, a true legend of the sport with 28 wins. 2008: Trey Canard (Honda) February 25, 2023 11:00am. The initial press release seems like a joint championship between the Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons with added purse money, and OEM support. Andretti is expecting to bounce back with Colton Herta, and 2022 Rookie of the Year Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing seems destined to be the next first-time winner. 2010: Ryan Dungey became the only rider to capture both the Supercross and Motocross titles in his rookie year. Updated Feb. 28, 2023 06:17 AM EST. Marcus Ericsson (sixth in 2022) - The 2022 Indy 500 winner was in the championship hunt through last year's finale as he leveled up on ovals. Full list of every 450SX and 250SX Monster Energy Supercross champion. Casey Lytle (1) 63. After injury cut short that foray, the Washington rider called a day on his career with a roll-call of prizes that most riders can only dream of; seven AMA titles (four in Supercross and three in Motocross), and no fewer than 72 wins (41 in SX and 31 in MX). 35. 92. Ryan Sipes (2) 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). 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. 38. Purse payout will continue to be provided to the top 40 racers in both Supercross and Pro Motocross and will be provided to the top 30 racers in the . The sport of Supercross is best described as motocross racing that takes place within the confines of a sports stadium. Shane McElrath (9) 1 plate - and the most lucrative prize money in the history of the sport. 45. 1994: Damon Huffman (Suzuki) It takes roughly five hundred truckloads of dirt to make up a supercross track. The rules are similar to the Monster Energy Cup individual scoring will determine the overall race winner. Jeremy McGrath (72) 12. Jeremy McGrath (13) 47. In 2009, the MX class was renamed the 450MX Class and the MX Lites Class was renamed the 250MX Class, to reflect the fact that all the competing manufacturers had adopted four-stroke machinery. Ryan Dungey (12) Many of the turns have banked berms, but some are flat. 1989 AMA 125cc Eastern Regional Supercross Champion. The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season is fully underway with seven rounds in the record books so it's time to update those records to reflect it. 7. 2015: Ryan Dungey (KTM) 52. The schedule would run from February to November, with both the "outdoor" (Motocross) and "indoor" (Supercross) schedules coinciding with each other during the year. Blake Baggett (1), AMA Premier Class [250T / 450F] SX Championships Active Riders in Bold, 1. 11. 38. 29. Last week, Malcolm Stewart earned his first 450 podium. 4. As a manufacturer, its great to see two of our valued partners collaborating to bring something new to our sport, said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing and Experiential Marketing, Honda Power Sports & Products. Jason Anderson (1) 50 Years of Pro Motocross; Multimedia. Championship Standings. 1980: Mike Bell (Yamaha) 2004: Chad Reed (Yamaha) They feature a combination of man-made obstacles such as whoop sections (where riders skim along the tops of multiple bumps), rhythm sections (irregular series of jumps with a variety of combination options), and triple jumps (three jumps in a row that riders normally clear in a single leap of 70 feet or more). [5][6] It was billed as the "Super Bowl of Motocross" which led to the coining of the term "Supercross." Jeremy Martin (6) 10:00 PM. 1999: Nathan Ramsey (Kawasaki) Christian Lundgaard (14th in 2022) He made huge strides as last years rookie of the year and consistently was among the fastest in preseason spring testing. Ryan Villopoto (11) 7 career Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250 Wins; . 2. 1999: Jeremy McGrath (Yamaha) 12. 11. 29. Johnny OMara (7) Jason Lawrence (3) Gate position for the top 20 will be determined by qualifying at each event, while racers seeded 21st through 30th will still be eligible and can compete for the final two gate positions at each round in a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) race for the 21st and 22nd starting positions. Ben Townley (3) 2023 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. A main event is 20 minutes plus 1 lap for the 450 class and 15 minutes plus 1 lap for the 250 class. Michael Brandes (1) Live Updates from the 2023 Arlington Supercross. 11. Eli Tomac (1), AMA Supercross Premier Class [250 / 450] Champions by year Active Riders in Bold This has been two-and-a-half years in the making, said Kenneth Feld, Chair and CEO, Feld Entertainment, Inc. Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing initially came together to preserve a 2020 racing season during the pandemic and soon realized were stronger together. 3. 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. The Super Bowl of Motocross II held the following year was an even greater success and, eventually evolved into the AMA Supercross championship held in stadiums across the United States and Canada.[5]. 24. Blake Wharton (3) Copyright 2023 Dirt Rider. Each track layout will be unique unto itself but include five fundamental, yet essential elements of both disciplines big air, long rhythm sections, rollers, fast straightaways, and elevation. Todd Campbell (1) Brian Swink (12) Zach Osborne (7) Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Read below for the official press release. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in 1972. The final rounds location remains unchanged, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Carmichael raced a final light season in 2007 while beginning a transition into stock car racing. Each meet is structured similarly to Short track motor racing with two heat races and a consolation race in each class. Heat races and LCQs are used to bring the field down to 22 riders for a points-paying main event for each round. Supercross racing classifications are governed by the displacement of the motorcycle's engine. 2. 2018: Jason Anderson (Husqvarna) Ken Roczen (5) Hannah won the Supercross championship three years in a row to close out the 70s. 38. 40 Years of Motocross and Supercross History & Results. 2016: Cooper Webb (Yamaha) Larry Ward (3) However, if the race is red-flagged with more than 3 laps completed but less than 90% of the total race distance and after a minimum of a 10-minute delay, the race will be a staggered restart with riders lined up from the previous lap they went. There are 31 dates among the three championships. Colt Nichols (4) 47. Willy Surratt (4) We asked ourselves, How can we better the sport? And from that emerged the concept for the SuperMotocross World Championship. Tomac, a two-time AMA Supercross Champion (2020, 2022), started riding motorcycles when he was four years old. When it comes to racing, the most important stat is how often you win, and no rider was better at winning off-road motorcycle races than Jeremy McGrath. 25. 2008: Jason Lawrence (Yamaha) He sealed the deal with a solid fourth-place finish in the final event in Los Angeles to claim the first AMA Supercross Championship. 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. . Nothing has changed. Austin Stroupe (3) Josh Hansen (7) The series also holds a race in Daytona during Daytona Bike Week.[10]. 4. 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. Alex Palou (tied fourth in 2022) With last years contract mess behind him, the 2021 champion should head into his likely final season at Chip Ganassi Racing with a clear mind and fast car. Rick Johnson (2) 42. 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. 2003: Ricky Carmichael (Honda) 63. These bonds are only made stronger with increased access, thanks to coverage such as RedBull's MotoSpy video series, which provides. 2019: Cooper Webb (KTM) Pierce Brown finished seventh, Jalek Swoll was eighth and Kyle Peters rounded out the top 10. 2021: Dylan Ferrandis claimed the 450 class Motocross championship in his rookie year. The SuperMotocross World Championship will combine both disciplines of Supercross and Pro Motocross introducing a unique and distinct form of racing called SuperMotocross, hence becoming a new discipline for the sport. A US $1 million purse is available to the rider who wins all three featured races. Jim Pomeroy (1) Karsmakers came out of the gate with a win at the opening race in Daytona and followed up with a second-place showing in Houston. While modern supercross has been dominated by American riders, the sport's inaugural champion, Pierre Karsmakers, was a European rider hailing from the Netherlands. 82. Travis Pastrana (8) At 3 races per year a three race format is use. A BMX rider who adapted his bike racing techniques to his supercross rides, McGrath's 72 career top-class victories is a full 22 wins ahead of second place. Factory-supported racing efforts have been the backbone of professional racing in the United States for more than five decades. 45. With our wide array of live and original motorsports offerings, Peacock is a natural home for Supercross and Pro Motocross races, said Rick Cordella, Chief Commercial Officer, Peacock. Premier-Class Wins: 19. 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. I cannot wait to see how theyre able to take advantage of their strengths over the course of the season and how it will come together for the playoffs. ALL STOPS Jan 07, 2023 2023 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS: ROUND ONE: Instead of being built upon natural terrain, dirt was imported into the stadiums where promoters tried to emulate the motocross tracks. 1987: Willy Surratt (Suzuki) 42. 63. I cant think of a sport where the playoff format doesnt work and doesnt provide excitement. Kevin Windham (18) Ron Lechien (8) 29. Broc Glover (10) Jeremy McGrath (7) They are the 450cc (was known as 250cc two-stroke), and both an East and West division on the 250cc (was 125cc two-stroke). The Glasgow-born rider scored 20 wins in his career and was the leading light in the smaller categories. 1985: Eddie Warren (Kawasaki), AMA 125 (2 stroke) 250SX Main Event Winners *Bold = Still active in 250SX class, 1. Eddie Warren (3) 47. 2019 and 2021 Monster Energy Supercross 450SX Champion, Runner-up in 2020. Doug Henry (7) John Dowd (1) Only two non-Americans have won this event, Karsmakers in 1974 and Chad Reed in 2004, 2005 and 2009. 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. Ricky Carmichael (5) Will Power (first in 2022) He turns 42 this week, and the Team Penske driver just seems to keep getting better, especially after he won his second championship with a new level of consistency. All rights reserved. Austin Forkner (11) 1994: Ezra Lusk (Suzuki) Supercross and Motocross racing in the U.S. is very strong right now and this investment from Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing will bring the next generation of fans to motorcycling., The SuperMotocross World Championship is an important and necessary step forward for our sport, stated Chris Brull, Kawasaki Vice President of Marketing and Racing. Josh Grant (1) The consistency and dominance shown by Dungey over the past few seasons has seen him pull off 20 wins and 25 podiums, and his retirement seals his lasting legendary status. Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 2009 to 2011 and has competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 2012 to 2023. 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. Were dedicated to retaining the history of each respective championship and will continue to crown individual champions for both disciplines, but well now come together to crown an ultimate champion. CN, The following is an update from August 2, 2022. . James Stewart (2) Daytona International Speedway - Daytona Beach, FL. Jeff Stanton (17) Conceived in 2003; merged with the AMA series prior to the 2008 season until 2021. 38. 2017: Ryan Dungey (KTM) The collaboration between Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing further strengthens Kawasakis commitment to this new world championship and to the already well-established and successful Supercross and Motocross championships.. 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