- This is the 40th 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.
- In 2012, both the 450 Class and 250 Class winner at RedBud went on to win the title in their respective classes – Ryan Dungey (450 Class) and Blake Baggett (250 Class).
- With Ryan Dungey’s victory on a KTM in 2012, all five OEM’s have won at RedBud over the last five seasons in the 450 Class.
- 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.
- Dungey is the only rider in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to finish on the podium in every moto.
- Ryan Villopoto has captured the most moto wins of the season with nine to date, as well as the distinction of being the only rider to win a moto at every round.
- Wil Hahn leads the 250 Class in Motorcycle Superstore Holeshot Championship points after only racing four motos.
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.
- This race marks the 33rd 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.
- 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.
- Wins by brand at RedBud
Honda – 11
Kawasaki – 8
Suzuki – 6
Yamaha – 5
KTM – 1
Bultaco – 1
Last win by brand at RedBud
KTM – 2012
Honda – 2011
Suzuki – 2010
Yamaha – 2009
Kawasaki – 2008
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
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
2013 Current Stats
450 Class Point Standings – After 6 of 12 rounds
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 283
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 271
3. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda, 219
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 169
5. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 158
6. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 140
7. Tyla Rattray, Durban, South Africa, Kawasaki, 119
8. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 115
9. Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., KTM, 110
10. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 109
Overall Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 3
Ryan Dungey – 3
Moto Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 9
Ryan Dungey – 3
Overall Wins by Brand
Kawasaki – 3
KTM – 3
Laps Led (total)
Ryan Villopoto – 129
Ryan Dungey – 28
Justin Barcia – 23
James Stewart – 20
Andrew Short – 6
Total: 206
Holeshot Winners
Justin Barcia – 4
James Stewart – 2
Mike Alessi – 2
Josh Grant – 1
Ryan Villopoto – 1
Ryan Dungey – 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 34th 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.
- Blake Baggett will attempt to be the first three-peat winner in the 250 Class since Ryan Villopoto’s streak from 2006-2008.
- 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.
- Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki has won six of the last seven 250 Class races at RedBud. As a brand, Kawasaki has won 9 of the last 11 races at RedBud.
Wins by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki – 12
Honda – 9
Yamaha – 8
Suzuki – 3
Last win by brand at RedBud
Kawasaki – 2012
Honda – 2010
Yamaha – 2004
Suzuki – 1990
First time winners at RedBud
Jeff Emig, 1992 – Yamaha
Trey Canard, 2010 – Honda
2013 Current Stats
250 Class Point Standings – After 6 of 12 rounds
1. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM, 265
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 258
3. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 223
4. Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM, 222
5. Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Honda, 185
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki, 161
7. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 131
8. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 124
9.Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 122
10. Cooper Webb, Morehead City, N.C., Yamaha, 113
Overall Wins
Ken Roczen – 1
Eli Tomac – 2
Marvin Musquin – 2
Blake Baggett – 1
Moto Wins
Ken Roczen – 6
Eli Tomac – 4
Marvin Musquin – 1
Blake Baggett – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
KTM – 3
Honda – 2
Kawasaki – 1
Laps Led (total)
Ken Roczen – 96
Eli Tomac – 57
Marvin Musquin – 34
Darryn Durham – 10
Blake Baggett – 4
Cooper Webb – 1
Total: 202
Holeshot Winners
Wil Hahn – 3
Zach Osborne – 2
Blake Baggett – 1
Zach Bell – 1
Jeremy Martin – 1
Justin Bogle – 1
Eli Tomac – 1
Marvin Musquin – 1
Ken Roczen – 1
Past Winners
REDBUD
Buchanan, Mich.
450 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
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 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
