2016 RedBud National – Historical Notes and Stats

RedBud National
RedBud MX – Buchanan, Michigan –
Saturday, July 2

• This season will mark the 43rd running of the RedBud National, which was first contested in 1974.
• RedBud is home to one of the most iconic obstacles in American motocross – Larocco’s Leap. Named for Hall of Famer and local hero Mike LaRocco, this 120-foot uphill triple jump has thrilled fans and challenged riders for over two decades.
• RedBud’s distinction as the sport’s Independence Day celebration has been a tradition that dates back to 1978.
• Since 1974, there have been only five international winners at RedBud across both classes – Grant Langston, Chad Reed, Ken Roczen, Stephane Roncada, and Sebastien Tortelli. Roczen is the only one to win in both classes.

• 2015 Overall Podium:

1. Justin Barcia
2. Ryan Dungey
3. Ken Roczen

• The first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race held at RedBud was April 28, 1974. Kenny Zahrt won on a Bultaco, marking the last Pro Motocross win for that manufacturer.
• This marks the 35th time the gate will drop for a 450 Class race at RedBud.
• Marty Tripes earned his last Pro Motocross win at RedBud in 1979.
• Jeff Ward is the only rider in RedBud history to win in three classes – 125cc in 1984, 250cc in 1990, and 500cc 1988. All were aboard a Kawasaki.
• Jeff Stanton is the only Michigan native to win in the 450 Class at RedBud.
• Ricky Carmichael’s seven RedBud wins came consecutively from ‘01-’07. He won aboard three different brands – Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki.
• Only five riders have earned more than one win at RedBud – Ricky Carmichael, Ryan Dungey, Jeff Emig, Rick Johnson, and Mike Kiedrowski.
• There have been only three international winners at Redbud in the 450 Class.
• The last repeat winner at RedBud was Carmichael in ‘06-‘07. Ryan Dungey is the only rider to earn multiple RedBud victories since 2008.

• 2015 Overall Podium

1. Jeremy Martin
2. Zach Osborne
3. Cooper Webb

• There have been more 250 Class races than 450 Class races at RedBud.
• The first 250 Class race held at RedBud was May 23, 1976. Bob Hannah won on a Yamaha.
• This race marks the 36th time the gate will drop at RedBud for a 250 Class race.
• Only eight riders in 36 seasons of 250 Class competition have won more than one race at RedBud.
• Jeremy Martin will look to become the third rider in history to win three straight RedBud Nationals.