
2) Somebody’s bike is going to blow up.
3) At least one of the local vet racers “Junkyard Dog” Dowd and “Oh!” Henry, old as they may be, could possibly pull off an upset podium finish in the 450 class.
4) Mike Alessi already has the track wired, having raced and won on it last weekend.
5) Grant Langston is going to have a tough day with his still-tender ankle. It will be a miracle if he can get in the top 10.
6) Mike Brown can send a serious signal to the rest of the 250F class if he can pull off the overall win.
7) Ryan Hughes has never won there. Of course, the same could be said about most of the guys in the 250F class.
8) Chad Reed could possibly upset Kevin Windham for third.
9) Juss Lansoo is the dark horse here. Being from Estonia, there is a good chance that he may be bringing some serious sand track skills to the race.
10) The battle between Rick Carmichael and James Stewart will actually be worth twice the price of admission, if not more.

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