INSIDE LOOK
YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2017 LU CAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
WELCOME
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SCHEDULES
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MOTOCROSS 101
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BY THE NUMBERS
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SURVIVAL GUIDE
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RIDER NUMBERS
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THE RIDERS
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THE TRACKS
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MX MATTERS FREDRICKSON
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WELCOME Welcome to the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, a 12-round tour of America’s best motocross tracks contested by the most competitive, talented, and capable cast of riders anywhere. Expect an exciting afternoon featuring the best riders and teams in motorcycling, all adding up to a weekend experience unlike any other. At a glance, this championship celebrates motocross at its modern-day best, with the latest equipment and technology and highly upgraded experiences for the fans. On the other end, the series celebrates the sport’s history. Last year marked the 50th anniversary of motocross in America, kicked off when visionary promoter Edison Dye helped bring Husqvarna’s Torsten Hallman to the United States in 1966. Hallman was the first European professional rider to compete in America, and his tour had an immediate and positive impact. Soon after Hallman came more Europeans (and future AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers) including Joel Robert and Roger DeCoster, propelling the sport forward with style and professionalism. At its core, motocross remains what it was then: a sport that requires an elite level of talent and toughness. The experience trickles from the racetrack to the fence line, as thousands of fans each weekend spend hours soaking up what Mother Nature has to offer while getting up-close to the best in the game. Never shedding its outlaw rule-bending and limit-pushing appeal, motocross continues to elevate with world-class athletes digging deep each weekend in the quest to be the champion. If you can’t make every race, that’s okay: motocross continues to innovate off the track also. Races are now watched on televisions, tablets, and phones in hundreds of thousands of homes—and other summer weekend hot spots— across the world. Along with every moto of the 2017 season being available across NBC, NBC Sports Network, and MAVTV, the brand-new NBC Sports Gold Pro Motocross Pass offers live, non-
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SERIES SCHEDULE BREAKING DOWN THE 2017 SEASON
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ROUND 1: MAY 20
ROUND 7: JULY 8
Hangtown Motocross Classic
Southwick National
Prairie City OHV Park Sacramento, CA
The Wick 338 Southwick, MA
ROUND 2: MAY 27
ROUND 8: JULY 22
Glen Helen National
Spring Creek National
Glen Helen Raceway San Bernardino, CA
Spring Creek MX Park Millville, MN
ROUND 3: JUNE 3
ROUND 9: JULY 29
Thunder Valley National
Washougal National
Thunder Valley Motocross Park Lakewood, CO
Washougal MX Park Washougal, WA
ROUND 4: JUNE 17
ROUND 10: AUGUST 12
High Point National
Unadilla National
High Point Raceway Mount Morris, PA
Unadilla MX New Berlin, NY
ROUND 5: JUNE 24
ROUND 11: AUGUST 19
Tennessee National
Budds Creek National
Muddy Creek Raceway Blountville, TN
Budds Creek Raceway Mechanicsville, MD
ROUND 6: JULY 1
ROUND 12: AUGUST 26
RedBud National
Ironman National
RedBud MX Buchanan, MI
Ironman Raceway Crawfordsville, IN
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RACE DAY SCHEDULE S T AY O N T O P O F T H E A C T I O N
*450s race before 250s at High Point, Southwick, and Budds Creek **The FMF 125 Dream Race Invitational races held at Hangtown, Thunder Valley, and Washougal take place prior to Opening Ceremonies
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
250 Class Practice Group B - 15 minutes (5 Free/10 Timed)
8:35 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
250 Class Practice Group A - 15 minutes (5 Free/10 Timed)
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Track Maintenance
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
450 Class Practice Group A - 15 minutes (5 Free/10 Timed)
9:20 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.
450 Class Practice Group B - 15 minutes (5 Free/10 Timed)
9:35 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Track Maintenance
9:45 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
250 Class Group B Start Practice - 5 minutes
9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
250 Class Practice Group B - 15 minutes (Timed)
10:05 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
250 Class Group A Start Practice - 5 minutes
10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
250 Class Practice Group A - 15 minutes (Timed)
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Track Maintenance
10:40 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
450 Class Group A Start Practice - 5 minutes
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
450 Class Practice Group A - 15 minutes (Timed)
11:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
450 Class Group B Start Practice - 5 minutes
11:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
450 Class Practice Group B - 15 minutes (Timed)
11:20 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. 11:35 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Track Maintenance
11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
450 Consolation Race
12:05 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Intermission/Track Maintenance
12:35 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. 1:10 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
250 Class Sight Lap
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Podium Interviews
2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. 2:10 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
450 Class Sight Lap 450 CLASS MOTO #1
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Podium Interviews
250 CLASS MOTO #1
3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. 3:10 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
250 Class Sight Lap
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
250 Winner's Circle
250 CLASS MOTO #2
4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. 4:10 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
450 Class Sight Lap
4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
450 Winner's Circle
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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250 Consolation Race
450 CLASS MOTO #2 Press Conference
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MOTOCROSS 101 THE NEED-TO-KNOW BASICS
BREAKDOWN
UNDERSTANDING THE FORMAT
THE MOTOS 250 CLASS
Why are there multiple morning practice sessions?
How do races get underway?
National classes are limited
a long metal gate that’s attached to the ground with
to forty riders, but that lineup
hinges. The gate is pointed upward and falls back-
is chosen from many more
ward, toward the racers, to begin the race. A rider who
entrants. While practice ses-
attempts to start too soon will get stuck while the rest
sions are an opportunity for
of the pack rockets toward the first turn.
Prior to the start of a race, competitors line up behind
riders to learn the track and make adjustments between
How long do races last?
sessions, they also serve as
A clock counts down
qualifiers for the main event
from thirty minutes when
(Moto 1 and Moto 2).
the gate drops. When those thirty
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W I T H FA ST E ST L A P T I M E S ADVANCE TO MAIN EVENT
REMAINDER OF FIELD COMPETES in A FOUR-LAP CONSOLATION RACE
TOP 4 RIDERS ADVANCE TO MAIN EVENT
30+2
minutes have elapsed, racers complete two additional laps. Two races are run for each class, with one overall winner
Practice sessions also
per class.
determine gate pick—a vital The fastest lap time from
What is the difference between a National and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship?
practice gets first gate pick,
The word National refers to a single event. Lucas Oil
second-fastest gets second
Pro Motocross refers to a group of Nationals (twelve in
pick, and so on. Loading
all) held across the United States. Points are earned at
order for the second moto
each National based on finishing position, and the rider
is determined by the first
with the most points at the end of the season becomes
moto’s results.
the National Champion in that particular class.
component of a good start.
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T W O M OTO S
450 CLASS
T W O M OTO S
In the sport’s early days, equipment quality was shaky at best. With frequent crashes and the sport’s general rough nature, bikes were often unable to finish. Fans who wanted to see a particular rider wouldn’t appreciate his race ending just a few minutes in, so organizers implemented the two-moto format. HOW IT WORKS
THE WINNER POSITION | POINTS EARNED
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
25 22 20 18 16 15 14 13 12 11
11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Only the top twenty riders (of forty) earn points. Points from both motos are tallied to determine the overall class winner. Ties are broken according to the higher second-moto finish. Total points earned will also determine the championship at the end of the season.
MOTOCROSS
I S C O N S I D E R E D O N E O F T H E M O ST
PHYSICALLY-DEMANDING
SPORTS
IN THE WORLD. PROFESSIONAL RACERS REACH 94–96% OF THEIR MAXIMUM H E A RT R AT E E A C H M O T O .
BREAKDOWN
THE FLAGS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Why do the riders seem so exhausted after a race? Doesn’t the engine do all the work? The engines are extremely powerful—just holding on to the bike 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 a lap; add frequent triple-digit heat and stifling humidity, and you’ve got a physical challenge that only the fittest athletes can endure.
GREEN The green flag signifies the start of the race or timed qualifying session. YELLOW A yellow flag on the track means 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. BLUE WITH YELLOW STRIPE This lets riders know they are about to be passed by the leaders. The blue flag is placed throughout the racetrack as a courtesy to the riders. Riders who are being passed by the leaders need to hold their current line and not impede the leaders. Once the leaders have passed, the rider may continue to race, but not race with the leaders. WHITE WITH RED MARKINGS The “Wheels on the Ground Flag” is displayed at blind jumps or other dangerous areas on the track. It indicates
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that no jumping or passing is allowed until the rider has safely passed the area of concern. Should a rider jump or pass another competitor in this section, they will be penalized. BLACK A rider receiving the black flag must pull off the racetrack and see the race director or designee to find out what the problem is. The race director will determine whether the rider can continue in that race or timed qualifying session. RED The race or timed qualifying session has been stopped, and riders must report back to the staging area to await further instruction. WHITE One lap remains in the race. CHECKERED The race or timed qualifying session is over. Riders will leave the racetrack at the designated track exit.
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MOTO LINGO
from that, every bike you’ll see today
Who is allowed to race?
has been heavily modified using exotic
At the races, you’re likely to hear
materials to make it faster, lighter, and
lingo today that’s specific to Lucas
better-handling. They’re also highly
Oil Pro Motocross. We’ll explain the
customized to fit a rider’s specific
most common terms so you can
needs and preferences. Just how much
hold your own alongside even the
a bike is modified depends on the rider
most seasoned fans.
or team’s budget.
MOTO
For the safety of all involved, only
What are the penalties for breaking the series rules?
Each class races twice to determine
in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Pro racing licenses are obtained
From technical standards to
race is referred to as a moto.
by accumulating points in specific ama-
on-track behavior and off-track
teur races designated by the AMA, and
conduct, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
HOLESHOT
even the riders competing at that level
implements rules to ensure safe
Getting the holeshot means being
have logged thousands of hours of seat
and fair racing. AMA officials
the first rider to the first turn (there’s
time across hundreds of races.
investigate and evaluate
a painted line to determine the
any violations and hand
exact spot) at the start of the race.
Are these the same bikes I can buy at a dealership?
down penalties ranging
It’s a huge advantage; you’ll rarely
from simple warnings and
see a racer win after starting from
Yes and no. In 1986 the AMA passed
small fines to disqualifi-
the very back.
the Production Rule, which requires
cation and suspen-
bikes to use the same major parts—
sion, based on
LINE
frames, crankcases, engines, swing-
the severity of the
The specific path a rider chooses
arms, etc.—that come standard on
transgression.
through a section of the track. Some
licensed professionals are allowed to race
an overall winner. Each individual
sections have multiple lines that are equally fast, while others have one option that is clearly optimal.
HISTORY LESSON
OFF-CAMBER TURN A turn that is banked in the oppo-
Has motocross always been big in America?
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site direction—for example, a righthand turn on a surface that slants to the left. It’s easy to lose traction here, making these turns more difficult to navigate quickly.
WHISKEY THROTTLE When a rider accidentally applies too much throttle, usually due to fatigue WALLENBERG
Europeans dominated the sport’s early days, and Europe’s Grand Prix series hosted the world’s top talent. In 1982, “Bad” Brad Lackey became the first American World Motocross Champion when he clinched the 500cc Grand Prix Championship. Fellow American Danny LaPorte backed up Lackey’s success two weeks later, taking the 250cc GP Championship. The monumental victories shifted the global balance of power; since then, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross has been the center of the sport’s universe. The best racers now view America as the ultimate motocross proving ground.
or an unseen obstacle. The result is normally a bike that jumps forward and lifts the front unpredictably.
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WHIP
GETTING THE DIGITS
A move in which a rider
How are race numbers assigned? The number you see on a racer’s motorcycle is based on the previous year’s performance. The champion always wears #1, and numbers 10 to 99 are assigned according to combined motocross and supercross points in the previous season. A lower number signifies more points earned, with three-digit numbers reserved either for newcomers or riders who did not score enough points to be ranked within the nation’s top ninety-nine.
Of course, there are exceptions.
changes
BREAKDOWN
the
NUMBER PLATES
1 450 CLASS
1
1
W H I T E BAC KG R O U N D + B L AC K N U M B E R S
250 CLASS B L AC K BAC KG R O U N D + WHITE NUMBERS
Past champions are allowed (but not required) to pick a single-digit number, provided nobody else has claimed it.
direction or lean angle of the bike in midair. Riders perform whips to maintain better speed over an obstacle, to set up for the following corner, or just for fun.
SCRUB A scrub is an advanced form of a whip that allows riders to stay low over jumps and maintain higher speeds. It’s extremely impressive when done properly, but it can be risky. Some riders can clear long
The coveted red number plate signifies that division’s current points leader.
Riders in the previous year’s top ten can
jumps with their bike completely flat and just inches above the ground.
choose any two-digit number as a per-
To retain their chosen numbers, riders
manent number, as long as it’s available.
must earn at least 25 points per year.
ENDO A crash in which a bike tumbles for-
FACTORY RIDERS VS PRIVATEERS Some riders are working out of vans and pickup trucks while others are pitted out of big semis. What’s the difference? The difference is not always black-andwhite, but Lucas Oil Pro Motocross competitors can be divided into two groups: self-supported (privateers) and factorysupported. Factory riders are the upper echelon, earn salaries, and are provided with bikes, transportation, a mechanic, and most other necessities. Since 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 pitted out of vans, pickup
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trucks, and trailers are usually striving to earn a factory position. They likely have smaller sponsorships in the form of gear, parts, and/or discounts but usually bear the large financial burden of racing (travel, bike maintenance, etc.) themselves.
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ward end-over-end.
BERM A banked turn that allows riders to maintain more corner speed.
RUTS Grooves that form over time as bikes pass over the same ground over and over. As ruts develop in turns, racers often use them as small berms.
WHOOPS Large, manmade bumps in the track that are usually evenly spaced and of equal height. Riders often try to skim over the tops.
KICKER JUMP A jump with an uneven surface that can kick riders higher in the air than a smoother takeoff can. Endos are more common on these jumps.
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BY THE NUMBERS A NUMERICAL PERSPECTIVE
BREAKDOWN
2016 BROADCAST STATS
SOCIAL MEDIA
6,483,000
VIEWERS 100 440K watched Pro Motocross on television— nearly 600,000 more than 2015
AVA I L A B L E I N
207 COUNTRIES
30,000 FEET OVER 60 HOURS
of TV cable run at each event
of programming coverage
I N S TA G R A M F O L L O W E R S F O R
PERCENT
of qualifiers, live motos, and replays are available on the NBC Sports Gold app in 2017
2016 DIGITAL VIEWERSHIP
66 TOTAL HOURS 37,600,000
O F P R O M OTO C R O S S P R O G R A M M I N G
3 HOURS
of live national broadcast on NBC
21 HOURS
of live races on NBCSN
15 HOURS
of highlights on NBCSN
24 HOURS
of live races on MAVTV
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T O TA L L I V E - S T R E A M M I N U T E S watched on ProMotocross.com by over
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502K FA C E B O O K L I K E S F O R
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THE CHAMPIONS
381 390 TOTAL LAPS
TOTAL LAPS
CHAMPION
CHAMPION
BY 2 5 O C L A S S
BY 4 5 O C L A S S
KEN ROCZEN
COOPER WEBB
20 45O Motos won by Ken Roczen, of 24 total
THE LANDMARKS
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Moto is the original extreme sport. For
More than a race, motocross is
over 51 years, our national racetracks have
summer at American’s finest
hosted the world’s greatest athletes in front
racetracks. Prepare now for
of the nation’s greatest fans. Moto is steeped
your Moto-Adventure!
BE RACE-READY
NO WHINING
Moto is an outdoor, get-back-to-nature,
The on-track action runs from
in-your-face fan experience, rain or
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with
shine. The sun can burn your back or
main motos at 1:00 p.m. These
the rain can soak your clothes, but your
are long, action-packed days
spirit won’t be dampened. Either way,
with tons to see and do, so
be prepared, because moto fans are
pace yourself. And just like the
not scared of a little rain. In fact, some
racers, you need to be prepared
of the most exciting, iconic battles in
to beat the heat. It’s summer,
moto history were fought in the
which means it’s hot and you’re
rain. So bring it on! Pack your sunscreen, throw in a poncho and an umbrella (just in case), and head to the track.
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going to sweat. Drink plenty of fluids, wear a hat (especially if you look good in one), and find yourself some shade throughout the day. When the checkered flag falls, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you survived one of the greatest experiences in motorsports.
BE SWEET TO YOUR FEET
PROTECT YOUR EYES
At moto, our fans are on the move.
People-watching is a
Our tracks are real motocross,
spectator sport, too,
with big obstacles and spectacular
and you will be amazed
jumps. We want you to see them
at what you will see
all, so wear sensible shoes so you
at the races. We can
can comfortably experience the
guarantee that 100%.
race action from any vantage point
Bring your sunglasses—
along the fence line. Roam from
not only do they protect
point to point or park your butt in
your eyes from danger-
one spot for the day. Either way,
ous rays, but they make
leave the dress shoes and high
you look really cool.
heels at home.
FAMILY FUN
GET CLOSE
Motocross is a family sport, and
Few sports let you get as close to
kids of all ages are always welcome.
the action as moto, so you can see,
But remember, moto has twice as
feel, hear and even smell the action.
many bikes on the track as indoor
Sometimes it feels like the riders are
racing, which means twice the
jumping right over your head! And
engine roar. You may want to bring
the sights don’t stop when the rac-
some ear protection and shading
ing ends—head toward the podium
for small kids and pack a lunch or
at the end of the day and wash off
snacks that they will want. Feel free
the roost with a champagne shower
to bring your own food and drinks—
from the race winners.
including adult beverages (but please, no glass containers). Or visit our many food vendors; racetrack cuisine is a unique experience all its own.
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ROAD TRIP By its very nature, moto is held
ing points, stake out your
at racetracks in mostly rural
territory, and visit the vendors
communities, which means
in Sponsor Village. If you’re
most fans will have to travel a
lucky enough to get a Pit Pass
bit to get there. What a great
(or if you have $20 to buy one),
reason for a summer road trip!
you may even get a rider au-
Leave early so you can get to
tograph. While autographs are
the track in plenty of time to
not guaranteed, every top rider
park and make your way to
signs autographs in their pits
the gate before the race action
on Saturday morning. Check
starts. Once you get there,
the posted autograph times at
scout all the various spectat-
your favorite rider’s pit.
CASH IS KING Credit cards are welcome for gate admission to all racetracks and at most novelty/ souvenir shops, but not all food vendors, so bring a little cash just in case you really have to have that giant kielbasa or elephant ear.
PERSONAL BUSINESS These can be long days. Sooner or later, nature will call. While most tracks have flushingtoilet trailers, you can expect to find port-a-johns throughout the facility. Remember, bladder damage is real, but not the monsters below. Don’t be afraid to let the kids off the bus.
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CODE OF CONDUCT Enjoy yourself, but remember you share the day with other people, including kids. Don’t be a jackass. While we encourage you to root (loudly) for your favorite riders, show respect for all riders and fans.
BRAGGING RIGHTS
#PROMOTOCROSS
#REALRACING
NO EXCUSES
Your day is not complete until you share your experience on social
The Pro Motocross experi-
media. Remember, you’re at a great race while your other friends
ence is what you make of it.
are sitting on a couch somewhere being lame. Carpe diem! Show
There are no excuses for not
them what a great time you’re having. #ProMotocross #RealRacing
having a great time.
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RIDER NUMBERS K E E P T R A C K O F T H E PA C K 1
Ken Roczen
54
Gannon Audette
129
Sean Cantrell
332
Jeremy Hand
657
Justin Wolf
2
Cooper Webb
55
Jessy Nelson
130
Austin Root
333
Rhys Carter
670
Dylan Schmoke
3
Eli Tomac
56
Kyle Peters
137
Martin Castelo
335
Jeremy McCool
677
Cody Williams
4
Blake Baggett
57
James Decotis
140
Austin Kouba
339
Bryan Bachman
678
Taylor Strauss
5
Ryan Dungey
58
Chris Alldredge
143
Zach Coons
342
Michael Mosiman
696
Nick Kraeger
6
Jeremy Martin
59
Noah McConahy
144
Nicolas Rolando
345
Joshua Prior
700
James Weeks
7
James Stewart
60
Tristan Charboneau
148
Connar Troyer
369
Jason Astudillo
702
Josiah Hempen
10
Justin Brayton
61
Vince Friese
151
Dakota Tedder
399
Broc Peterson
704
Christopher Akaydin
11
Kyle Chisholm
62
Jesse Wentland
156
Devon Cover
407
Benjamin Nelko
710
Dominick Dreisbach
12
Jake Weimer
63
Alexander Frye
157
Jacob Baumert
415
Brendan Grgurich
716
Timothy Crosby
14
Cole Seely
64
Hayden Mellross
164
Matthew Klann
420
Christopher Duymich
718
Toshiki Tomita
15
Dean Wilson
65
Paul Coates
168
Cale Kuchnicki
425
Joshua Leininger
738
Kyle Hameister
16
Zach Osborne
66
Michael Leib
169
Challen Tennant
426
Garrett Smith
739
Cody Sterling
17
Joey Savatgy
67
Jimmy Albertson
179
Jon Ames
431
Travis Marsh
743
Nicolo Gobbi
18
David Millsaps
68
Heath Harrison
183
Lorenzo Locurcio
445
Conor Sheridan
747
Cody Gray
19
Justin Bogle
69
Wil Hahn
184
Michael Thacker
452
Trey Launius
767
Mason Wharton
20
Broc Tickle
70
Dakota Alix
186
Tyler Monks
453
Jordan Reynolds
777
Tristan Titus
21
Jason Anderson
71
Justin Starling
200
Joachim Falden
461
Thomas Richards
787
Blayne Thompson
23
Aaron Plessinger
72
Cole Thompson
202
Luke Hempen
464
Brandon Brill
791
Gustavo Souza
24
Austin Forkner
73
Marshal Weltin
207
Dare DeMartile
465
Mark Braden
795
Aaron Leininger
25
Marvin Musquin
74
Bradley Taft
215
Christian Cicero
470
Kyle Hopkins
813
Aaron Lampi
26
Alex Martin
75
Nick Schmidt
220
Travis Hardcastle
479
James Coen
818
James Barry
27
Nicholas Wey
76
Scott Champion
221
Ronnie Demorest
482
Riley Brough
821
Trevor Tate
28
Mitchell Oldenburg
77
Ben Lamay
224
Ed Foedish III
488
Jake Lyon
823
Logan France
29
Andrew Short
78
Nick Gaines
227
Cory Gilliam
499
Bryant Humiston
825
Zachary Peddie
30
Martin Davalos
79
Darryn Durham
228
Donny Brown
505
Sean Lipanovich
827
Blake Ovitt
31
RJ Hampshire
80
Cade Clason
231
Jayce Pennington
509
Alexander Nagy
832
Brady Neys
32
Weston Peick
81
Henry Miller
232
Darin Downs
511
Charles Wernig
836
Kyle Willis
33
Joshua Grant
82
Luke Clout
234
McCoy Brough
515
James Doolittle
841
Jeffrey Walker
34
Benny Bloss
83
Jackson Richardson
235
Tucker Cantrell
528
Ryan Peters
853
Alger Morrison
36
Adam Cianciarulo
84
Daniel Herrlein
237
David Costa
534
Travis Freistat
859
Alex Higley
37
Phillip Nicoletti
85
Thomas Hahn
246
Chance Blackburn
538
Addison Emory
868
Michael Docherty
38
Shane McElrath
86
Trevor Reis
250
Forrest Player
544
Morgan Burger
882
Austin Morrison
39
Colt Nichols
87
Chris Howell
262
Connor Pearson
553
Brent Rouse
887
Thomas Coluzzi
40
Fredrik Noren
88
John Short
264
Tyler Kirschner
564
Bryten Brill
892
Garrett Ioppolo
41
Trey Canard
89
Austin Howell
265
Nick Fratz-Orr
566
Jacob Rose
913
Michael Luoma
42
Kyle Cunningham
90
Dillan Epstein
266
Cody Eaton
582
Britton Atkinson
917
Drew Thomas
43
Matt Bisceglia
91
Jacob Williamson
267
Harrison West
583
Corey Ridel
921
Isaac Teasdale
44
Jordon Smith
92
Jason Brooks
270
Jacob Runkles
596
Carson Tickle
926
Kaven Benoit
45
Mitchell Harrison
93
Josh Cartwright
287
John Snow
610
Rody Schroyer
932
Jared Schudel
46
Justin Hill
95
AJ Catanzaro
294
Nicholas McDonnell
616
Chase Ray
936
Joshua Philbrick
47
Malcolm Stewart
96
Vann Martin
300
Kurtis Manderscheid
622
Zac Maley
951
Kaleb Taylor
48
Christian Craig
97
Ryan Sipes
312
Chris Makuta
629
Landon Gentry
958
Trevor Kalberer
49
Anthony Rodriguez
98
Matthew Babbitt
314
Alex Ray
631
Brandon Dickson
969
Russell Lineman
50
Luke Renzland
99
Chase Marquier
316
Drew Craven
636
Keith Knight
975
Jake Loberg
51
Justin Barcia
108
Dylan Ferrandis
319
Coty Schock
640
Aaron Zielfelder
984
Wesley Mars
52
Tyler Bowers
121
Cody Cooper
321
Bradley Lionnet
650
Cody Johnston
986
Lane Shaw
53
Cole Martinez
125
Joshua Mosiman
324
James Cooper
652
Luke Peters
994
Juan Sanchez
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THE RIDERS T
o make it to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, competitors must give their lives to this sport, spending countless hours in the gym and on the track, competing in severe conditions on some of the world’s most brutal tracks. Today’s last-place finisher is just as dedicated—and has sacrificed just as much to be part of the sport
they love—as the rider who ends the day atop the podium. These are the
points leader
professional riders of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.
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1
1 450 class
1 250 class
KEN ROCZEN CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
BIRTH DATE: APRIL 29, 1994 HOMETOWN: APOLDA, GERMANY HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 158 lbs. MECHANIC: OSCAR WIRDEMAN
HONDA
2016 MX STANDING: 1ST, 450 CLASS
HONDA
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011
2014
2016
450MX
450MX
2016 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, 450 Class 2016 Second in AMA Pro Supercross, 450SX 2015 Second in AMA Pro Motocross, 450 Class 2014 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, 450 Class 2014 Third in AMA Pro Supercross, 450SX 2013 AMA Pro Supercross Champion, 250SX West 2013 Second in AMA Pro Motocross, 250 Class 2012 Motocross of Nations Champion
HONDA HRC
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@KENROCZEN94
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2011 World Motocross Champion, MX2
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COOPER WEBB BIRTH DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1995
ELI TOMAC BIRTH DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 1992
HOMETOWN: MOREHEAD CITY, NC
HOMETOWN: CORTEZ, CO
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’7” / 145 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 170 lbs.
MECHANIC: ERIC GASS
MECHANIC: BRIAN KRANZ KAWASAKI
2016 MX STANDING: 1ST, 250 CLASS
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010
YAMAHA
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013
2016 MX STANDING: 2ND, 450 CLASS
KAWASAKI
YAMAHA
2
MONSTER ENERGY/YAMALUBE/CHAPARRAL/YAMAHA FINANCIAL SERVICES/ YAMAHA FACTORY RACING TEAM
2013
250MX
250MX
MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
@COOPERWEBB2
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BLAKE BAGGETT BIRTH DATE: JANUARY 31, 1992
@ELITOMAC
RYAN DUNGEY BIRTH DATE: DECEMBER 4, 1989
HOMETOWN: GRAND TERRACE, CA
HOMETOWN: BELLE PLAINE, MN
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 140 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 150 lbs.
MECHANIC: NATE ALEXANDER
MECHANIC: CARLOS RIVERA
2016 MX STANDING: 22ND, 450 CLASS
2016 MX STANDING: 17TH, 450 CLASS KTM
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006
GIBERSON
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009
KTM
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
4
2016
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV/MC-KTM-WPS
38
2012
2009
2010
2012
2015
250MX
250MX
450MX
450MX
450MX
@BLAKEBAGGETT4
RED BULL KTM
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@RYANDUNGEY
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JEREMY MARTIN BIRTH DATE: MAY 11, 1993
COLE SEELY BIRTH DATE: MARCH 10, 1990
HOMETOWN: MILLVILLE, MN
HOMETOWN: NEWBURY PARK, CA
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’5” / 134 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 150 lbs.
MECHANIC: RICHARD STERLING
MECHANIC: RICH SIMMONS
2016 MX STANDING: 6TH, 250 CLASS
2016 MX STANDING: 13TH, 450 CLASS
HONDA
GEICO
6
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009
GEICO HONDA
2015
250MX
250MX
HONDA HRC
@JEREMYMARTIN6
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DEAN WILSON BIRTH DATE: DECEMBER 28, 1991
@COLESEELY
ZACH OSBORNE BIRTH DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
HOMETOWN: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
HOMETOWN: ABINGDON, VA
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 160 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’6” / 160 lbs.
MECHANIC: DANIEL CASTLOO
MECHANIC: DAVE FEENEY HUSQVARNA
2016 MX STANDING: 19TH, 450 CLASS
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006
KARDAS
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010
2016 MX STANDING: 7TH, 250 CLASS
HUSQVARNA
HUSQVARNA
15
2014
HONDA
GEICO
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2012
2011 250MX
ROCKSTAR ENERGY/HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING
40
@DEANWILSON15
ROCKSTAR ENERGY/HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING
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@ZACHO_16
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JOEY SAVATGY BIRTH DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 1994
DAVI MILLSAPS BIRTH DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 1988
HOMETOWN: PANORAMA CITY, CA
HOMETOWN: CAIRO, GA
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’9” / 147 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’1” / 195 lbs.
MECHANIC: JUSTIN SHANTIE
MECHANIC: HUGH STEADMAN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
KAWASAKI
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2016 MX STANDING: 3RD, 250 CLASS
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004
MONSTER ENERGY/PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV/MC-KTM-WPS
@VERSACESAVATGY17
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JUSTIN BOGLE
@DAVIMILLSAPS
BROC TICKLE
BIRTH DATE: MARCH 23, 1993
BIRTH DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 1989
HOMETOWN: CUSHING, OK
HOMETOWN: CARY, NC
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 150 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 168 lbs.
MECHANIC: GRANT HUTCHESON
MECHANIC: MICHAEL GERMAIN
2016 MX STANDING: 16TH, 450 CLASS
2016 MX STANDING: 12TH, 450 CLASS RCH
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006
RCH
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011
RCH/YOSHIMURA/SUZUKI FACTORY RACING
44
@JUSTINBOGLE19
RCH
RCH
19
GIBERSON
KAWASAKI
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013
2016 MX STANDING: N/A
RCH/YOSHIMURA/SUZUKI FACTORY RACING
PROMOTOCROSS.COM | #PROMOTOCROSS | #REALRACING | #THISISMOTO
@BROCTICKLE
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JASON ANDERSON
AARON PLESSINGER
BIRTH DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 1993
BIRTH DATE: JANUARY 25, 1996
HOMETOWN: EDGEWOOD, NM
HOMETOWN: HAMILTON, OH
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’2” / 165 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’2” / 155 lbs.
MECHANIC: CHRIS LOREDO
MECHANIC: BILLY HARTLE
2016 MX STANDING: 14TH, 450 CLASS
2016 MX STANDING: 5TH, 250 CLASS
YAMAHA
HUSQVARNA
21
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2015
ROCKSTAR ENERGY/HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING
YAMALUBE/STAR RACING YAMAHA
@ELHOMBRE_21
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AUSTIN FORKNER
@AARONPLESSINGER23
MARVIN MUSQUIN
BIRTH DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
BIRTH DATE: DECEMBER 30, 1989
HOMETOWN: RICHARDS, MO
HOMETOWN: LA REOLE, FRANCE
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’7” / 140 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 141 lbs.
MECHANIC: OLLY STONE
MECHANIC: FRANKIE LATHAM
2016 MX STANDING: 4TH, 250 CLASS
2016 MX STANDING: 3RD, 450 CLASS KTM
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011
KAWASAKI
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2016
KTM
KAWASAKI
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YAMAHA
HUSQVARNA
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011
MONSTER ENERGY/PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI
46
@AUSTINFORKNER
RED BULL KTM
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@MARVINMUSQUIN25
BLAKE BAGGETT
CTi Team: SX /MX
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ALEX MARTIN
MITCH OLDENBURG
BIRTH DATE: OCTOBER 29, 1989
BIRTH DATE: JULY 13, 1994
HOMETOWN: MILLVILLE, MN
HOMETOWN: STAPLES, MN
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’4” / 138 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 145 lbs.
MECHANIC: JORDAN TROXELL
MECHANIC: COLTER AHRENS
2016 MX STANDING: 2ND, 250 CLASS
2016 MX STANDING: 10TH, 250 CLASS
TLD
TLD
26
TLD/RED BULL KTM
TLD/RED BULL KTM
@ALEXMARTIN_26
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MARTIN DAVALOS
@FRECKLE_28
RJ HAMPSHIRE
BIRTH DATE: JANUARY 15, 1987
BIRTH DATE: JANUARY 26, 1996
HOMETOWN: QUITO, ECUADOR
HOMETOWN: HUDSON, FL
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’6” / 155 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 160 lbs.
MECHANIC: PATRICK THRALL
MECHANIC: ALEX CAMPBELL
2016 MX STANDING: 12TH, 250 CLASS
2016 MX STANDING: 11TH, 250 CLASS
GEICO
HUSQVARNA
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TLD
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013 TLD
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2008
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2014
ROCKSTAR ENERGY/HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING
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@MDAVALOS.30
GEICO
HUSQVARNA
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006
GEICO HONDA
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@RJHAMPSHIRE
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WESTON PEICK BIRTH DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 1990
BIRTH DATE: JUNE 20, 1986
HOMETOWN: WILDOMAR, CA
HOMETOWN: RIVERSIDE, CA
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 190 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’9” / 165 lbs.
MECHANIC: GLEN HOBSON
MECHANIC: TRAVIS PARRY
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004
JGR
YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009
2016 MX STANDING: 21ST, 450 CLASS
KAWASAKI
2016 MX STANDING: 8TH, 450 CLASS JGR
JOSH GRANT
KAWASAKI
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AUTOTRADER/TOYOTA/SUZUKI/JGRMX
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BENNY BLOSS
@JOSHGRANT33
ADAM CIANCIARULO
BIRTH DATE: MARCH 27, 1997
BIRTH DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1996
HOMETOWN: OAK GROVE, MO
HOMETOWN: PORT ORANGE, FL
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’5” / 185 lbs.
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 165 lbs.
MECHANIC: DEREK RANKIN
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ROUND 1 MAY 20
CUDBY
P R A I R I E C I T Y O H V PA R K GET CONNECTED Hangtown Motocross Classic @hangtownmx @hangtownmx 1-800-HANGTOWN www.hangtownmx.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • Holt of California • H&E Equipment • Budweiser • Emser Tile • Mohawk Industries • Roseville Yamaha • Roseville Honda Motorsports • PCP Motorsports • Randy Peters Catering
EVENT PROMOTERS: DIRT DIGGERS NORTH MOTORCYCLE CLUB FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1974
H
FEATURED OBSTACLE: Fly 150
angtown hosts the opening round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, so it serves as the annual jumping-off point between stadium supercross and outdoor motocross. And it’s a jarring transition, because Hangtown serves up some of the roughest, bumpiest terrain riders will face all year. The track looks beautiful and perfect when the day begins—high noon at Hangtown—and the opening ceremonies feel like a part of history, laced with bits of Americana and the Old West. It’s all groomed, prepped, and perfect. Then the pack charges through the first turn, the season begins, and it all changes in an instant. Forget beautiful and groomed, forget the opening ceremonies, forget the precision of supercross—this is rough, nasty, squareedged motocross chop, and only the
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toughest will come out of Hangtown with their title hopes alive. Oh, sure, they’ve got the modern stuff here—the massive Fly 150 jump is possibly the biggest in the entire series. The essence of Hangtown, though, is woven into each and every section, from the turns to the hills and even the straights. It gets bumpy everywhere, and the riders either have to be smart enough to find a few inches of smooth real estate or tough enough to blast through the trenches. That’s a big enough challenge on a regular day, but when you consider it’s the opener, and riders are still sorting out bike settings and fitness programs, the door opens for surprising results. Hangtown can send the professional dirt bike season in all sorts of new directions, and it leaves no doubt about just how tough the road will be.
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ALL-TIME WINNERS RICKY CARMICHAEL
7
JAMES STEWART
5
RICK JOHNSON
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STEVE LAMSON
4
MARK BARNETT
4
BOB HANNAH
4
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Ken Roczen
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Ryan Dungey
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Eli Tomac
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Jason Anderson
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Trey Canard
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Joey Savatgy
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Alex Martin
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Cooper Webb
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Aaron Plessinger
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Jeremy Martin
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ROUND 2 MAY 27
CUDBY
G L E N H E L E N R A C E W AY GET CONNECTED Glen Helen Raceway @GlenHelenRacing @glenhelenraceway 909-384-9342 www.glenhelen.com
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ALL-TIME WINNERS
EVENT PROMOTERS: Bud Feldkamp FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1993
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FEATURED OBSTACLE: Mt. Saint Helen
outhern California doesn’t just have its own place in motocross—it is motocross. The roots here are deep, from long-gone tracks that once hosted the sport’s biggest events to all the riders, teams, and sponsors that are based in the area. With Glen Helen Raceway serving as the annual SoCal stop in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, there’s pressure to make a big statement at the center of the motocross universe in one big day at the races—and the races here deliver. You can sum up this round with one word: big. Glen Helen’s track is supersized motocross. The start straightaway is as long and fast as anything you’ll
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see, the Talladega first turn is the widest and steepest in the sport, and the up- and downhills are so huge they’re practically mountains. Southern California played a big part in America’s introduction to motocross over 50 years ago, and Glen Helen is a great display piece for how much the sport has evolved. Today’s riders and bikes can do incredible things. On a massive playground like Glen Helen, fans can see the upper limits of motorsports and athletic competition in general. Those hills, those jumps, those speeds—there’s pressure on Glen Helen to deliver, but it always comes up big.
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8
JAMES STEWART
4
GRANT LANGSTON
3
RYAN DUNGEY
3
2016 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Ryan Dungey
2.
Ken Roczen
3.
Eli Tomac
4.
Jason Anderson
5.
Trey Canard
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Alex Martin
2.
Jeremy Martin
3.
Cooper Webb
4.
Austin Forkner
5.
Aaron Plessinger
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ROUND 3 JUNE 3
CUDBY
T H U N D E R VA L L E Y M O T O C R O S S PA R K GET CONNECTED Thunder Valley Motocross Park @mxthundervalley @thundervalleymx 303-988-3889 www.tvmx.net
LOCAL PARTNERS • True Value • K1 Speed • Your Hometown Toyota Stores • Honnen Equipment • G-Force • Dirt Candy Graphics • Sun Enterprises • Fay Meyers • Vickery Motorsports • Performance Cycles
ALL-TIME WINNERS EVENT PROMOTERS: David Clabaugh FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 2005
M
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otocross means many things to many people, but few events offer up a wider range of positive elements than the annual Thunder Valley National in Colorado. While many tracks are built deep in the hinterlands, far from cities and towns, the TVMX track sits just off the highway with the Denver skyline in the distance. Even when a professional athletic competition isn’t taking place at the track, the surrounding area is dotted with cyclists and joggers challenging themselves in the mile-high air. When the Pro Motocross crew rolls in, though, they grab their own bikes and running shoes and get in on the act too. Want to unwind when that’s
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done? The famous Red Rocks Amphitheater sits just above the track, and downtown Denver offers plenty to do. Everything around the track is worth the trip, but then the race comes to town and it becomes super special. That elevation slows the bikes and strains the riders, often making the racing tighter and harder to predict. The huge jumps would be tough on any track, but against the elevation and the hillclimbs, they’re even more challenging to clear. The rest of the track is dotted with long, deep ruts that put a premium on riding fast without making mistakes. It’s a racer’s track in a spectator’s paradise, and it’s worth the trip from anywhere.
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Ken Roczen
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Ryan Dungey
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Cole Seely
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Trey Canard
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Joey Savatgy
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Jeremy Martin
3.
Alex Martin
4.
Zach Osborne
5.
Cooper Webb
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ROUND 4 JUNE 17
FREDRICKSON
H I G H P O I N T R A C E W AY GET CONNECTED High Point MX @HighPointMX @highpointmx 304-284-0084 www.highpointpromx.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • Morgantown Powersports • Cernic’s Cycle World • Lojaks Cycle • RG Honda • Waynesburg Yamaha • Cleveland Brothers CAT • Plum Construction • Coastal Drilling • UPMC
ALL-TIME WINNERS
EVENT PROMOTERS: The Holbert and Coombs Families FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1977
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here might not be a better place to see motocross—literally—than High Point Raceway. This track weaves its way around a deep valley, which creates constant elevation change for the riders. From the slippery off-camber corners to high-speed runs to and from the valley floor—not to mention the new longer uphill start—no section of this track is completely flat, and that makes for a true challenge. But what makes it tough for the athletes makes it great for the spectators, as several vantage points atop the valley offer views of 100 percent of the track. Further, High Point’s jumps were engineered to sit right in front of the main spectator areas, letting fans get close while they watch the
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riders go big. Some call it moto theater, and it’s a show filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. Those views aren’t wasted, either, as High Point’s fans are some of the most enthusiastic in the sport. From the moment the gate drops behind that uphill start and the riders race around the brand new first turn and then dive downhill and into the off-cambers, you’ll have a taste of the challenges that lie ahead. The atmosphere surrounding the entire weekend is off the charts. The rider who masters the hillsides of High Point will be rewarded with the big trophy and with huge support from the spectators who witnessed every inch of his winning run.
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RICKY CARMICHAEL
8
DAMON BRADSHAW
4
RICK JOHNSON
4
RYAN VILLOPOTO
4
2016 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Ken Roczen
2.
Jason Anderson
3.
Marvin Musquin
4.
Eli Tomac
5.
Justin Barcia
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Joey Savatgy
2.
Zach Osborne
3.
Cooper Webb
4.
Aaron Plessinger
5.
Austin Forkner
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ROUND 5 JUNE 24
FREDRICKSON
M U D D Y C R E E K R A C E W AY GET CONNECTED Muddy Creek Raceway @MuddyCreekMX @victorysportsracing 304-284-0084 www.muddycreekraceway.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • WQUT • Bristol Herald Courier • News 5 WCYB • Trading Post • Pepsi • Stowers CAT • Pizza Plus
ALL-TIME WINNERS
EVENT PROMOTERS: The Gammon Family FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 2013
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FEATURED OBSTACLE: The Bomber Triple
here’s a proud history of motocross in the Southeast, and much of that history unfolded on the soil of Muddy Creek Raceway. The track only joined the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross schedule in 2013, but many of the circuit’s top riders were already familiar with it from days spent racing there in the amateur ranks. Even at the pro National, the track offers its legendary family-friendly feel. From the small towns surrounding the track to the deep rows of trucks, trailers, and motor homes in the amateur pits, Muddy Creek Raceway retains its familiar character. But once the gate drops, today’s top riders and equipment slice up the track, pushing the pace and going higher and
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faster than ever before. That’s when you know this track has truly earned its place on the big stage. And what a stage it is! Muddy Creek weaves in and out of a valley and offers several tight 180-degree turns that are perfect for passing. On the high-speed sections, riders air out over huge jumps, from a series of tabletops in front of the spectators to the Bomber Triple. The obstacles on pro day definitely aren’t for the faint of heart. The track offers such good racing that several motos have come down to the final turn of the race. If you’ve come to witness some Southeastern motocross history firsthand, you won’t be disappointed.
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RYAN DUNGEY
2
KEN ROCZEN
2
COOPER WEBB
2
MARVIN MUSQUIN
1
JEREMY MARTIN
1
2016 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Ken Roczen
2.
Eli Tomac
3.
Broc Tickle
4.
Cole Seely
5.
Marvin Musquin
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Cooper Webb
2.
Joey Savatgy
3.
Shane McElrath
4.
Jordon Smith
5.
Jeremy Martin
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ROUND 6 JULY 1
FREDRICKSON
REDBUD TRACK AND TRAIL GET CONNECTED RedBud MX @RedBudmx @redbudmx 269-695-6405 www.redbudmx.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • Harbor Sports & Cycle • Championship Powersports • Rock River Powersports • Adent Landscape Supply • Ausra Equipment & Supply
ALL-TIME WINNERS
EVENT PROMOTERS: The Ritchie Family FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1974
FEATURED OBSTACLE: LaRocco’s Leap
RICKY CARMICHAEL
9
JEFF EMIG
5
MIKE KIEDROWSKI
4
RICK JOHNSON
4
RYAN VILLOPOTO
4
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As RedBud grows in stature, the event organizers build up the track to match. Way off in the corner of the property sits a nearly limitless supply of sand, and hundreds of truckloads have been mixed into the soil to create a surface that’s simultaneously soft and fluffy but rough and nasty. There’s always loads of traction, so the riders can hang it out to the edge. That’s really helpful, since RedBud boasts one of the most famous jumps in the sport: LaRocco’s Leap, which is of course set right next to big grandstands filled with motocross lovers chanting “USA! USA!” You need to be part of it!
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1.
Ken Roczen
2.
Eli Tomac
3.
Broc Tickle
4.
Justin Barcia
5.
Marvin Musquin
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Cooper Webb
2.
Alex Martin
3.
Zach Osborne
4.
Jeremy Martin
5.
Shane McElrath
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ROUND 7 JULY 8
CUDBY
THE WICK 338 GET CONNECTED The Wick 338 Motocross @thewick338mx 413-569-9000 www.thewick338.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • MB Tractor & Equipment • Kubota • Kawasaki • 100% • Factory Connection • Team Justice • Flamingo Motorsports • Pilgrim Powersports • Enfield Motorsports • Buckley Photography • Razee’s Motorcycle • Land N’ Sea Powersports • Motorsports Nation • Valley Motorsports • Moolicisous Farm • Duchess Recreational
EVENT PROMOTERS: The Johnson Family FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1976
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FEATURED OBSTACLE: Buckley Berm
otocross’ most famous sandbox plays host to Lucas Oil Pro Motocross again with its classic ultra-rough terrain, an endless bump-fest that just gets deeper and tougher as the day goes on. A sand track is an entirely different animal than most, and if the riders aren’t prepared, it will eat them up. The key to the Wick is adapting to its ever-shifting terrain. Fans should get there early to see how smooth the track looks before practice begins—and how quickly the bumps begin to form. By the end of practice, the place is totally whooped out, and those whoops only get deeper during the motos. The smartest riders will keep searching for smoother lines, hitting the untouched spots until they get rough, then finding
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new ground elsewhere. Making these decisions while your heart, lungs, and muscles are screaming is something only the toughest and fittest can do. Southwick is so unique that it favors local riders more than any other track. They know where the good lines will develop, and the Wick faithful will be pushing them to dig deep late in the motos. Be sure to scan the entries for each hometown rider on the list—someone you’ve never heard of might be in contention for a podium. For all its gnarliness, Southwick is nestled right in the middle of a very quaint downtown area. You’ll be surprised to find a legendary motocross track right next to baseball fields and an American Legion post, but all that just adds to an experience unlike any other.
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ALL-TIME WINNERS RICKY CARMICHAEL
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JEFF STANTON
4
KENT HOWERTON
4
2016 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Eli Tomac
2.
Ken Roczen
3.
Justin Barcia
4.
Marvin Musquin
5.
Weston Peick
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Cooper Webb
2.
Jeremy Martin
3.
Austin Forkner
4.
Alex Martin
5.
Aaron Plessinger
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ROUND 8 JULY 22
CUDBY
S P R I N G C R E E K M X PA R K GET CONNECTED Spring Creek Motocross Park @SCMXpark @scmxpark 507-753-2779 www.springcreekmx.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • La Crescent Wine & Spirit • Larson’s Cycle/KTM • Crashed Toys • Rochester Ford
ALL-TIME WINNERS RICKY CARMICHAEL
10
RYAN DUNGEY
6
JAMES STEWART
5
EVENT PROMOTERS: THE Martin Family 2016 450 CLASS RESULTS FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1983
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FEATURED OBSTACLE: Sand Whoops
pring Creek is the motocross track of motocross tracks. This place boasts every type of obstacle imaginable, and that’s why so many riders say it reminds them of their practice tracks. If you’re going to work on your craft, it would be smart to work at a place like Spring Creek, which has it all. The famous sand whoops—an outand-back test of bike setup and rider fitness—get the most attention. It’s worth spending a moto by them just to see how
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everyone attacks the section every lap. There’s much more to see, though. The hill in the center of the track goes on forever, up and down, earning it the name Mt. Martin. The jumps are spectacular, the start is mega-fast, and there are plenty of left-right combinations to make passes. And the soil ranges from deep sand in the whoops to choppy clay on the hills. There’s something for everyone here, so start with the whoops and then try to find a new vantage point for each moto.
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1.
Ken Roczen
2.
Marvin Musquin
3.
Eli Tomac
4.
Christophe Pourcel
5.
Justin Barcia
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Jeremy Martin
2.
Cooper Webb
3.
Alex Martin
4.
Joey Savatgy
5.
Aaron Plessinger
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ROUND 9 JULY 29
CUDBY
WA S H O U G A L M X PA R K GET CONNECTED Washougal Motocross Park @WashougalMXPark @washougalmxpark 360-601-5347 www.washougalmxpk.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • Peterson CAT • McCord’s Vancouver Toyota • Motosport Hillsboro • Gunderson Les Schwab • Fusion Graphics • Fly Racing • Karcher • Western Powersports
ALL-TIME WINNERS EVENT PROMOTERS: The Huffman Family FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1980
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FEATURED OBSTACLE: Horsepower Hill
t’s a good thing we’re all carrying high-quality cameras in our phones these days, because every part of the Washougal track and the surrounding area is photo-worthy. From the thick evergreen trees to the beautiful Columbia River to downtown Portland, Oregon—which is always keeping itself weird—there’s never a shortage of things to see and do in this area. Come for the motocross, stay for the scenery! Washougal has carved out a unique niche as a track. First, it’s the only race all year near the Pacific Northwest, so fans are extra pumped to see their heroes in person. Second, while many events on the schedule offer a similar combination
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of deep, sandy, loamy soil, Washougal delivers dark clay that challenges the riders in a completely different fashion. At Washougal, the technicians get their reward, as it’s all about precision, throttle control, and smarts. Some spots are tacky, and some are slick—and the smartest riders know how to find just the right grip. And don’t worry: the track gets plenty rough throughout the day, too, so it’s still a physical test typical of the series. But at the end of this race day, the smartest and most skilled racer will win. When he hits the podium, be sure to take a picture—your Washougal album will already look great, but it won’t be complete without the winner!
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RYAN DUNGEY
7
RICKY CARMICHAEL
6
JEFF WARD
6
JAMES STEWART
5
2016 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Eli Tomac
2.
Ken Roczen
3.
Marvin Musquin
4.
Weston Peick
5.
Justin Barcia
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Alex Martin
2.
Austin Forkner
3.
Cooper Webb
4.
Joey Savatgy
5.
Justin Hill
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ROUND 10 AUGUST 12
CUDBY
U N A D I L L A M X PA R K GET CONNECTED Unadilla Motocross @UnadillaMX @unadillamx 607-695-8450 www.unadillamx.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • Lucas Oil • NYCM Insurance • Yamaha Generators • 100% • Oliver’s Campers Inc.
ALL-TIME WINNERS
EVENT PROMOTERS: The Robinson Family FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1976
RICKY CARMICHAEL
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JAMES STEWART
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RYAN VILLOPOTO
4
RYAN DUNGEY
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FEATURED OBSTACLE: Skyshot Tabletop 2016 450 CLASS RESULTS
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lenty of motocross tracks have been around for a long time, but Unadilla holds a special spot in the sport’s pantheon. It jumped to the forefront of American racing by hosting huge international events back when European racers dominated the sport and the Americans were just starting to learn—and it has remained at the pinnacle, hosting a round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross for decades. Thanks to this, you can find a photo of every major motocross star racing at Unadilla. And while the facility has gone
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through recent renovations and upgrades and has added several spectacular new obstacles, Unadilla’s heart comes from its own natural terrain. The lay of the land offers wide, flowing lines, big hills, and massive jumps, many carved out by Mother Nature instead of a bulldozer. Both in the 1970s and today, the fans at Unadilla know when they’re seeing pure motocross. It’s a track that’s shown them the full spectrum of the sport, from spectacular, historic wins to heartbreaking losses. At Unadilla, history is made every year.
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1.
Ken Roczen
2.
Marvin Musquin
3.
Eli Tomac
4.
Benny Bloss
5.
Justin Barcia
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Cooper Webb
2.
Aaron Plessinger
3.
Austin Forkner
4.
Justin Hill
5.
R.J. Hampshire
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ROUND 11 AUGUST 19
CUDBY
B U D D S C R E E K M O T O C R O S S PA R K GET CONNECTED Budds Creek @BuddsCreekMX @buddscreekmx 304-284-0084 www.buddscreekpromx.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • Alban CAT • Maryland International Speedway
ALL-TIME WINNERS
EVENT PROMOTERS: Jonathan Beasley and Ryan Valdez FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 1989
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RYAN DUNGEY
4
JAMES STEWART
4
BLAKE BAGGETT
3
RYAN VILLOPOTO
3
STEVE LAMSON
3
FEATURED OBSTACLE: Henry Hill
hile serious business takes place a half hour away in Washington, D.C., the area around Budds Creek MX is pure relaxation. The nearby Chesapeake Bay draws travelers of all kinds, and perfect summer weather sets the National date as the right time to explore the area. But while the track itself looks like pure fun, it gets brutally serious at the top level of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. Perhaps fitting for a track so close to the nation’s capital, Budds Creek offers classic American motocross, with the perfect combination of hills, jumps, corners,
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2016 450 CLASS RESULTS and deep, tacky soil. The racing usually stays close, as passes come down to who can brake a little harder into a turn or scrub a little lower over a jump. It’s an all-arounder, as if some of the best components of the other 11 National tracks were dropped into a valley to produce a series marvel. From the right spots atop the hillsides, you can see it all. Make a weekend out of this one so you can check out D.C. and the beautiful Maryland countryside, and then enjoy some of the most intense motocross action anywhere. This place is part business, part fun, and all American.
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1.
Ken Roczen
2.
Justin Barcia
3.
Marvin Musquin
4.
Eli Tomac
5.
Phil Nicoletti
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Zach Osborne
2.
Alex Martin
3.
Austin Forkner
4.
Adam Cinciarulo
5.
Cooper Webb
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ROUND 12 AUGUST 26
CUDBY
I R O N M A N R A C E W AY GET CONNECTED Ironman Raceway @IronmanRaceway @ironmanmx 304-284-0084 www.ironmanpromx.com
LOCAL PARTNERS • Tom’s Marine Sales • Westfield Powersports • MacAllister CAT • Crawfordsville Main Street • Journal Review
ALL-TIME WINNERS
EVENT PROMOTERS: The Shaver Family FIRST YEAR AS A NATIONAL: 2014
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FEATURED OBSTACLE: Godzilla
ruising up to the Ironman National, not far from the motorsports mecca of Indianapolis, you’ll see picturesque views of small-town America. The late-summer date means porch weather, and that draws all the locals, who marvel at the professional cavalcade that has rolled into town. You get a sense that this race offers everything you want in a big-time motocross race—well, except one thing. The land surrounding the track looks flat. Where are the hills? The elevation changes? Can this possibly work? You park your crew in the huge, flat field—perfect for camping and pitting—and head out to see the big rigs in the easily accessible pro pits. Then you walk toward the track, and suddenly the ground opens up, drops down, and practically swallows the racetrack whole. The Ironman Raceway
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track doesn’t just offer elevation changes—it offers some of the biggest, steepest combinations of jumps and hills in the entire series. That includes Godzilla, a massive and justifiably famous uphill jump. You’ve already sensed that the rest of the track is perfect: the dirt, the obstacles, the sightlines. Add in those hills, and you’ve got pure motocross. By the end of the day, that deep soil gets rough and rutted, and only those wise in old-school motocross techniques like standing up and changing lines can succeed. This track makes for a fitting season finale; the dynamic terrain seems almost like a combination of every track in the series rolled into one. Indiana is said to be the crossroads of America, and the Ironman National track is the perfect crossroads to determine America’s motocross champions.
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KEN ROCZEN
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AUSTIN FORKNER
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AARON PLESSINGER
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MARVIN MUSQUIN
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RYAN DUNGEY
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2016 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Ken Roczen
2.
Justin Barcia
3.
Eli Tomac
4.
Marvin Musquin
5.
Jason Anderson
2016 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.
Austin Forkner
2.
Aaron Plessinger
3.
Cooper Webb
4.
Alex Martin
5.
Adam Cianciarulo
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PAST CHAMPIONS 450 CLASS (450CC/250CC)
250 CLASS (250CC/125CC)
YEAR
RIDER
STATE/COUNTRY
BIKE
YEAR
RIDER
STATE/COUNTRY
BIKE
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972
Ken Roczen Ryan Dungey Ken Roczen Ryan Villopoto Ryan Dungey Ryan Villopoto Ryan Dungey Chad Reed James Stewart Grant Langston Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Greg Albertyn Doug Henry Jeff Emig Jeff Emig Jeremy McGrath Mike LaRocco Mike Kiedrowski Jeff Stanton Jean-Michel Bayle Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton Jeff Ward Rick Johnson Rick Johnson Jeff Ward Rick Johnson David Bailey Donnie Hansen Kent Howerton Kent Howerton Bob Hannah Bob Hannah Tony DiStefano Tony DiStefano Tony DiStefano Gary Jones Gary Jones Gary Jones
Germany Minnesota Germany Washington Minnesota Washington Minnesota Australia Florida South Africa Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida South Africa Connecticut Missouri Missouri California Indiana California Michigan France Michigan Michigan California California California California California Virginia California Texas Texas California California Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania California California California
SUZ KTM KTM KAW KTM KAW SUZ SUZ KAW YAM SUZ SUZ HON HON HON KAW KAW SUZ YAM KAW KAW HON KAW KAW HON HON HON HON KAW HON HON KAW YAM HON HON SUZ SUZ YAM YAM SUZ SUZ SUZ CAN-AM HON YAM
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974
Cooper Webb Jeremy Martin Jeremy Martin Eli Tomac Blake Baggett Dean Wilson Trey Canard Ryan Dungey Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto Ivan Tedesco James Stewart Grant Langston James Stewart Mike Brown Travis Pastrana Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Steve Lamson Steve Lamson Doug Henry Doug Henry Jeff Emig Mike Kiedrowski Guy Cooper Mike Kiedrowski George Holland Micky Dymond Micky Dymond Ron Lechien Jeff Ward Johnny O'Mara Mark Barnett Mark Barnett Mark Barnett Broc Glover Broc Glover Broc Glover Bob Hannah Marty Smith Marty Smith
North Carolina Minnesota Minnesota Colorado California Scotland Oklahoma Minnesota Washington Washington Washington New Mexico Florida South Africa Florida Tennessee Maryland Florida Florida Florida California California Connecticut Connecticut Missouri California Oklahoma California California California California California California California Illinois Illinois Illinois California California California California California California
YAM YAM YAM HON KAW KAW HON SUZ KAW KAW KAW KAW KAW KTM KAW KAW SUZ KAW KAW KAW HON HON HON HON YAM KAW SUZ HON HON HON HON HON KAW HON SUZ SUZ SUZ YAM YAM YAM YAM HON HON
Darrell Schultz Broc Glover Chuck Sun Danny LaPorte Rick Burgett Marty Smith Kent Howerton Jimmy Weinert Jimmy Weinert Pierre Karsmakers Brad Lackey
California California Oregon California Oregon California Texas New York New York Netherlands California
HON YAM HON SUZ YAM HON HSQ YAM KAW YAM KAW
500 CLASS (1972-1993) YEAR
RIDER
STATE/COUNTRY
BIKE
1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983
Mike Kiedrowski Jean-Michel Bayle Jeff Ward Jeff Ward Rick Johnson Rick Johnson David Bailey Broc Glover David Bailey Broc Glover
California France California California California California Virginia California Virginia California
KAW HON KAW KAW HON HON HON YAM HON YAM
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GETTING TO KNOW THE LUCAS LADIES Carrie Bolling and Nicole Cesa 1. What is your favorite track and why?
NC: Ken Roczen because I like
CB: Southwick! The sand track itself is
people who have edge.
but the
awesome and a change of
5. 2-Strokes or 4-Strokes?
fans are even better! NC: High Point! It’s kinda my
CB: It’s always cool to see a
track.
2-stroke do well, but I gotta go 2. What are the best and worst parts of
with the 4-stroke!
your job on race weekend?
NC: I really don’t have a
CB: Best: Honestly, just getting to hang
preference!
out with everyone. Over the years, motocross has grown to be my second . I really cherish that! Worst: The heat! I don’t know how the riders do it.... #PropsToThem
motocross? CB: Can I say supercross? Or baseball.
NC: Best: Indulging in race JK.
6. Favorite sport other than
NC: Wakeboarding!
after the
Worst: Always trying to look
.
Makes me
feel alive!
Especially when it’s 90 degrees and humid. 7. What is your real job? 3. How do you prepare for the races from Monday
CB: I work in the
through Friday? Workout routine?
for the government.
CB: S/O to my trainer @hopenicole_08!
NC: I was a software sales rep
She switches it up A LOT, but right now I eat and hit the gym
six times a day a week.️
/
and
consulting field
days
four days and high
few months ago when I left because I wasn’t passionate about it️. am taking
intensity interval training on Friday. NC: The last few years, it was typical
train-
for
a corporate tech company up until a Now I
to work on a few things
and focus more on what makes me
.
ing 5-6 days a week and meal prep (six clean & bland meals/day
) – a big reason was
because I was training for a NPC
contest.
I’m doing things a little different now. I am
8. What is your favorite food? CB: I have a really bad
obsession....
NC: Sushi!
eating a diet similar to the ketogenic diet and only eat about three times/day. My
9. What sport would you never try?
workout routine consists of breathing
CB:
exercises, DNS training, 30-45 mins cardio,
NC: Anything with a lot of long distance️
and progressive
Parkour! Those people are
. !
training. It’s a lot less
work, and I enjoy it more!
10. Who’s your favorite superhero? CB: Larry Enticer @larryenticer on Instagram
4. Who is your favorite rider? CB: Jessy Nelson will always be my favorite rider!
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T
he riders of Lucas Oil Pro
(and travel funds) allow, they can expand
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur
Motocross, sanctioned by AMA
their racing programs to the national
National Motocross Championship at
Pro Racing, attack some of the
level. Compared to the countless local
Loretta Lynn Ranch. Thousands of riders
planet’s roughest terrain with
events spanning the country, a few highly
from across the country must advance
seemingly little effort—so little
prestigious races attract the who’s who of
through Area and Regional Qualifiers be-
that you might think it looks
amateur racing.
fore making it to Loretta Lynn’s—which
The American Motocross Majors are
easy. The truth of the matter is, even the
rookies of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross have
a hotbed for up-and-coming amateur
Founded in 1982, the event has become
well over a decade of experience compet-
talent. They include the Ricky Carmichael
the world’s largest amateur national
ing in amateur events at the highest level.
Daytona Amateur Supercross, James
motocross championship and has hosted
Stewart Freestone Spring Championship,
virtually every top rider you see lining up
local events can be found throughout the
Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross, and
for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross today. For
country; kids as young as four can partici-
Thor Winter Olympics. All of these provide
some, it’s the final stepping-stone before
pate in open practices and races alongside
a hearty mix of top-tier amateur racing—
entering the pro ranks, which means
racers of similar ages and skill levels. This
both motocross and supercross—where
top teams, scouts, and sponsors keep a
is where it all starts, but the paths from
competitors can measure themselves
close eye on every moto.
there can vary greatly. Some families stick
against the best of the best.
with local series; some branch out to other
regions in search of stiffer competition. The
and AMA Arenacross also offer supercross
ing from Loretta’s, but they come from
riders of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross almost
experience to amateurs through the aren-
a vast amateur racing community. From
across series, as well as the invitation-only
the weekend warrior to the next big thing,
Monster Energy Cup’s Amateur All-Star
there’s a sense of connection among riders
and Super Mini classes.
that few sports can match. Professional
racing may be a spectator sport for most,
As with traditional stick and ball sports,
always fall into the latter group. These young riders start by traveling to different regions on weekends for special
These are respected events, but
the granddaddy of them all is the
Only a select few are chosen to join
factory-supported teams upon graduat-
but amateur racing is open to everyone.
KOY
events. If their results
The organizers of AMA Supercross
is an incredible accomplishment in itself.
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Make sure to have your phone
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handy on the afternoon of Au-
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gust 26, because the winner’s
saki, KTM, Suzuki, or Yamaha. It’s super
reaction will also be broadcast
simple, and all proceeds go toward fund-
live on the PA system at the
ing the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit!
Ironman National.
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DRUG TESTING IN MX
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erformance-enhancing drugs
at any of the 12 rounds and can select
(PEDs) and doping have
athletes for testing at random. Last year
become an unwelcome part
saw three instances of random testing. The
formance enhancers like blood doping
of some professional sports,
subjects tested included riders finishing on
and steroids; some supplements found
and the physical demands of
the podium and other randomly selected
in health-food stores are not regulated
motocross could potentially
athletes. In addition to post-event testing,
by the Food and Drug Administration
make riders candidates for abuse. To
pre-event blood testing is conducted mid-
and could contain banned substances as
combat this, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross or-
season for top riders in each class.
well. USADA and MX Sports Pro Racing
ganizers MX Sports Pro Racing sought to
have created a public education process
implement an anti-doping program three
to be in violation of the World Anti-Doping
with the riders and teams to make sure
years ago to help protect athletes and the
Agency (WADA) code, although it’s key
all parties involved understand what’s
integrity of the sport. Anti-doping testing
to note that USADA shares results only
legal, with open communication lines with
is complicated, so MX Sports Pro Racing
with the athletes. Keeping the promoters,
USADA to make sure any questions can
contracted the national United States
sponsors, and other stakeholders out of
be cleared up. These are complicated
Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
the process helps ensure that USADA
times with complicated rules, but these
Returning in 2017, USADA has the
can make an unbiased decision. USADA
are necessary measures to make today’s
right to conduct blood and/or urine testing
also decides on penalties, which become
racing safe and fair for all.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
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he Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
pose of them for you. We are not
• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS All camp-
Championship and its promot-
responsible for the safe return of
ers/haulers over 20’ in length
ers are committed to providing a
any contraband removed.
should be equipped with a fully
safe and enjoyable race experi-
functioning fire extinguisher.
ence for all fans. Our goal is to
• RESPONSIBILITY Motocross rac-
provide an environment where
ing, like all motorsports, can be
• MIDNIGHT CURFEW All campers
fans can enjoy a day outside with family
dangerous. When you enter the
must be at their campsites by
and friends. We humbly ask that fans fol-
grounds, you assume the risk of
midnight.
low these simple rules for the weekend:
injury and/or damage. It is your responsibility to keep yourself,
• PET POLICY Pets are allowed
• TRACK ACCESS The racetrack
and your children, a safe distance
but must remain on a leash at
is OFF LIMITS AT ALL TIMES
from the racetrack. Parents, you
all times. They must stay in the
to all guests.
are responsible for the safety of
Camping Area and Amateur Pits;
your children. Be aware of their
NO PETS are allowed in paddock
• RESPECT Fans are entitled to en-
location at all times. Never turn
or main fan areas on Saturday.
joy their day at the races free from
your back to oncoming racers. • SLEEP SAFE POLICY Lucas Oil Pro
disruptive or obscene behavior. If you partake in this behavior, you
• NO PIT VEHICLES We do not
Motocross is a family event, and
will be removed from the property
allow pit bikes, quads, scooters,
one of the most exciting features
without a ticket refund.
golf carts, etc.
is the opportunity to camp out and
• ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY
• NO OPEN CAMPFIRES Only gas
ing overnight in an RV or vehicle
Fans who consume alcohol
and charcoal cooking grills are
or using a generator, you need to
must do so in a legal and respon-
permitted.
be aware of the dangers of carbon
have fun. However, if you are stay-
monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is
sible manner. • NO DRONES The use of un-
a poisonous, colorless, odorless,
• TICKETS Your armband is your
manned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
and tasteless gas that can be
weekend ticket and must be
and drones will be prohibited
released when burning gasoline,
worn at all times. If you leave the
at all Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
kerosene, oil, propane, or wood.
facility, you must have it on to
events. Anyone found trying to
reenter. This is your gate ticket.
enter any venue with these devic-
tor exhaust while in close proxim-
Do not take it off.
es will be refused access. If you
ity to your family and neighbors.
are found to be flying a UAV over
Do not place your generator
• PROHIBITED We do not permit
the venue’s airspace, you will be
directly under a slide-out or under
fireworks, glass beverage
escorted from the facility and all
your vehicle, where the fumes can
containers, kegs, scaffolding,
further access will be revoked.
seep into the vehicle. Make sure
or weapons.
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Mind your vehicle and genera-
all exhaust fumes (generators and • MIND YOUR GENERATORS
vehicles) are properly and fully
• SEARCH POLICY All vehicles are
Mind the exhaust of your genera-
vented and unobstructed. Even
subject to search at any time. If
tor—carbon monoxide inhala-
when sleeping outdoors under the
any fireworks, glass containers, or
tion is extremely dangerous (see
stars, make sure you are not too
other prohibited items are found,
Sleep Safe Policy). Quiet time for
close to exhaust flow. Devastating
you may remove them from the
generators begins at 10 p.m. No
consequences can result without
property yourself or we will dis-
loud generators after this time.
proper ventilation.
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MXGP COMING TO GATORBACK Monster Energy MXGP of USA | September 2-3, 2017 | Gatorback Cycle Park | Gainesville, Florida
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of the 19-round Grand Prix circuit. Previously, the series had concluded in the U.S. with another USGP at Glen Helen. That race is no more, and Grand Prix teams have expressed a desire to end the series back on their home continent. This event will give race fans the opportunity to see the best AMA and FIM racers competing head-to-head on a classic American track, as well as the beginning of a strategic alliance between Lucas Oil Pro Motocross promoters MX Sports
Pro Racing and FIM Motocross World Championship promoters Youthstream. The fun doesn’t stop with the pro racing either. Gatorback will be hosting amateur racing that particular weekend as well, so make sure to bring the bikes!
SPECKNER
ith the help of MX Sports Pro Racing, the AMA, and Youthstream, an MXGP race is headed to Gainesville, Florida’s historic Gatorback Cycle Park this year. The new race will be dubbed the Monster Energy MXGP of USA and will take place September 2-3—Labor Day Weekend, and just one weekend after Lucas Oil Pro Motocross concludes in Indiana. It will also serve as the 17th round
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DELTRAN BATTERY TENDER
RC HARD CHARGER AWARD
T
he RC Hard Charger Award is entering its eighth season. Named for Ricky Carmichael, the most successful motocross rider of all time, it recognizes the competitor who, at each of the 12 rounds, overtakes the most racers in either of the 450 Class motos. The award returns—fittingly, with Deltran Battery
Tender as its series partner— as a testament to RC, aka the Greatest of All Time (or the GOAT) and his never-surrender attitude. He retired from the sport with ten Lucas Oil Pro Motocross titles and 102 wins, numbers that will likely never be equaled. All recipients of the Deltran Battery Tender RC Hard Charger Award receive a customdesigned trophy.
EDISON DYE CUP AND GARY JONES CUP
A
t the conclusion of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, a pair of perpetual championship trophies were introduced for the
450 and 250 Classes. The Edison Dye Cup and Gary Jones Cup are commemorative awards that honor the legacy of American
EDISON DYE CUP 2009
Chad Reed
Rockstar/Makita Suzuki
2010
Ryan Dungey
Rockstar/Makita Suzuki
2011
Ryan Villopoto
Monster Energy Kawasaki
2012
Ryan Dungey
Red Bull KTM
2013
Ryan Villopoto
Monster Energy Kawasaki
2014
Ken Roczen
Red Bull KTM
2015
Ryan Dungey
Red Bull KTM
2016
Ken Roczen
RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy John’s Suzuki
motocross in name and in spirit. Each award goes to the team that captures its respective class championship: the Edison Dye Cup for the 450 Class and the Gary Jones Cup for the 250 Class. Each season, both cups are claimed by the riders and teams
GARY JONES CUP 2009
Ryan Dungey
Rockstar/Makita Suzuki
2010
Trey Canard
GEICO Honda
2011
Dean Wilson
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki
2012
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Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki
2013
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GEICO Honda
able to overcome and endure the
2014
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Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
challenges that make motocross
2015
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Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
the world’s toughest sport.
2016
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Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
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2017 KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION
The lightest, fastest bike in its class thanks to serious weight reduction and power optimization. READY TO RACE from the ground up, the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION remains the weapon of choice for world class racers who demand the best.
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