Here are few factoids from MX Sports to whet our appetite for tomorrow’s Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series finale at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex in Lake Elsinore, California
The following is a press release from MX Sports:
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing
Series Statistical Report
Red Bull Lake Elsinore National
Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park – Lake Elsinore, Calif. – August 24
Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park will host the final round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship for the second straight year.
This year’s national takes place two weeks earlier than the previous year, wrapping up the 12-race championship in August, instead of September.
Lake Elsinore has a strong legacy in the sport, serving as the site of the iconic film On Any Sunday.
After shutting its doors in mid-2010, the track reopened in November 2011 as Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park and now serves as a state-of-the-art facility for all types of off-road competition, both two- and four-wheeled.
Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park is located within the heart of the motocross industry in Southern California, mere minutes from many team headquarters and riders’ homes.
Last round, Ryan Villopoto became the 11th multi-time champion in the 450 Class after securing the 2013 title one round early. Villopoto now has two-career 450 Class Championships and three 250 Class titles, totaling five Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships altogether. Villopoto has the opportunity to break into the top 10 on the all-time race wins if he’s able to secure the final victory of the season.
Ryan Dungey is currently tied with Bob Hannah for second place in 450 Class all-time race wins. Dungey needs the final win at Lake Elsinore to achieve 28 career wins and move into second place on the all-time list.
There is still $25,000 up for grabs in the Motorcycle Superstore Holeshot Championship and a three-way battle will be decided on Saturday between James Stewart, Justin Barcia and Ryan Villopoto.
450 Class Stats
The first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National was held at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park on September 8, 2012. Ryan Dungey won on a KTM. Dungey will look to become the first-ever repeat winner at Lake Elsinore.
Although the first through fourth positions are locked in, there are still several battles for the top 10 positions in the overall standings.
Justin Barcia will finish an impressive third overall in the standings in only his first full-season of 450 Class competition. Likewise, teammate Trey Canard will finish fourth overall in his first full Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season on a 450.
Recently crowned Canadian Motocross Champion Brett Metcalfe will compete in his third Lucas Oil Pro Motocross round of the season on Saturday.
450 Class Point Standings – After 11 of 12 rounds
Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 513
Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 463
Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda – 375
Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 303
James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki – 289
Jake Weimer, Twin Falls, Idaho, Kawasaki – 244
Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., KTM – 238
Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki – 216
Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha – 208
Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki – 204
Overall Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 7
Ryan Dungey – 3
James Stewart – 1
Moto Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 16
Ryan Dungey – 5
James Stewart – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
Kawasaki – 7
KTM – 3
Suzuki – 1
Laps Led (total)
Ryan Villopoto – 229
Ryan Dungey – 63
James Stewart – 40
Justin Barcia – 30
Andrew Short – 6
Josh Grant – 3
Total: 371
Holeshot Winners
James Stewart – 5 (9 pts)
Justin Barcia – 5 (8 pts)
Ryan Villopoto – 4 (6 pts)
Josh Grant – 3 (5 pts)
Mike Alessi – 2 (4 pts)
Ryan Dungey – 2 (3 pts)
Ryan Sipes – 1 (2 pts)
250 Class Stats
Newly crowned 250 Class Champion Eli Tomac currently enjoys an eight-moto winning streak through the last four rounds. Tomac has captured six overall victories this season, placing him in a three-way-tie with Blake Baggett and Jeff Ward for 10th place in all-time race wins in the 250 Class.
The first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National was held at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park on September 8, 2012. Blake Baggett won on a Kawasaki. Baggett will look to become the first-ever repeat winner at Lake Elsinore in the 250 Class.
250 Class Point Standings – After 11 of 12 rounds
Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda – 505
Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM – 454
Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM – 388
Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki – 373
Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Honda – 322
Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda – 268
Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha – 264
Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki – 256
Cooper Webb, Morehead City, N.C., Yamaha – 217
Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha – 214
Overall Wins
Eli Tomac – 6
Ken Roczen – 2
Marvin Musquin – 2
Blake Baggett – 1
Moto Wins
Eli Tomac – 13
Ken Roczen – 7
Marvin Musquin – 1
Blake Baggett – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
Honda – 6
KTM – 4
Kawasaki – 1
Laps Led (total)
Ken Roczen – 129
Eli Tomac – 153
Marvin Musquin – 34
Darryn Durham – 10
Wil Hahn – 10
Jeremy Martin – 9
Blake Baggett – 7
Zach Osborne – 4
Cooper Webb – 1
Justin Bogle – 7
Total: 364
Holeshot Winners
Wil Hahn – 8 (13 pts)
Justin Bogle – 3 (4 pts)
Jeremy Martin – 2 (4 pts)
Martin Davalos – 2 (3 pts)
Zach Osborne – 2 (2 pts)
Eli Tomac – 1 (2 pts)
Marvin Musquin – 1 (2 pts)
Ken Roczen – 1 (2 pts)
Blake Baggett – 1 (1 pt)
Zach Bell – 1 (2 pts)
Eli Tomac – 1 (2 pts)
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