Tortelli wins Hangtown National.

Sebastien Tortelli put his dismal Supercross season firmly behind him by winning the Hangtown Outdoor National, and taking the lead in the points standings after two rounds.

Tortelli won the 250 class on his Honda/Universal Studios CR 250 by winning the first moto, and finishing third in the second, to beat National champion Ricky Carmichael, who claimed the runner-up spot overall.

Carmichael had some problems in the first moto, but fought back in his usual style to finish in fifth. The Kawasaki rider then won the second moto, in a repeat of his performance at round one, Glen Helen.

The final podium position went to Mike LaRocco on the Amsoil/Dr. Martens Honda with a second and fifth placed finishes, under the Californian sun.

Tortelli's victory will go some way towards easing his fears of losing his seat at Honda, if the rumours of Ricky Carmichael signing for the Red Riders are true.

Grant Langston won the 125 class on his Red Bull/KTM with an impressive double moto sweep. The result means that the South African keeps his perfect outdoor record in 2001: four races - four wins.

Meanwhile, reigning National champion Travis Pastrana had race finishes of ninth and second to give him second overall. Third place went to Pastrana's Suzuki team-mate Rodrig Thain with finishes of fourth and ninth.

250 Results:

1. Sebastien Tortelli - HON - 1/3
2. Ricky Carmichael - KAW - 5/1
3. Mike LaRocco - HON - 2/5
4. Kevin Windham - SUZ - 4/4
5. David Vuillemin - YAM - 3/6

250 Point Standings:

1. Sebastien Tortelli - 88
2. Ricky Carmichael - 79
3. TIE: Ferry, Windham - 76
5. Mike LaRocco - 72

125 Results:

1. Grant Langston - KTM - 1/1
2. Travis Pastrana - SUZ - 9/2
3. Rodrig Thain - SUZ - 4/9
4. Kelly Smith - KTM - 5/8
5. Brock Sellards - KTM - 14/3

125 Point Standings:

1. Grant Langston - 100
2. Travis Pastrana - 72
3. Damon Huffman - 54
4. Rodrig Thain - 46
5. Brock Sellards - 45

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