Photos: Monster Energy Supercross - Seattle Race Action

The first time's always the sweetest, and Ryan Villopoto will undoubtedly look back on the 2009 Monster Energy Supercross in Seattle's Qwest Field with fondness. He rode a solid and nearly mistake-free race that kept him up front when the checkers flew in his first race back from illness.

James Stewart was truly "dead last" going through the first turn... well, that's if you don't count Chad Reed and Tyler Bowers laying on the ground before the first turn. Regardless, JS7 jammed his way to the front, but was ultimately unable to bridge the 8 second gap that Villopoto had put on him by the final few laps. Regardless, James was able to make up the 3 points he was behind on Chad, and add 3 more. This of course puts him in the points lead and the driver's seat with 2 rounds remaining in the series.

Another good ride was put in by Josh Grant, who was fast all day on the gnarly Seattle track. In reportedly only his 2nd time on the bike since a hard crash in Jacksonville 2 weeks ago, Grant kept his gear clean most of the night and stayed off the ground to end up 6th in the main event.

Jake 'The Snake' Moss was impressive all day and night, and seemed like a potential podium candidate for sure. He only missed it by two spots, and the 4 guys ahead of him are the cream of the crop in the West, for sure. It was an excellent night for Moss, who'd already turned quite a few heads at the previous rounds. Hopefully he will have a good ride on a solid team lined up for the Nationals, which are quickly approaching.