Round 1:  Angel Stadium – Anaheim, CA – January 7, 2017

All-Time 450SX Class Statistics (1974-2016)

• Ready to Defend: Ryan Dungey will look to become just the fifth rider in the 43-year history of Monster Energy Supercross to win three consecutive titles.
• Chasing History: Already owner of the highest top-10 and top-five finishing percentages in history, Dungey can surpass Ricky Carmichael for the highest podium percentage ever to become the most consistent rider of all time.
• Adding to His Legacy: Entering his 15th full season of 450SX Class competition, Chad Reed can earn the most top-10 finishes in history and move into second on the all-time starts list in 2017. He already has the most podium and top-five finishes of all time.
• A New Champion?: With just three former titleholders on the line in 2017, the 450SX Class could welcome its 21st different champion. A total of eight riders in search of their first title have also won a Main Event.

All-Time Championships by Brand (Years Won)

Honda – 15 (’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’02, ’03)

Yamaha – 11 (’74, ’77, ’78, ’79, ’80, ’98, ’99, ’00, ’04, ’08, ’09)

Kawasaki – 10 (’76, ’85, ’87, ’97, ’01, ’07, ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14)

Suzuki – 4 (’81, ’05, ’06, ’10)

KTM – 2 (’15, ’16)

Can-Am – 1 (’75)

All-Time Wins by Brand

Honda – 209

• First win in Pontiac on March 27, 1976 with Marty Smith
• Most recent win in East Rutherford on April 25, 2015 with Eli Tomac

Yamaha – 168

• Won inaugural SX race in Daytona on March 9, 1974 with Pierre Karsmakers
• Most recent win in Daytona on March 10, 2012 with James Stewart

Kawasaki – 136

• First win in Houston on March 12, 1976 with Jimmy Weinert
• Most recent win in Daytona on March 5, 2016 with Eli Tomac

Suzuki – 73

• First win in Daytona on March 6, 1976 with Tony DiStefano
• Most recent win in East Rutherford on April 30, 2016 with Ken Roczen

KTM – 26

• First win in Phoenix on January 14, 2012 with Ryan Dungey
• Most recent win in Las Vegas on May 7, 2016 with Ryan Dungey

Can-Am – 7

• First win in Dallas on February 28, 1975 with Jimmy Ellis
• Last win in Houston on March 19, 1977 with Jimmy Ellis

Husqvarna – 2

• First win in Anaheim on January 9, 2016 with Jason Anderson
• Most recent win in Detroit on March 19, 2016 with Jason Anderson

Bultaco – 1

• First and only win in Houston on March 15, 1974 with Jim Pomeroy

CZ – 1

• First and only win in Los Angeles on June 22, 1974 with Jaroslav Falta

Multi-Time Champions (Years Won)

Jeremy McGrath – 7 (’93, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’98, ’99, ’00)

Ricky Carmichael – 5 (’01, ’02, ’03, ’05, ’06)

Ryan Villopoto – 4 (’11, ’12, ’13, ’14)

Ryan Dungey – 3 (’10, ’15, ’16)

Bob Hannah – 3 (’77, ‘78’ ’79)

Jeff Stanton – 3 (’89, ’90, ’92)

Rick Johnson – 2 (’86, ’88)

Chad Reed – 2 (’04, ’08)

James Stewart – 2 (’07, ’09)

Jeff Ward – 2 (’85, ’87)

International Champions (Year Won)

Jean-Michel Bayle – France (1991)

Pierre Karsmakers – Netherlands (1974)

Chad Reed – Australia (2004 & 2008)

• There have been a total of 20 different champions in Monster Energy Supercross history, with 10 riders earning multiple titles.
• Each rider with three or more titles has won back-to-back championships at least once.
• The 17 championships since the turn of the century (2000) have been shared amongst just six riders.
• Only Jeremy McGrath and Jeff Stanton have won championships in two different decades.

All-Time Wins (Top 10)

1. Jeremy McGrath – 72
2. James Stewart – 50
3. Ricky Carmichael – 48
4. Chad Reed – 44
5. Ryan Villopoto – 41
6. Ryan Dungey – 31
7. Rick Johnson – 28
8. Bob Hannah – 27
9. Jeff Ward – 20
10. Damon Bradshaw – 19

International Winners (Total Wins)

Chad Reed – Australia (44 Wins)

Jean-Michel Bayle – France (16 Wins)

Ken Roczen – Germany (9 Wins)

David Vuillemin – France (7 Wins)

Greg Albertyn – South Africa (1 Win)

Jaroslav Falta – Czech Republic (1 Win)

Pierre Karsmakers – Netherlands (1 Win)

Sebastien Tortelli – France (1 Win)

• There have been a total of 60 different winners in Monster Energy Supercross history, 40 of which have earned multiple victories.
• The list of international winners represents six different countries across three different continents.
• Domestically, the list of winners represents 21 different states, with California serving as home to 22 winning riders. The next closest state is Washington, with three riders.

Current Winners (Total Wins)

James Stewart (50)

Chad Reed (44)

Ryan Dungey (31)

Ken Roczen (9)

Trey Canard (5)

Davi Millsaps (5)

Eli Tomac (4)

Jason Anderson (2)

Justin Barcia (2)

Josh Grant (1)

Cole Seely (1)

All-Time 250SX Class Statistics

(1985-2016)

• Title Vacancy: Neither the Eastern nor Western Regional titles will be defended in 2017, opening the door for a pair of new champions to emerge in the 250SX Class.
• Wide Open Field: A total of nine past winners will compete in the 250SX Class, all of whom are in search of his first career title.

All-Time Championships by Brand

Kawasaki – 22 (9 East Region / 13 West Region)

Honda – 15 (10 East Region / 5 West Region)

Suzuki – 13 (8 East Region / 5 West Region)

Yamaha – 11 (4 East Region / 7 West Region)

KTM – 3 (1 East Region / 2 West Region)

Last Championship by Brand (Region)

Honda – 2016 (East Region)

Kawasaki – 2011 (West Region)

KTM – 2015 (East Region)

Suzuki – 2009 (West Region)

Yamaha – 2016 (West Region)

All-Time Wins by Brand

Kawasaki – 157

• Won inaugural 250SX race in San Diego on January 26, 1985 with Todd Campbell
• Most recent win in Las Vegas on May 7, 2016 with Joey Savatgy

Honda – 115

• First win in Orlando on April 27, 1985 with Larry Brooks
• Most recent win in East Rutherford on April 30, 2016 with Malcolm Stewart

Yamaha – 93

• First win in Pontiac on April 9, 1988 with Mike LaRocco
• Most recent win in St. Louis on April 16, 2016 with Jeremy Martin

Suzuki – 91

• First win in Dallas on May 4, 1985 with Bobby Moore
• Most recent win in Salt Lake City on April 27, 2013 with Blake Wharton

KTM – 31

• First win in Dallas on April 21, 2001 with Grant Langston
• Most recent win in Toronto on March 12, 2016 with Justin Hill

Husqvarna – 3

• First win in Houston on March 24, 2001 with Travis Preston
• Most recent win in Foxborough on April 23, 2016 with Martin Davalos

Multi-Time Regional Champions (Region Won)

Justin Barcia – 2 (East Region ’11 & ‘12)

Ernesto Fonseca – 2 (East ’99 & West ‘01)

Damon Huffman – 2 (West Region ’94 & ‘95)

Grant Langston – 2 (East ‘05 & West ‘06)

Jeff Matiasevich – 2 (West Region ’88 & ’89)

Jeremy McGrath – 2 (West Region ’91 & ’92)

Mickael Pichon – 2 (East Region ’95 & ‘96)

Christophe Pourcel – 2 (East Region ’09 & ‘10)

James Stewart – 2 (West ’03 & East ‘04)

Brian Swink – 2 (East Region ’91 & ’92)

Ivan Tedesco – 2 (West Region ’04 & ‘05)

Cooper Webb – 2 (West Region ’15 & ’16)

Kevin Windham – 2 (West Region ’96 & ‘97)

International Champions (Year Won)

Ernesto Fonseca – Costa Rica (1999 & 2001)

Grant Langston – South Africa (2005 & 2006)

Marvin Musquin – France (2015)

Mickael Pichon – France (1995 & 1996)

Christophe Pourcel – France (2009 & 2010)

Chad Reed – Australia (2002)

Ken Roczen – Germany (2013)

Stephane Roncada – France (2000)

Ben Townley – New Zealand (2007)

• There have been a total of 51 different 250SX regional champions in Monster Energy Supercross history, with 13 riders earning multiple titles.
• No rider has earned more than two titles. Ernesto Fonseca is the only rider that did not win his championships consecutively.
• Just three riders have been able to win both an Eastern and Western Regional Championship – Ernesto Fonseca, Grant Langston, and James Stewart.
• International titleholders represent six different countries across four different continents.

All-Time Wins (Top 10)

1. James Stewart – 18
2. Nathan Ramsey – 15
3. Jeremy McGrath – 13
4. Ricky Carmichael – 12
5. Ryan Dungey – 12
6. Ernesto Fonseca – 12
7. Damon Huffman – 12
8. Christophe Pourcel – 12
9. Brian Swink – 12
10. Eli Tomac – 12
11. Kevin Windham – 12

International Winners (Total Wins)

Ernesto Fonseca – Costa Rica (12 Wins)

Christophe Pourcel – France (12 Wins)

Marvin Musquin – France (11 Wins)

Mickael Pichon – France (10 Wins)

Dean Wilson – Scotland (8 Wins)

Grant Langston – South Africa (7 Wins)

Stephane Roncada – France (7 Wins)

Chad Reed – Australia (6 Wins)

Ken Roczen – Germany (5 Wins)

Martin Davalos – Ecuador (4 Wins)

Davin Vuillemin – France (4 Wins)

Ben Townley – New Zealand (3 Wins)

Pedro Gonzales – Mexico (1 Win)

• There have been a total of 102 different 250SX Class winners in Monster Energy Supercross history, 80 of which have earned multiple victories.
• Dean Wilson’s eight victories makes him the winningest rider in 250SX Class history without a championship, followed by Josh Hansen with seven wins.
• The list of international winners represents nine different countries across five different continents.
• Domestically, the list of winners represents 29 different states, with California serving as home to 29 winning riders. The next closest state is Georgia, with six riders.

Current Winners (Total Wins)

Martin Davalos (4)

Jeremy Martin (4)

Adam Cianciarulo (3)

Justin Hill (3)

Joey Savatgy (3)

Tyler Bowers (1)

Christian Craig (1)

Darryn Durham (1)

Aaron Plessinger (1)

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