Round 4: University of Phoenix Stadium
Phoenix, Arizona
January 28, 2017
450SX Class
- King of Consistency: With his 32nd career win in Anaheim, Ryan Dungey not only took over the points lead, but also positioned himself as the most consistent rider of all time. Dungey now owns the highest percentage of top-10 (98.3%), top-five (90%), and podium finishes (75.8%) in history.
- Heartbreak: After arguably the most dominant and promising start of his career, Ken Roczen will likely be forced to miss his largest amount of races since making the overseas move to compete on U.S. soil.
- Rare Feat: Despite all the success of its riders since introducing multiple entries in the 450SX Class in 2014, Anaheim marked just the third-ever 1-2 finish for the Factory KTM effort.
- Breakout Performance: After a slow start to the season in which he finished 10th and 14th, rookie Cooper Webb enjoyed a breakthrough outing in Anaheim, with his best qualifying effort (3rd), Heat Race performance (4th), and Main Event result (4th). He also grabbed his first career holeshot in the Main Event.
- Deeper Than Ever: The historic depth of talent in the 450SX Class field has seen 13 different riders earn a top 10 finish through three rounds. Additionally, a total of 13 riders have already earned a coveted Main Event transfer out of the Heat Races.
- Big Debut: Rookie Malcolm Stewart made his anticipated 2017 debut in Anaheim. He made his presence felt by qualifying 10th, while also earning a Main Event transfer in his Heat Race by finishing second. He finished 18th in the Main Event following misfortune late in the race.
Manufacturer Wins
Honda – 2
KTM – 1
Manufacturer Point Standings
- Honda – 70
- KTM – 69
- Kawasaki – 46
- Husqvarna – 43
- Suzuki – 43
- Yamaha – 41
Highest Standing Championship Rider by Manufacturer
KTM – Ryan Dungey, 1st
Honda – Ken Roczen & Cole Seely, 3rd
Kawasaki – Eli Tomac, 5th
Suzuki – Weston Peick, 6th
Husqvarna – Jason Anderson, 9th
Yamaha – Cooper Webb, 9th
450SX Class Championship Standings
- Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 69
- Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM – 62
- Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Honda – 51
- Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda – 51
- Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki – 44
- Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki – 43
- Davi Millsaps, Cairo, Ga., KTM – 39
- Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki – 37
- Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna – 36
- Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 36
Main Event Wins (Total)
Ken Roczen – 2
Ryan Dungey – 1
Main Event Wins (By Race)
Anaheim: Ken Roczen
San Diego: Ken Roczen
Anaheim II: Ryan Dungey
Podium Finishes
Ryan Dungey – 3
Marvin Musquin – 3
Ken Roczen – 2
Cole Seely – 1
Average Finish (Top 10)
Ryan Dungey 1.7
Marvin Musquin 2.7
Ken Roczen 8.0
Cole Seely 4.7
Eli Tomac 6.3
Weston Peick 6.7
Davi Millsaps 8.0
Josh Grant 8.7
Jason Anderson 4.0 (2 Races)
Cooper Webb 9.3
Average Start (Top 10)
Ryan Dungey 2.0
Marvin Musquin 3.3
Ken Roczen 3.3
Cole Seely 5.3
Eli Tomac 7.0
Weston Peick 7.3
Davi Millsaps 7.3
Josh Grant 10.0
Jason Anderson 8.5 (2 Races)
Cooper Webb 8.3
Start/Finish Ratio (Top 10)
Ryan Dungey +0.3
Marvin Musquin +0.7
Ken Roczen -4.7
Cole Seely +0.7
Eli Tomac +0.7
Weston Peick +0.7
Davi Millsaps -0.7
Josh Grant +1.3
Jason Anderson +4.5 (2 Races)
Cooper Webb -1.0
Main Event Laps Completed (By Race)
Anaheim: 20 Laps
San Diego: 24 Laps
Anaheim II: 22 Laps
Laps Led
Ken Roczen – 37
Ryan Dungey – 29
SupercrossLive.com Holeshots (Total)
Ryan Dungey – 1
Ken Roczen – 1
Cooper Webb – 1
SupercrossLive.com Holeshots (By Race)
Anaheim: Ken Roczen
San Diego: Ryan Dungey
Anaheim II: Cooper Webb
Heat Race Wins (Total)
Ken Roczen – 3
Jason Anderson – 1
Davi Millsaps – 1
Eli Tomac – 1
Heat Race Wins (By Race)
Anaheim: Ken Roczen & Eli Tomac
San Diego: Jason Anderson & Ken Roczen
Anaheim II: Davi Millsaps & Ken Roczen
Heat Race Main Event Transfers
Chad Reed – 3
Ken Roczen – 3
Eli Tomac – 3
Jason Anderson – 2
Ryan Dungey – 2
Marvin Musquin – 2
Blake Baggett – 2
Cole Seely – 2
Justin Bogle – 1
Davi Millsaps – 1
Malcolm Stewart – 1
Broc Tickle – 1
Cooper Webb – 1
Fastest Qualifiers (Total)
Ryan Dungey – 1
Marvin Musquin – 1
Eli Tomac – 1
Fastest Qualifier (By Race)
Anaheim: Marvin Musquin
San Diego: Ryan Dungey
Anaheim II: Eli Tomac
Qualifying Average (Top 10)
Ryan Dungey 5.0
Marvin Musquin 2.7
Ken Roczen 4.0
Cole Seely 6.7
Eli Tomac 2.3
Weston Peick 15.7
Davi Millsaps 13.3
Josh Grant 13.0
Jason Anderson 4.0
Cooper Webb 11.0
Western Regional 250SX Class
- Deja Vu: After narrowly missing out on the win in San Diego, Justin Hill was dominant in Anaheim, leading the entire Main Event. His 5-2-1 results to start the year are identical to his finishes to start the Eastern Regional Championship last season.
- It’s All in the Start: Shane McElrath’s two wins and three straight podiums are a direct result of his class-leading starting average. Even if he hasn’t been up front, McElrath has consistently been able to improve his position by an average of 1.7 spots a race.
- Knocking on the Door: Aaron Plessinger sits in elite company with McElrath as the only two riders in the championship with podium results at every round. He’s still in search of his first win of the season but is coming off his best all around outing of the season in Anaheim.
- Looking for a Break: Despite being one of the fastest riders in the division, Jeremy Martin cannot catch a break in the Main Event. He’s started outside the top 10 at each round, and outside the top 20 the past two weeks. He still boasts an average finish of 7.7, passing an average of more than 10 riders a race.
Manufacturer Wins
KTM – 2
Kawasaki – 1
Manufacturer Point Standings (Combined Regions)
- KTM – 70
- Yamaha – 64
- Kawasaki – 63
- Husqvarna – 54
- Honda – 45
- Suzuki – 26
Highest Standing Championship Rider by Manufacturer
KTM – Shane McElrath, 1st
Yamaha – Aaron Plessinger, 2nd
Kawasaki – Justin Hill, 3rd
Husqvarna – Martin Davalos, 4th
Honda – Jimmy Decotis, 6th
Suzuki – Phil Nicoletti, 10th
Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings
- Shane McElrath, Canton, N.C., KTM – 70
- Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, Yamaha – 64
- Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki – 63
- Martin Davalos, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna – 54
- Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki – 47
- Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda – 42
- Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Honda – 40
- Tyler Bowers, Danville, Ky., Yamaha – 33
- Dan Reardon, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha – 32
- Phil Nicoletti, Cohocton, N.Y., Suzuki – 26
- Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Honda – 26
Main Event Wins
Shane McElrath – 2
Justin Hill – 1
Main Event Wins (By Race)
Anaheim: Shane McElrath
San Diego: Shane McElrath
Anaheim II: Justin Hill
Podium Finishes
Shane McElrath – 3
Aaron Plessinger – 3
Justin Hill – 2
Martin Davalos – 1
Average Finish (Top 10)
Shane McElrath 1.7
Aaron Plessinger 2.3
Justin Hill 2.7
Martin Davalos 4.0
Austin Forkner 5.7
Jimmy Decotis 7.0
Jeremy Martin 7.7
Tyler Bowers 10.0
Dan Reardon 10.3
Phil Nicoletti 12.3
Kyle Chisholm 12.3
Average Start (Top 10)
Shane McElrath 3.3
Aaron Plessinger 5.3
Justin Hill 6.0
Martin Davalos 3.7
Austin Forkner 4.7
Jimmy Decotis 6.7
Jeremy Martin 18.3
Tyler Bowers 9.3
Dan Reardon 5.0
Phil Nicoletti 15.3
Kyle Chisholm 9.7
Start/Finish Ratio (Top 10)
Shane McElrath +1.7
Aaron Plessinger +3.0
Justin Hill +3.3
Martin Davalos -0.3
Austin Forkner -1.0
Jimmy Decotis -0.3
Jeremy Martin +10.7
Tyler Bowers -0.7
Dan Reardon -5.3
Phil Nicoletti +3.0
Kyle Chisholm -2.7
Main Event Laps Completed (By Race)
Anaheim: 15 Laps
San Diego: 18 Laps
Anaheim II: 17 Laps
Laps Led
Shane McElrath – 17
Justin Hill – 17
Jimmy Decotis – 10
Martin Davalos – 6
SupercrossLive.com Holeshots
Jimmy Decotis – 1
Austin Forkner – 1
Shane McElrath – 1
SupercrossLive.com Holeshots (By Race)
Anaheim: Shane McElrath
San Diego: Jimmy Decotis
Anaheim II: Austin Forkner
Heat Race Wins
Shane McElrath – 2
Martin Davalos – 1
Austin Forkner – 1
Justin Hill – 1
Aaron Plessinger – 1
Heat Race Wins (By Race)
Anaheim: Martin Davalos & Shane McElrath
San Diego: Justin Hill & Shane McElrath
Anaheim II: Austin Forkner & Aaron Plessinger
Fastest Qualifiers
Jeremy Martin – 2
Justin Hill – 1
Fastest Qualifier (By Race)
Anaheim: Jeremy Martin
San Diego: Justin Hill
Anaheim II: Jeremy Martin
Qualifying Average (Top 10)
Shane McElrath 4.3
Aaron Plessinger 4.7
Justin Hill 1.7
Martin Davalos 5.7
Austin Forkner 4.7
Jimmy Decotis 7.0
Jeremy Martin 1.7
Tyler Bowers 12.3
Dan Reardon 9.7
Phil Nicoletti 12.3
Kyle Chisholm 11.7