Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Stats
- Hangtown enters its 41st year as part of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
- The Hangtown Motocross ClassicTM marks the first live telecast of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship with coverage airing on SPEED at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Series Statistical Report
450 Class Stats
- The first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross race was held at Hangtown on April 8, 1974 with Bill Grossi winning on a Honda.
- This will be the 36th time the gate will drop for an Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross at Hangtown.
- Hangtown wins by brand:
Honda: 15
Kawasaki: 7
Yamaha: 6
Suzuki: 5
Can-Am: 1
Husqvarna: 1
- Last win at Hangtown by brand:
Kawasaki: 2008
Suzuki: 2007
Honda: 2004
Yamaha: 2000
- First time winners at Hangtown: James Stewart Jr. - 2006 (Kawasaki); David Vuillemin - 2000 (Yamaha); Kevin Windham - 1999 (Honda); Rick Johnson - 1992 (Yamaha); John Dowd - 1991 (Honda); Jeff Stanton - 1989 (Honda); Alan King - 1984 (Honda); Kent Howerton - 1980 (Suzuki); Marty Smith - 1977 (Honda); Bill Grossi - 1974 (Honda).
- Ricky Carmichael is the winningest rider at Hangtown with five victories.
- James Stewart earned his first 450 Class victory in 2006 and captured his second victory at the famed track last season.
- Yamaha has not won at Hangtown since 2000 when David Vuillemin earned his inaugural 450 Class victory.
- Ricky Carmichael provided the last Hangtown win for both Honda and Suzuki in 2004 and 2007, respectively.
- Since 2002, only two riders have won at Hangtown; Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart. Carmichael captured four straight victories from 2002-2005.
- For 2009, Hangtown will feature a first-time winner at the facility.
450 Class Point Standings - After 1 of 12 rounds
- Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 50
- Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 42
- Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 40
- Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki, 38
- Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 31
- Thomas Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki, 29
- Mike Brown, Bluff City, Tenn., KTM, 27
- Cody Cooper, New Zealand, Yamaha, 19
- Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Honda, 18
- Andrew Short, Smithville, Tex., Honda, 16
450 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Villopoto - 1
450 Class Moto Wins
Ryan Villopoto - 2
450 Class Wins by Brand
Kawasaki - 1
250 Class Stats
- The first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250 Class race was held April 8, 1974, with Marty Smith winning on a Honda.
- This will be the 36th time the gate will drop for a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross 250 Class race at Hangtown.
- Hangtown wins by brand:
Suzuki: 11
Kawasaki: 9
Honda: 7
Yamaha: 5
KTM: 3
- Last win by brand at Hangtown:
Kawasaki: 2008
KTM: 2006
Honda: 2000
Suzuki: 1994
Yamaha: 1991
- First time winners at Glen Helen: Mike Alessi - 2006 (KTM); Damon Huffman - 1994 (Suzuki); Jeremy McGrath - 1993 (Honda); Steve Lamson - 1992 (Honda); Doug Henry - 1991 (Yamaha); Brian Myerscough - 1979 (Suzuki); Bob Hannah - 1976 (Yamaha); and Marty Smith - 1974 (Honda).
- Steve Lamson and Mark Barnett are the winningest 250 Class riders at Hangtown with four wins apiece. Barnett won his four races consecutively.
- Kawasaki and KTM have combined to win the last eight races at Hangtown. Kawasaki has five wins while KTM has three.
- Jeremy McGrath earned his first professional motocross victory in 1993.
- Yamaha and Suzuki have gone winless at Hangtown for a combined 31 years. Damon Huffman gave Suzuki its last Hangtown win in 1994. Doug Henry won for Yamaha in 1991.
- The 250 Class will feature a first time Hangtown winner in 2009.
250 Class Point Standings - After 1 of 12 rounds
- Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 47
- Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 39
- Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 38
- Tommy Searle, England, KTM, 36
- Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 33
- Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 32
- Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda, 29
- Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 27
- Austin Stroupe, Lincolnton, N.C., Kawasaki, 24
- Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 24
250 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey - 1
250 Class Moto Wins
Ryan Dungey - 1
Christophe Pourcel - 1
250 Class Wins by Brand
Suzuki - 1
Tickets are available are available at the box office, or online at www.hangtownracing.com. Thursday and Friday Admission: $16.50, children ages 6-11 for $11.50; Saturday Admission: $42.62, children ages 6-11 for $21.72, children 5 and under free.
For more information about the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.
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