supercross champions by year

All rights reserved. Cooper settled into ninth early in the race. 8. Maxima has been committed to MX & SX for over 30 years and is used by more factory teams, engine builders and racers. 2012: Eli Tomac (Honda) Jeremy McGrath is the current King of Supercross and you will not see that throne being removed anytime soon. 30. It was here where the race schedule, points structure, playoff race format, prize payout and TV/streaming package for the inaugural 2023 season was revealed. 11. Damon Huffman (12) Mike Kiedrowski (5) 1985: Eddie Warren (Kawasaki), AMA 125 (2 stroke) 250SX Main Event Winners *Bold = Still active in 250SX class, 1. This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 01:53. Only two non-Americans have won this event, Karsmakers in 1974 and Chad Reed in 2004, 2005 and 2009. 8. Darryn Durham (1) Jaroslav Falta (1) Kent Howerton (5) 63. Most Premier-Class Wins in a Season: 9 (1992) When "The Beast from the East," Damon Bradshaw, rose through the ranks, AMA Motocross and Supercross-and, for that matter, worldwide motocross-was almost entirely dominated by racers from . They are the 450cc (was known as 250cc two-stroke), and both an East and West division on the 250cc (was 125cc two-stroke). From 2007 until 2012, a formula nomenclature similar to IndyCar was used, with the 450cc class known as Supercross and 250cc as Supercross Lites. Ricky Carmichael (48) It takes roughly five hundred truckloads of dirt to make up a supercross track. 92. Hannah won the Supercross championship three years in a row to close out the 70s. 38. Doug Henry (4) Ganassi and Penske drivers naturally occupy six of the seven top spots in NBC Sports preseason IndyCar power rankings, but there are signs that a new team finally could break the stranglehold. Damon Bradshaw (6) [5] As the popularity of motocross surged in the United States in the late 1960s, Bill France added a professional motocross race to the 1971 Daytona Beach Bike Week schedule. The initial press release seems like a joint championship between the Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons with added purse money, and OEM support. 1987: Ron Tichenor (Suzuki) 12. Home; Seasons. Bob Hannah (3) Bader Manneh (1) Greg Albertyn (1) 92. Championship Standings. Ryan Sipes (2) Being a world-class facility, Chicagoland provides all the modern amenities motorsports fans expect when purchasing an event ticket. Once Roczen lost contact with the leaders, he faded to 10th at the checkers, but earned enough points to finish second in the championship. The rules are similar to the Monster Energy Cup individual scoring will determine the overall race winner. 2009: James Stewart (Yamaha) SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff 1 will retain the original point structure for the top 22 positions (26-1), while SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff 2 will pay out double points (56-2). Josh Grant (3) 29. It starts with Arrow McLaren, which has added 2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi to its 1-2 combo of Pato OWard and Felix Rosenqvist. 47. Jeff Emig (6) Broc Glover (10) The remaining locations for the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff rounds were announced during a press event at Anaheim 1. zMax Dragway and Chicagoland Speedway are set to host Playoff 1 and Playoff 2, respectively. The SuperMotocross World Championship playoffs and final will have $5.5 million up for grabs, with a guaranteed $1 million going to the 450cc champion and $500,000 for the 250cc champion. The East-West Shootouts in 2022 will be in Atlanta and the final Salt Lake round. 38. 10. Jett Lawrence (2) 9 team will need to solve their qualifying woes to get a seventh championship. Jim Weinert (4) Instead of being built upon natural terrain, dirt was imported into the stadiums where promoters tried to emulate the motocross tracks. 42. Jimmy Ellis (8) 2013: Ken Roczen (KTM) 2015: Ryan Dungey (KTM) Supercross. 63. Bradshaw's often referred to as the greatest rider never to have won a Supercross title in the larger category, but without doubt the North Carolina native will forever be remembered as a tough, aggressive and dominant competitor on the track. 2006: Davi Milssaps (Honda) 1993: Jeremy McGrath (Honda) Ken Roczen (born 29 April 1994 in Mattstedt, Germany) is a German professional motocross and supercross racer. From repeat winners to riders who seized their one year of glory, there are many great stories to be found with the AMA Supercross champions. Click here for 250 East heat results | 250 West heat results. The SuperMotocross World Championship playoff races and final will operate under a two-moto format for both the 450cc class and 250cc class. 45. As motocross technology developed, 500cc two-stroke motocross bikes became too powerful for the average rider and, faced with diminishing numbers of competitors, the AMA discontinued the 500cc class after the 1993 season. Year 450 250 East 250 West; 2022: Eli Tomac: Jett Lawrence: Christian Craig: 2021: Cooper Webb: Colt Nichols: Justin Cooper: 2020: Eli Tomac . 11. Following the end of the Pro Motocross season, the top 20 athletes in combined Supercross and Pro Motocross points will automatically qualify to compete at each round of the SuperMotocross World Championship. Jean-Michel Bayle (1) Colton Herta (10th in 2022) Burned by some brutal mistakes and an off-year for Andretti Autosport, Herta wants to prove that he remains one of the fastest drivers in IndyCar. Prior to the start of every new season, its always fun to look at the all-time wins list and project where riders can move to by the end of the season. 2005: Ricky Carmichael (Suzuki) 92. 39. [5] The 1972 race was held at Daytona International Speedway on a constructed track on the grass surface between the main grandstand and the pit lane. Pat Richter (1) 500cc Keith Turpin (8) Jim Pomeroy (1) 1. The most decorated team in supercross and motocross racing, the Monster Energy Kawasaki race team continues to build on its already impressive resume of 25 premier class titles with their industry-leading 2023 KX450SR. 2. Cooper . 1975: Steve Stackable (Maico) 500 [2][3][4], The series began in 1972 with the introduction of two classes based on 500cc and 250cc engine displacement formulas. The schedule would run from February to November, with both the "outdoor" (Motocross) and "indoor" (Supercross) schedules coinciding with each other during the year. James Stewart (50) 11. When the dust settled, the rider with the best position was Colt Nichols who only needed a solid run to wrap up the 250 East championship. The AMA circuit crowned its first champion in 1974, and since then, a total of 22 riders have claimed annual crowns. Casey Lytle (1) 45. He was the first rider to be crowned champion in each of the categories (125cc, 250cc and 500cc), and the 1987 and '88 seasons will always been remembered for his fierce duels with Ricky Johnson. 29. Jeff Stanton (17) 47. We asked ourselves, How can we better the sport? And from that emerged the concept for the SuperMotocross World Championship. Starting with the 2012 Season, riders who are in first place in the Series' Points Lead will use the red plate to race in the Series. Christian Craig (3) Eli Tomac. He battled back and scored back to back runner-up finishes in the first two Atlanta events, but then slipped off the podium in the next two races. 1993: Doug Henry (Honda) 21. Justin Bogle (3) 2014: Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki) 1986: Keith Turpin (Honda) From your bike to your truck and almost every tire in between, Maxxis . 12. 1995: Damon Huffman (Suzuki) 12. In both classes, each heat race is five minutes plus one lap. 1985: Bobby Moore (Suzuki), AMA 125 (2 stroke)/250SX Eastern Regional Champion *Bold = Still active in 250SX class 63. A win is coming soon for Rahal Letterman Lanigan. 47. 2017: Justin Hill (Kawasaki) 45. Points Behind. 12. 5. All seven of the primary original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) KTM, Husqvarna, GASGAS, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki, are excited about this new partnership and are fully committed to competing with their race teams. 40 Years of Motocross and Supercross History & Results. The most recent decade of supercross was dominated by two men with a shared first name, Ryan Dungey and Ryan Villopoto. Starting in 2018, the combined East-West Shootout will also be held in the middle of the season, at the Indianapolis round. Jeremy McGrath (72) 1990: Ty Davis (Honda) 2002: Travis Preston (Honda) Supercross is a popular sport with fans of all ages. Marvin Musquin 1 (2017 $1 Million Dollar Sweep) This sparked the idea of the two groups continuing to work together full-time for the good of the sport, and, as a result, the SuperMotocross Championship was conceived. 1986: Donny Schmit (Kawasaki) 2023 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. 38. 45. The 1.5 Mile D-shaped tri-oval Speedway sits on over 900 acres of land which will provide enough room for the track builders to get creative with the layout. Buddy Antunez (3) 1996: Jeremy McGrath (Honda) 2009: Christophe Pourcel (Kawasaki) Adam Cianciarulo (11) We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience and personalize both the content and advertising you see. 47. The Official Site of Monster Energy AMA Supercross. The battle for the final position on the podium came down to the final lap as Hunter Lawrence made a dramatic pass on Cameron McAdoo to join his brother in the top three. 47. Jeff Ward (20) 82. 11. Christophe Pourcel (11) 2001: Travis Pastrana (Suzuki) Supercross will remain a 17-round series, though the sport is planning a return to several venues that have seldom appeared on the schedule. 45. 30. 24. Developed in the USA and tested on the toughest tracks in the world, Maxima Racing Oils are proven to increased horsepower, prolong engine life and offer unsurpassed engine cleanliness. These bonds are only made stronger with increased access, thanks to coverage such as RedBull's MotoSpy video series, which provides. Webb entered 2022 in his final year with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing with hopes of adding yet another title to their collection. 92. 2010: Jake Weimer (Kawasaki) 22. The Glasgow-born rider scored 20 wins in his career and was the leading light in the smaller categories. Mike Brown (4) Justin Barcia (5) 1998: Ricky Carmichael (Kawasaki) Garrett Marchbanks (1), Monster Energy Cup Winners Zach Osborne (7) Ricky Carmichael (5) Mark Barnett (17) Dungey kicked off the decade with a title in 2010 before Villopoto took over with four straight season wins before injuries forced his unfortunate retirement in 2015. 22. Jeff Ward (2) Lawrence held on to win the 250 East/West championship. 82. increased the allowable displacement capacity for four-stroke engines in 1997, in an effort to encourage manufacturers to develop environmentally friendlier four-stroke machines. Just missed: Felix Rosenqvist (still winless since 2020 but did well to finish ninth last year and will be driving for his future again this year); Graham Rahal (already has said he feels much better entering this season than 2022, which started with dismal results); Rinus VeeKay (let a win slip away at Barber Motorsports Park and seems motivated after a disappointing season). Chicagoland Speedway is no stranger to marquee events as they hosted Indy Car Series races for more than 10 years and NASCAR Cup Series races for nearly 20 years. 2015: Marvin Musquin (KTM) 29. The final rounds location remains unchanged, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In sixth place we have current Supercross champion, , who's already got 33 wins under his belt. This week he finished fifth for his second consecutive top five. behind-the-scenes looks at the riders' lives between AMA Supercross events, expanded coverage and events in new venues and countries. 47. Dan Lamb is a 12+ year journalist and the owner of MotoXAddicts. Yamaha's 10 AMA Championships were won by Jeremy McGrath, Chad Reed, James Stewart, Grant Langston, Jeremy Martin, Cooper Webb and Aaron Plessinger. He sealed the deal with a solid fourth-place finish in the final event in Los Angeles to claim the first AMA Supercross Championship. Steve Stackable (1) 500cc 1996: Kevin Windham (Yamaha) The @GPSTPete is Sunday at Noon ET on @NBC and @Peacock. 25. 29. David Millsaps (7) Mark Barnett: Supercross Champion in 1981 Here is the USA team at the 1983 Motocross des Nations in Angreau, Belgium, on September 4, 1983. 1995: Mcgrath won the Supercross title as a rookie. Todd Campbell (1) In the 1990s, MTEG went bankrupt and Super Sports sold its business to Pace, which became the primary AMA Supercross promoter (with Daytona continuing to be the one holdout). Shae Bentley (2) 2011: Justin Barcia (Honda) 1996: Michael Pichon (Kawasaki) . But Webb earned his 2021 championship with tenacity and an unwillingness to give up. 82. Internationally, streaming will be available through the new SuperMotocross Video Pass and will be available to fans in more than 140 countries around the world. 52. 11. 63. 42. Ryan Dungeys retirement prompted us to peruse the top ten most talented riders. 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