Red Bull RedBud National
RedBud – Buchanan, Mich. – July 5
- This is the 41st running of the RedBud National.
- RedBud is the site of the largest obstacle in American Motocross. LaRocco’s Leap, named for former championship rider and local hero Mike LaRocco, is a 120-foot uphill triple jump. The iconic obstacle has been giving riders big air for over two decades.
- RedBud has hosted a national during the 4th of July holiday weekend since 1978.
- Ricky Carmichael captured seven consecutive wins in the 450 Class at RedBud on three different brands of motorcycles.
- Only two foreign-born riders have won at RedBud in both the 450 (Chad Reed and Sebastien Tortelli) and 250 (Grant Langston and Stephane Roncada) classes.
- Ken Roczen is the only rider currently in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to finish on the podium in every moto.
- In his first five career-starts in the 450 Class, Roczen has compiled an impeccable 1.7 finishing average, compared to Dungey’s equally impressive 2.4 average.
- Swedish native Fredrik Noren will make his factory debut at RedBud with Team Honda Muscle Milk as the fill-in rider for the injured Justin Barcia.
- Round five is RedBud’s earliest stop on the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship tour since 2007.
450 Class Stats
- The first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race held at RedBud was July 28th, 1974. Kenny Zahrt won on a Bultaco, marking the last AMA Pro Motocross win for that manufacturer. Michigan’s Mike Hartwig won the 500 Class the same year.
- This race marks the 34th time the gate will drop at RedBud for a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race in the premier class.
- Marty Tripes won his last Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race at RedBud in 1979.
- Jeff Ward won at RedBud on 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc bikes.
- Ricky Carmichael has won at RedBud on three brands of motorcycles – Kawasaki, Honda, and Suzuki.
- Jeff Stanton is the only Michigan native to win a 450 Class overall at RedBud. Mike Hartwig is the only Michigan native to win in the 500 Class.
- Chad Reed became just the second international 450 Class winner at RedBud in 2011.
- With two wins, Ryan Dungey holds the most wins at RedBud of any current racer in the 450 Class.
- Roczen will attempt to become the next rider to win RedBud in both the 250 and 450 Class.
Wins by brand at RedBud
Honda – 11
Kawasaki – 9
Suzuki – 6
Yamaha – 5
KTM – 1
Bultaco – 1
Last win by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki – 2013
KTM – 2012
Honda – 2011
Suzuki – 2010
Yamaha – 2009
First time winners at RedBud
Kenny Zahrt, 1974 – Bultaco
Steve Wise, 1980 – Honda
Mike Kiedrowski, 1992 – Kawasaki
Josh Grant, 2009 – Yamaha
Riders to win at RedBud in both classes
Ryan Villopoto
James Stewart
Ricky Carmichael
Jeff Emig
Mike Kiedrowski
Jeff Ward
Brand Sweeps at RedBud
Kawasaki; James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto – 2008
Kawasaki; Jeff Emig and Ricky Carmichael – 1998
Yamaha; John Dowd and Kevin Windham – 1997
Honda; Jeremy McGrath and Steve Lamson – 1995
Honda; Jeff Stanton and George Holland – 1989
Honda; Rick Johnson and Ron Lechien – 1985
Honda; David Bailey and Johnny O’Mara – 1983
2014 Current Stats
450 Class Point Standings – After 5 of 12 rounds
- Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM, 230
- Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 214
- James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 187
- Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 186
- Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Kawasaki, 141
- Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki, 131
- Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 129
- Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 108
- Chad Reed, Australia, Kawasaki, 105
- Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., KTM, 102
Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey – 1
Ken Roczen – 3
James Stewart – 1
Moto Wins
Ken Roczen – 4
James Stewart – 3
Ryan Dungey – 2
Josh Grant – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
KTM – 4
Suzuki – 1
Laps led (total)
Ken Roczen – 78
James Stewart – 50
Josh Grant – 16
Ryan Dungey – 9
Eli Tomac – 8
Brett Metcalfe – 3
Trey Canard – 2
Justin Barcia – 1
Chad Reed – 1
Total: 168
Holeshot Winners (total)
Josh Grant – 2
Chad Reed – 2
Ryan Dungey – 2
Ken Roczen – 1
Jake Weimer – 1
Trey Canard – 1
Eli Tomac – 1
250 Class Stats
- The first 250 Class race held at RedBud was May 23, 1976. Bob Hannah won on a Yamaha.
- This race marks the 35th time the gate will drop at RedBud for a 250 Class race.
- Ryan Villopoto and Jeff Emig are the only two riders to win three races in a row at RedBud.
- Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Steve Lamson, Jeff Emig, Mickey Dymond, Mark Barnett, Ryan Villopoto and Blake Baggett have all won back-to-back events at RedBud.
- Roczen’s 2013 victory on a KTM was the brand’s first 250 Class win at RedBud.
- Yamaha will look for its first 250 Class victory at RedBud in exactly one decade.
Wins by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki – 12
Honda – 9
Yamaha – 8
Suzuki – 3
KTM – 1
Last win by brand at RedBud
KTM – 2013
Kawasaki – 2012
Honda – 2010
Yamaha – 2004
Suzuki – 1990
First time winners at RedBud
Jeff Emig, 1992 – Yamaha
Trey Canard, 2010 – Honda
2014 Current Stats
250 Class Point Standings – After 5 of 12 rounds
- Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 203
- Cooper Webb, Morehead City, N.C., Yamaha, 195
- Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 186
- Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 166
- Christophe Pourcel, France, Yamaha, 166
- Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 143
- Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., KTM, 129
- Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda, 116
- Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda, 115
- Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 103
Overall Wins
Jeremy Martin – 2
Blake Baggett – 2
Cooper Webb – 1
Moto Wins
Jeremy Martin – 5
Blake Baggett – 4
Cooper Webb – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
Yamaha – 3
Kawasaki – 2
Laps Led (total)
Jeremy Martin – 72
Blake Baggett – 36
Cooper Webb – 22
Christophe Pourcel – 21
Jessy Nelson – 8
Justin Bogle – 5
Total: 164
Holeshot Winners (total)
Zach Bell – 3
Christophe Pourcel – 3
Justin Bogle – 2
Jeremy Martin – 1
Jessy Nelson – 1
Past Winners
REDBUD
Buchanan, Mich.
450 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 6, 2013 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / KAW
July 7, 2012 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / KTM
July 2, 2011 / Chad Reed, Australia / Honda
July 3, 2010 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
July 4, 2009 / Josh Grant, Riverside, CA / Yamaha
July 6, 2008 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
July 1, 2007 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
July 2, 2006 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
July 3, 2005 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
July 4, 2004 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
July 6, 2003 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
July 7, 2002 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
July 1, 2001 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
July 2, 2000 / Sebastien Tortelli, France / Honda
July 4, 1999 / Kevin Windham, Ethel, LA / Honda
July 5, 1998 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
July 6, 1997 / John Dowd, Chicopee, MA / Yamaha
July 7, 1996 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
July 2, 1995 / Jeremy McGrath, Murrieta, CA / Honda
July 3, 1994 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
July 4, 1993 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
July 5, 1992 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
July 7, 1991 / Damon Bradshaw, Mooresville, NC / Yamaha
July 8, 1990 / Jeff Ward, San Juan Capistrano, CA / Kawasaki
July 2, 1989 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
July 7, 1985 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
July 1, 1984 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
July 3, 1983 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
June 1, 1980 / Steve Wise, Pharr, TX / Honda
July 1, 1979 / Marty Tripes, Santee, TX / Honda
July 2, 1978 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
May 22, 1977 / Tony DiStefano, Morrisville, PA / Suzuki
April 28, 1974 / Ken Zahrt, Woodland Hills, CA / Bultaco
250 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 6, 2013 / Ken Roczen, Germany / KTM
July 7, 2012 / Blake Baggett, Grand Terrance, Calif. / Kawasaki
July 2, 2011 / Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif. / Kawasaki
July 3, 2010 / Trey Canard, Shawnee, OK / Honda
July 4, 2009 / Jake Weimer, Rupert, ID / Kawasaki
July 6, 2008 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
July 1, 2007 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
July 2, 2006 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
July 3, 2005 / Grant Langston, South Africa / Kawasaki
July 4, 2004 / Michael Brown, Johnson City, TN / Yamaha
July 6, 2003 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
July 7, 2002 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
July 1, 2001 / Larry Ward, Florence, SD / Yamaha
July 2, 2000 / Stephane Roncada, France / Yamaha
July 4, 1999 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
July 5, 1998 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
July 6, 1997 / Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, LA / Yamaha
July 7, 1996 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
July 2, 1995 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
July 3, 1994 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Yamaha
July 4, 1993 / Jeff Emig, Highland Ranch, CA / Yamaha
July 5, 1992 / Jeff Emig, Highland Ranch, CA / Yamaha
July 7, 1991 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
July 8, 1990 / Guy Cooper, Stillwater, OK / Suzuki
July 2, 1989 / George Holland, Kerman, CA / Honda
July 3, 1988 / Guy Cooper, Stillwater, OK / Honda
July 5, 1987 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
July 6, 1986 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
July 7, 1985 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Honda
July 1, 1984 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
July 3, 1983 / Johnny O’Mara, Simi Valley, CA / Honda
July 4, 1982 / Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL / Suzuki
July 5, 1981 / Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL / Suzuki
May 23, 1976 / Bob Hannah, Whittier, CA / Yamaha
500cc Motocross
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 3, 1988 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
July 5, 1987 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
July 6, 1986 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
July 7, 1985 / Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
July 1, 1984 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
July 3, 1983 / Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
July 4, 1982 / Danny Chandler, Foresthill, CA / Honda
July 5, 1981 / Chuck Sun, Sherwood, OR / Honda
June 1, 1980 / Denny Swartz, Marietta, OH / Maico
July 1, 1979 / Danny LaPorte, Yucca Valley, CA / Suzuki
July 2, 1978 / Rick Burgett, Sandy, OR / Yamaha
April 28, 1974 / Mike Hartwig, Hadley, MI / Yamaha
