Chad Reed’s second place at Toronto gives him the lead in the 2011 AMA SX series.

Reed takes the Lead

Chad Reed has taken his privateer TwoTwo Motorsports team to the top of the leader board in the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross.

In surpassing his factory backed rivals, Reed again proved consistency is the key. Tonight’s second place finish at Toronto’s Rogers Centre has elevated him to three points clear of Ryan Villapoto in the championship standings.

The dual World Champion, who was unable to find a way past race winner Ryan Dungey acknowledged he made a few errors during the 20-lap contest.

“I am pumped to come away with the points lead but I can’t get too carried away. I still have a bit of work to do,” Reed said. “I need to quit making mistakes, these guys are to on it for that. Ryan (Dungey) rode a great race, he was faster in the whoops and turns. It took everything I had to try and pressure him into making a mistake.

“The industry decided not to give me a chance this season,” Reed continued. “I want to win this championship so bad. It would be a bittersweet speech for sure.”

With just five rounds remaining Reed and his TwoTwo Motorsports team will step-up their preparations ahead of next weekends event at Cowboys Stadium in Texas.

Monster Energy AMA Supercross: Toronto

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda
3. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha
5. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha
6. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Yamaha
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
8. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda
9. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
10.Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Standings after round 12 of 17

1. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda – 236
2. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 233
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 228
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 216
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 214
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM – 159
7. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha – 137
8. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda – 134
9. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha – 128
10.Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Yamaha – 109