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Last weekend in Atlanta, Kevin Windham added to his legend by racing in his 200th AMA Supercross main event. And perhaps even more impressively, Atlanta marked the 98th-straight SX class main for K-Dub without missing one, a streak of nearly seven seasons dating back to 2006. Incredible!
But while crunching the numbers for Windham, a few people uncovered another amazing stat. Windham’s 98-straight mains is the top active streak, followed by Ryan Dungey, who had raced in all 40 SX mains since joining the class full time in 2010 (he also raced a few rounds on a 450 in 2008). But here’s the more impressive thing—dating back to his days in the Lites class, Dungey has never missed a supercross race in his entire career!
Dungey has yet to miss a supercross race during his career due to injury. The ultimate sign of consistency.
Photo: Garth Milan
That’s right, not a single scheduled supercross missed due to injury. Dungey raced eight Lites races in 2007, nine in 2008 and ten in 2009 (each year includes the East/East Shootout) giving him a total of 37 SX Lites races to go with his 40-straight races full time in the SX class. He also rode three part-time races on a 450 in 2008. Add it up, and Dungey has planned to race 80 supercross races in his career, and hasn’t missed one yet. And chances are, these numbers will keep climbing.
Impressive!
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wow thats amazing especially considering most riders are more volitile in the lites. Way to go Dungey! Keep it up. He is doing an amazing job so glad to have him on team orange.
what about outdoors, has he missed any of those, he may just top KW with that included. He has had very few DNF the almost DNS when his bike was not starting last year is the only one I can think of.
I hope you didn't just jinx him!
Thats what makes him so dangerous he may not be at the top of the podium but he is consistently getting a high amount of points so he could win the title without the most race wins.
when he was on little bikes he crashed hard at a national and broke his collarbone . It was in 06 i believe. he cartwheeled pretty bad off a stepdown
VERY COOL!!! Lots of luck plays into things like this though. Both RD and K-Dub have had some pretty good crashes and did not get hurt wile others seem to always get hurt when they crash. Always have seen this over the years.
@KM306 - I was about to type the same thing. My superstitious nature must come from watching hockey too much.
@65cobra In his first (second?) year outdoors, he got hurt and missed the last few rounds. Since then, I'm pretty sure he hasn't missed any.
Riding with in your comfort zone has its rewards!!!!!
Actually I'm pretty sure Dungey missed the main at Daytona 2007
I think your fitness,specifically the muscles supporting your joints, has a lot to do with not getting hurt when you crash. IMO That's why some guys get into a cycle where they keep getting injured, Grant for example.
Thats some pretty good numbers. It also shows how good of condition some of these guys are in. Its no wonder why JGR wanted Dungey, they offered him a contract way back when he was getting offers from KTM also. Maing every race and still fast enough to win 2 titles and the Des Nations all in one year, says alot. And is fast enough to be within striking distance of this current title also. If that speed he showed in Atalnta is whithin a comfort zone, I'll take it..
I bet he'd rather be fast than lucky if he had a choice.
q3113q is right. Dungey missed the main event at 2007 Daytona. The results from the LCQ show he got 5th, and they take the top 4.
http://results.amasupercross.com/pdfresults/sx/2007/10-daytona/ltlcqovr.pdf
Jason,
q3113q is correct. If you check your competitors site(here is a link http://www.vitalmx.com/features/2007-Ampd-Mobile-Supercross-Series-Daytona-Photo-Gallery-and-Results,1131) you will see that there is not a Ryan Dungey in the field. So does that count in "missing" a supercross race or no?
He made it to the race, was able to participate in the night program but failed to qualify for the main. He was there, sighned up, just had some bad luck.
BillC, go away! Nobody wants to read your biased hateful garbage. This is exactly why this championship is long from over and Dungey will have a very long successful career.
People love to bag on RD, I've always wondered why. People make it sound like he doesn't deserve a ride because he's not as aggressive and doesn't get as many wins as a couple other guys. I say he is smart for ALWAYS being there until the end in individual races and championship chases, and not pushing or taking risks he is obviously uncomfortable taking. Not everyone is an RV or RC and willing to attack and risk everything at all costs all the time. While his lack of aggression or risk can hurt his results, this proves along with his titles this approach works for some guys as well. Don't forget how young he is too, I don't think he's done getting titles yet.
Man, Dungey has to love seeing this being talked about. This is like when a pitcher is heading into the 6th inning with a no-no going, no one mentions anything about knowing he hasn't given up a hit yet. Nobody wants to be the guy that jinxes it. This is an impressive stat, but I don't know if it needed to be brought up. Hopefully, this doesn't remind any gremlins that he has been getting away with this for so long.
You can always count on BillC to state the obvious as if it was some kind of profound and insightful observation
Dungey- new team and a true new bike -and possibly the title. he is doing just fine.
@TheChosen1, that is a very keen observation. I remember one where RD went over the handlebars and tore up his helmet. Very ugly.
There is one more thing I think benefitted RD and RV – Jason Lawrence. Remember the taunting by Lawrence of both RD and RV? RV had that fight on the track at Hangtown in 07 I believe. I really feel the bullying and taunting by Lawrence made RD and RV better and more focused riders. Lawrence got in their heads, they started messing up, and they responded with focus and mental toughness. Look where RD and RV are today….as for Lawrence?
JonR290- good one, j-law helped make them better!
Exactly as J-Law had planned. No one realizes how much he was paid to go away and not dominate MX (please don't think I'm being serious).
He got in their head the way a horsefly gets in your head when it won't stop pestering you. Annoying as hell? Yes. In their head? No.
Ryan has some good luck and great success in his young career. As tough as the sport is, he is very fortunate to be able to suit up and show up to every race without incident. Like some of you say, he rides in the comfort zone, I'll take that any day. So are you keyboard warriors on to something? Hope we didn't jinx the guy!
DUNGEY RUUULEZZZ--Had to throw that out there!! Remeber YZSean..hahaha!!
@The Chosenone--I agree, some guys on here wont even let a guy have a difference in opinion, they just jump on you and say--YOU ARE WRONG>>
In the spirit of jinx fairness:
RV has qualified for every event this year
Stewart has never had a flat front tire in pro competition
There hasn't been an on-track fist fight since 2004.
For any in-progress hockey games: shut-out
Last 3 Trophy of Nations and MEC race should have been sprinkled in there somewhere.
RD has built quite a resume for his young career in the pros. I think he needs to be pictured on a box of Wheaties.
KW is right there with the Ironman Cal Ripken. KW deserves the Wheaties cover as well.
@TheChosen1 - I'm sure anyone on here who has their 30s in the rear-view mirror, and has ever had a broken bone or joint surgery, may be starting to experience first-hand what just you're talking about. Multiple concussions (or one big one) can cause nasty problems even further down the road. If he's actually thinking in those terms, he's wise beyond his years.
All that being said, there is some luck involved with staying healthy. Canard would be on the far-end of the Bad Luck end of the scale, but he may push that little bit past the limit more than RD, it's hard to know.
Chosen1........and how many times have you been put under anesthesia? Just asking!
Doh! Scratch the comment on Trophyof Nations. The topic is on indoors. My mistake.
If concussions are going to affect a guy later in life, I think Travis Pastrana will be a vegtable in a few years. LOL..
My 30's are definitely in the rearview, and injuries do catch up to you - had my share. With that said, I think back to the Golden Age (early-mid 80's) and those guys would always say "consistency wins championships." Unless someone is dominating, or in other words when there is parity (like there seems to be more of these last few years, and I believe there will be in the next several) consistency pays off. Doesn't mean you'll always take the title, but it keeps you in the hunt.
I know there talking supercross, but outdoors i think he did break his collorbone at red-bud 2007 and also crashed hard at lakewood in 2008 and missed a couple rounds, but unreal he has stayed healthy through out, kinda like mcgrath. He is smart and trains hard.
@TPowell82: Spoken like a true "win or crash" Stewie fan. You just had ro go negative...
Some of you call this luck?? It's more than good fortune for Dungey. Canard(a great kid) is notorious for overriding. That results in injuries. Same for JS7. RV does it every race but he is so good it only bites him every couple years. Even CR22 rides over his head in spurts and it cost him with bad injuries at times. People like you criticize Dungey for not being aggressive and then call him lucky because he NEVER gets injured badly. That is his racing MO and it has been very successful. He is a great person and champion. Please don't be so disrespectful.
I met RD5 two different years at Southwick. Very cool young man. Has his head on right. I've been a fan ever since. SUPER PUMPED!!
RD is the Real Deal
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I couldnt agree more. Bill C said the same thing in his post. Remember what i was just talking about last week Bill? Statistics Bill. And thats also what racerx is talking about! when dungey lines up at the gate he is thinking championships from gate drop to checkers, unlike 95% of the other riders. You always talk about how he doesnt ride that fast and has never passed any of the top guys like james chad or RV.. But he has 4 titles, would have been two titles last year(bikes fault) not ryans fault, and 2 des nations titles. i think he knows what he is doing thanks though.
A friend of mine who works in the mx industry was talking to RD and Decoster and Roger said what kind of car he bought himself for winning the championship one year [I can't remember what it was, some sports car] And he asked RD what he bought himself and he said nothing cuz I'm saving my money so I don't have to work after racing. Thought that was pretty cool. He has his head on straight me thinks.
First things first....@ q3113q....motoxer4533....and, as29et19n2k12....please read the title of an article before you spew your well researched venom....It says " INDOOR RUN" ...if you can find a roof at Daytona you need a drug screen....next...@ tpowell82...Anyone who is only .544 a second slower than the fastest lap of the night....IS FAST...not just lucky....I bet it takes you half a second just to focus your eyes on the Monster girls
I really like the kid.He has his head on straight.Now that my rider Reed is out he is my guy to take down RV.RV is a bad ass head down gonna gitcha no matter where I am at in this race kinda guy.Got to love it...his desire is 2nd to none,but RD has a smooth RJ style to himself.I hope he stays healthy and keeps this series alive.Classy kid.I just wish he would open up more with his personality.
I saw Dungey ride wayyy back in 2005 and few people can throw down a perfect lap with the right body positioning and hitting your lines just right every time...creativity is one thing but consistency on the bike the whole time every lap is pretty hard to keep up. Dungey, McGrath, Reed, and Windham all have perfect form. Villopoto, Stewart, and RC just find a way to stay fast and throw the bike around...moreso automatic with RV these days. What about Reed and Morais having bad injuries with kids already.
@CZMark that was my thoughts.Its like The Weeg is trying to jinx the guy.
@comedian66, The article is about supercross races and last time I checked Daytona is in fact a supercross race
MXBob made a very good point early on here about fitness and injuries and I'll elaborate. Being strong is only part of it. Being FIT is really the secret to avoiding injury. A lot of crashing happens through fatigue, so the better one's fitness is then theoretically less crashes should occur and less injuries as a result. And I would wager the two most fit guys out there right now are RD and RV. Look at RV back in 2009 and 2010 (pre-Baker training). He looked a little heavy, especially compared to now. No doubt his 2011 and 2012 fitness is way above his earlier years.
And the example of Grant is a really good one, as I have always thought Grant was a pudge who could obviously ride the bike very well but really needed to get his butt in shape. His injury cycle is going to limit his career, I'm sure JW Racing is less than pumped at him missing so much SX action, they were hoping he would build up as the season went along.
Finally (long-winded) regarding the over-riding, yeah there are certain guys who push it just a little too hard. Dungey is not one of them for sure, another example is Brayton. Guys like JS7 and Canard definitely over ride the track and their ability sometimes and it bites them big time. RV does ride on the edge but does not cross it too often. He is kind of Carmichael-like in that sense. He definitely has the best blend of speed and consistency going right now, but I still think he has the potential to throw a race away due to a crash.
@comedian66 -
Daytona is "indoors". If you don't think so, then by your logic, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, Seattle, Salt Lake and Las Vegas aren't "indoors" either, because they don't have a roof.
Good scouting, folks, Dungey did have a DNS in Daytona in 2007, but only because his bike broke in a first turn crash of the LCQ. He showed up at the race healthy and didn't miss it because of an injury.
I suppose this does skew the numbers a bit but it doesn't change the point of the story: the dude has NEVER had an injury hold him back in supercross. That's just amazing any way you want to slice it.
I dont think it skewed any numbers, He made the start, just didnt make the MAIN.. He still started the race. It should count.. He DID NOT miss the race..
warrior462... I don't think I have said this to anyone on here yet but YOU are an A-Hole.
Oh Bill, you're on every freaking article making sure that Dungey doesn't get the least bit of credit for his accomplishments. It's all luck or illusion to you, not hard work, talent, and brains. You, my friend, are clearly the A-hole, you just don't like that I'm calling you on it.
The thing i don't care for is 10 people can say the same thing but I am the only one you ever call out for anything. If you read more than 1 or 2 threads a week you would know how dumb you sound by saying what you just said. I give RD a lot of creadit but if you think no luck is involved you are clueless. You just don't like hearing that i guess. Maybe you need to grow up and stop believeing in Superman.
@BillC.... You said "The thing i don't care for is 10 people can say the same thing but I am the only one you ever call out for anything." You sound like a poor pathethic pu$$y who is always complaining about being picked on. Man up!
I have said it before and I;ll say it again, I hate BillC yes i do, I hate BillC how about you.
Dungey did not qualify for the main in 2007- that doesn't mean that he missed the race. He did not get injured, it was a dnf and a 5th in the LCQ.
Not only consistent, but fast. A Lites title, a Supercross title, and a second overall in each class.
JLaw won a title from Dungey- I think that's what lit the fire under his A$$.
I think BillC needs a hug!!! But sure as hell not by me.
Anybody remember Anahiem one 2010- Dungey leads Stewart for 17 laps, keeps it close and almost gets him at the finish- Villopoto starts 3rd, drops back and finishes fifth. That was Dungeys first 450 supercross race! Sorry but he aint SLOW!
HAHAHAHAHA what joke!!!
Fun fact of the day for all you Dungey squids out there. Dungey has NEVER beaten Villopoto in a championship that RV1 has completed all the races! I mean shit RV1 even missedd a sx round last year and still won the title over Dungey. Villopoto is the man, Dungey gets lucky for his wins. Dungey needs to go buy a pink shirt and sit on his thumb!
Yami, dungey also missed one, his chain.... it wasnt a full 25, but it was 21 points. I can say the same thing outdoors. Look at dungey, missed a race, bike didnt start. So yeah, you have two thumbs, have FUN!!!!