Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
Series Statistical Report
Red Bull Spring Creek National
Spring Creek MX Park – Millville, Minn. – July 27
- Spring Creek has hosted a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National since 1983. It boasts several of the most iconic obstacles in the sport, including the “Holy Schmit” jump named for late local legend Donny Schmit, and the sand whoops. The track also has the longest start straight on the schedule.
- The city of Millville has a population of about 200. On Saturday, that population will grow by at least 50 times that number when thousands of die-hard motocross fans pour into the town.
- Hometown hero Ryan Dungey has won the last five years at Spring Creek – twice in the 250 Class and three times in the 450 Class.
- Spring Creek is in the back yard of brothers Alex Martin and Jeremy Martin, as their parents-John and Greta-own the facility.
- This Saturday, Alex and Jeremy will face each other at their home track for the first time in their Lucas Oil Pro Motocross careers. The 2013 series marks the first full 250 Class season for Jeremy.
- Millville’s very own Jeremy Martin is currently the highest placing rookie in the 250 Class with ninth overall. Martin looks to capture his second career podium finish at Spring Creek.
- Ryan Villopoto is the only rider in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to win a moto at every round thus far.
- Ryan Dungey has won five-straight races at Spring Creek across both classes, dating back to 2008 when he captured the 250 Class victory in his home state.
450 Class Stats
- The first race held at Spring Creek was August 28, 1983. Bob Hannah won on a Honda.
- This will be the 23rd time the gate will drop for a 450 Class race at Spring Creek.
- Only 10 riders have stood atop the 450 Class podium at Spring Creek in 22 years.
- Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Emig, Ron Lechien, James Stewart and Ryan Dungey have won at Spring Creek in both classes. Tyla Rattray and Trey Canard are looking to join them.
- Ricky Carmichael boasted an undefeated record at Spring Creek MX Park, winning every race (eight) and every moto (16) from 2000-2007.
- Ryan Dungey has won five of his seven career starts at Spring Creek. The Reigning 450 Class Champion looks to extend his winning streak to six-in-a-row this Saturday.
- Suzuki has won six of the last eight races at Spring Creek. Its seven total victories ties it with Kawasaki for the most all-time at the track.
- Yamaha hasn’t won an overall at Spring Creek since 1994 when John Dowd posted the only overall win for the brand.
- Bob Hannah book-ended his career at Spring Creek, winning his first-ever race in the 250 Class on April 4, 1976, and winning his final race in the 450 Class on August 11, 1985.
- A total of four riders have posted their final career victories at Spring Creek. However, no rider has ever won his first career 450 Class race at the facility.
- Spring Creek hosted the 500cc national from 1985-1993. Honda won all but one event.
Wins by brand at Spring Creek
Kawasaki – 7
Suzuki – 7
Honda – 6
Yamaha – 1
KTM – 1
Last win by brand at Spring Creek
KTM – 2012
Suzuki – 2011
Kawasaki – 2008
Honda – 2004
Yamaha – 1994
Riders to win at Spring Creek in two classes
Ricky Carmichael
Ryan Dungey
Jeff Emig
Ron Lechien
James Stewart
Jeff Ward
Brand Sweeps at Spring Creek
Honda: Bob Hannah, Ron Lechien – 1985
Kawasaki: Mike Kiedrowski, Robbie Reynard – 1995
Kawasaki: Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael – 1997, 1998
Suzuki: Ricky Carmichael, Broc Hepler – 2006
Suzuki: Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey – 2009
2013 Current Stats
450 Class Point Standings – After 8 of 12 rounds
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 380
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 338
3. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda, 271
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 224
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 219
6. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 170
7. Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., KTM, 164
8. Jake Weimer, Twin Falls, Idaho, Kawasaki, 160
9. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 159
10. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 158
Overall Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 5
Ryan Dungey – 3
Moto Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 12
Ryan Dungey – 4
Overall Wins by Brand
Kawasaki – 5
KTM – 3
Laps Led (total)
Ryan Villopoto – 165
Ryan Dungey – 49
Justin Barcia – 23
James Stewart – 25
Andrew Short – 6
Josh Grant – 3
Total: 271
Holeshot Winners
Justin Barcia – 4
James Stewart – 4
Josh Grant – 3
Mike Alessi – 2
Ryan Dungey – 2
Ryan Villopoto – 1
250 Class Stats
- The first 250 Class race was held at Spring Creek on August 28, 1983. Ron Lechien won on a Yamaha.
- This will be the 31st time the gate will drop at Spring Creek for the 250 Class.
- Late local legend Donny Schmit gave Suzuki its first win at Spring Creek in 1987, and went back-to-back with another win in 1988. Current local star Ryan Dungey achieved the same feat in 2008 and 2009 before moving on to the 450 Class, where he duplicated those efforts, prior to switching to KTM in 2012.
- With Tyla Rattray’s move into the 450 Class, Eli Tomac will attempt to become the next repeat winner at Spring Creek in the 250 Class.
- Four different manufacturers have topped the 250 Class in the last four years at Spring Creek. Yamaha has not won at Spring Creek in the 250 Class since Jeff Emig’s 1993 victory.
Wins by brand at Spring Creek
Kawasaki – 12
Suzuki – 7
Honda – 7
Yamaha – 3
KTM – 1
Last win by brand at Spring Creek
Honda – 2012
Kawasaki – 2011
Suzuki – 2009
KTM – 2001
Yamaha – 1993
First time winners at Spring Creek
Andrew Short, 2005 – Honda
Nick Wey, 1999 – Kawasaki
Mike LaRocco, 1990 – Suzuki
2013 Current Stats
250 Class Point Standings – After 8 of 12 rounds
1. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM, 356
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 355
3. Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM, 298
4. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 260
7. Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 178
8. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 177
9. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 171
10. Cooper Webb, Morehead City, N.C., Yamaha, 159
Overall Wins
Ken Roczen – 2
Eli Tomac – 3
Marvin Musquin – 2
Blake Baggett – 1
Moto Wins
Ken Roczen – 7
Eli Tomac – 7
Marvin Musquin – 1
Blake Baggett – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
KTM – 4
Honda – 3
Kawasaki – 1
Laps Led (total)
Ken Roczen – 109
Eli Tomac – 103
Marvin Musquin – 34
Darryn Durham – 10
Blake Baggett – 4
Zach Osborne – 2
Cooper Webb – 1
Justin Bogle – 1
Total: 264
Holeshot Winners
Wil Hahn – 5
Zach Osborne – 2
Jeremy Martin – 2
Justin Bogle – 2
Blake Baggett – 1
Zach Bell – 1
Eli Tomac – 1
Marvin Musquin – 1
Ken Roczen – 1
Past Winners
SPRING CREEK MX PARK
Millville, Minn.
450 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 14, 2012 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / KTM
July 16, 2011 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
July 17, 2010 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
July 18, 2009 / Chad Reed, Australia / Suzuki
August 17, 2008 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
August 12, 2007 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
August 13, 2006 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
August 14, 2005 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
August 15, 2004 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
August 17, 2003 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
August 18, 2002 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
August 19, 2001 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
August 13, 2000 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
August 15, 1999 / Greg Albertyn, South Africa / Suzuki
August 16, 1998 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
August 3, 1997 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
August 4, 1996 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
July 30, 1995 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
August 7, 1994 / John Dowd, Chicopee, MA / Yamaha
August 11, 1985 / Bob Hannah, Carson City, NV / Honda
August 5, 1984 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 28, 1983 / Bob Hannah, Axton, VA / Honda
250 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 14, 2012 / Eli Tomac, Cortez, CO / Honda
July 16, 2011 / Tyla Rattray, South Africa / Kawasaki
July 17, 2010 / Trey Canard, Shawnee, OK / Honda
July 18, 2009 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
August 17, 2008 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
August 12, 2007 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
August 13, 2006 / Broc Hepler, Kittanning, PA / Suzuki
August 14, 2005 / Andrew Short, Murrieta, CA / Honda
August 15, 2004 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
August 17, 2003 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
August 18, 2002 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
August 19, 2001 / Grant Langston, South Africa / KTM
August 13, 2000 / Travis Pastrana, Annapolis, MD / Suzuki
August 15, 1999 / Nicholas Wey, Dewitt, MI / Kawasaki
August 16, 1998 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
August 3, 1997 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
August 4, 1996 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
July 30, 1995 / Robbie Reynard, Moore, OK / Kawasaki
August 7, 1994 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
August 15, 1993 / Jeff Emig, Highland Ranch, CA / Yamaha
August 16, 1992 / Mike LaRocco, South Bend, IN / Kawasaki
August 11, 1991 / Mike LaRocco, La Porte, IN / Kawasaki
August 19, 1990 / Mike LaRocco, La Porte, IN / Suzuki
August 20, 1989 / Damon Bradshaw, Charlotte, NC / Yamaha
August 14, 1988 / Donny Schmit, Bloomington, MN / Suzuki
August 23, 1987 / Donny Schmit, Bloomington, MN / Suzuki
August 10, 1986 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
August 11, 1985 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 5, 1984 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
August 28, 1983 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
500cc Motocross
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
August 15, 1993 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
August 16, 1992 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
August 11, 1991 / Jean-Michel Bayle, France / Honda
August 19, 1990 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
August 20, 1989 / Jeff Ward, San Juan Capistrano, CA / Kawasaki
August 14, 1988 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 23, 1987 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 10, 1986 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 11, 1985 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
August 5, 1984 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
