2018 Pro Motocross Program

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS 2018 SOUVENIR YEARBOOK

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INSIDE THE SERIES YO U R G U I D E T O 2 018

THE 2018 SOUVENIR YEARBOOK

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SURVIVAL GUIDE

WELCOME

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RIDER NUMBERS

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SCHEDULES

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THE RIDERS

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MOTOCROSS 101

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THE TRACKS

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BY THE NUMBERS

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THE SERIES

WELCOME W elcome to the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, a 12-round tour across America’s best motocross tracks featuring the most competitive, talented, and capable cast of riders in the world. Expect an exciting weekend at the racetrack as you witness the top riders and teams in motorcycling, all adding up to an experience unlike any other.

As you traverse the facility, sponsor village, paddock, and racetrack, you’ll see this championship celebrating motocross at its modern-day best, with the latest equipment and technology and highly upgraded experiences for the fans.

On the other hand, this series prides itself on commemorating the sport’s history. Although it’s relatively young on the spectrum of professional sports, motocross is a pioneering action sport and is reaching milestones like our opening round at the Hangtown Motocross Classic hosting its 50th Annual AMA National this season.

At its core, motocross remains what it was then: a sport that requires a balance of talent and toughness. The experience trickles from the racetrack to the fence line, as thousands of fans each weekend make their annual road trip with friends and family to their favorite National track to watch the races and soak up what Mother Nature has to offer. Motocross may never shed its outlaw and limit-pushing appeal, but it has evolved; the riders must be in world-class athletic form to have a chance at a moto win, let alone a championship.

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 2018 season being available across NBC, NBC Sports Network, and MAVTV, the NBC Sports Gold Pro Motocross Pass returns to offer live, nonstop streams of the entire championship without commercial interruption. This includes

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qualifiers, full motos, highlights, replays of 2018 races, and archived races from 2016 and 2017.

Fans can also follow the series with a close-up view on Instagram and Twitter (@promotocross) and our Pro Motocross Facebook page.

This year’s title chase begins with the oldest event on the circuit—Sacramento, California’s Hangtown Motocross Classic hosting its golden anniversary—and concludes in August at the newest facility on the tour, Crawfordsville, Indiana’s Ironman Raceway. In between those races are the pillars of American motocross, including Buchanan, Michigan’s RedBud National; New Berlin, New York’s Unadilla MX; Washougal MX Park in Washington; and more.

Every facility that hosts a round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross also features youth and amateur racing programs, helping to grow the sport and prepare future stars. Each race’s promoters and staff take great pride in their AMA National event and consider themselves first and foremost stewards of motorcycle racing, working to add a little more to the sport every year.

Along with our partners at NBC Sports and AMA Pro Racing and all of the event promoters, MX Sports Pro Racing works year-round to improve this championship with racetrack and facility upgrades, 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, Western Powersports, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, MotoSport.com, Garmin, FMF, KTM, Pirelli, Suzuki, and more, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross has stronger support than at any time in its history.

MX Sports Pro Racing, NBC Sports, and all of our partners would like to welcome you to the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

We hope you have a fun, safe afternoon, and we thank you for coming out to the races.

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SERIES SCHEDULE B R E A K I NG D OW N T H E 2 018 S E A S O N

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ROUND 1: MAY 19

ROUND 7: JULY 7

Hangtown Motocross Classic

RedBud National

Prairie City OHV Park

RedBud MX

Sacramento, CA

Buchanan, MI

ROUND 2: MAY 26

ROUND 8: JULY 21

Glen Helen National

Spring Creek National

Glen Helen Raceway

Spring Creek MX Park

San Bernardino, CA

Millville, MN

ROUND 3: JUNE 2

ROUND 9: JULY 28

Thunder Valley National

Washougal National

Thunder Valley Motocross Park

Washougal MX Park

Lakewood, CO

Washougal, WA

ROUND 4: JUNE 16

ROUND 10: AUGUST 11

High Point National

Unadilla National

High Point Raceway

Unadilla MX

Mount Morris, PA

New Berlin, NY

ROUND 5: JUNE 23

ROUND 11: AUGUST 18

Tennessee National

Budds Creek National

Muddy Creek Raceway

Budds Creek Motocross Park

Blountville, TN

Mechanicsville, MD

ROUND 6: JUNE 30

ROUND 12: AUGUST 25

Southwick National

Ironman National

The Wick 338

Ironman Raceway

Southwick, MA

Crawfordsville, IN

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RACE DAY SCHEDULE STAY ON TOP OF THE ACTION

* 125 All Star Races will be at Hangtown, Thunder Valley, High Point, The Wick 338, Washougal, Budds Creek, and Ironman. ** 450s race before 250s at High Point and RedBud. *** Thunder Valley starts 1 hour before times scheduled on this chart (e.g. Opening Ceremonies conclude at noon instead of 1 p.m.).

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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)

10:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

250 Class Group A Start Practice - 5 Minutes

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 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)

11:05 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

450 Class Group B Start Practice - 5 Minutes

11:10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

450 Class Practice Group B - 15 Minutes (Timed)

11:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.

Track Maintenance

11:35 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.

125 All Star Practice*

11:50 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

250 Consolation Race

12:05 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.

450 Consolation Race

12:20 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

125 All Star Race*

12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies

1:00 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.

250 Class Sight Lap

1:10 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

250 CLASS MOTO 1

1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Podium Interviews

2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

450 Class Sight Lap

2:10 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

450 CLASS MOTO 1

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Podium Interviews

3:00 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

250 Class Sight Lap

3:10 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

250 CLASS MOTO 2

3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

250 Winners Circle

4:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

450 Class Sight Lap

4:10 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

450 CLASS MOTO 2

4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

450 Winners Circle

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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MOTOCROSS 101 THE NEED-TO-KNOW BASICS

BREAKING DOWN

UNDERSTANDING THE FORMAT Why are there multiple morning practice sessions?

How do races get underway?

National classes are limited

behind a long metal gate that’s attached to the

to 40 riders, but that lineup

ground with hinges. The gate is pointed upward

is chosen from many more

and falls backward, toward the racers, to begin

entrants. While practice ses-

the race. A rider who attempts to start too soon

sions are an opportunity for

will get stuck while the rest of the pack rockets

riders to learn the track and

toward the first turn.

Prior to the start of a race, competitors line up

make adjustments between sessions, they also serve as

How long do races last?

qualifiers for the main event

A clock counts down from 30 minutes when the

(Moto 1 and Moto 2).

gate drops. When those 30 minutes have elapsed, racers complete two additional laps.

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WITH FASTEST LAP TIMES ADVANCE TO MAIN EVENT

REMAINDER OF THE FIELD COMPETES IN A FOUR-LAP CONSOLATION RACE

ADVANCE TO MAIN EVENT

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 (12 in all) held across the United States. Points on finishing position, and the rider with the most points at the end of the season becomes the National Champion in that

Practice sessions also

determine gate pick—a vital component of a good start.

The fastest lap time from practice gets first gate pick, second-fastest gets second pick, and so on. Loading order for the second moto is determined by the first moto’s results.

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450 CLASS

T WO M O T O 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.

DETERMINING

all winner per class.

particular class.

250 CLASS

T WO M O T O S

Two races are run for each class, with one over-

are earned at each National based

TOP 4 RIDERS

THE MOTOS

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 20 riders (of 40) earn points. Points from both motos are tallied to determine the overall class winner. Ties are broken according to the higher Moto 2 finish. Total points earned will also determine the championship at the end of the season.

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THE 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.

Motocross is considered one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. Professional racers reach 94–96% of their maximum heart rate each moto.

BREAKING DOWN

THE FLAGS

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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TA L K T H E TA L K

PROFESSIONAL RANKS

MOTO LINGO

Who is allowed to race?

For the safety of all involved, only

At the races, you’re likely to hear

licensed professionals are allowed to race in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champi-

bikes to use the same major parts—

lingo today that’s specific to Lucas

onship. Pro racing licenses are obtained

frames, crankcases, engines, swing-

Oil Pro Motocross. We’ll explain the

by accumulating points in specific ama-

arms, etc.—that come standard on

most common terms so you can

teur races designated by the AMA, and

new bikes available to the public. Aside

hold your own alongside even the

even the riders competing at that level

from that, every bike you’ll see today

most seasoned fans.

have logged thousands of hours of seat

has been heavily modified using exotic

time across hundreds of races.

materials to make it faster, lighter, and

MOTO

better-handling. They’re also highly

Each class races twice to determine

Are these the same bikes I can buy at a dealership?

customized to fit a rider’s specific

an overall winner. Each individual

needs and preferences. Just how much

race is referred to as a moto.

Yes and no. In 1986 the AMA passed

a bike is modified depends on the rider

the Production Rule, which requires

or team’s budget.

HOLESHOT Getting the holeshot means being

What are the penalties for breaking the series rules?

the first rider to the first turn (there’s

From technical standards to on-track

exact spot) at the start of the race.

behavior and off-track conduct, Lucas Oil

It’s a huge advantage; you’ll rarely

Pro Motocross implements rules to en-

see a racer win after starting from

sure safe and fair racing. AMA officials in-

the very back.

vestigate and evaluate any violations and

a painted line to determine the

hand down penalties ranging from simple

LINE

warnings and small fines to disqualifica-

The specific path a rider chooses

tion and suspension, based on the sever-

through a section of the track. Some

ity of the transgression.

sections have multiple lines that are equally fast, while others have one option that is clearly optimal.

HISTORY LESSON Has motocross always been big in America?

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.

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OFF-CAMBER TURN A turn that is banked in the opposite 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 or an unseen obstacle. The result is normally a bike that jumps forward and lifts the front unpredictably.

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ENDO

GETTING THE DIGITS

A crash in which a bike tumbles forward end-over-end.

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 99.

Of course, there are excep-

tions. Past champions are allowed (but not required) to pick a single-digit number, provided nobody else has claimed it.

Riders in the previous year’s top ten can choose any twodigit number as a permanent number, as long as it’s available. To retain their chosen numbers, riders must earn at least 25 points per year.

BREAKING DOWN

THE NUMBER PLATES

1 1 1

The difference is not always black-andwhite, but Lucas Oil Pro Motocross competitors can be divided into two groups: self-supported (privateers) and factory-supported. 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.

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A banked turn that allows riders to maintain more corner speed.

RUTS Grooves that form over time as bikes

450 CLASS

pass over the same ground over and

WHITE B AC KG RO U N D + B L AC K NUMBERS

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

250 CLASS B L AC K B AC KG RO U N D + WHITE NUMBERS

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

RED PLATE SIGNIFIES THE CURRENT CL ASS POINTS LEADER

common on these jumps.

WHIP A move in which a rider changes the 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

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?

BERM

corner, or just for fun.

Racers pitted out of vans, pickup 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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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 jumps with their bike completely flat and just inches above the ground.

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BY THE NUMBERS A NUMERICAL PERSPECTIVE

2017 BROADCAST STATS

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MILLION+ VIEWERS

WATCHED PRO MOTOCROSS ON TV

AVA I L A B L E I N

200+ COUNTRIES EVENT WITH THE HIGHEST BROADCAST VIEWS (ON NBC)

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3 21 24 15 22 105 HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS of live national broadcast on NBC (450 Moto 2s)

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of live races (All other Moto 2s)

of live Moto 1 races on MAVTV

of moto highlights on NBCSN

of Moto 2 replays on NBCSN

of Moto 1 and 2 replays on MAVTV

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THE 2017 CHAMPIONS

114 LAPS 102LAPS TOTAL

TOTAL

LED BY 45O CLASS CHAMPION

LED BY 25O CLASS CHAMPION

ELI TOMAC

(120 LED BY MARVIN MUSQUIN)

MOTOS WON / OVERALL WINS ELI TOMAC 9 / 4 ZACH OSBORNE 10 / 5

ZACH OSBORNE

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WELCOME TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS! The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is the real thing, with big racing on big racetracks.

Moto is pure, authentic, and raw, with more racing and more fun. Our fans are rabid, and so is the action. Our athletes are warriors and our racetracks their battlefields. This is moto!

Moto is the original extreme sport. For over 51 years, our national racetracks have hosted the world’s greatest athletes in front of the nation’s greatest fans.

Moto is steeped in tradition, and for many fans, a day at the races is a rite of passage.

Here, we celebrate the hard work and the dirty work. Rise, grind, rinse, repeat.

More than a race, motocross is an adventure. Experience this true American Championship this summer at American’s finest racetracks. Prepare now for your Moto-Adventure!

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NO WHINING

The on-track action runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with main motos at 1:00 p.m. These are long, action-packed days with tons to see and do, so pace yourself. And just like the racers, you need to be prepared to beat the heat. It’s summer, which means it’s hot and you’re 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 RACE-READY

PROTECT YOUR EYES

Moto is an outdoor, get-back-to-nature, inyour-face fan experience, rain or shine. The sun can burn your back or the rain can soak your clothes, but your spirit won’t be dampened. Either way, be prepared, because moto fans are not scared of a little rain. In fact, some of the most exciting, iconic battles in moto history were fought in the rain. So bring it on! Pack your sunscreen, throw in a poncho and an umbrella (just in case), and head to the track.

People-watching is a spectator sport, too, and you will be amazed at what you will see at the races. We can guarantee that 100%. Bring your sunglasses—not only do they protect your eyes from dangerous rays, but they make you look really cool.

FAMILY FUN Motocross is a family sport, and kids of all ages are always welcome. But remember, moto has twice as many bikes on the track as indoor racing, which means twice the engine roar. You may want to bring some ear protection and shading for small kids and pack a lunch or snacks that they will want. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks—including adult beverages (but please, no glass containers). Or visit our many food vendors; racetrack cuisine is a unique experience all its own.

BE SWEET TO YOUR FEET At moto, our fans are on the move. Our tracks are real motocross, with big obstacles and spectacular jumps.

We want you to see them all, so wear sensible shoes so you can comfortably experience the race action from any vantage point along the fence line. Roam from point to point or park your butt in one spot for the day. Either way, leave the dress shoes and high heels at home.

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ROAD TRIP By its very nature, moto is held at racetracks in mostly rural communities, which means most fans will have to travel a bit to get there. What a great reason for a summer road trip! Leave early so you can get to the track in plenty of time to park and make your way to the gate before the race action starts. Once you get there, scout all the various spectating points, stake out your territory, and visit the vendors in Sponsor Village. If you’re lucky enough to get a Pit Pass (or if you have $20 to buy one), you may even get a rider autograph. While autographs are not guaranteed, every top rider signs autographs in their pits on Saturday morning. Check the posted autograph times at your favorite rider’s pit.

GET CLOSE Few sports let you get as close to the action as moto, so you can see, feel, hear and even smell the action. Sometimes it feels like the riders are jumping right over your head! And the sights don’t stop when the racing ends—head toward the podium at the end of the day and wash off the roost with a champagne shower from the race winners.

PERSONAL BUSINESS These can be long days. Sooner or later, nature will call. While most tracks have flushing-toilet 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.

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.

NO EXCUSES The Pro Motocross experience is what you make of it. There are no excuses for not having a great time.

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RIDER NUMBERS K E E P T R AC K O F T H E PAC K

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Eli Tomac

52

Mitchell Oldenburg

114

Brandon Hartranft

351

Eric Grondahl

674

Riley Kroone

(450 Class Champion)

53

Bradley Taft

121

Cody Cooper

402

Samuel Greenawalt

681

Jeff Crutcher

Zach Osborne

54

Phil Nicoletti

133

Jordan Bailey

407

Benjamin Nelko

691

James Justice

(250 Class Champion)

55

Vince Friese

135

Trampas Newman

408

Edward Tomaszek

700

James Weeks

2

Cooper Webb

56

Anthony Rodriguez

136

Joshua Philbrick

410

Tyler Lowe

710

Dominick Dreisbach

4

Blake Baggett

57

John Short

139

Nathen LaPorte

415

Brendan Grgurich

717

Aaron Livermore

5

Ryan Dungey

58

Matt Bisceglia

142

Collin Fletchall

419

William Kwiecinski

719

Joshua Berchem

6

Jeremy Martin

59

Cole Martinez

144

Nicolas Rolando

420

Christopher Duymich

720

Derek Fratz-Orr

7

James Stewart

60

Benny Bloss

147

Jacob Grzebinski

421

Jesse Kirchmeyer

729

Philip Bugbee

10

Justin Brayton

61

Heath Harrison

148

Connar Troyer

430

Dylan Summerlin

744

Thomas Giambrone

11

Kyle Chisholm

62

Justin Cooper

150

Austin Walton

436

Jason Bunch

753

Derik Brewster

12

Jake Weimer

63

Hayden Mellross

152

Ryder Hanninen

437

Charles Bright

755

Todd Smith

14

Cole Seely

64

Michael Mosiman

153

Carson Carr

442

Zach Johnson

759

Michael Norris

15

Dean Wilson

65

Gannon Audette

154

Chase Felong

445

Conor Sheridan

763

James Henshaw

17

Joey Savatgy

66

Cameron McAdoo

164

Matthew Klann

451

Klay Prager

767

Mason Wharton

18

David Millsaps

67

Justin Hoeft

168

Cale Kuchnicki

453

Jordan Reynolds

770

Lewis Stein

19

Justin Bogle

68

Justin Starling

169

Challen Tennant

457

Conner Robinson

776

Ryan Dowd

20

Broc Tickle

69

Tyler Bowers

175

Anthony Maladra

458

Michael Sweney

777

Tristan Titus

21

Jason Anderson

70

Jesse Wentland

182

Garrett Marchbanks

461

Thomas Richard

780

Blake Raskovich

22

Chad Reed

71

Josh Mosiman

186

Tyler Monks

470

Kyle Hopkins

788

Joshua Heintz

23

Aaron Plessinger

72

Josh Hansen

187

Walter White

477

Todd Waters

791

Gustavo De Souza

24

Dylan Ferrandis

73

Brandon Scharer

198

Edward Foedish

482

Riley Brough

794

Bryce Backaus

25

Marvin Musquin

74

Jon Ames

202

Luke Hempen

495

Aaron Houser

802

Marshall Macintyre

26

Alex Martin

75

Noah McConahy

212

Tyler McCoy

505

Sean Lipanovich

808

Joshua Bock

27

Malcolm Stewart

76

Kyle Peters

227

Cory Gilliam

507

Nicholas Tomasunas

816

Enzo Lopes

28

Shane McElrath

77

Ryan Surratt

234

McCoy Brough

510

Travis Prier

818

James Barry

29

Martin Davalos

78

Ronnie Stewart

235

Tucker Cantrell

511

Charles Wernig

821

Trevor Tate

30

Mitchell Harrison

79

Nick Schmidt

243

Hunter Braun

513

Aerian Weaver

827

Blake Ovitt

31

Colt Nichols

80

AJ Catanzaro

246

Chance Blackburn

514

Anthony Roth

832

Brady Neys

32

Christian Craig

81

Chase Marquier

259

Corbin Hayes

515

James Doolittle

838

Larry McVay

33

Josh Grant

82

Cody Williams

265

Nick Fratz-Orr

521

James Gardiner

841

Jeffrey Walker

34

Weston Peick

83

Cole Thompson

270

Jacob Runkles

528

Ryan Peters

855

Jeffrey Shuck

35

Austin Forkner

84

Scott Champion

287

John Snow

553

Brent Rouse

861

Eric Montreuil

36

RJ Hampshire

85

Joshua Cartwright

288

Parker Smith

574

Ryan Lechien

874

Arik Swan

37

Fredrik Noren

86

Dylan Merriam

289

Schae Thomas

577

Felix Lopez

881

Gerald Lorenz

38

Luke Renzland

87

Dylan Wright

294

Nicholas McDonnell

580

Bobby Tiso

892

Garrett Ioppolo

39

Kyle Cunningham

88

Paul Coates

296

Ryder Floyd

594

Nathan Johnston

895

Jack Pagano

40

Chase Sexton

89

Jerry Robin

303

Michael Hand

596

Carson Tickel

897

Blake Ballard

41

Trey Canard

90

Dakota Tedder

308

Nicholas Jackson

598

Mason Persha

899

Kevin Uebrick

42

Dakota Alix

91

Alex Ray

312

Chris Makuta

599

Benjamin Lee

916

Jorge Rublacava

43

Sean Cantrell

92

Adam Cianciarulo

314

Tyler Stepek

606

Taylor Strauss

917

Drew Thomas

44

Lorenzo Locurcio

93

Mark Worth

317

Richard Tolman-Moschetti

607

Kyle Endriss

923

Chris Moore

45

Jordon Smith

94

Ken Roczen

319

Coty Schock

622

Zac Maley

932

Jared Schudel

46

Justin Hill

95

Joey Crown

321

Bradley Lionnet

640

Aaron Zielfelder

934

Brian Medeiros

47

Jimmy Decotis

96

Zack Williams

324

James Cooper

647

Matthew Hubert

947

Daniel Netti

48

Henry Miller

97

Cade Clason

329

Chad Gores

650

Cody Johnston

961

Mario Testa

49

Nick Gaines

98

Ryan Sipes

342

Colton Karl

652

Luke Peters

985

John Fortner

50

Dan Reardon

99

Dillan Epstein

345

Joshua Prior

657

Justin Wolf

987

Matthew Babbitt

51

Justin Barcia

101

Yusuke Watanabe

346

Kevin Moranz

671

Mason Marty

998

Chris Lykens

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acing the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is no small thing. The riders you’ll see in action today, and on the following pages, have sacrificed a normal life for a sport that demands absolute physical and mental dedication, requires them to race in brutal conditions, and necessitates long periods of time away from home. Every single athlete, from first place to last, is here for one reason: love of the sport. These are the dedicated professionals of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

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450 CLASS

250 CLASS

ELI TOMAC BIRTH DATE: November 14, 1992

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

HOMETOWN: Cortez, CO HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 170 lbs.

MECHANIC: Brian Kranz

KAWASAKI

2017 MX STANDING: 1st, 450 Class

2013

2017

250MX

450MX

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010 KAWASAKI

2017 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, 450 Class 2017 Second in AMA Pro Supercross, 450SX 2016 Second in AMA Pro Motocross, 450 Class 2015 Second in AMA Pro Supercross, 450SX 2013 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, 250 Class 2013 Second in AMA Pro Supercross, 250SX 2012 Third in AMA Pro Motocross, 250 Class 2012 AMA Pro Supercross Champion, 250SX 2011 Second in AMA Pro Supercross, 250SX

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@elitomac

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COOPER WEBB BIRTH DATE: November 10, 1995

HOMETOWN: Abingdon, VA

HOMETOWN: Morehead City, NC

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’6” / 165 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’7” / 145 lbs.

MECHANIC: Dave Feeney

MECHANIC: Grant Hutcheson

2017 MX STANDING: 1st, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 7th, 450 Class

KYLE SCOTT

CUDBY

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Rockstar Energy/Husqvarna Factory Racing

2017

2016

250MX

250MX

Monster Energy / Yamaha Factory Racing Team

@zacho_16

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BLAKE BAGGETT BIRTH DATE: January 21, 1992

@cooperwebb2

JEREMY MARTIN BIRTH DATE: May 11, 1993

HOMETOWN: Grand Terrace, CA

HOMETOWN: Millville, MN

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 140 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’5” / 136 lbs.

MECHANIC: Nate Alexander

MECHANIC: Richard Sterling

2017 MX STANDING: 3rd, 450 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 2nd, 250 Class CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2012

CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-KTM-WPS

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GUY B

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KYLE SCOTT

CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

2012

2014

2015

250MX

250MX

250MX

@blakebaggett4

GEICO Honda

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@jeremymartin6

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COLE SEELY BIRTH DATE: March 10, 1990

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DEAN WILSON BIRTH DATE: December 28, 1991

HOMETOWN: Newbury Park, CA

HOMETOWN: Glasgow, Scotland

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 150 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 160 lbs.

MECHANIC: Rich Simmons

MECHANIC: Daniel Castloo

2017 MX STANDING: 5th, 450 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 4th, 450 Class CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2010

HONDA

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

CUDBY

HONDA

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JOEY SAVATGY BIRTH DATE: February 19, 1994

@deanwilson15

JUSTIN BOGLE BIRTH DATE: March 23, 1993 HOMETOWN: Cushing, OK

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’9” / 148 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 165 lbs.

MECHANIC: Justin Shantie

MECHANIC: Ben Schiermeyer

2017 MX STANDING: 5th, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 6th, 450 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

SHEPHERD

JGR

HOMETOWN: Panorama City, CA

KAWASAKI

KAWASAKI

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Rockstar Energy/Husqvarna Factory Racing

@coleseely

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

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@versacesavatgy17

AutoTrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing

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@justinbogle19

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JASON ANDERSON

BIRTH DATE: November 21, 1989

BIRTH DATE: February 17, 1993

HOMETOWN: Cary, NC

HOMETOWN: Edgewood, NM

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 160 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’2” / 165 lbs.

MECHANIC: Carlos Rivera

MECHANIC: Chris Loredo

2017 MX STANDING: 15th, 450 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 10th, 450 Class CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

Red Bull KTM

Rockstar Energy/Husqvarna Factory Racing

@broctickle

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AARON PLESSINGER

@elhombre_21

DYLAN FERRANDIS

BIRTH DATE: January 25, 1996

BIRTH DATE: May 31, 1994

HOMETOWN: Hamilton, OH

HOMETOWN: Avignon, France

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’2” / 155 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 156 lbs.

MECHANIC: Billy Hartle

MECHANIC: Nathan Pierson

2017 MX STANDING: 4th, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 6th, 250 Class YAMAHA

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2017

YAMAHA

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2015

Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star/Yamaha Racing

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@aaronplessinger23

YAMAHA

YAMAHA

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CUDBY

CUDBY

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@dylanferrandis

RIDER: SIPES // PHOTO: HILL

MAXXCROSS MX ST

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MARVIN MUSQUIN BIRTH DATE: December 30, 1989

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ALEX MARTIN BIRTH DATE: October 29, 1989 HOMETOWN: Millville, MN

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 141 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’4” / 140 lbs.

MECHANIC: Frankie Latham

MECHANIC: Jordan Troxell

2017 MX STANDING: 2nd, 450 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 8th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2008

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SHANE MCELRATH

MARTIN DAVALOS BIRTH DATE: January 15, 1987

HOMETOWN: Canton, NC

HOMETOWN: Quito, Ecuador

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 164 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’6” / 155 lbs.

MECHANIC: Matt Winters

MECHANIC: Kyle Defoe

2017 MX STANDING: 10th, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 9th (450 class)

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2006

CUDBY

TLD

@alexmartin_26

BIRTH DATE: August 11, 1994

KAWASAKI

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TLD/Red Bull KTM

@marvinmusquin25

KAWASAKI

Red Bull KTM

CUDBY

TLD

HOMETOWN: La Reole, France

CUDBY

CUDBY

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@shanemcelrath

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

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@mdavalos29

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MITCHELL HARRISON BIRTH DATE: January 27, 1998

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COLT NICHOLS BIRTH DATE: March 22, 1994

HOMETOWN: Brighton, MI

HOMETOWN: Muskogee, OK

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’7” / 150 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 155 lbs.

MECHANIC: Pat Thrall

MECHANIC: Trevor Carmichael

2017 MX STANDING: 9th, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 7th, 250 Class YAMAHA

CUDBY

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Honda HRC

Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star/Yamaha Racing

@mitchellh30

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CHRISTIAN CRAIG

coltnichols31

JOSH GRANT

BIRTH DATE: July 19, 1991

BIRTH DATE: June 20, 1986

HOMETOWN: Orange, CA

HOMETOWN: Riverside, CA

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 170 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’9” / 165 lbs.

MECHANIC: Rich Simmons

MECHANIC: Travis Parry

2017 MX STANDING: 11th, 450 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 16th, 450 Class

KAWASAKI

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004

CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

KAWASAKI

CUDBY

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YAMAHA

CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2016

Honda HRC

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@_christiancraig

Monster Energy Kawasaki

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@joshgrant33

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WESTON PEICK BIRTH DATE: November 20, 1990

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AUSTIN FORKNER BIRTH DATE: September 2, 1998

HOMETOWN: Wildomar, CA

HOMETOWN: Richards, MO

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 200 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 140 lbs.

MECHANIC: Travis Soules

MECHANIC: Olly Stone

2017 MX STANDING: 8th, 450 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 13th, 250 Class YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2016

JGR

KAWASAKI

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

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RJ HAMPSHIRE BIRTH DATE: January 26, 1996

LUKE RENZLAND BIRTH DATE: December 28, 1994 HOMETOWN: Hewitt, NJ

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 160 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’9” / 160 lbs.

MECHANIC: Alex Campbell

MECHANIC: Tony Archer

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2014

CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2014

2017 MX STANDING: 16th, 250 Class

SHEPHERD

2017 MX STANDING: 11th, 250 Class CUDBY

@austinforkner

HOMETOWN: Hudson, FL

BROWNDOGWILSON

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Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

@westonpeick

GEICO Honda

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@rjhampshire

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@lukerenzland38

MOTOCROSS WILL NE VER BE THE SAME

@RideDunlop

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KYLE CUNNINGHAM BIRTH DATE: July 5, 1989

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CHASE SEXTON BIRTH DATE: September 23, 1999

HOMETOWN: Willow Park, TX

HOMETOWN: La Moille, IL

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 150 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 160 lbs.

MECHANIC: Rydane Dixon

MECHANIC: Adam Snyder

2017 MX STANDING: 15th, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 12th, 250 Class CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2017

SHEPHERD

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2007

CUDBY

DOYLE

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DAKOTA ALIX

SEAN CANTRELL BIRTH DATE: September 21, 1999

HOMETOWN: Jay, VT

HOMETOWN: Newbury Park, CA

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 155 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 140 lbs.

MECHANIC: Austin Kent

MECHANIC: Colter Ahrens

2017 MX STANDING: 14th, 450 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 14th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2014

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2017

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JORDON SMITH BIRTH DATE: February 6, 1996

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JUSTIN HILL BIRTH DATE: May 7, 1995 HOMETOWN: Yoncalla, OR

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 160 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 163 lbs.

MECHANIC: Kristian Ortiz

MECHANIC: Brad Benesch

2017 MX STANDING: N/A (Injured)

2017 MX STANDING: 19th, 250 Class

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2015

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

JGR

HOMETOWN: Belmont, NC

TLD/Red Bull KTM

AutoTrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing

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JIMMY DECOTIS BIRTH DATE: October 15, 1991

JUSTIN BARCIA BIRTH DATE: March 25, 1992 HOMETOWN: Monroe, NY

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’5” / 150 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’9” / 155 lbs.

MECHANIC: Mike Germain

MECHANIC: Shawn Bell

2017 MX STANDING: 25th, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 13th, 450 Class YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

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KYLE SCOTT

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

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HOMETOWN: Peabody, MA

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@jimmydecotis

Monster Energy/Yamaha Factory Racing Team

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MITCH OLDENBURG BIRTH DATE: July 13, 1994

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BRADLEY TAFT BIRTH DATE: November 12, 1996

HOMETOWN: Staples, MN

HOMETOWN: Nixa, MO

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 145 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 150 lbs.

MECHANIC: Jay Burgess

MECHANIC: Jordan Sitz

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2016

YAMAHA

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

2017 MX STANDING: 20th, 250 Class

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PHIL NICOLETTI BIRTH DATE: March 4, 1989

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BENNY BLOSS BIRTH DATE: March 27, 1997

HOMETOWN: Cochecton, NY

HOMETOWN: Oak Grove, MO

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11”/ 175 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’5” / 185 lbs.

MECHANIC: Lee McCollum

MECHANIC: Derek Rankin

2017 MX STANDING: 26th, 450 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 19th, 450 Class GUY B

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JUSTIN COOPER BIRTH DATE: August 31, 1997

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CAMERON McADOO BIRTH DATE: December 16, 1997

HOMETOWN: Cold Spring Harbor, NY

HOMETOWN: Sioux City, IA

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’7” / 150 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 163 lbs.

MECHANIC: Josh Ellingson

MECHANIC: Alex Campbell

2017 MX STANDING: 21st, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: 32nd, 250 Class CUDBY

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2017

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ADAM CIANCIARULO BIRTH DATE: October 20, 1996

@mcadoo_66

KEN ROCZEN BIRTH DATE: April 29, 1994

HOMETOWN: Port Orange, FL

HOMETOWN: Apolda, Germany

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0”/ 165 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 158 lbs.

MECHANIC: Brandon Zimmerman

MECHANIC: Oscar Wirdeman

2017 MX STANDING: 3rd, 250 Class

2017 MX STANDING: N/A (Injured)

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KYLE CHISHOLM BIRTH DATE: December 6, 1987

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BIRTH DATE: January 12, 1997 HOMETOWN: Valencia, Venezuela

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 170 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’9” / 167 lbs.

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2004

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2017

HENRY MILLER

@lorenzolocurcio44

HOMETOWN: Ringgold, GA

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 155 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’8” / 155 lbs..

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2016

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2014

JOHN SHORT

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HOMETOWN: Rochester, MN

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MATT BISCEGLIA

BIRTH DATE: October 19, 1994

BIRTH DATE: June 1, 1995

HOMETOWN: Pilot Point, TX

HOMETOWN: Weatherford, TX

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’7” / 165 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 175 lbs.

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2014

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

Short Racing

MICHAEL MOSIMAN BIRTH DATE: July 16, 1999

@mattbisceglia CUDBY

@johnshort57

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NICK GAINES BIRTH DATE: January 20, 1995

DOYLE

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@h_miller48

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JOSH MOSIMAN BIRTH DATE: May 29, 1996

HOMETOWN: Sebastopol, CA

HOMETOWN: Sebastopol, CA

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 150 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 165 lbs.

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2017

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2016

Rockstar Energy/Husqvarna Factory Racing

@joshmosiman CUDBY

@michaelmosiman64 CUDBY

LORENZO LOCURCIO

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HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’7” / 140 lbs.

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2012

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

RONNIE STEWART BIRTH DATE: January 13, 1990

NICK SCHMIDT BIRTH DATE: June 20, 1990

JGR

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’0” / 190 lbs.

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2009

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2013

DAKOTA TEDDER BIRTH DATE: September 10, 1991

BROWNDOGWILSON

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’10” / 158 lbs.

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ALEX RAY BIRTH DATE: April 23, 1993

HOMETOWN: Surfside, CA

HOMETOWN: Atwood, TN

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’3” / 190 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11” / 180 lbs.

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2012

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2011

Team Tedder

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GARRETT MARCHBANKS

BIRTH DATE: July 22, 1998

BIRTH DATE: October 26, 2001

HOMETOWN: Brick, NJ

HOMETOWN: Coalville, UT

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’1” / 177 lbs.

HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6’2” / 170 lbs.

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2018

YEAR TURNED AMA PRO: 2018

@hartranft_114 Cycle Trader/Rock River Yamaha

@marchbanks182 KAWASAKI

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HOMETOWN: Marysville, WA

@dakota_tedder

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@kylepeters

HOMETOWN: Easton, PA

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HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’5” / 140 lbs.

@rstewartmx

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3D Racing Yamaha

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THE R ACETR ACKS OF LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS

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he Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is a rare mash-up of athleticism and engineering, a test of men and machines no other sport can match. Is motocross about the heart, will, fitness, daring, and skill of the athlete? Yes. Is it about the teamwork and technology needed to build the best possible motorcycle? Yes. All 12 rounds of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, put the riders and teams to such a test. Each race requires success in every aspect, but each race is also totally unique. Through 12 rounds, the series winds its way across the United States to visit the tracks that fans and riders have come to love.

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Racing conditions will vary drastically from track to track.

Massive jumps? Think Hangtown, High Point, Tennessee, Unadilla, and RedBud. Deep ruts? Spring Creek, Thunder Valley, and Budds Creek have them. Sand? The Wick 338 is nothing but. Elevation changes? Look to Washougal, Glen Helen, and the series-closing Ironman. Some tracks feature soft dirt and rolling bumps; some feature harder surfaces and sharper edges. Plus, summertime weather guarantees change—bright and sunny one moment, with rain and mud always a possibility at another.

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion will be the rider who can thrive in all of these conditions. Here’s a closer look at each venue for this year’s series.

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MAY 19 PRAIRIE CITY OHV PARK | Sacramento, CA

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angtown says “Motocross Starts Here,” and that’s true for several reasons.

The track is the traditional opener for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship each year, but it also reaches deep into the history books as one of the oldest continuing events in American dirt bike racing. Hangtown was already well established when the Nationals began, first at the old track in nearby Plymouth, and then later moving to today’s modern facility inside the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area.

Hangtown is the only track on the circuit run inside a real state park—you’ll notice off-road trails stretching for miles into the distance as well as park rang-

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ers patrolling the facility. The track also features great sightlines, as riders cross up and down the hillside in front of the fans. You can see nearly 100 percent of the track from any vantage point.

The track here is 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. As soon as the gate drops and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship begins, though, it all changes in an instant.

The pageantry quickly cedes to reality: rough, nasty, square-edged motocross chop, deep ruts, heavy roost, steep climbs, and high-speed descents. Only the toughest will come out of Hangtown with their title hopes alive.

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ALL-TIME WINNERS Ricky Carmichael

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James Stewart

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Rick Johnson

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Steve Lamson

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Mark Barnett

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Bob Hannah

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2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Eli Tomac

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Marvin Musquin

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Josh Grant

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Dean Wilson

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Broc Tickle

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Zach Osborne

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Alex Martin

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Aaron Plessinger

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Adam Cianciarulo

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Austin Forkner

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MAY 26 GLEN HELEN RACEWAY | San Bernardino, CA

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outhern California doesn’t just have a place in motocross—it is the place for motocross. Three huge factors led to California becoming the epicenter of the dirt bike industry. First, the West Coast serves as a closer base and shipping quarters for the Japanese brands that dominated the sport for decades. Second, the weather makes riding a year-round activity. Third, Southern California’s endless deserts made the state a natural playground for off-road vehicles. Population growth and sprawl has taken away some of that space—and some of the iconic motocross tracks of the past—but SoCal still loves its dirt bikes.

With Glen Helen Raceway serving as the annual SoCal stop in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, there’s pressure to make a big

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statement at the center of the motocross universe—and the races here deliver.

Big statement? Everything is big at Glen Helen! This is supersized motocross.

The start straightaway is as long and fast as anything you’ll see, the Talladega first turn is the widest and steepest in the sport, and the up- and downhills are so huge that they’re practically mountains.

Glen Helen packs in some big jumps too.

Glen Helen provides many examples of how far the sport has evolved. Few machines could even make it to the top of these hills at all—but 40 motocross bikes can race to the top and back down, repeatedly, all day long. Today’s riders and bikes can do incredible things. On this massive playground, fans can see the upper limits of motorsports and athletic competition at its finest.

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Ricky Carmichael

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James Stewart

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Grant Langston

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Ryan Dungey

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2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Marvin Musquin

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Jason Anderson

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Blake Baggett

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Dean Wilson

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Weston Peick

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Zach Osborne

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Jeremy Martin

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Dylan Ferrandis

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Adam Cianciarulo

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Colt Nichols

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JUNE 2 THUNDER VALLEY MOTOCROSS PARK | Lakewood, CO

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olorado’s Thunder Valley National has quietly worked its way into the fabric of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. While other tracks stretch deep into the series’ 1970s roots, today’s Thunder Valley track only joined the circuit in 2005. It quickly established itself as a worthy addition to this storied series, and now many identify it as a favorite stop.

Thunder Valley is a great all-arounder. It looks cool, it’s situated in a great spot (the famous Red Rocks concert venue is just on the other side of the mountain, and downtown Denver is only 30 minutes away), and the track always

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offers amazing racing. The layout’s sweeping turns and deep ruts make line selection critical—on one lap, a rider can grab the right rut, make several passes, and take the lead, but the next lap that rut could become impassibly deep and he might give all of those positions right back!

With the track situated at about 6,000 feet above sea level, elevation can wreak havoc on bikes and bodies. More recently, though, teams have figured out the right engine tweaks to cope with thin air, and riders actually enjoy the chance to flex their cardiovascular muscles. This leads to fantastic heads-up racing as good as any in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

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Ryan Dungey

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Blake Baggett

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Ryan Villopoto

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Ken Roczen

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Ricky Carmichael

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Ivan Tedesco

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James Stewart

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Joey Savatgy

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2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Blake Baggett

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Marvin Musquin

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Jason Anderson

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Justin Bogle

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Eli Tomac

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Joey Savatgy

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Alex Martin

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Jeremy Martin

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Austin Forkner

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Zach Osborne

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JUNE 16 HIGH POINT RACEWAY | Mt. Morris, PA

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igh Point could really be dubbed “A Series of High Points.” The track offers incredible spectator viewing, weaving in and out of a natural valley. The riders must charge up and down the climbs and descents but also tackle High Point’s signature technical challenge: sloping, offcamber corners. All that elevation change makes this track tough to master but also leads to some amazing racing.

High Point has been on this circuit since the early days, and fans have been treated to legendary battles through the years. This rowdy group will get loud when races deliver the action, and their passion combined with great viewing

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makes for a second-to-none atmosphere.

Even if it rains, the fans will just keep on screaming for their heroes—in fact, some of High Point’s peaks have come in the nastiest of conditions. Just ask anyone lining the fence—they’d love to share some memories.

Driving in to High Point provides a distinctly old-school feel, with a narrow, twisting country road suddenly dissipating into a beautiful motocross track and massive pits and campground. The track has evolved, too, with new, modern jumps built right in front of the spectator sections. A series of facelifts have left the track with a newer look but have retained the old-school High Point feel. Expect many more great memories this year.

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Ricky Carmichael

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Damon Bradshaw

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Ryan Villopoto

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Rick Johnson

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James Stewart

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Kent Howerton

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Blake Baggett

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Blake Baggett

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Jason Anderson

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Broc Tickle

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Eli Tomac

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Cooper Webb

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Jeremy Martin

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Zach Osborne

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Aaron Plessinger

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Dylan Ferrandis

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Alex Martin

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JUNE 23 MUDDY CREEK RACEWAY | Blountville, TN

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uddy Creek Raceway joined the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in 2013, but by then it was long established as one of America’s premier spots for grassroots racing. Even the drive into the facility can help explain that, as the entrance road is lined with billboards naming past track champions in the legendary Southeastern moto championship series. Many of those riders have since turned pro and now contend for podiums weekly at the Nationals. The Southeast’s best talent has arrived on the big stage, and so has the venue they grew to love.

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gressive passes. Riders can make up ground through the air, too, with some big leaps in front of the spectator areas and the massive uphill triple named the Bomber. Clearing these jumps is not a given—soil conditions change throughout the day, and those variations can turn an easy leap into something very challenging. Success here requires constant scanning for new lines and fresh dirt—something the locals know how to do better than most.

The track keeps churning out more talent, too, with the amateur camping area in view just over the ridge at the top of the track. Muddy Creek has its big National now, but hasn’t lost sight of the family-friendly feel that put it on the map.

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Cooper Webb

2

Ryan Dungey

2

Ken Roczen

2

Jeremy Martin

1

Aaron Plessinger

1

Marvin Musquin

1

Eli Tomac

1

2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Eli Tomac

2.

Jason Anderson

3.

Blake Baggett

4.

Weston Peick

5.

Dean Wilson

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Aaron Plessinger

2.

Zach Osborne

3.

Austin Forkner

4.

Adam Cianciarulo

5.

Alex Martin

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JUNE 30 THE WICK 338 | Southwick, MA

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EVENT PROMOTERS: The Johnson Family

o track exhibits the variety of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross like The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts. This famous sandbox offers a look, feel, sound, and often even results unlike any other in the series. It’s the sand that makes all the difference.

Not only is Southwick the only full sand track in the series, it’s also unique to all other sand tracks around the world.

Southwick’s sand is uniquely slippery in spots, with a deceivingly hard base. The lines form up differently than at other sand tracks. The only real way to master Southwick is through countless laps—and that’s where the locals come in to play the

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spoilers. Southwick hosts tons of regional races, and that breeds a local advantage stronger than at any other track. The history of the Southwick National is littered with New England privateers running with, and beating, the factory guys. The local fans are ready for such lightning to strike, too, and they’ll be hanging over the fences and going crazy if it happens.

The usual favorites in the championship will have to endure Southwick’s sand if they want the #1 plate. The track pushes bikes and bodies to the brink and ensures that only the toughest will survive. It’s a unique challenge filled with heartbreak and heroes—and plenty of witnesses to it all.

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Ricky Carmichael

10

Jeff Stanton

4

Kent Howerton

4

Eli Tomac

3

Doug Henry

3

Ryan Dungey

3

Broc Glover

3

2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Eli Tomac

2.

Blake Baggett

3.

Dean Wilson

4.

Cooper Webb

5.

Martin Davalos

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Zach Osborne

2.

Dylan Ferrandis

3.

Alex Martin

4.

R.J. Hampshire

5.

Jeremy Martin

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JULY 7 REDBUD MX | Buchanan, MI

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EVENT PROMOTERS: The Ritchie Family

o you love motocross? Do you love America? Do you love people who love motocross and America? If you do, you haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the full RedBuuuuud! experience.

RedBud is the central stop of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in scheduling, geography, and overall vibe.

Motocross does the July Fourth holiday right, rocking with great racing, an amazing track, and the heartiest gang of motocross fans you’ll see anywhere. The fun rages all weekend, culminating with an absolutely bonkers podium celebration with fans piled up a hundred deep at the fence. Forget the guy standing in the center of the podium—everyone is a

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winner if they’re hanging at RedBud on Independence Day weekend!

RedBud’s atmosphere is legendary, but it’s all powered by the amazing track, which somehow gets better each year. 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 super rough but delivers maximum traction. It also allows new obstacles to be shaped and sorted each year, headlined by one of the most famous jumps in all of motocross, LaRocco’s Leap—which is of course set right next to big grandstands filled with motocross lovers chanting “USA! USA!” Big air, big celebrations, and a big weekend for the sport. It’s all about RedBuuuuud!

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Ricky Carmichael

9

Jeff Emig

5

Ryan Villopoto

4

Rick Johnson

4

Mike Kiedrowski

4

2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Eli Tomac

2.

Jason Anderson

3.

Marvin Musquin

4.

Blake Baggett

5.

Justin Barcia

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Zach Osborne

2.

Alex Martin

3.

Jeremy Martin

4.

Mitchell Harrison

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Dylan Ferrandis

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JULY 21 SPRING CREEK MX PARK | Millville, MN

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ou can consider Spring Creek the greatest-hits track of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. It’s almost as if it took the best elements of each round and blended them into one magical place. The track features hills, sand, hard-pack, high-speed stuff, tighter sections, and more. It’s the all-you-can-eat buffet of motocross. You’re bound to find something you like out here, and that’s why riders list it as one of their favorites.

Fans love it too. Rain or shine, they love the sport and will cheer from beginning to end. Expect a few fans to divert themselves to the actual Spring Creek

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itself, though, for a refreshing summer dunk right next to the track. But they’ll get fired up again—especially for local heroes Alex and Jeremy Martin, who literally grew up at the track. (Their parents own the place!)

A trip to Spring Creek offers up a slice of everything motocross, and the Millville trip packs some classic Americana. A long drive through the river-lined farm country on a beautiful summer day reminds you why road trips exist. At the end of the drive awaits the perfect motocross track and a great weekend at the races. Who doesn’t like rocking to a greatest-hits album?

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Ricky Carmichael

10

Ryan Dungey

6

James Stewart

5

2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Marvin Musquin

2.

Dean Wilson

3.

Eli Tomac

4.

Blake Baggett

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Cooper Webb

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Joey Savatgy

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Alex Martin

3.

Zach Osborne

4.

Jeremy Martin

5.

Adam Cianciarulo

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JULY 28 WASHOUGAL MX PARK | Washougal, WA

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GET CONNECTED @Washougal Motocross Park LLC @WashougalMXPark @washougalmxpark #WashougalMX 360-601-5347 washougalmxpk.com

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nstagram really should add a Washougal filter to its photomanipulation portfolio, because every part of this racetrack and the surrounding area emits pure beauty. Even the drive in plays the role, as the winding road is lined by a river and lush evergreen trees.

It’s tempting to pull over and jump in the river with the locals—but you don’t want to stop and miss the race!

The Washougal track is shaded with evergreens, too, and the crisp mountain air is welcome in the middle of summer.

This is the only Lucas Oil Pro Motocross stop in the great Pacific Northwest, so the fans are extra pumped to see their heroes in person.

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Heck, even the dirt here looks good!

While many modern motocross tracks flout a similar combination of deep, sandy, loamy soil, Washougal delivers rich, dark clay that challenges the riders in a completely different fashion.

Washougal rewards a technical rider, as the slick surface requires precision, throttle control, and patience. You still need some of that classic motocross toughness, though, as the track forms up sharp bumps, and that black dirt really hurts when kicked back as roost.

Expect to see plenty of that dirt kicked back at Washougal’s famous Horsepower Hill. It’s a drag race to the top, right into the heart of those evergreens.

Oh yeah, it looks amazing!

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Ryan Dungey

7

Ricky Carmichael

6

Jeff Ward

6

James Stewart

5

2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Marvin Musquin

2.

Eli Tomac

3.

Martin Davalos

4.

Cole Seely

5.

Blake Baggett

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Joey Savatgy

2.

Zach Osborne

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Dylan Ferrandis

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Adam Cianciarulo

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Ryan Villopoto

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AUGUST 11 UNADILLA MX PARK | New Berlin, NY

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GET CONNECTED @unadilla @unadillamx @unadillamx #UnadillaMX 607-695-8450 unadillamx.com

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nadilla! Perhaps no name speaks so loudly in the record books of motocross history, and that’s because Unadilla started hosting huge international events back in the formative days of American racing. Back then, European racers dominated the sport and the Americans were just starting to learn. Unadilla presented a rare chance for fans in the U.S. to see the world’s best, and an open opportunity for American racers to break through.

Since then, the track has remained at the pinnacle, hosting a round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross for decades.

You can find photos and videos of nearly every major motocross star

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racing at Unadilla. And while the facility continues to upgrade and elevate with several spectacular new obstacles, its trademark style comes from its own natural terrain. The land offers wide, flowing corners, huge bumps and jumps, and big hills—most of it carved out by Mother Nature instead of a bulldozer. Unadilla is all about toughness, rewarding riders who aren’t afraid to twist it harder than their competitors.

Since the late 1960s, Unadilla has always presented pure motocross. With that comes the full spectrum, from spectacular wins to heartbreaking losses, all great stories told by the superstars of the sport. Whenever the gate drops at Unadilla, history is bound to be made.

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Ricky Carmichael

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James Stewart

4

Ryan Dungey

4

Ryan Villopoto

4

Mike LaRocco

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Kevin Windham

3

2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Marvin Musquin

2.

Martin Davalos

3.

Cole Seely

4.

Cooper Webb

5.

Blake Baggett

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Jeremy Martin

2.

Joey Savatgy

3.

Zach Osborne

4.

Dylan Ferrandis

5.

Justin Cooper

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AUGUST 18 BUDDS CREEK MOTOCROSS PARK | Mechanicsville, MD

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EVENT PROMOTERS: Jonathan Beasley and Ryan Valdez

half hour away from Budds Creek, politicians, lobbyists, and lawyers battle it out in Washington, D.C. Down at Budds, summertime life near the Potomac river seems so much more relaxed. When the gate drops for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at Budds Creek Raceway, though, a fight begins that’s as fierce as anything on Capitol Hill. Budds Creek is wide open, fast, and unpredictable, and the riders always praise it as a favorite.

Budds Creek’s soil is one of the keys to the ride, as it provides great traction and forms good lines for passing. It gets rough, but not so rough that anything becomes impassible. The frequent up-

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and downhills can reward the daring— you can set up a pass by simply charging down a hill faster than a competitor.

To fully execute that pass, though, you’ll also need to nail the rut at the bottom of the hill to perfection. It’s not an easy task, and that’s why Budds Creek often produces close racing.

Since it’s scheduled late in the championship, Budds has the additional pressure of a quickly tightening title chase. Many greats have clinched championships here, or logged clutch rides to make life easier at the finale.

Throw in championship implications with a favored racetrack and you’ve got something that people on both sides of the aisle can agree on: great racing.

FEATURED OBSTACLE: Henry Hill

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Ricky Carmichael

10

Ryan Dungey

4

James Stewart

4

Blake Baggett

3

Ryan Villopoto

3

Steve Lamson

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2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Justin Bogle

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Marvin Musquin

3.

Eli Tomac

4.

Blake Baggett

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Cole Seely

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Adam Cianciarulo

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Zach Osborne

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Shane McElrath

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Jeremy Martin

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Aaron Plessinger

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AUGUST 25 IRONMAN RACEWAY | Crawfordsville, IN

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GET CONNECTED @ironmanraceway @ironmanraceway @ironmanmx #IronmanMX 304-284-0084 ironmanpromx.com

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ronman Raceway is a dream location for dirt bike racing. The surrounding land is completely flat, yet one small slice of this cornfield in Crawfordsville, Indiana, features huge hills, to accommodate the jumps and obstacles that are perfect for motocross. Further, the facility lies just an hour from the motorsports mecca of Indianapolis and about two and a half hours from the famous RedBud motocross track. Fans in this area know plenty about great racing.

Ironman Raceway actually carved its racing rep through a Grand National Cross Country event in the surrounding woods, which draws thousands of riders and tens of thousands of spectators each fall. When a few trees were

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removed from a section of the woods, perfect terrain for a motocross track was revealed. One of the big hills was transformed into the massive Godzilla uphill jump. The dirt here is perfect, and the remaining trees provide shade for the spectators. Plus, the flatlands that surround the track make for great pitting, parking, and spectating.

As the series’ finale, Ironman puts the pressure on riders and teams to perform. Championships will be won and lost here, which means this dream track will make dreams come true for some riders—but also nightmares for others.

Ironman Raceway might be the newest stop of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, but it’s already created its own place in motocross history.

FEATURED OBSTACLE: Godzilla

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Ken Roczen

2

Aaron Plessinger

1

Zach Osborne

1

Marvin Musquin

1

Jeffrey Herlings

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Ryan Dungey

1

Austin Forkner

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2017 450 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Jeffrey Herlings

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Marvin Musquin

3.

Blake Baggett

4.

Cole Seely

5.

Cooper Webb

2017 250 CLASS RESULTS 1.

Zach Osborne

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Adam Cianciarulo

3.

Colt Nichols

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Jeremy Martin

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Mitchell Harrison

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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?

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 for

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

8. What is your favorite food?

CB: I have a really bad

obsession....

NC: Sushi!

am eating a diet similar to the ketogenic diet and only eat about three times/day.

9. What sport would you never try?

My 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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he riders of Lucas Oil Pro

travel funds) allow, they can expand

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur

Motocross, sanctioned by

their racing programs to the national

National Motocross Championship at

AMA Pro Racing, attack

level. Compared to the countless local

Loretta Lynn Ranch. Thousands of riders

some of the planet’s roughest

events spanning the country, a few highly

from across the country must advance

terrain with seemingly little

prestigious races attract the who’s who

through Area and Regional Qualifiers be-

effort—so little that you might

of amateur racing.

fore making it to Loretta Lynn’s—which

think it looks easy. The truth of the mat-

is an incredible accomplishment in itself.

ter is, even the rookies of Lucas Oil Pro

a hotbed for up-and-coming amateur

Founded in 1982, the event has become

Motocross have well over a decade of

talent. They include the Ricky Carmichael

the world’s largest amateur national

experience competing in amateur events

Daytona Amateur Supercross, James

motocross championship and has hosted

at the highest level.

Stewart Freestone Spring Championship,

virtually every top rider you see lining up

Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross,

for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross today. For

sports, local events can be found

and the Thor Winter Olympics. All of these

some, it’s the final stepping-stone before

throughout the country; kids as young

provide a hearty mix of top-tier amateur

entering the pro ranks, which means

as four can participate in open practices

racing—both motocross and supercross—

top teams, scouts, and sponsors keep a

and races alongside racers of similar

where competitors can measure them-

close eye on every moto.

ages and skill levels. This is where it all

selves against the best of the best.

starts, but the paths from there can vary

factory-supported teams upon graduat-

greatly. Some families stick with local

and AMA Arenacross also offer

ing from Loretta’s, but they come from

series; some branch out to other regions

supercross experiences to amateurs

a vast amateur racing community. From

in search of stiffer competition. The rid-

through select events at both arenacross

the weekend warrior to the next big

ers of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross almost

and supercross, as well as the invitation-

thing, there’s a sense of connection

always fall into the latter group.

only Monster Energy Cup’s Amateur

among riders that few sports can match.

All-Star and Super Mini classes.

Professional racing may be a spectator

ing to different regions on weekends

sport for most, but amateur racing is

for special events. If their results (and

the granddaddy of them all is the

As with traditional stick and ball

The organizers of AMA Supercross

These are respected events, but

Only the elite few are chosen to join

open to everyone.

MUNOZ

These young riders start by travel-

The American Motocross Majors are

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WIN A TRIP TO THE MXON

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he 2018 FIM Motocross of

STEP 2: Sit back and wait for the winner to

Nations returns to America

be chosen on August 25 at the 2018 Iron-

for the fourth time in its 72-

man National in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

year history, and you have a chance to win the trip of a

It’s as easy as that! The winner does not

lifetime to attend! The winning

need to be present to claim their prize and

recipient will be awarded an all-expenses-

will be contacted shortly after the an-

paid trip to RedBud in Buchanan, Michi-

nouncement to make reservations. Make

gan, where the Official Team USA VIP

sure to have your phone handy on the

Experience will land you a pair of team

afternoon of August 25, because the win-

credentials, official Team USA uniform

ner’s reaction will also be broadcast live on

and attire, and access to the Alpinestars

the PA system before the final moto of the

Must be 18 years or older to purchase.

Official Team Hospitality Center. It’s super

season at the Ironman National.

Full list of rules at winmxon.com.

simple, and all proceeds go toward funding the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AT WINMXON.COM

STEP 1: Head to winmxon.com and

and help support the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit today.

purchase as many raffle tickets as you’d like before August 25, 2018.

DRUG TESTING IN MX

I

n the vast world of professional

Doping Agency Code. The WADA Code

nity. USADA and MX Sports Pro Racing

sports, the issue of perfor-

establishes one worldwide standard

conduct annual educational seminars,

mance-enhancing substances

to address the complicated issue of

for both current pro riders and for future

and methods has been a

anti-doping standards enforcement for

pros, to provide information on the issue

matter of universal discussion.

amateur and professional sports. In the

of performance-enhancing substances

The paramount concern of all

United States, the responsible agency

and supplements, the requirements of

professional sports is to ensure that

for enforcing the WADA Code’s strict

the WADA Code, and the resources

all competitions, whether on a playing

standards is the United States Anti-

available directly through USADA and

field or a racetrack, are conducted on

Doping Agency.

through USADA.org.

Through this combined effort of

equal terms. The use of performance-

enhancing substances to give one ath-

Pro Racing has relied on the services of

athlete education by MX Sports Pro

lete an advantage over others disrupts

USADA to implement and enforce the

Racing and anti-doping enforcement by

the competitiveness, and therefore the

WADA Code standards for anti-doping

USADA, the athletes of professional mo-

legitimacy, of the sports.

testing for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross

tocross have proudly demonstrated and

Championship. This contractual rela-

maintained an untarnished standard of

a level playing field, all major sports

tionship was established at the request

professionalism that proudly establishes

subscribe to the anti-doping standards

of pro athletes and with the full support

the integrity of pro motocross in the US

that are prescribed in the World Anti-

of the professional motocross commu-

as both clean and fair.

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For the past five years, MX Sports

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wo-stroke motorcycles

30), Washougal (July 28), and

will return to American

Budds Creek (August 18).

motocross this summer as

the introduction of the 125

feature a one-moto format

All Star Series begins at

and will be contested

the Hangtown Motocross

before opening

Classic. This new support program

Each All Star event will

ceremonies at the

will be featured at a total of seven

designated Nation-

rounds of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro

als. Entries will be

Motocross Championship, sanc-

limited to 30 riders

tioned by AMA Pro Racing, and will

per event, and

consist of six qualifying rounds and a

current and former

climactic invitation-only finale at the

AMA Pro Moto-

season-ending Ironman National on

cross-licensed riders

August 25. In addition to bookending

are eligible to com-

the National schedule, this one-of-a-

pete, so long as they

kind two-stroke showcase will also

are not participating in

visit Thunder Valley (June 2), High

the professional classes

Point (June 16), The Wick 338 (June

at that event.

OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

M

otoTees.com, the

year? The Bargain Bin will open up in

official retailer of the

the late afternoon during race day and

Lucas Oil Pro Mo-

feature last year’s items at a discount-

tocross Champion-

ed price. If you were unable to make it

ship, will be at every

to any other event,

race providing official

you can purchase

merchandise for the series, events,

event merchandise

riders, and series sponsors. MotoTees

throughout the year

trailers will be conveniently located in

at mototees.com.

Sponsor Village at each National, and with its extensive inventory—including everything from T-shirts and tank tops to sweatshirts, hats, coffee mugs, and replica-model dirt bikes—there’s something for everyone in the family to bring home.

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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

any contraband removed.

should be equipped with a fully

a safe and enjoyable race expe-

functioning fire extinguisher.

rience 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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MXON RETURNS TO USA

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or the first time in eight years—

This is a can’t-miss event for any

Sam himself proud. Get in early and

and only the fourth time in

moto diehard in America, and with Red-

take it all in. With concerts, camping,

history—the Monster Energy

Bud MX arguably being the epicenter of

and plenty of action, the Monster En-

Motocross of Nations comes

American motocross, passionate and

ergy Motocross of Nations at RedBud

back to American soil, taking

patriotic fans will surely make Uncle

will surely be something of legend.

place on October 6 and 7 at

the one and only RedBud MX. There’s no more fitting venue for the 72nd running of the event, as RedBud epitomizes what American motocross represents.

For this storied event, oftentimes

dubbed the Olympics of Motocross, each nation sends a three-rider team to compete in the MXGP, MX2, and Open classes. The two-day format has qualifying on Saturday and then points-paying racing on Sunday. Of all the nations competing, only 20 will qualify for Sunday. Each rider then competes in two separate motos, adding up to six moto scores for each country. After dropping the worst moto, the best combined score wins.

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RC HARD CHARGER AWARD

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he RC Hard Charger Award enters its ninth season in 2018. Named after Ricky Carmichael, the most successful motocross rider of all time, this award 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 Ten-

der 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 10 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross titles and 102 wins—numbers that will likely never

All recipients of the Deltran Battery Tender RC Hard

Charger Award receive a custom-designed trophy.

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be equaled.

THE EDISON DYE CUP AND GARY JONES CUP

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t the conclusion of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, a pair of perpetual champi-

onship trophies were introduced

EDISON DYE CUP 2017

Eli Tomac

2016

Ken Roczen

RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy John’s Suzuki

2015

Ryan Dungey

Red Bull KTM

Monster Energy Kawasaki

2014

Ken Roczen

Red Bull KTM

2013

Ryan Villopoto

Monster Energy Kawasaki

for the 450 and 250 Classes.

2012

Ryan Dungey

Red Bull KTM

The Edison Dye Cup and Gary

2011

Ryan Villopoto

Monster Energy Kawasaki

Jones Cup are commemorative

2010

Ryan Dungey

Rockstar/Makita Suzuki

awards that honor the legacy of

2009

Chad Reed

Rockstar/Makita Suzuki

American 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

GARY JONES CUP 2017

Zach Osborne

Rockstar Energy/Husqvarna Factory Racing

2016

Cooper Webb

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha

2015

Jeremy Martin

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha

Cup for the 250 Class. Each

2014

Jeremy Martin

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha

season, both cups are claimed

2013

Eli Tomac

GEICO Honda

by the riders and teams able to

2012

Blake Baggett

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

overcome and endure the chal-

2011

Dean Wilson

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki

lenges that make motocross the

2010

Trey Canard

GEICO Honda

world’s toughest sport.

2009

Ryan Dungey

Rockstar/Makita Suzuki

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