MX Sports Racing takes us on a statistical journey through the history of the RedBud AMA National.
The following is a list compiled by MX Sports Pro Racing:
-This is the 41st 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.
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Ricky Carmichael captured seven consecutive wins in the 450 Class at RedBud on three different brands of motorcycles.
-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.
-Ken Roczen is the only rider currently in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to finish on the podium in every moto.
-In his first five career-starts in the 450 Class, Roczen has compiled an impeccable 1.7 finishing average, compared to Dungey’s equally impressive 2.4 average.
-Swedish native Fredrik Noren will make his factory debut at RedBud with Team Honda Muscle Milk as the fill-in rider for the injured Justin Barcia.
-Round five is RedBud’s earliest stop on the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship tour since 2007.
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. Michigan’s Mike Hartwig won the 500 Class the same year.
-This race marks the 34th 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.
-Jeff Stanton is the only Michigan native to win a 450 Class overall at RedBud. Mike Hartwig is the only Michigan native to win in the 500 Class.
-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.
-Roczen will attempt to become the next rider to win RedBud in both the 250 and 450 Class.
Wins by brand at RedBud
Honda-11
Kawasaki-9
Suzuki-6
Yamaha-5
KTM-1
Bultaco-1
Last win by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki-2013
KTM-2012
Honda-2011
Suzuki-2010
Yamaha-2009
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
Ryan Villopoto
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
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 35th 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.
-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.
-Roczen’s 2013 victory on a KTM was the brand’s first 250 Class win at RedBud.
-Yamaha will look for its first 250 Class victory at RedBud in exactly one decade.
Wins by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki-12
Honda-9
Yamaha-8
Suzuki-3
KTM-1
Last win by brand at RedBud
KTM-2013
Kawasaki-2012
Honda-2010
Yamaha-2004
Suzuki-1990
First time winners at RedBud
Jeff Emig, 1992-Yamaha
Trey Canard, 2010-Honda
Past RedBud Winners
450
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 6, 2013 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / KAW
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
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 6, 2013 / Ken Roczen, Germany / KTM
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
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