Stewart's San Diego win

Kawasaki rider James ‘Bubba’ Stewart was able to take the win at sixth round of the AMA Supercross championship in San Diego on Saturday, February 11, 2006.

Reigning champion Ricky Carmichael took the holeshot for the 20 lap final, leading until the penultimate lap. Stewart was always in contention, remaining within one second of Suzuki-mounted Carmcihael until he was able to take the lead with just one lap to go.

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“It was nice to finally get a good start and I think we both put on a great race for the fans. I gave it my all tonight and I got beat James got the best of me and he was better than me,” said Carmichael.

Third was Chad Reed for Yamaha. Despite taking second place, Carmichael heads both the AMA Supercross and World Supercross championships from Stewart and Reed.

250c San Diego results:

1. Stewart (Kawasaki)

2. Carmichael (Suzuki)

3. Reed (Yamaha)

4. McGrath (Honda)

5. LaRocco (Honda)

6. Tedesco (Suzuki)

7. Byrne (Kawasaki

8. Wey (Honda).

9. Fonseca (Honda)

10. Vallejo (Honda)

AMA Supercross championship:

1. Carmichael 139.

2. Stewart 128.

3. Reed 124.

4. LaRocco 89.

5. Byrne 88.

World Supercross championship:

1. Carmichael 183.

2. Stewart 181.

3. Reed 164.

4. Tedesco 133.

5. Byrne 130.