2013 RedBud AMA National
The 2013 AMA Pro Motocross Championship heads to Buchanan, Mich., Saturday for the 40th running of the RedBud National.
And leading the charge as the sereies heads into round seven of 12 is Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, the reigning AMA Supercross Champion.
Villopoto has won nine motos, and is the only rider to win a moto in every round so far this season. But his lead has continually shrunk over the past few rounds due to some wins by Villopoto’s biggest threat this season – the reigning AMA Motocross Champion, Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey.
The two shared wins last week at the sandy Moto-X 338 National in Southwick. Villopoto has the lead with 283 points, but Dungey is only 12 back.
FUEL TV will cover the first motos live at 1 p.m. ET, and NBC will cover the second moto of the 450cc class live at 3 p.m. ET. The final 250cc Moto will be broadcast on the NBC Sports Network at 4 p.m. ET.
Following are some pre-race statistics ahead of the RedBud National for both the 450 class, and the 250 class, which is currently led by Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen.
2013 RedBud AMA Motocross Pre-Race Stats:
- This is the 40th running of the RedBud National.
- RedBud is the site of the largest obstacle in American Motocross. LaRocco’s Leap, named for former championship rider and local hero Mike LaRocco, is a 120-foot uphill triple jump. The iconic obstacle has been giving riders big air for over two decades.
- RedBud has hosted a national during the 4th of July holiday weekend since 1978.
- Ricky Carmichael captured seven consecutive wins in the 450 Class at RedBud on three different brands of motorcycles.
- In 2012, both the 450 Class and 250 Class winner at RedBud went on to win the title in their respective classes – Ryan Dungey (450 Class) and Blake Baggett (250 Class).
- With Ryan Dungey’s victory on a KTM in 2012, all five OEM’s have won at RedBud over the last five seasons in the 450 Class.
- Only two foreign-born riders have won at RedBud in both the 450 (Chad Reed and Sebastien Tortelli) and 250 (Grant Langston and Stephane Roncada) classes.
- Dungey is the only rider in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to finish on the podium in every moto.
- Ryan Villopoto has captured the most moto wins of the season with nine to date, as well as the distinction of being the only rider to win a moto at every round.
- Wil Hahn leads the 250 Class in Motorcycle Superstore Holeshot Championship points after only racing four motos.
2013 RedBud AMA Motocross 450 Class Stats:
- The first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race held at RedBud was July 28th, 1974. Kenny Zahrt won on a Bultaco, marking the last AMA Pro Motocross win for that manufacturer.
- This race marks the 33rd time the gate will drop at RedBud for a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race in the premier class.
- Marty Tripes won his last Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race at RedBud in 1979.
- Jeff Ward won at RedBud on 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc bikes.
- Ricky Carmichael has won at RedBud on three brands of motorcycles – Kawasaki, Honda, and Suzuki.
- Chad Reed became just the second international 450 Class winner at RedBud in 2011.
- With two wins, Ryan Dungey holds the most wins at RedBud of any current racer in the 450 Class.
Wins by brand at RedBud
- Honda – 11
- Kawasaki – 8
- Suzuki – 6
- Yamaha – 5
- KTM – 1
- Bultaco – 1
Last win by brand at RedBud
- KTM – 2012
- Honda – 2011
- Suzuki – 2010
- Yamaha – 2009
- Kawasaki – 2008
First time winners at RedBud
- Kenny Zahrt, 1974 – Bultaco
- Steve Wise, 1980 – Honda
- Mike Kiedrowski, 1992 – Kawasaki
- Josh Grant, 2009 – Yamaha
Riders to win at RedBud in both classes
- James Stewart
- Ricky Carmichael
- Jeff Emig
- Mike Kiedrowski
- Jeff Ward
Brand Sweeps at RedBud
- Kawasaki; James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto – 2008
- Kawasaki; Jeff Emig and Ricky Carmichael – 1998
- Yamaha; John Dowd and Kevin Windham – 1997
- Honda; Jeremy McGrath and Steve Lamson – 1995
- Honda; Jeff Stanton and George Holland – 1989
- Honda; Rick Johnson and Ron Lechien – 1985
- Honda; David Bailey and Johnny O’Mara – 1983
2013 Current Stats
450 Class Point Standings – After 6 of 12 rounds
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 283
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 271
3. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda, 219
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 169
5. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 158
6. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 140
7. Tyla Rattray, Durban, South Africa, Kawasaki, 119
8. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 115
9. Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., KTM, 110
10. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 109
Overall Wins
- Ryan Villopoto – 3
- Ryan Dungey – 3
Moto Wins
- Ryan Villopoto – 9
- Ryan Dungey – 3
Overall Wins by Brand
- Kawasaki – 3
- KTM – 3
Laps Led (total)
- Ryan Villopoto – 129
- Ryan Dungey – 28
- Justin Barcia – 23
- James Stewart – 20
- Andrew Short – 6
- Total: 206
Holeshot Winners
- Justin Barcia – 4
- James Stewart – 2
- Mike Alessi – 2
- Josh Grant – 1
- Ryan Villopoto – 1
- Ryan Dungey – 1
2013 RedBud AMA Motocross 250 Class Stats:
- The first 250 Class race held at RedBud was May 23, 1976. Bob Hannah won on a Yamaha.
- This race marks the 34th time the gate will drop at RedBud for a 250 Class race.
- Ryan Villopoto and Jeff Emig are the only two riders to win three races in a row at RedBud.
- Blake Baggett will attempt to be the first three-peat winner in the 250 Class since Ryan Villopoto’s streak from 2006-2008.
- Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Steve Lamson, Jeff Emig, Mickey Dymond, Mark Barnett, Ryan Villopoto and Blake Baggett have all won back-to-back events at RedBud.
- Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki has won six of the last seven 250 Class races at RedBud. As a brand, Kawasaki has won 9 of the last 11 races at RedBud.
Wins by brand at RedBud
- Kawasaki – 12
- Honda – 9
- Yamaha – 8
- Suzuki – 3
Last win by brand at RedBud
- Kawasaki – 2012
- Honda – 2010
- Yamaha – 2004
- Suzuki – 1990
First time winners at RedBud
- Jeff Emig, 1992 – Yamaha
- Trey Canard, 2010 – Honda
2013 Current Stats
250 Class Point Standings – After 6 of 12 rounds
1. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM, 265
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 258
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 223
4. Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM, 222
5. Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Honda, 185
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki, 161
7. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 131
8. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 124
9.Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 122
10. Cooper Webb, Morehead City, N.C., Yamaha, 113
Overall Wins
- Ken Roczen – 1
- Eli Tomac – 2
- Marvin Musquin – 2
- Blake Baggett – 1
Moto Wins
- Ken Roczen – 6
- Eli Tomac – 4
- Marvin Musquin – 1
- Blake Baggett – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
- KTM – 3
- Honda – 2
- Kawasaki – 1
Laps Led (total)
- Ken Roczen – 96
- Eli Tomac – 57
- Marvin Musquin – 34
- Darryn Durham – 10
- Blake Baggett – 4
- Cooper Webb – 1
- Total: 202
Holeshot Winners
- Wil Hahn – 3
- Zach Osborne – 2
- Blake Baggett – 1
- Zach Bell – 1
- Jeremy Martin – 1
- Justin Bogle – 1
- Eli Tomac – 1
- Marvin Musquin – 1
- Ken Roczen – 1
Past AMA Motocross Winners at Red Bud:
450 Class (Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine)
- July 7, 2012 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / KTM
- July 2, 2011 / Chad Reed, Australia / Honda
- July 3, 2010 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
- July 4, 2009 / Josh Grant, Riverside, CA / Yamaha
- July 6, 2008 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
- July 1, 2007 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
- July 2, 2006 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
- July 3, 2005 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
- July 4, 2004 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
- July 6, 2003 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
- July 7, 2002 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
- July 1, 2001 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
- July 2, 2000 / Sebastien Tortelli, France / Honda
- July 4, 1999 / Kevin Windham, Ethel, LA / Honda
- July 5, 1998 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
- July 6, 1997 / John Dowd, Chicopee, MA / Yamaha
- July 7, 1996 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
- July 2, 1995 / Jeremy McGrath, Murrieta, CA / Honda
- July 3, 1994 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
- July 4, 1993 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
- July 5, 1992 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
- July 7, 1991 / Damon Bradshaw, Mooresville, NC / Yamaha
- July 8, 1990 / Jeff Ward, San Juan Capistrano, CA / Kawasaki
- July 2, 1989 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
- July 7, 1985 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
- July 1, 1984 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
- July 3, 1983 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
- June 1, 1980 / Steve Wise, Pharr, TX / Honda
- July 1, 1979 / Marty Tripes, Santee, TX / Honda
- July 2, 1978 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
- May 22, 1977 / Tony DiStefano, Morrisville, PA / Suzuki
- April 28, 1974 / Ken Zahrt, Woodland Hills, CA / Bultaco
250 Class (Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine)
- July 7, 2012 / Blake Baggett, Grand Terrance, Calif. / Kawasaki
- July 2, 2011 / Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif. / Kawasaki
- July 3, 2010 / Trey Canard, Shawnee, OK / Honda
- July 4, 2009 / Jake Weimer, Rupert, ID / Kawasaki
- July 6, 2008 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
- July 1, 2007 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
- July 2, 2006 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
- July 3, 2005 / Grant Langston, South Africa / Kawasaki
- July 4, 2004 / Michael Brown, Johnson City, TN / Yamaha
- July 6, 2003 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
- July 7, 2002 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
- July 1, 2001 / Larry Ward, Florence, SD / Yamaha
- July 2, 2000 / Stephane Roncada, France / Yamaha
- July 4, 1999 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
- July 5, 1998 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
- July 6, 1997 / Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, LA / Yamaha
- July 7, 1996 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
- July 2, 1995 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
- July 3, 1994 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Yamaha
- July 4, 1993 / Jeff Emig, Highland Ranch, CA / Yamaha
- July 5, 1992 / Jeff Emig, Highland Ranch, CA / Yamaha
- July 7, 1991 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
- July 8, 1990 / Guy Cooper, Stillwater, OK / Suzuki
- July 2, 1989 / George Holland, Kerman, CA / Honda
- July 3, 1988 / Guy Cooper, Stillwater, OK / Honda
- July 5, 1987 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
- July 6, 1986 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
- July 7, 1985 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Honda
- July 1, 1984 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
- July 3, 1983 / Johnny O’Mara, Simi Valley, CA / Honda
- July 4, 1982 / Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL / Suzuki
- July 5, 1981 / Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL / Suzuki
- May 23, 1976 / Bob Hannah, Whittier, CA / Yamaha
500cc Motocross (Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine)
- July 3, 1988 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
- July 5, 1987 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
- July 6, 1986 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
- July 7, 1985 / Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
- July 1, 1984 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
- July 3, 1983 / Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
- July 4, 1982 / Danny Chandler, Foresthill, CA / Honda
- July 5, 1981 / Chuck Sun, Sherwood, OR / Honda
- June 1, 1980 / Denny Swartz, Marietta, OH / Maico
- July 1, 1979 / Danny LaPorte, Yucca Valley, CA / Suzuki
- July 2, 1978 / Rick Burgett, Sandy, OR / Yamaha
- April 28, 1974 / Mike Hartwig, Hadley, MI / Yamaha
