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Petco Park – San Diego
January 14, 2017
San Diego has been a championship staple for Monster Energy Supercross, spanning across four decades. “America’s Finest City” has hosted 35 races over the last 37 years, including two rounds last season.
The Military Appreciation Race has raised more than $100,000 for local non-profits supporting San Diego veterans and their families over the past four years. Much of the proceeds have come through the exclusive online auction featuring race-worn gear, which will commence on Sunday, January 15th.
The San Diego round of Monster Energy Supercross was hosted inside Qualcomm Stadium from 1980 until 2014, ultimately moving to Petco Park in the famed “Gaslamp District” downtown in 2015.
Petco Park might be the only stadium in the country with a historic landmark built into it. The Western Metal Supply building in left field was designated with this distinction by the city of San Diego in 1978 and arguably serves as the stadium’s most defining feature.
450SX Class Stats:
2016 Race 1 Podium:
1.Ryan Dungey
2.Chad Reed
3.Cole Seely
2016 Race 2 Podium:
1.Ryan Dungey
2.Cole Seely
3.Ken Roczen
The first 450SX Class race held in San Diego was on October 25, 1980 at Jack Murphy Stadium (now Qualcomm Stadium). Mike Bell won on a Yamaha en route to the championship.
Trey Canard emerged victorious in the first ever race at Petco Park on February 7, 2015, riding aboard a Honda.
Chad Reed is the proverbial “King of San Diego,” with an all-time record of six wins. He made his Monster Energy Supercross debut there in 1999 and now has the third-most starts in the history of the sport (204).
Ryan Dungey’s sweep of both races at Petco Park last season gave both he and KTM their first taste of victory in San Diego.
All-Time Wins in San Diego
Chad Reed – 6
Jeremy McGrath – 5
Rick Johnson – 3
James Stewart – 3
Ryan Dungey – 2
Broc Glover – 2
Davi Millsaps – 2
David Vuillemin – 2
All-Time Wins by Brand in San Diego (Last Win)
Honda: 14 (2015)
Yamaha: 13 (2009)
Kawasaki: 3 (2012)
KTM: 2 (2016)
Suzuki: 2 (2014)
Brand Sweeps in San Diego (450SX & 250SX)
1987: Honda – Rick Johnson & Kyle Lewis
1990: Honda – Jeff Stanton & Ty Davis
1991: Honda – Jean-Michel Bayle & Jeremy McGrath
1993: Honda – Jeremy McGrath & Mickael Pichon
1996: Honda – Jeremy McGrath & Jeff Willoh
1998: Yamaha – Jeremy McGrath & John Dowd
2000: Yamaha – David Vuillemin & Greg Schnell
2008: Yamaha – Chad Reed & Jason Lawrence
2011: Honda – Chad Reed & Eli Tomac
2012: Kawasaki – Ryan Villopoto & Dean Wilson
Riders to Win in Both Classes in San Diego
Ryan Dungey
Jeremy McGrath
James Stewart
Ryan Villopoto
First Time Winners in San Diego
2000: David Vuillemin
Past Winners in San Diego
1980: Mike Bell, Yamaha
1981: Broc Glover, Yamaha
1982: Broc Glover, Yamaha
1985: Johnny O’Mara, Honda
1986: Rick Johnson, Honda
1987: Rick Johnson, Honda
1989: Rick Johnson, Honda
1990: Jeff Stanton, Honda
1991: Jean Michel-Bayle, Honda
1992: Damon Bradshaw, Yamaha
1993: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1994: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1995: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1996: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1998: Jeremy McGrath, Yamaha
1999: Ezra Lusk, Honda
2000: David Vuillemin, Yamaha
2001: Ricky Carmichael, Kawasaki
2002: David Vuillemin, Yamaha
2003: Chad Reed, Yamaha
2004: Chad Reed, Yamaha
2005: Chad Reed, Yamaha
2006: James Stewart, Kawasaki
2007: Chad Reed, Yamaha
2008: Chad Reed, Yamaha
2009: James Stewart, Yamaha
2010: Davi Millsaps, Honda
2011: Chad Reed, Honda
2012: Ryan Villopoto, Kawasaki
2013: Davi Millsaps, Suzuki
2014: James Stewart, Suzuki
2015: Trey Canard, Honda
2016 (1): Ryan Dungey, KTM
2016 (2): Ryan Dungey, KTM
250SX Class Stats:
2016 Race 1 Podium:
- Cooper Webb
- Joey Savatgy
- Jordon Smith
2016 Race 2 Podium:
- Joey Savatgy
- Cooper Webb
- Christian Craig
The first 250SX Class race held in San Diego on January 26, 1985, was also the first race in the history of the division. Todd Campbell won the race on a Kawasaki, cementing his legacy as the inaugural 250SX Class winner.
Cooper Webb took the win at the first ever 250SX Class race at Petco Park on February 7, 2015, riding aboard a Yamaha.
A total of 11 riders have earned their first career win in San Diego, including James Stewart (2002) and Eli Tomac (2011).
All-Time Wins in San Diego
Jeremy McGrath – 2
James Stewart – 2
Eli Tomac – 2
Cooper Webb – 2
250SX Class Wins by Brand in San Diego (Last Win)
Kawasaki: 12 (2016)
Honda: 9 (2013)
Yamaha: 7 (2016)
Suzuki: 2 (2009)
KTM: 1 (2005)
First-Time Winners in San Diego
1985: Todd Campbell, Kawasaki
1986: Donny Schmit, Kawasaki
1987: Kyle Lewis, Honda
1993: Mickael Pichon, Honda
1994: Ryan Hughes, Kawasaki
1996: Jeff Willoh, Honda
2000: Greg Schnell, Yamaha
2001: Justin Buckelew, Yamaha
2002: James Stewart, Kawasaki
2011: Eli Tomac, Honda
2014: Justin Hill, Kawasaki
Past Winners in San Diego
1985: Todd Campbell, Kawasaki
1986: Donnie Schmit, Kawasaki
1987: Kyle Lewis, Honda
1989: Jeff Matiasevich, Kawasaki
1990: Ty Davis, Honda
1991: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1992: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1993: Mickael Pichon, Honda
1994: Ryan Hughes, Kawasaki
1995: Damon Huffman, Suzuki
1996: Jeff Willoh, Honda
1998: John Dowd, Yamaha
1999: Casey Johnson, Yamaha
2000: Greg Schnell, Yamaha
2001: Justin Buckelew, Yamaha
2002: James Stewart, Kawasaki
2003: James Stewart, Kawasaki
2004: Ivan Tedesco, Kawasaki
2005: Nathan Ramsey, KTM
2006: Andrew Short, Honda
2007: Ryan Villopoto, Kawasaki
2008: Jason Lawrence, Yamaha
2009: Ryan Dungey, Suzuki
2010: Jake Weimer, Kawasaki
2011: Eli Tomac, Honda
2012: Dean Wilson, Kawasaki
2013: Eli Tomac, Honda
2014: Justin Hill, Kawasaki
2015: Cooper Webb, Yamaha
2016 (1): Cooper Webb, Yamaha
2016 (2): Joey Savatgy, Kawasaki
