Series Statistical Report: Monster Energy/Kawasaki Motocross National Presented by Scott USA, Round 6 of AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF

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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About the National Promoters Group (NPG)

The National Promoters Group (NPG) comprises 12 individual promoters of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF which sanctions outdoor motocross events throughout the United States, and remains the Nation's premier outdoor motocross championship series. NPG's mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide.

About AMA Pro Racing
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