Series Statistical Report: Monster Energy/Kawasaki Motocross National Presented by Scott USA,
Round 6 of AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF
• RedBud is the longest-running AMA Toyota Motocross Championship national on the tour
AMA MOTOCROSS CLASS STATS:
• First race held at RedBud was July 28th, 1974. Kenny Zahrt would win on a Bultaco, marking the last AMA Motocross win for Bultaco.
• This race marks the 28th time the gate will drop at RedBud for an AMA Toyota Motocross.
• James Stewart will attempt to be just the fifth rider to win at RedBud in each class.
• Marty Tripes would win his last AMA Motocross race at RedBud in 1979.
• Jeff Ward won at RedBud on 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc bikes
Wins by brand at RedBud
Honda-10
Kawasaki-7
Suzuki-5
Yamaha-4
Bultaco-1
First time winners at RedBud
Kenny Zahrt, 1974 - Bultaco
Steve Wise, 1980 - Honda
Mike Kiedrowski, 1992 - Kawasaki
Last win by brand at RedBud
Suzuki-2007
Honda-2004
Kawasaki-2001
Yamaha-1997
Riders to win RedBud in both classes
Ricky Carmichael
Jeff Emig
Mike Kiedrowski
Jeff Ward
AMA Motocross Class Point Standings – Thru 5 of 12 Rounds
1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 250
2. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 199
3. Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 188
4. Timmy Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 179
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Teas., Honda, 141
6. Michael Byrne, Newman, Ga., Suzuki, 130
7. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., KTM, 103
8. Sean Hamblin, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha, 102
9. Ivan Tedesco, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 95
10. Jeff Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Honda, 94
AMA Motocross Class Overall Wins - Season
James Stewart: 5
AMA Motocross Class Motos Wins - Season
James Stewart: 10
AMA Motocross Class Laps Led - Season
James Stewart: 148
Mike Alessi: 12
AMA Motocross Class Overall Wins by Brand - Season
Kawasaki: 5
AMA Motocross BTOSports.com Holeshot Award Winners - Season
Mike Alessi: 7
James Stewart: 2
Davi Millsaps: 1
AMA MOTOCROSS LITES STATS:
• First race held at RedBud was May 23, 1976, with Bob Hannah winning on a Yamaha.
• This race marks the 29th time the gate will drop at RedBud for an AMA Motocross Lites race.
• Ryan Villopoto is attempting to join Jeff Emig as the only riders to win three in a row at RedBud.
• Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Steve Lamson, Jeff Emig, Mickey Dymond, Mark Barnett, and Ryan Villopoto all won back to back events at RedBud.
Wins by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki-9
Yamaha-8
Honda-8
Suzuki-3
First time winners at RedBud
Jeff Emig, 1992 - Yamaha
Last win by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki-2007
Yamaha-2004
Honda-1996
Suzuki-1990
AMA Motocross Lites Point Standings – Thru 5 of 12 Rounds
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 241
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 183
3. Austin Stroupe, Lincolnton, N.C., Kawasaki, 152
4. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda, 152
5. Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 143
6. Jason Lawrence, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha, 120
7. Dan Reardon, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 104
8. Nico Izzi, Saint Clair, Mich., Suzuki, 92
9. Matt Goerke, Lake Ellen, Fla., KTM, 89
10. Trey Canard, Elk City, Okla., Honda, 83
AMA Motocross Lites Overall Wins - Season
Ryan Villopoto: 4
Austin Stroupe: 1
AMA Motocross Lites Moto Wins - Season
Ryan Villopoto: 9
Jason Lawrence: 1
AMA Motocross Lites Laps Led - Season
Ryan Villopoto: 120
Jason Lawrence: 14
Josh Grant: 12
Austin Stroupe: 9
Ryan Dungey: 2
Ryan Sipes: 1
Martin Davalos: 1
AMA Motocross Lites Wins by Brand - Season
Kawasaki: 5
AMA Motocross Lites BTOSports.com Holeshot Award Winners - Season
Ryan Villopoto: 4
Ryan Dungey: 1
Josh Grant: 1
Jason Lawrence: 1
Ryan Sipes: 1
Martin Davalos: 1
Andrew McFarlane: 1
Ticket Information:
Monster Energy/Kawasaki Motocross National
RedBud Motocross Park, Buchanan, Mich.
July 5-6, 2008
Saturday and Sunday
Adult (12 and older) $45
Children (6-11 years) $25
5 and Under Free
Sunday Only
Adult (12 and older) $35
Children (6-11 years) $15
5 and Under Free
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