2014 Pro Motocross Program by DMC Programs

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WELCOME Welcome to the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

SCHEDULES

MX 101

SERIES REVIEW/PREVIEW

The full series lineup, as well as the order of today’s events.

Get up to speed on the basics of motocross.

RIDER NUMBER LIST

THE RIDERS

THE EVENTS

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Keep track of who’s who on the track.

Learn more about your favorite athletes on the circuit this summer.

Vital track and facility info for all of this year’s rounds.

MX MATTERS Everything else you need to know for a perfect day at the races.

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Look back in time and into the future of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

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WELCOME elcome to the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, a twelve-round tour of America’s best motocross tracks and the most competitive and prestigious motocross championship of all. Thank you for attending to experience a fantastic afternoon of exciting and competitive racing, featuring the best athletes and race teams in all of motorcycling. Lucas Oil Pro Motocross continues to evolve in new directions while staying true to the roots of motocross. For instance, this year’s title chase begins with a return to Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California, and ends in August with visits to the two newest stops on the tour, the Indiana National in Crawfordsville and a return to last year’s rookie race at Tooele, Utah’s Miller Motorsports Park. In between those races are the pillars of American motocross, including Buchanan, Michigan’s RedRud National, New Berlin, New York’s Unadilla, Washougal MX Park in Washington, and more. Every facility that hosts a round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross also features youth and amateur events, helping to grow the sport and groom tomorrow’s stars. Each race’s promoters and staff take great pride in their events and their venues. All of motorcycle racing benefits from their hard work and effort. Those efforts stretch back to 1972, the first year for this championship. Over more than four decades of competition, this series has produced legendary champions from all over the world: Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Bob Hannah, Rick Johnson,

Doug Henry, Jeff Ward, Jean-Michel Bayle, David Bailey, Jeff Emig, Broc Glover, Chad Reed, Grant Langston, and many more. Along with our partners at Alli Sports and AMA Pro Racing and all of the event promoters, MX Sports Pro Racing works year-round to improve this championship with better racetracks and facilities, expanded television and online coverage, and greater opportunities for our athletes and the motorcycle industry—not to mention a memorable fan experience at every stop. With valued series partners like Lucas Oil, Red Bull, Thor/Parts Unlimited, Air National Guard, GoPro, Oakley, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and more, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross has stronger support than ever. We’ve all worked together to make it easier than ever to follow the sport. There are live broadcasts from every race on NBC, NBC Sports, and MAVTV. Lucas Oil Pro Motocross also offers live (and free) streaming online at www.promotocross.com/motocross, as well as archived shows. The series’ Instagram and Twitter feeds are @promotocross, and you can also follow us on our Pro Motocross Facebook page. MX Sports Pro Racing, NBC Sports, and all of our partners would once again like to welcome you to the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to watch the best motocross racers in the world, on the best motocross tracks of all. We hope you have a fun, safe afternoon, and thank you for coming out to the races. The MX Sports Pro Racing Staff

MX Sports Pro Racing 122 Vista Del Rio Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 TEL (304) 284-0084 www.mxsportsproracing.com President Davey Coombs Managing Director Roy Janson Director of Operations John Ayers Race Director Jeff Canfield Marketing Director Nick Koester Media Manager Jennifer Kenyon Rider Services Manager Kelly Kirby Series Administrator Dan Reinhart

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2014 SERIES

SCHEDULE ROUND 1: May 24

ROUND 7: July 12

Glen Helen National

Budds Creek National

San Bernardino, CA

Mechanicsville, MD

ROUND 2: May 31

ROUND 8: July 19

Hangtown Motocross Classic

Spring Creek National

Sacramento, CA

Millville, MN

ROUND 3: June 7

ROUND 9: July 26

Thunder Valley National

Washougal National

Lakewood, CO

Washougal, WA

ROUND 4: June 14

ROUND 10: August 9

High Point National

Unadilla National

Mt. Morris, PA

New Berlin, NY

ROUND 5: June 28

ROUND 11: August 16

Tennessee National

Indiana National

Blountville, TN

Crawfordsville, IN

ROUND 6: July 5

ROUND 12: August 23

RedBud National

Utah National

Buchanan, MI

Tooele, UT

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MOTOCROSS

101

A Lucas Oil Pro Motocross primer

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o matter which race or races you attend, excitement is easy to come by in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross—watching the

world’s best riders deftly maneuver exotic machines around some of the most challenging tracks on the globe is quite an experience! But some of the series’ finer points may not be so obvious. Here are the answers for some of the most common questions in motocross.

HOW DO RACES GET UNDERWAY? Prior to the start of a race, competitors line up behind a long metal gate that’s attached to the ground with hinges. At this point the gate is pointed upward, but when it comes time to begin, the gate

earned will also determine the champion-

premier class), and each class runs two

falls backward toward the racers. If a

ship at the end of the season.

motos each. In the sport’s early days,

rider attempts to start too soon, he’ll get

equipment quality was shaky at best.

stuck while the rest of the pack rockets

HOW LONG DO RACES LAST?

With frequent crashes and the sport’s

toward the first turn.

Before the race begins, a clock is set

general rough nature, bikes were often

to count down from thirty minutes from

unable to finish. Fans who wanted to

WHAT DETERMINES THE OVERALL WINNER?

the time the gate drops. When that thirty

see a particular rider wouldn’t appreci-

minutes has elapsed, racers complete

ate his race ending just a few minutes

Winning a moto gets a rider 25 points,

two additional laps. Two races for each

in, leading organizers to implement the

second earns 22, third 20, fourth 18,

class are run, with one overall winner per

two-moto format.

and fifth 16. After that, points decrease

class determined.

earn points. Points from both motos

WHY ARE THERE FOUR MOTOS ON A NATIONAL RACE DAY?

WHY ARE THERE MULTIPLE PRACTICE SESSIONS IN THE MORNING?

are tallied to determine the overall class

There are two classes in Lucas Oil Pro

National classes are limited to forty riders,

winner. Ties are broken according to the

Motocross, one whose bikes have 250cc

but that lineup is chosen from many more

higher second-moto finish. Total points

engines and one with 450cc (this is the

entrants. While practice sessions are an

by one per position, all the way down to zero. Only the top twenty riders (of forty)

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opportunity for riders to learn the track and

by accumulating points in specific ama-

Championship. Fellow American Danny

make adjustments between sessions, they

teur races designated by the AMA, and

LaPorte backed up Lackey’s success

also serve as qualifiers for the main event.

even the riders competing at that level

two weeks later, taking the 250cc GP

have logged thousands of hours of seat

Championship. The monumental victories

time across hundreds of races.

shifted the global balance of power, and

When practice is over, the thirty-six riders with the fastest lap times (tracked electronically via transponders on each

since then, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross has become the center of the sport’s universe.

remainder of the field competes in a four-

HAS MOTOCROSS ALWAYS BEEN A BIG SPORT IN AMERICA?

lap consolation race, with the top four

Europeans dominated the sport’s early

ultimate motocross proving ground.

advancing to the main event.

days, and Europe’s Grand Prix series

bike) advance to the main event. The

The best racers now view America as the

determine gate pick—a vital component

“Bad” Brad Lackey became the first

HOW ARE RACE NUMBERS ASSIGNED?

of a good start. The fastest lap time

American World Motocross Champion

The number you see on a racer’s mo-

from practice is awarded first gate pick,

when he clinched the 500cc Grand Prix

torcycle is based on his performance

Practice sessions also serve to

hosted the world’s top talent. In 1982

on. Loading order for the second moto is determined by the first moto’s results.

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second-fastest gets second pick, and so

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NATIONAL AND THE LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP? The word National refers to a single event. Lucas Oil Pro Motocross refers to a group of Nationals (twelve in all) held across the United States. Points are earned at each National based on finishing position, and the rider who has the most points at the end of the season becomes the 2014 National Champion in his class.

The engines are extremely powerful—just

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WHY DO THE RIDERS SEEM SO EXHAUSTED AFTER A RACE? DOESN’T THE ENGINE DO ALL THE WORK? holding on can be tiring—but they only move the bike forward. Riders constantly make rapid corrections and line changes, all while rushing forward on a racing surface that is extremely rough and choppy. Riders shift from sitting to standing throughout an average lap; add frequent triple-digit heat and stifling humidity, and you’ve got a physical challenge that only the fittest athletes can endure. A recent study found that only World Cup soccer requires more stamina.

WHO IS ALLOWED TO RACE? For the safety of all involved, only licensed professionals are allowed to race in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Pro racing licenses are obtained

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are assigned in accordance to combined

WHY DO SOME RIDERS HAVE DIFFERENT-COLORED NUMBER PLATES?

motocross and supercross points in the

The 250 Class uses black backgrounds

previous season. A lower number signi-

with white numbers, while the 450 Class

fies more points earned, with three-digit

uses white backgrounds with black num-

numbers reserved either for newcomers

bers. The red number plate signifies that

or riders who did not score enough points

division’s current points leader.

from the previous year. The champion always wears #1, and numbers 10-99

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to be ranked within the nation’s top 99.

vious year’s top ten can choose any two-digit

SOME RIDERS ARE WORKING OUT OF VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS WHILE OTHERS ARE PITTED OUT OF BIG SEMIS. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

number as a permanent number, as long as

The difference is not always black-and-

it’s available. To retain their chosen number,

white, but Lucas Oil Pro Motocross

they must earn at least 25 points per year.

competitors can be divided into two

Of course, there are exceptions. Past champions are allowed (but not required) to pick a single-digit number, provided nobody else has already claimed it. Riders in the pre-

You’re likely to hear lingo today that’s

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specific to Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. Don’t

A banked turn that allows riders to

worry, we’ve explained the most common

maintain more corner speed.

terms below so you can hold your own alongside even the most seasoned of fans.

OFF-CAMBER TURN A turn that is banked in the opposite direction—for example, a

impressive when done properly, but it

Each class races twice to determine an

right-hand turn on a surface that slants

can be risky. Sometimes riders clear long

overall winner. Each individual race is

left. It’s easy to lose traction here, making

jumps with bikes completely flat and just

referred to as a moto.

these turns difficult to navigate quickly.

inches above the ground!

MOTO

HOLESHOT

LINE

WHIP

Getting the holeshot means being the

The specific path a rider chooses

A move in which a rider changes the di-

first rider to the first turn at the start of

through a section of the track. Some

rection or lean angle of the bike in midair.

the race. It’s a huge advantage; you’ll

sections have multiple lines that are

Riders perform whips to maintain better

rarely see a racer win after starting from

equally fast, while others have one

speed over an obstacle, to set up for the

the very back.

option that is clearly optimal.

following corner, or just for fun.

WHOOPS

KICKER JUMP

ENDO

Large, manmade bumps in the track that are

A jump with an uneven surface that can

A crash in which a bike tumbles forward

usually evenly spaced and of equal height.

kick riders higher in the air than one with a

end-over-end.

Riders often try to skim over the tops.

smooth takeoff. Endos are more common on these types of jumps.

RUTS Grooves that form over time as bikes

WHISKEY THROTTLE Almost exactly what it sounds like—when

SCRUB

a rider accidentally applies too much

pass over the same ground over and

A scrub is an advanced form of a whip

throttle, usually due to fatigue or an un-

over. As ruts develop in turns, racers

that allows riders to stay low over jumps

seen obstacle. The result is usually a bike

often use them as small berms.

and maintain higher speeds. It’s extremely

that jumps forward unpredictably.

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groups: self-supported (privateers) and factory-supported. Factory riders are the upper echelon and earn salaries and are provided with bikes, transportation, a mechanic, and most other necessities. Since

THE FLAGS

semis are usually only financially accessible to factory efforts (and a few well-funded privateer teams), these riders are typically the only ones who enjoy this luxury. Racers you see pitted out of vans, pickup trucks, and trailers are usually striving to earn a factory position. They likely have smaller

GREEN The green flag signifies the start of the race or the start of a timed qualifying session. YELLOW A yellow flag on the track means that there is danger ahead. Riders should exercise caution when a yellow flag is displayed. Passing and jumping are allowed when the yellow flag is displayed.

sponsorships in the form of gear, parts, and/or discounts but usually bear the large financial burden of racing (travel, bike maintenance, etc.) themselves.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR BREAKING SERIES RULES? From technical standards to on-

BLUE WITH YELLOW STRIPE The blue flag with yellow stripe lets the riders know that they are about to be passed by the leaders. The Blue Flag is placed throughout the racetrack as a courtesy to the riders. Riders that are being passed by the leaders need to hold their current line and not impede the leaders. Once the leaders have passed the rider they may continue to race, but not race with the leaders.

track behavior and off-track conduct, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross has lots of rules to ensure safe and fair racing. AMA officials investigate and evaluate any violations and hand down penalties ranging from simple warnings and small fines to disqualification and suspension, based on the severity of the transgression.

ARE THESE THE SAME BIKES I CAN BUY AT A DEALERSHIP? Yes and no. In 1986, the AMA passed the production rule, which

WHITE WITH RED MARKINGS This is the “Wheels on the Ground Flag.” This flag will be displayed at blind jumps or other dangerous areas on the track. If this flag is displayed there is to be no jumping or passing until the rider has safely passed the area of concern. Should a rider jump or pass another rider in this section they will be penalized. BLACK If a rider receives the black flag they must pull off the racetrack and see the race director or designee to find out what the problem is. If a rider receives the black flag, the race director will determine whether or not the rider can continue in that race or timed qualifying session.

requires bikes to use the same major parts—frames, crankcases, engines, swingarms, etc.—that come standard on new bikes available to the public. Aside from that, every single bike you’ll see

RED A red flag means that the race or timed qualifying session has been stopped. Should this flag be displayed, the riders must report back to the staging area to await further instructions.

today has been heavily modified using exotic materials to make it faster, lighter, and better-handling. They’re also highly customized

WHITE When a rider receives the white flag this means there is one lap left in the race.

to fit a rider’s specific needs and preferences. Just how much a bike is modified depends on a rider’s or team’s budget.

CHECKERED The race or time qualifying session is over. Riders will exit the racetrack at the designated track exit.

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SURVIVAL Every moment could be the one that changes a championship in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross

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fter forty years of evolution, much of the guesswork has been removed from the motocross racing laboratory. Through

the first dozen years of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, bikes, teams, training programs, and tracks developed at a dizzying pace, the sport exploding into new and sometimes almost unrecognizable forms. Today’s Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship represents the most refined version of that species, and the changes are more subtle. Bikes closely resemble production models (on the outside), and every rider employs a full-time staff of trainers and coaches to maximize their performance. It’s harder and every season, something small will determine the gap between the champion

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to spot the changes, but they’re there,

and everyone else.

TITLE FIGHT The title fight for the last four 450 Class

(Above) Every start in every moto is critical in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Don’t miss any of them!

championships have boiled down to a pair of Ryans—Villopoto and Dungey. with Villopoto winning in 2011 and 2013. When the duo is healthy and on the track together, their dynamic ebbs and flows. Back in ’11, they traded the points lead back and forth all year, along with 2009 titlist Chad Reed. Villopoto missed all of ’12 with a knee injury, but last year saw them battling again. Villopoto had the

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Dungey holds the 2010 and 2012 crowns,

Ryan Villopoto (2) has established himself as one of the fastest riders in the sport’s history. Ryan Dungey (1) is nothing if not persistent—he manages a twenty-fourmoto season as well as anyone.

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early edge but Dungey made bike chang-

day, in the middle of the summer. It’s the

that allows one rider to get on a roll and

es that closed the gap, only to have Vil-

surest way to bring some of their own

start winning races.

lopoto stumble on another new bike setup

heat on race weekends.

late in the season to pull ahead again.

Stewart and Reed have enjoyed renaissances lately, both winning

BIG NAMES

races during the indoor Monster Energy

strong, and fast. Only minor differences in

This year’s 450 Class fight also features

Supercross Championship and show-

bike setups—most not even visible to the

returning former champions like Reed

ing the speed and daring that led to their

naked eye—made the difference.

(2009) and James Stewart (2008), as

previous titles. With their considerable

well as relative newcomers including

experience, they’re especially well suited

them. Both men are as fit as they come,

Justin Barcia, Trey Canard, Ken Roczen,

to the long grind and subtle changes that

both 100 percent dedicated to their craft.

and 2013 250 Class Champion Eli

make the difference. In addition, the 450

When not at the track, they’re out testing

Tomac. The mix of old and new serves

Class features veterans Andrew Short,

parts with their teams in California or

up deep talent and limitless possibilities

Jake Weimer, Josh Grant, Justin Brayton,

training in the heat and humidity of their

each weekend. Again, it could be some-

and Mike Alessi, as well as upstarts like

private Florida tracks—in the heat of the

thing as small as a suspension change

Malcolm Stewart and Weston Peick.

(Above left) On the right day, Josh Grant (33) has the speed to run with anyone.

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It’s not like effort alone will separate

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Through every race, they showed up fit,

(Above) Trey Canard (41) has a 250 Championship and is a weekly 450 threat. (Above right) Justin Barcia (51) showed no signs of intimidation battling during his 2013 450 Class rookie season. (Lower right) When James Stewart (7) and Villopoto (2) hook up in a battle, look out.

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(Left) The Utah National— new last year—will serve as the championship finale for 2014. (Below) A wrist injury prevented Blake Baggett (1) from successfully defending his 250 Class title last year. Ken Roczen’s (94) departure to 450s opens the door for 250 Class contenders like Justin Bogle (34). Similarly, with Eli Tomac (17) moving up, sophomore Jeremy Martin (77) is a serious 250 threat.

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THE SMALL BIKES Tomac is sure to be a 450 force; he may be young, but he understands the game, and he rode a late-season surge to last year’s 250 Class Championship. It was Roczen who got the jump on everyone early last season, his resounding 1-1 sweep at the opening round giving him the early points lead. Tomac stayed close early on but found a completely new level at the halfway mark. The Colorado kid announced his new era with a stunning come-from-behind ride at Maryland’s rocious pack that includes Cooper Webb,

Incredibly, Tomac won twelve of the

Jeremy Martin, and Adam Cianciarulo,

season’s final fifteen motos, proving as

who showed the speed to mix it up at

adept on rough, sandy tracks as he was

the front last year. Jason Anderson, Cole

on harder, slippery soil. The long sum-

Seely, Marvin Musquin, Justin Bogle, Zach

mer grind might have sapped some of

Osborne, and many others comprise a

Roczen’s strength, but the German rider

fast group talent in the 250 Class, which

was still fairly strong at the end. Tomac

traditionally offers up even more unpre-

had simply found the right combination,

dictable racing than the 450s.

and it was too much to overcome.

It’s that unpredictability that makes

While both of those riders have

each season, and each individual race,

graduated to the 450s, former champions

so exciting. In this sport, one smart move

Dean Wilson (2011) and Blake Baggett

at the test track or in the gym during the

(2012) are still around as contenders.

week could make a huge difference on the

Shoulder injuries have kept Wilson out

weekend; just the same, one small mis-

of motocross for a while, while Baggett’s

take on the weekend could end a rider’s

title defense was marred by wrist troubles.

championship hopes. Since every moment

When healthy, though, each is a proven

could potentially be the one that counts,

winner. These veterans must fend off a fe-

our advice is not to miss a single one.

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RYAN VILLOPOTO Monster Energy Kawasaki HOPPENWORLD D

RIDER STATS:

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

2013 MX STANDING: 1st, 450 Class YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006 Birth date: August 13, 1988 Hometown: Poulsbo, WA Height: 5’5” // Weight: 150 lbs. Mechanic: Mike Williamson

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AMA Pro Motocross 450 Class Champion AMA Pro Supercross 450SX Class Champion AMA Pro Supercross 450 Class Champion AMA Pro Motocross 450 Class Champion AMA Pro Supercross 450 Class Champion MX Sports Pro Racing Rider of the Year MXoN Champion Fourth in AMA Pro Supercross, 450 Class Sixth in AMA Pro Supercross, 450 Class AMA Pro Motocross MX Lites Champion Second in AMA Pro Supercross, SX Lites MXoN Champion AMA Pro Motocross MX Lites Champion AMA Pro Supercross SX Lites Champion AMA Pro Racing Athlete of the Year MXoN Champion AMA Pro Motocross MX Lites Champion Third in AMA Pro Supercross, SX Lites AMA Pro Racing Rookie of the Year MXoN Champion

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ELI

GEICO Honda 2013 MX STANDING: 1st, 250 Class

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki 2013 MX STANDING: 4th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

Birth date: November 14, 1992

Birth date: January 31, 1992

Hometown: Cortez, CO

Hometown: Grand Terrace, CA

Height: 5’9” // Weight: 150 lbs.

Height: 5’8” // Weight: 140 lbs.

Mechanic: Brian Kranz

Mechanic: Iain Southwell Twitter: @blakebaggett4

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HOPPENWORLD

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KLINGENSMITH

Red Bull KTM 2013 MX STANDING: 2nd, 450 Class

Yoshimura Suzuki 2013 MX STANDING: 5th, 450 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2002

Birth date: December 4, 1989

Birth date: December 21, 1985

Hometown: Belle Plaine, MN

Hometown: Haines City, FL

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 148 lbs.

Height: 5’8” // Weight: 160 lbs.

Mechanic: Carlos Rivera

Mechanic: Rene Zapata Twitter: @js7

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Twitter: @RyanDungey

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI

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RYAN

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HOOPER

JUSTIN

JGR/Toyota Yamaha 2013 MX STANDING: 11th, 450 Class

Monster Energy Kawasaki 2013 MX STANDING: 6th, 450 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2002

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

Birth date: March 14, 1984

Birth date: December 17, 1987

Hometown: Fort Dodge, IA

Hometown: Rupert, ID

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 160 lbs.

Height: 5’7” // Weight: 145 lbs.

Mechanic: Patrick Barker

Mechanic: Dana Wiggins Twitter: @jakeweimer12

HOOPER

HOPPENWORLD

Twitter: @justinbrayton

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Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

GEICO Honda

2013 MX STANDING: 26th, 450 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 5th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

Birth date: December 28, 1991

Birth date: September 25, 1989

Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland

Hometown: Richlands, VA

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 155 lbs.

Height: 5’6” // Weight: 160 lbs.

Mechanic: Olly Stone

Mechanic: Derek Dwyer Twitter: N/A

HOPPENWORLD

Twitter: @DeanWilson15

CUDBY

HOPPENWORLD

DEAN

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JASON

Rockstar Energy Racing

2013 MX STANDING: 8th, 250 Class

2013 MX STANDING: Injured

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004

Birth date: February 17, 1993

Birth date: February 15, 1988

Hometown: Edgewood, NM

Hometown: Cairo, GA

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 160 lbs.

Height: 6’1” // Weight: 178 lbs.

Mechanic: Chris Loredo

Mechanic: Steve Westfall

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JEREMY

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha

Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda Red Bull

2013 MX STANDING: 6th, 250 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 11th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2012

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

Birth date: May 11, 1993

Birth date: March 10, 1990

Hometown: Millville, MN

Hometown: Newbury Park, CA

Height: 5’6” // Weight: 135 lbs.

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 150 lbs.

Mechanic: Scott Adkins

Mechanic: Rich Simmons Twitter: @coleseely_

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COX

CUDBY

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Twitter: @JA_17

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CUDBY

CHAD

TwoTwo Motorsports/Discount Tire Racing

Red Bull KTM

2013 MX STANDING: 15th, 450 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 3rd, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2002

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

Birth date: March 15, 1982

Birth date: December 30, 1989

Hometown: Kurri Kurri, Australia

Hometown: La Reole, France

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 170 lbs.

Height: 5’8” // Weight: 141 lbs.

Mechanic: Lars Lindstrom

Mechanic: Frankie Latham

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Mafia Moto Crew 2013 MX STANDING: 22nd, 450 Class

BTO Sports KTM 2013 MX STANDING: 7th, 450 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 1998

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2001

Birth date: June 18, 1980

Birth date: November 28, 1982

Hometown: Dewitt, MI

Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 165 lbs.

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 170 lbs.

Mechanic: Daniel Castloo

Mechanic: Nate Alexander Twitter: @AndrewShortMX29

CUDBY

Twitter: @NickWey27

CUDBY

Twitter: @MarvinMusquin25

CUDBY

Twitter: @CRTwoTwo

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CUDBY

HOPPENWORLD

MARTIN

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

GEICO Honda

2013 MX STANDING: 15th, 250 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 7th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

Birth date: January 18, 1987

Birth date: March 23, 1993

Hometown: Quito, Ecuador

Hometown: Cushing, OK

Height: 5’8” // Weight: 155 lbs.

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 150 lbs.

Mechanic: Dave Feeney

Mechanic: Grant Hutcheson Twitter: @Captain891

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JOSH

JGR/Toyota Yamaha

Troy Lee Designs/Mav TV Honda Red Bull

2013 MX STANDING: 10th, 450 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 13th, 450 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2001

Birth date: June 20, 1986

Birth date: October 27, 1992

Hometown: Riverside, CA

Hometown: Haines City, FL

Height: 5’9” // Weight: 155 lbs.

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 172 lbs.

Mechanic: Ben Schiermeyer

Mechanic: Shawn Bell Twitter: @Stewart_32

HOOPER

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CUDBY

HOOPER

CUDBY

Twitter: @Mdavalos40

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COX

HOPPENWORLD

JUSTIN Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha

2013 MX STANDING: 12th, 250 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 9th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

Birth date: May 7, 1995

Birth date: November 10, 1995

Hometown: Yoncalla, OR

Hometown: Morehead City, NC

Height: 5’8” // Weight: 160 lbs.

Height: 5’7” // Weight: 140 lbs.

Mechanic: Justin Shantie

Mechanic: Matt Winters Twitter: @minicoop175

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CUDBY

WESTON

RCH Racing/Soaring Eagle Suzuki

Honda Muscle Milk

2013 MX STANDING: 17th, 450 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 4th, 450 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2007

Birth date: November 20, 1990

Birth date: September 17, 1990

Hometown: Wildomar, CA

Hometown: Shawnee, OK

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 200 lbs.

Height: 5’7” // Weight: 140 lbs. lbs.

Mechanic: Joel Ardr

Mechanic: Brent Presnell Twitter: @TreyCanard

CUDBY

Twitter: @westonpeick

CUDBY

BROWNDOGWILSON

COX

HOPPENWORLD

Twitter: @justinrhill35

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CUDBY

JOEY

Rockstar Energy Racing 2013 MX STANDING: 17th, 250 Class

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki 2013 MX STANDING: 14th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

Birth date: February 19, 1994

Birth date: May 24, 1989

Hometown: Panorama City, CA

Hometown: Butler, PA

Height: 5’9” // Weight: 155 lbs.

Mechanic: Brent Myron

Mechanic: Jon Primo Twitter: @DarrynDurham

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HOPPENWORLD

Twitter: @joeysavatgy176

48 LAMAY

50 NELSON JESSY

CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha

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Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda Red Bull

2013 MX STANDING: 18th, 450 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 21st, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2008

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2012

Birth date: May 29, 1991

Birth date: May 11, 1994

Hometown: Wasilla, AK

Hometown: Paso Robles, CA

Height: 6’0” // Weight: 180 lbs.

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 153 lbs.

Mechanic: Scott Rabon

Mechanic: Eric Gass Twitter: @JessyNelson36

BROWNDOGWILSON

Twitter: @BLaMay48

CUDBY

BROWNDOGWILSON

BEN

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55 MARTIN ALEX

ROCK RIVER

Honda Muscle Milk

CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha

2013 MX STANDING: 3rd, 450 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 19th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2008

Birth date: March 25, 1992

Birth date: October 28, 1989

Hometown: Monroe, NY

Hometown: Millville, MN

Height: 5’9” // Weight: 145 lbs.

Height: 5’4” // Weight: 135 lbs.

Mechanic: Mike Tomlin

Mechanic: Billy Hartle Twitter: @alexmartin_55

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ROCK RIVER

Twitter: @justinbarcia

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78 LEMOINE MATT

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ZACH

GEICO Honda

JAB Motorsports

2013 MX STANDING: Injured

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2012

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2007

Birth date: November 25, 1994

Birth date: May 22, 1989

Hometown: Cairo, GA

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA

Height: 5’6” // Weight: 130 lbs.

Height: 5’9” // Weight: 145 lbs.

Mechanic: Glen Hobson

Mechanic: Tim Bennett Twitter: @MattLemoine_

CUDBY

Twitter: @zachbell100

CUDBY

JUSTIN

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Troy Lee Designs/Mav TV Honda Red Bull

CUDBY

Red Bull KTM

2013 MX STANDING: 26th, 250 Class

2013 MX STANDING: 2nd, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

Birth date: August 11, 1994

Birth date: April 29, 1994

Hometown: Canton, NC

Hometown: Apolda, Germany

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 165 lbs.

Height: 5’7” // Weight: 143 lbs.

Mechanic: Jordan Troxell

Mechanic: Kelly Lumgair

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377 POURCEL CHRISTOPHE

GUTIERREZ

MATT

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Twitter: @KenRoczen94

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Twitter: @smcelrath87

GEICO Honda

Valli Motorsports Yamaha

2013 MX STANDING: 29th, 250 Class

2013 MX STANDING: N/A

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2007

Birth date: June 1, 1995

Birth date: August 16, 1988

Hometown: Weatherford, TX

Hometown: Marseille, France

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 165 lbs.

Height: 5’9” // Weight: 140 lbs.

Mechanic: Adam Snyder

Mechanic: Robbie Feder Twitter: @ChrisPourcel

CUDBY

Twitter: @mattBISCEGLIA

CUDBY

SHANE

Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valley • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valley • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • ennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring p g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valleyy • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring p g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • In n Spring Creek Creek • Washougal • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown • Thunder Valley • High Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring Creek Creek • Washougal • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown n

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BROC

CUDBY

KYLE

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2007

Birth date: December 6, 1987

Birth date: November 21, 1989

Hometown: Valrico, FL

Hometown: Holly, MI

Height: 6’0” // Weight: 160 lbs.

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 165 lbs.

Twitter: @KyleChisholm11

GEICO Honda

Twitter: @Broctickle

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CUDBY

23 HAHN WIL

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RCH/Soaring Eagle Suzuki

Smartop/MotoConcepts

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2008

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2007

Birth date: December 23, 1989

Birth date: July 5, 1989

Hometown: Decatur, TX

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Height: 5’8” // Weight: 150 lbs.

Twitter: @WilHahn23

Twitter: @KCunningham_19

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PHIL

HOOPER

CUDBY

BLAKE

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2008

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

Birth date: July 31, 1991

Birth date: March 4, 1989

Hometown: Pilot Point, TX

Hometown: Cohocton, NY

Height: 5’9” // Weight: 140 lbs.

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 170 lbs.

Twitter: @BlakeWhartonMX

Factory Metal Works Club MX YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2008

Twitter: @filthyphil49

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BTO SPORTS KTM

42 FRIESE VINCE

CUDBY

JGR/Toyota Yamaha

BTO Sports KTM YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004

Birth date: October 19, 1990

Birth date: May 1, 1986

Hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO

Hometown: Lake Helen, FL

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 165 lbs.

Height: 6’0” // Weight: 170 lbs.

Twitter: @Vincefriese

Twitter: @MattGoerkemx

Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valley • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valley • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • ennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring p g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valleyy • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring p g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • In n Spring Creek Creek • Washougal • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown • Thunder Valley • High Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring Creek Creek • Washougal • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown n

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46 CIANCIARULO 47 PETERS Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

KYLE

COURTESY AG

HOPPENWORLD

ADAM

Birth date: April 8, 1993

Hometown: Port Orange, FL

Hometown: Greensboro, NC

Height: 5’8” // Weight: 135 lbs.

Height: 5’7” // Weight: 140 lbs.

CUDBY

Riverside Harley-Davidson

Twitter: @kylepetersmx

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CUDBY

56 DECOTIS JIMMY

Factory Metal Works Club MX

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010

Birth date: October 15, 1991

Birth date: June 6, 1993

Hometown: Peabody, MA

Hometown: Portland, CT

Height: 5’4” // Weight: 145 lbs.

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 155 lbs.

Twitter: @JDecotis613

Privateer

Twitter: @AJCatanzaro

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64 SMITH LES

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YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

Birth date: October 20, 1996

Twitter: @AdamCianciarulo

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YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010

Birth date: October 8, 1990

Birth date: March 19, 1988

Hometown: Fort Mill, SC

Hometown: Corona, CA

Height: 5’9” // Weight: 165 lbs.

Height: 6’0” // Weight: 150 lbs.

Twitter: @LesSmith64

Privateer YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

Twitter: @JakeCanada_23

70 KIESEL BRADY

FREDRICKSON

68 BLOSE CHRIS

CUDBY

AG Motorsports

Privateer YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

Birth date: December 13, 1987

Birth date: November 29, 1994

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Height: 5’8” // Weight: 160 lbs.

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 140 lbs.

Twitter: @CBlose

Twitter: @brady_kiesel

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Privateer

75 HILL JOSH

CUDBY

73 EPSTEIN DILLAN

Privateer

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

Birth date: September 20, 1994

Birth date: July 30, 1989

Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA

Hometown: Yoncalla, OR

Height: 5’7” // Weight: 155 lbs.

Height: 6’0” // Weight: 160 lbs.

Twitter: @Eptimusprime

Twitter: @JosHill75

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FREDRIK

RUD

CUDBY

JIMMY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

Birth date: June 16, 1988

Birth date: March 23, 1992

Hometown: Shawnee, OK

Hometown: Lidköping, Sweden

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 165 lbs.

Height: 5’11” // Weight: 170 lbs.

Twitter: @JimmyAlbertson

CUDBY

Red Bull KTM

Twitter: N/A

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COX

111 FERRIS DEAN

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2014

Birth date: April 7, 1990

Birth date: July 12, 1995

Hometown: New South Wales, Australia

Hometown: Los Teques, Venezuela

Height: 5’10” // Weight: 165 lbs.

Twitter: @Ferriswheel111

Privateer

Twitter: @anthonymx67

800 ALESSI MIKE

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415 SCHMIDT NICK

BROWN DOG WILSON

Privateer

Smartop/MotoConcepts Racing

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004

Birth date: June 20, 1990

Birth date: May 19, 1988

Hometown: Marysville, WA

Hometown: Victorville, CA

Height: 6’1” // Weight: 198 lbs.

Height: 5’7” // Weight: 150 lbs.

Twitter: @nickschmidt415

Twitter: @malessi800

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THE

BATTLEGROUND Lucas Oil Pro Motocross tracks sure look cool, but racing on them is the ultimate test

CUDBY

nyone who has ridden a motocross bike has dreamed of heading out on

a freshly groomed track with deep dirt, big hills, and perfectly manicured jumps and obstacles. Those are the types of conditions dished out weekly in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Racing and just riding these tracks, though, are two totally different worlds. Beneath the basics of the track layout, motocross is unique among most motorsports. Dirt, unlike pavement, changes rapidly, and with each lap, bumps get bigger and ruts get deeper. Take a picture of a few track sections before practice today, and then a

the course throwing out big whips would

challenges with tight off-camber turns

few more of the same spots when the

be a joy for any of these athletes, but

and deep ruts. Unadilla’s high speeds

racing is complete; the terrain will look

they’re not here for fun—they’re here to

and big jumps have made it legendary,

completely different. The best riders in

get down to serious business.

and the same goes for Spring Creek’s

the world can move a lot of dirt when there’re pushing at race speeds.

Each track offers a challenge. Glen

massive sand whoops. Hangtown’s dirt

Helen and Budds Creek feature massive

gets extremely choppy and rough while

elevation changes, while Utah’s Miller

Washougal’s requires the perfect mix of

the intimidation factor. When riders are

Motorsports Park and Colorado’s Thun-

horsepower and traction.

pushing the limits and fighting fatigue at

der Valley take place far enough above

the end of a long moto, those bumps,

sea level that altitude becomes a factor.

test of a lifetime. As a whole, the tracks of

ruts, turns, and obstacles start coming

RedBud and the new Indiana National

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

at them rapidly—and each obstacle gets

offer deep dirt and rolling bumps; High

can truly be said to determine the world’s

bigger every lap! An easy cruise around

Point and Muddy Creek hold technical

best all-around riders.

Those speeds are what really add to

Individually, each venue provides the

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First Year as a National

GLEN HELEN ROUND

Meet the Promoter

DR. BUD FELDKAMP

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA May 24 at Glen Helen Raceway CUDBY

1993

Get Connected Glen Helen Raceway @GlenHelenRacing (909) 384-9342 www.glenhelen.com

All-Time Winners

n 2014, Glen Helen returns to the

The massive banked first turn—dubbed

for the first time in five years. It’s a

Talladega for its resemblance to NAS-

popular return for hardcore Southern

CAR’s high banks—is the perfect kickoff

California motocross fans, because few

to a new racing season. And trips up and

tracks in the world are as rough or demand-

down Mt. St. Helen, the tallest and steep-

ing as this one. It’s a true test. teams, though, as Glen Helen’s loca-

JAMES STEWART

GRANT LANGSTON

Signature sections remain, though.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross schedule

It’s a familiar test for many riders and

RICKY CARMICHAEL

2009 450 Class Results 1.

Ryan Villopoto

est hill on the circuit, are as difficult as

Mike Alessi

they are fun to watch.

Josh Grant

Glen Helen first rose to prominence in

tion in the motocross mecca of Southern

1985 through a series of sand drag races,

Chad Reed

California makes it a frequent test track.

then reached global motocross prominence

Davi Millsaps

During preseason Thursdays, the facility

by hosting the U.S. Grand Prix in 1991 and

is usually packed with factory pros. Most

1992. It joined the Pro Motocross schedule

2009 250 Class Results

riders who line up on Saturday afternoon

in 1993 with an event highlighted by an

for the opener will have turned a ton of

experimental one-moto format and stifling

Ryan Dungey

practice laps on the track. Few tracks,

summer heat. In the years since, it often

Christophe Pourcel

however, change as frequently as this

served as either the season opener or closer,

Tyla Rattray

one. From week to week and year to year,

which helps tame the weather a bit and also

it sports new sections and obstacles to

serves the California-based teams well, as

Tommy Searle

keep everyone on their toes.

they’re only a short drive down the road.

Trey Canard

000• RedBud • Glen Helen 000 • Hangtown g • Thunder Valley • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valley • High g Point • Tennessee ennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring p g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Thunder Valleyy • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring p g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • In Spring Creek Creek • Washougal • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown • Thunder Thunder Valley • High Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring Creek Creek • Washougal • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown

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First Year as a National

HANGTOWN ROUND

Meet the Promoters

DIRT DIGGERS

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA May 31 at Prairie City OHV Park CUDBY

1969

Get Connected Hangtown Motocross Classic N/A 1-800-HANGTOWN www.hangtownmx.com

All-Time Winners

n 1967, a group of local motorcycle

ended with Larry Mulock, Gary Bailey, and

enthusiasts met at Marion Pyle’s

Dick Mann sharing the podium.

Orangevale Motorcycle Center in Or-

DDNMC has hosted some of the

angevale, California, to figure out how

wildest and most successful motorcycle

to bring a big-time motorcycle racing event

events since motocross came into being.

to Northern California. That meeting set the

However, the old days at Plymouth’s Hang-

stage for the creation of the Dirt Diggers

town sand pit are long gone, as are the

North Motorcycle Club. Members Ed Clark,

hangovers and all-night parties. Also gone

Carl Cranke, Dave Duarte, Don Fallon, Don

are Brad Lackey hopping on the bulldozer

Fischer, Bill Groom, Kurt McKimmy, Gene

to help build the track, and the Saturday

Nunes, Ray Nelson, Bill Onga, Joe Pyle,

night mechanics’ races with 250cc Bultaco

and Roy Tillus are the reason the Hangtown

motors stuffed into minibike frames.

Motocross Classic is still around today. The first Dirt Diggers North MC race

The changes came when the race outgrew the sleepy hillsides of Plymouth, partly

RICKY CARMICHAEL

JAMES STEWART

RICK JONHSON

STEVE LAMSON

MARK BARNETT

BOB HANNAH

2013 450 Class Results 1.

Ryan Villopoto

Ryan Dungey

James Stewart

was held in 1969 at Murray’s Ranch, just

because some local residents didn’t like

Trey Canard

outside of Placerville—also known as

the changes that inevitably accompanied

Justin Barcia

“Hangtown” in the Gold Rush days. “You

30,000 spectators. In 1979, the club and the

had to drive down Diamond Bar Road,”

Sacramento County Department of Parks

2013 250 Class Results

Duarte recalls, “and I remember how we

and Recreation put together a permanent

had to drag out just about every single bike

facility at Prairie City OHV Park. The State

Ken Roczen

afterwards because of the mud.”

OHV Department eventually took control of

Blake Baggett

the park and, in conjunction with DDNMC,

Eli Tomac

Despite the poor weather and a mediocre turnout of about 150 sportsmen riders

has provided permanent sprinklers, fencing,

and thirty pros, the event and its $600 purse

restrooms, running water, gazebos, an an-

Marvin Musquin

set the stage for Hangtown’s future. The day

nouncing tower, and more.

Zach Osborne

000• RedBud • Glen Helen 000 • Hangtown g • Thunder Valley • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valley • High g Point • Tennessee ennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring p g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown g • Thunder Valleyy • High g Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring p g Creek • Washougal g • Unadilla • In Spring Creek Creek • Washougal • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown • Thunder Valley • High Point • Tennessee • RedBud • Budds Creek • Spring Creek Creek • Washougal • Unadilla • Indiana • Utah • Glen Helen • Hangtown

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First Year as a National

THUNDER VALLEY ROUND

Meet the Promoter

DAVID CLABAUGH

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO June 7 at Thunder Valley Motocross Park CUDBY

2005

Get Connected Thunder Valley Motocross Park @mxthundervalley 303-697-1003 www.tvmx.net

All-Time Winners

hen Thunder Valley Moto-

that make racing physically difficult and

cross Park was founded

mechanically challenging. It’s not easy

in June of 1999, promoter

getting maximum horsepower out of the

David Clabaugh couldn’t

bikes with such low levels of atmospheric

have known how appropriate his track’s

oxygen. Every year, 2,000 tons of new

name would become. Within a few short

sand is brought to the track to help get it

years, four-strokes took over motocross

rough and technical.

completely, leaving a sound of thunder every time the gate dropped.

Colorado is home to pro riders Andrew Short and Eli Tomac, who are always

RYAN DUNGEY

RYAN VILLOPOTO

RICKY CARMICHAEL

JAMES STEWART

IVAN TEDESCO

2013 450 Class Results 1.

Ryan Villopoto

crowd favorites. Thunder Valley is also

Ryan Dungey

actually come and gone from this part of

minutes from downtown Denver, so riders,

Justin Barcia

the country for decades; a National was

teams, and fans can enjoy an evening out

once even held just on the other side of

in the city after the races are over.

Trey Canard

Mike Alessi

The Pro Motocross Championship has

the big hill that lines the track. But since this modern track hosted its first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National in July of

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2005, it has become a mainstay. In 2008

Eli Tomac

at night—a series first—and in 2010 it

Ken Roczen

hosted the prestigious Motocross of Na-

Zach Osborne

Marvin Musquin

Blake Baggett

and 2009, Thunder Valley held a National

tions international team race. Riders and mechanics face a combination of altitude and summertime heat

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HIGH POINT ROUND

Meet the Promoters

HOLBERT AND COOMBS FAMILIES

MT. MORRIS, PENNSYLVANIA June 14 at High Point Raceway CUDBY

1977

CARROLL

JACK

BIG DAVE

Get Connected High Point MX @HighPointMX 304-284-0084 www.highpointmx.com

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estled in the hills of the south-

factory motocross stars stopped by for a

west corner of the Keystone

practice session, they made suggestions

State, High Point Raceway is

to improve the general layout—and the

known as much for its dynamic

basic off-camber corners remain just as

motocross circuit as it is for its loyal, boisterous fans. Since hosting its first

RICKY CARMICHAEL

DAMON BRADSHAW

RICK JOHNSON

RYAN VILLOPOTO

they were back then. But High Point, like the sport itself, has

Pro National in the summer of 1977, High

gone through changes over the years—

Point has been a staple on the Lucas Oil

most of them aimed at making a more fan-

Pro Motocross Championship schedule. The mile-long circuit’s genesis lies in a friendship among motocross enthusiasts.

Trees were cleared from around the facility

In the fall of 1976, brothers Jack and Carroll Holbert invited their friend, race promoter Dave Coombs Sr., to visit their

the biggest jumps were put in view of the

Pennsylvania farm in hopes that Coombs

largest spectator areas.

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friendly track that also challenges modern

Ryan Dungey

race teams’ ever-evolving equipment.

Tyla Rattray

so fans can view nearly 100 percent of the

Justin Barcia

track from a variety of vantage points, and

Mike Alessi

might build a racetrack there. The Hol-

Over the years, the track has continued

berts had five sons between them who

to receive makeovers courtesy of star track

all raced dirt bikes, and Coombs’ three kids had also grown up racing. Turns out the valley setting and rich soil were

school and the new, High Point is a true

the perfect combination for a motocross track. When a visiting group of European

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builder Marc Peters, resulting in more hang

Ken Roczen

time for the riders. With its mix of the old

Eli Tomac

challenge for the racers and remains one of

Zach Osborne

the most popular tracks in the sport.

Blake Baggett

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First Year as a National

TENNESSEE ROUND

Meet the Promoters

GAMMON FAMILY

BLOUNTVILLE, TENNESSEE June 28 at Muddy Creek Raceway FREDRICKSON

2013

SAM

Get Connected Muddy Creek Raceway @MuddyCreekMX 304-284-0084

FREDRICKSON

www.muddycreekraceway.com

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cuit—sits nearby, and that offers plenty of

Justin Barcia

hotels and restaurants for spectators. But

Ryan Villopoto

he Tennessee National made its

see—a popular stop on the NASCAR cir-

debut as part of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship last year, but the track already enjoyed

the track itself is the real gem, with rich soil

a decades-long reputation as one of the

making for superb traction and a natural

James Stewart

best in the nation. Many of the top riders

setting that allows for nearly 100 percent

Mike Alessi

in the Southeast grew up churning laps

viewing of the action on the racetrack from

at Muddy Creek Raceway, and while the

almost any spectator vantage point.

track emerged from a National makeover

Thanks to Sam Gammon of Victory

Marvin Musquin

the Mega Series, the Top Gun Showdown,

Eli Tomac

and numerous other youth and amateur

Ken Roczen

bigger and better than ever, many of its

Sports—the highly respected organizer of

key elements are still in place. Nestled in a natural amphitheater and

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lined by the rolling hills of Eastern Tennes-

events—Muddy Creek has become the

see, the Muddy Creek circuit is popular

perfect place for the Southeast to reenter

Blake Baggett

with both racers and fans. Bristol, Tennes-

the Pro Motocross scene.

Zach Osborne

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First Year as a National

REDBUD ROUND

Meet the Promoters

RITCHIE FAMILY

BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN July 5 at RedBud Track ‘n Trail FREDRICKSON

1974

BIG CONNIE, TIM, AMY

Get Connected RedBud MX @RedBudMX 269-695-6405 www.redbudmx.com

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ocated in the rolling hills of south-

Over the last four decades, RedBud

western Michigan—a state with

has been inextricably linked with home-

an affinity for off-road vehicles—

grown heroes like Mike Hartwig, Mark

RedBud has been a celebration

Barnett, the late “Wheelie King” Doug

JEFF EMIG

MIKE KIEDROWSKI

RICK JOHNSON

RYAN VILLOPOTO

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Kelly Smith, Nick Wey, Nico Izzi, the

Ryan Dungey

late Josh Lichtle, Lisa Akin-Wagner, Jeff

Josh Grant

Trey Canard

Justin Barcia

spot for motocross for over forty years,

Domokos, Keith Bowen, Todd DeHoop,

and the combination of perfect dirt, huge jumps, and a massive Independence Day Weekend crowd makes for an experience

Stanton, and of course Mike “The Rock”

unlike any other.

LaRocco himself.

Much credit goes to the Ritchie family,

RICKY CARMICHAEL

In addition to the best of international

who have owned and operated the track

and American motocross at the amateur

since its inception. Each year, the crew

and professional levels, RedBud has

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nips and tucks the track, and over the

hosted mud bogs, snowmobile races,

years they’ve painstakingly sculpted their

concerts, truck racing, and more. Since

Ken Roczen

facility into one of the world’s premier

1973, the facility, dirt, events, racers,

Eli Tomac

motocross tracks. With icons like the big-

fans, staff, and community have magically

Jeremy Martin

gest jump on the circuit, LaRocco’s Leap,

come together to become the legendary

RedBud is the top motocross destination

RedBud—a race complete with its own

Marvin Musquin

in a region that loves its motorsports.

legendary battle cry.

Zach Osborne

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First Year as a National

BUDDS CREEK ROUND

1989 Meet the Promoters

JONATHAN BEASLEY AND RYAN VALDEZ

MECHANICSVILLE, MARYLAND

CUDBY

July 12 at Budds Creek Motocross Park

Get Connected Budds Creek @BuddsCreekMX 304-284-0084 www.buddscreek.com

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aryland’s Budds Creek Mo-

of braking bumps and acceleration ruts

tocross Park is located near

lining the track. It’s a track that challenges

the Chesapeake Bay, just

the riders’ strength all day long. The

south of our nation’s capital.

circuit also rests in a steep valley, which

RICKY CARMICHAEL

JAMES STEWART

RYAN VILLOPOTO

STEVE LAMSON

RYAN DUNGEY

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The facility has been hosting motocross

means lots of uphill doubles and downhill

Ryan Villopoto

races since the 1970s, but it wasn’t until

ski jumps.

Trey Canard

1989 that track owner Jonathan Beasley

One particular drop is famously known

realized his dream of bringing Lucas Oil

as “Henry Hill” after fan favorite Doug

Malcolm Stewart

Pro Motocross to his family’s circuit.

Henry. In 1995, Henry was trying to hold

Justin Barcia

Since then, Budds Creek has hosted

off Jeremy McGrath when he slipped

some of the biggest events in the sport,

off the back of his factory Honda on the

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including the 2007 Motocross of Nations,

steep approach and launched off the top

several U.S. Grand Prix events, and of

at full throttle. It was like leaping off of a

Blake Baggett

course, the annual National round.

five-story building, and Henry suffered

Eli Tomac

what were thought to be career-ending

Marvin Musquin

Budds Creek is a fast, fluid, and fun motocross track. The soft dirt is a mix of

injuries. But just one year later he was

sand and clay and makes for big, sweep-

back, and two years later he was leading

Ken Roczen

ing berms in the wide corners, with lots

the way around Budds Creek!

Wil Hahn

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First Year as a National

SPRING CREEK ROUND

Meet the Promoters

GRETA AND JOHN MARTIN

MILLVILLE, MINNESOTA July 19 at Spring Creek MX Park CUDBY

1983

Get Connected Spring Creek Motocross Park @MillvilleSCMX 507-753-2779 www.springcreekmx.com

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pring Creek has been hosting the

In 1980 the National Amateur Cham-

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Cham-

pionship was held at Spring Creek,

pionship for over thirty years

while 1982 saw a round of the Trans

and might just offer the widest

USA International Motocross Series

variety of terrain on the tour. From the

in October. The following year, Spring

famous sand whoops in the back to rough,

Creek hosted its first Pro National. In

choppy straights, steep ups and downs

1987, former National Hare Scrambles

on the hard-pack, and even an array of big supercross-style jumps, the Minnesota track requires an uncanny combination of

still run the facility, while sons Alex and

precision and strength.

Jeremy are successful pro racers.

Spring Creek has hosted some incred-

RICKY CARMICHAEL

RYAN DUNGEY

JAMES STEWART

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Champion John Martin and his wife,

Trey Canard

Greta, took ownership of the track; they

Ryan Dungey

Justin Barcia

Ryan Villopoto

Through all the years and changes

ible races and racers, starting well before

Spring Creek has seen, the one con-

any pro race was held on these grounds.

stant has been its infamous sand

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The track began hosting hillclimbs, endu-

whoops, the longest and most grueling

ros, hare scrambles, and motocross races

on the circuit. But while that section

Eli Tomac

in the mid-1960s. The 1975 Central Region

offers little relief for the riders, right next

Marvin Musquin

Amateur National here saw Mark Barnett

to it sits Spring Creek itself, a perfect

Jason Anderson

devastate the competition as a 15-year-old

place to take a splash and cool off on

(he went on to win the national amateur

a hot summer day. Whichever way you

Jeremy Martin

title and enjoy a successful pro career).

like it, Spring Creek delivers.

Blake Baggett

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First Year as a National

WASHOUGAL ROUND

Meet the Promoters

HUFFMAN FAMILY

WASHOUGAL, WASHINGTON July 26 at Washougal MX Park STONE

1980

RALPH, CAROLYN, TAVI, RYAN

Get Connected Washougal Motocross Park @WashougalMXPark 541-673-1571 www.washougalmxpk.com

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stablished in 1971 in the rolling

some sections, including the long string of

hills and green forests of south-

supercross whoops near the finish and the

west Washington, Washougal MX

breathtaking ski jump in the center of the

Park might be America’s most

RICKY CARMICHAEL

JEFF WARD

JAMES STEWART

RYAN DUNGEY

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track. In other areas, the riders are hid-

Ryan Dungey

scenic motocross track. For that reason, it

den from view—and often use that cover

James Stewart

often serves as the background for moto-

to put a little extra aggression in their

cross and motorcycle television commer-

passes! Underneath it all is dark, moist

Jake Weimer

cials, brochures, and ads. The track and

soil that favors local riders who know

Andrew Short

surrounding area are simply stunning.

where to find traction.

As for the layout, the massive ever-

When the race is over, Portland,

green trees that provide the track’s unique

Oregon, sits just about twenty minutes

look are also a factor in the racing. As

away, so fans can create a memorable

riders wind their way up and down the huge hills (including the famous Horsepower Hill following the start), they’ll be

duced many great racers, and Washou-

diving in and out of the shadows. Fans get up close and personal with the action in

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weekend both at and away from the

Ken Roczen

track. The Pacific Northwest has pro-

Marvin Musquin

gal provides the perfect spot to grab the

Justin Bogle

spotlight every year.

Justin Hill

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First Year as a National

UNADILLA ROUND

Meet the Promoters

JILL AND GREG ROBINSON

NEW BERLIN, NEW YORK August 9 at Unadilla Valley Sports Center CUDBY

1976

Get Connected Unadilla @UnadillaMX 607-695-8450 www.unadillamx.com

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nadilla is just a small village in

(1979-1981) races, the 250cc USGP (1978-

upstate New York, but the name

1992), and the first U.S.-based Motocross

has global significance to the

des Nations (1987). Through all, the venue

motocross set. This racetrack,

has created a reputation as one of the

which actually sits a few miles north of Unadilla proper, in New Berlin, opened

roughest, fastest tracks in the world. Today’s Unadilla round of the Lucas Oil

RICKY CARMICHAEL

JAMES STEWART

RYAN VILLOPOTO

KEVIN WINDHAM

MIKE LAROCCO

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in 1969 after founder Ward Robinson

Pro Motocross Championship blends the

Justin Barcia

caught a hare scrambles event and fell in

stars of today with timeless challenges of

Ryan Dungey

love with the sport.

the track—huge jumps formed by natural hillsides, high speeds, and rough terrain.

Jake Weimer

circuit layout was actually the second

Unadilla’s history is full of epic battles,

Josh Grant

choice? The original pro track was planned

which makes sense when you consider

to be on the footprint of today’s amateur

that every significant racer in motocross

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track, U2, but logistical concerns turned

history has raced this track at some point.

eyes and designs toward what was to

Unadilla is now second-generation family-

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become known simply as Unadilla.

owned and hosts a round of the Mtn. Dew

Jeremy Martin

ATV Motocross National Championship,

Ken Roczen

Would you believe the world-famous

It was the right move. Just as motocross was catching hold in the U.S.,

a round of the Amsoil GNCC Series, an

Unadilla was there to host big events, like

MX Rewind vintage racing weekend, and

Zach Osborne

the Trans-AMA (1970-1978) and Trans-USA

several amateur events during the year.

Blake Baggett

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INDIANA ROUND

Meet the Promoters

SHAVER FAMILY

CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA August 16 at Ironman Raceway IRNMX

2014

Get Connected Ironman Raceway @IronmanRaceway 304-284-0084

IRNMX

www.indianapromx.com

While the motocross set won’t be trudging through the mud and trees like the off-

motorsports-crazed pockets of

roaders do, many of the same qualities that

the U.S., the Indiana Pro Na-

have made the Ironman GNCC legendary will

tional is destined to quickly carve out a

be on display here. The dirt is superb, and

unique place in the series. The Ironman

while the surrounding area is flat, the track

Raceway track sits about an hour west

offers up huge elevation changes and jumps,

of Indianapolis, and while new to the

not unlike its neighbor to the north, RedBud.

motocross scene, it’s not new to racing,

And just like you’ll find at RedBud, you

as competitors in the Amsoil Grand Na-

can expect a huge gathering of passionate

tional Cross Country Series—America’s

fans here. The GNCC routinely draws massive

largest off-road racing series—have

crowds, and the high-flying stars of Lucas Oil

done battle here for twenty years. Over

Pro Motocross are sure to keep that tradition

that time, the event has grown into the

going. It might be the newest event in the

largest and most celebrated round of

championship, but this track is expected to fit

the GNCC Championship.

right in with the best in the sport.

IRNMX

n all-new event right in the heart of one of the most

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First Year as a National

UTAH ROUND

2013 Meet the Promoters

MILLER MOTOSPORTS PARK

TOOELE, UTAH

CUDBY

August 24 at Miller Motorsports Park

STEVE MILLER

Get Connected Miller Motorsports Park @utahmmp 435-277-RACE

CUDBY

www.millermotorsportspark.com

iller Motorsports Park is a

of the road racing course, complete with

state-of-the-art racing facil-

some of the biggest jumps in the series.

ity located just west of Salt

Now with a year under its belt, the Utah

Lake City in Tooele, Utah,

National will feature some track changes

whose multi-configurational 4.5-mile cir-

and provide an even better experience for

cuit originally hosted road racing events.

riders and spectators alike.

It soon became apparent that there was

Off track, MMP serves as a unique

a passion for dirt-based motorsports in

venue for the series thanks to its per-

Utah on both two and four wheels, and

manent structures, paved paddock, and

in recent years the facility has evolved to satisfy this demand. For four-wheeled off-road enthusiasts,

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wide variety of facilities. Throughout the

Ryan Dungey

year, MMP operates a variety of schools,

Trey Canard

including the Ford Racing School, ST

an 8-acre rock-crawling park and a 22-

Octane Academy, Boss Track Attack,

Weston Peick

acre high-speed off-road racing course

Ford Racing F-150 SVT Raptor Assault, a

Justin Brayton

were constructed, and the 900-acre

teen driving school, and a highway safety

property east of the track was developed

school. It’s a popular venue for corporate

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into a desert racing course.

gatherings and media events, and on the

Eli Tomac

For 2013, Miller Motorsports Park cre-

National weekend, be sure to take in the

ated a national-level motocross track to

karting track, and the Larry H. Miller Total

Blake Baggett

host the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Cham-

Performance Museum.

Ken Roczen

pionship. Star track builder Marc Peters

With such superb facilities, the Utah

spent nearly nine months moving soil

National will be the perfect final-round

Adam Cianciarulo

and building a huge track in the infield

championship celebration.

Justin Bogle

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ALL-TIME

RACE WINS 450 Class Rider

Hometown

First Win

Last Win

Wins

Ricky Carmichael

Havana, FL

5/14/2000

8/12/2007

Bob Hannah

Carson City, NV

5/16/1976

8/11/1985

Ryan Dungey

Belle Plaine, MN

6/5/2010

6/29/2013

Ricky Johnson

El Cajon, CA

3/28/1982

3/4/1990

Kent Howerton

San Antonio, TX

9/2/1974

5/24/1981

James Stewart

Haines City, FL

5/21/2006

7/27/2013

Jeff Emig

Riverside, CA

6/25/1995

8/16/1998

Jeremy McGrath

Encinitas, CA

3/5/1995

5/17/1998

Jeff Ward

San Juan Capistrano, CA

3/3/1985

7/29/1990

Mike Kiedrowski

Acton, CA

7/5/1992

7/30/1995

Jeff Stanton

Sherwood, MI

4/23/1989

5/17/1992

Ryan Villopoto

Poulsbo, WA

5/23/2009

8/24/2013

250 Class Rider

Hometown

First Win

Last Win

Wins

James Stewart

Haines City, FL

5/12/2002

9/12/2004

Ricky Carmichael

Havana, FL

3/2/1997

9/2/2001

Mark Barnett

Bridgeview, IL

4/23/1978

8/14/1983

Steve Lamson

Riverside, CA

6/14/1992

5/21/2000

Ryan Villopoto

Poulsbo, WA

5/28/2006

8/24/2008

Guy Cooper

Stillwater, OK

8/9/1987

10/13/1991

Broc Glover

El Cajon, CA

6/26/1977

6/29/1980

Jeff Emig

Riverside, CA

7/5/1992

7/3/1994

George Holland

Kerman, CA

3/3/1985

7/2/1989

Eli Tomac

Cortez, CO

5/22/2010

8/24/2013

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PAST CHAMPIONS 450 Class (450cc/250cc)

250 Class (250cc/125cc)

Year

Rider

State/Country

Bike

Year

Rider

State/Country

Bike

2013

Ryan Villopoto

Washington

KAW

2013

Eli Tomac

Colorado

HON

2012

Ryan Dungey

Minnesota

KTM

2012

Blake Baggett

California

KAW

2011

Ryan Villopoto

Washington

KAW

2011

Dean Wilson

Scotland

KAW

2010

Ryan Dungey

Minnesota

SUZ

2010

Trey Canard

Oklahoma

HON

2009

Chad Reed

Australia

SUZ

2009

Ryan Dungey

Minnesota

SUZ

2008

James Stewart

Florida

KAW

2008

Ryan Villopoto

Washington

KAW

2007

Grant Langston

South Africa

YAM

2007

Ryan Villopoto

Washington

KAW

2006

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

SUZ

2006

Ryan Villopoto

Washington

KAW

2005

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

SUZ

2005

Ivan Tedesco

New Mexico

KAW

2004

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

HON

2004

James Stewart

Florida

KAW

2003

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

HON

2003

Grant Langston

South Africa

KTM

2002

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

HON

2002

James Stewart

Florida

KAW

2001

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

KAW

2001

Mike Brown

Tennessee

KAW

2000

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

KAW

2000

Travis Pastrana

Maryland

SUZ

1999

Greg Albertyn

South Africa

SUZ

1999

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

KAW

1998

Doug Henry

Connecticut

YAM

1998

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

KAW

1997

Jeff Emig

Missouri

KAW

1997

Ricky Carmichael

Florida

KAW

1996

Jeff Emig

Missouri

KAW

1996

Steve Lamson

California

HON

1995

Jeremy McGrath

California

KAW

1995

Steve Lamson

California

HON

1994

Mike LaRocco

Indiana

HON

1994

Doug Henry

Connecticut

HON

1993

Mike Kiedrowski

California

KAW

1993

Doug Henry

Connecticut

HON

1992

Jeff Stanton

Michigan

HON

1992

Jeff Emig

Missouri

YAM

1991

Jean-Michel Bayle

France

HON

1991

Mike Kiedrowski

California

KAW

1990

Jeff Stanton

Michigan

HON

1990

Guy Cooper

Oklahoma

SUZ

1989

Jeff Stanton

Michigan

HON

1989

Mike Kiedrowski

California

HON

1988

Jeff Ward

California

KAW

1988

George Holland

California

HON

1987

Rick Johnson

California

HON

1987

Micky Dymond

California

HON

1986

Rick Johnson

California

HON

1986

Micky Dymond

California

HON

1985

Jeff Ward

California

KAW

1985

Ron Lechien

California

HON

1984

Rick Johnson

California

YAM

1984

Jeff Ward

California

KAW

1983

David Bailey

Virginia

HON

1983

Johnny O'Mara

California

HON

1982

Donnie Hansen

California

HON

1982

Mark Barnett

Illinois

SUZ

1981

Kent Howerton

Texas

SUZ

1981

Mark Barnett

Illinois

SUZ

1980

Kent Howerton

Texas

SUZ

1980

Mark Barnett

Illinois

SUZ

1979

Bob Hannah

California

YAM

1979

Broc Glover

California

YAM

1978

Bob Hannah

California

YAM

1978

Broc Glover

California

YAM

1977

Tony DiStefano

Pennsylvania

SUZ

1977

Broc Glover

California

YAM

1976

Tony DiStefano

Pennsylvania

SUZ

1976

Bob Hannah

California

YAM

1975

Tony DiStefano

Pennsylvania

SUZ

1975

Marty Smith

California

HON

1974

Gary Jones

California

CAN-AM

1974

Marty Smith

California

HON

1973

Gary Jones

California

HON

1972

Gary Jones

California

YAM

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Induction into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is the highest honor a motorcycle racer or industry member can achieve. The following list features motocross-related inductees (a full list of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame members is available at www.ama-cycle.org). C.E. ALTMAN: Supercross and motocross promoter

KENT HOWERTON: Multi-time MX Champion

DAVID BAILEY: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

LARRY HUFFMAN: Legendary SX race announcer

GARY BAILEY: Motocross pioneer and ambassador

RICK JOHNSON: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

MARK BARNETT: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

GARY JONES: Multi-time MX Champion

JEAN-MICHEL BAYLE: Imported French SX/MX legend

MIKE KIEDROWSKI: Multi-time MX Champion

MIKE BELL: 1980 AMA Supercross Champion

BRAD LACKEY: World and National MX Champion

MARK BLACKWELL: 1972 AMA Motocross Champion

DANNY LAPORTE: World and National MX Champion

JOE BOLGER: Motocross pioneer and inventor

LARS LARSSON: Motocross pioneer/ambassador

EYVIND BOYESEN: Motocross pioneer and inventor

GUNNAR LINDSTROM: Motocross pioneer/ambassador

BRUCE BROWN: Filmmaker, On Any Sunday

LARRY MAIERS: Broadcaster and industry leader

DICK BURLESON: MX Champion/off-road legend

DICK MANN: Motocross pioneer/road racer

ROD BUSH: President, KTM North America

JEREMY MCGRATH: Seven-time SX Champion

RICKY CARMICHAEL: 15-time SX/MX Champion

STEVE MCQUEEN: Actor and motorcycling ambassador

DANNY CHANDLER: Team USA legend

HEIKKI MIKKOLA: Multi-time World MX Champion

CHARLES AND SHARON CLAYTON: Cycle News

CHUCK MINERT: Motocross/off-road pioneer

DAVE COOMBS SR.: Motocross/GNCC promoter

JOHNNY O’MARA: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

RUSS DARNELL: Motocross pioneer and instructor

TRAMPAS PARKER: Multi-time World MX Champion

TY DAVIS: Motocross/off-road Champion

JOE PARKHURST: Founder, Cycle World

ROGER DECOSTER: Multi-time World Champion

MITCH PAYTON: Motorcycle industry leader

JOHN DESOTO: Motocross pioneer from Hawaii

JOHN PENTON: Motorcycle industry pioneer

DAVE DESPAIN: TV broadcaster and ambassador

STU PETERS: Motocross pioneer and promoter

TONY DISTEFANO: Multi-time MX Champion

JIM POMEROY: First American to win a Grand Prix

DOUG DOMOKOS: The Wheelie King

DEREK AND DON RICKMAN: Motocross pioneers

EDISON DYE: Motocross pioneer and promoter

JOEL ROBERT: Six-time World MX Champion

JIMMY ELLIS: 1975 AMA Supercross Champion

DONNY SCHMIT: Two-time World MX Champion

JEFF EMIG: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

JEFF SMITH: Multi-time World MX Champion

SUE FISH: Women’s Motocross pioneer

MALCOLM SMITH: Motocross industry pioneer

GEOFF AND BOB FOX: Motocross industry leaders

MARTY SMITH: Three-time MX Champion

FRED FOX: Motorcycle industry leader

JEFF STANTON: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

BROC GLOVER: Multi-time MX Champion

CHUCK SUN: MX Champion and Team USA 1981

JOHN AND RITA GREGORY: Industry leaders

ROLF TIBBLIN: Motocross pioneer and ambassador

TORSTEN HALLMAN: Motocross pioneer

MARTY TRIPES: Supercross/motocross pioneer

BOB HANNAH: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

GAVIN TRIPPE: Carlsbad U.S. Grand Prix promoter

DONNIE HANSEN: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

GILLES VAILLANCOURT: Motocross pioneer

DOUG HENRY: Multi-time MX Champion

JEFF WARD: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

BARRY HIGGINS: Motocross pioneer

JIM WEINERT: Multi-time SX/MX Champion

SOICHIRO HONDA: Industry leader

STEVE WISE: Motocrosser/road racer

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early in his professional career he began

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precautions are taken before transporting a

ments made in rider safety and care in the

ambulance companies that were hired to

rider to a local hospital.

past two decades has been the Mobile

transport injured riders to the hospital. That

Medical Unit. This EMS semi trailer is a

has evolved into a full staff of professionals

with additional funds donated by riders,

rolling hospital on wheels. It includes X-ray

who know most of the riders personally

event promoters, and a nonprofit organiza-

machines, medicine, bandages, splints,

and make sure they receive the highest

tion called Road 2 Recovery, which holds

gurneys, and a complement of Advanced

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fundraisers to benefit the medical unit. The

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250 Class Champion Eli Tomac (@elitomac) and 450 Class champ Ryan Villopoto (@ryan_villopoto2), using the hashtag #AskMXChamps. Here’s what they said. @ESchroeder927: Favorite workout? VILLOPOTO: We usually stick to a pretty similar program during the season, so my favorite would be anything new that we add in or do that’s not part of our usual routine. It becomes a challenge and something you can look forward to. TOMAC: Riding my mountain bike.

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@ktmbaronet: How does the professional life feel? Does it ever “become a job” and suck the fun out of riding? VILLOPOTO: It’s a job for sure, but one I’m very fortunate to have. We have a lot of commitments and have to be very self-disciplined to win, but riding is always fun and that’s why I started riding to begin with. TOMAC: There are a lot more fun days than the days you

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don’t want to do it. Until it goes the opposite way, I’ll keep riding my dirt bike.

@Craig2daSlater: Favorite MX track and why? Also, what was your favorite [round] to race last year? VILLOPOTO: Unadilla is definitely one of my favorites and my favorite last year. It’s always one of the toughest and gnarliest. Last year I was fastest in practice, got both holeshots, and swept the day. It also happens to be my birthday weekend, so

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weekend ticket and must be worn at all times. If you leave the facility, you must have it on to reenter. This is your gate ticket. Do not take it off.

the racetrack. Parents, you are responsible for the safety of your children. Be aware of their location at all times. Never turn your back to oncoming racers.

• PROHIBITED: We do not permit pets, fireworks, glass beverage containers, kegs, scaffolding, or weapons.

• NO PIT VEHICLES: We do not allow pit bikes, quads, scooters, golf carts, etc.

• SEARCH POLICY: All vehicles are subject to search at any time. If any fireworks, glass containers, or other prohibited items are found, you may remove them from the property yourself or we will dispose of them for you. We are not responsible for the safe return of any contraband removed. • RESPONSIBILITY: Motocross racing, like all motorsports, can be dangerous. When you enter the grounds, you assume the risk of injury and/or damage. It is your responsibility to keep yourself, and your children, a safe distance from

• NO OPEN CAMPFIRES: Only gas and charcoal cooking grills are permitted. • MIND YOUR GENERATORS: Mind the exhaust of your generator. Carbon monoxide inhalation is extremely dangerous. Quiet time for generators begins at 10 p.m. No loud generators after this time. • FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: All campers/haulers over 20’ in length should be equipped with a fully functioning fire extinguisher. • MIDNIGHT CURFEW: All campers must be at their campsites by midnight.

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CONCUSSION

TESTING C

oncussions are at the forefront

far off they are from their initial test. The

Most minor to moderate brain injuries

of conversation in all forms of

test itself isn’t something you can cheat,

will heal themselves in seven to ten days.

contact sports. Where a broken

either. If you injured your brain, it’s going

However, if a second injury to the brain

bone is easy to diagnose and

to show up on the test. This is a great

occurs within that time, some form of

treat, an injury to the brain—minor or

step forward for our riders and for the

permanent brain damage is likely to result.

severe—is difficult to detect and to

sport of motocross.”

remedy. Recent studies of NFL players

First, all riders participate in a base-

Riders who have endured a hit to the head should watch for nausea, diz-

show there are serious ramifications to

line assessment. This gives medical staff

ziness, headache, confusion, balance

repeated head injuries, and they often do

(and the riders themselves) a good idea of

problems, blurred vision, sensitivity to

not manifest until your competitive days

their cognitive function, balance, reaction

light, pressure in the head, and a general

are behind you.

time, and memory prior to any traumatic

sense of not feeling well. Riders are

event. That information is recorded and

encouraged to report any of these to the

ahead of the curve with traumatic brain

stored. If a rider should crash and take a

MX Sports Medical Unit staff.

injuries. By implementing a series of

hit to the head, the test is retaken. Some

cognitive and functional tests known as

variance is acceptable, but if the second

MX Sports and the motocross community

ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion

scores are significantly lower, that can

hope to avoid some of the long-term is-

Assessment and Cognitive Testing), MX

indicate traumatic brain injury.

sues that have plagued other sports.

The motocross world is trying to get

FREDRICKSON

Sports Medical Unit personnel can more

By staying on the leading edge of TBIs,

accurately assess whether or not a rider has suffered a brain injury. “It’s important for us to really study the research and take proactive steps to protect our guys,” says Eddie Casillas, a certified athletic trainer, and senior member of the Medical Unit crew, and director of ImPACT testing at ICHOR Sports Performance. “We watch these guys go hard every weekend, and we see them crash and hit their heads. Before this program was implemented, all we really had to go by was the feedback the rider was giving us. “These guys are so tough they will race with broken bones, and they certainly wouldn’t let a ‘little’ hit to the head stop them. With this technology, we can now retest them and let them see how

MARK LOVELL, PhD

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RICE

n partnership with MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports— organizers of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing— Oakley, one of the world’s leading sports brands, has announced the return of the Oakley Bomb Fastest Lap Program for 2014. The weekly Oakley Bomb trophy will go to the fastest clocked timed qualifying laps by a rider at each of the twelve Nationals for both the 250 and 450 Classes. The rider who accumulates the most Bombs throughout the season will receive an Elite Oakley Swiss Automatic Watch at the end of the year. Ryan Villopoto and Eli Tomac took the honors in the 2013 450 and 250 Classes, respectively. The Bomb is Oakley’s commitment to recognizing the achievements of the sport’s top riders. With its heritage deeply rooted in motocross (high-tech grips were its first product in 1975), Oakley’s prominence in the sport continues with a collection of its most elite current riders. Through James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto, Ryan Dungey, GEICO Honda, Joe Gibbs Racing, Troy Lee Designs, and many more, the company’s spirit is alive and well in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

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