Atlanta’s 40th season of Monster Energy Supercross competition will be celebrated with the inaugural MotoFest, an action-packed weekend of racing at the Georgia Dome headlined by the first-ever doubleheader with AMSOIL Arenacross and supercross.
MotoFest will also serve as the sport’s farewell to the legendary Georgia Dome, which has been the site of many great supercross moments for 25 seasons. It first became the home of the Atlanta round in 1993.
When it opened in 1992 the Georgia Dome was a modern marvel, serving as the largest covered stadium in the world, by capacity. It holds the record for the largest recorded attendance in supercross history at 71,009 fans.
The region’s infamous Georgia red clay has helped make Atlanta one of supercross’ most iconic races, a favorite of both riders and fans alike thanks to the unique, dynamic soil that lends itself to great racing.
450SX Class Stats: Atlanta
2016 Podium:
- Ryan Dungey
- Marvin Musquin
- Chad Reed
The first 450SX Class race held in Atlanta was on March 5, 1977. Bob Hannah earned his first career win aboard a Yamaha.
Ryan Dungey will look to become just the fourth rider in history to win in Atlanta for three consecutive years. Only Damon Bradshaw (’91-’93), Jeremy McGrath (’98-’00), and Ricky Carmichael (’01-’03) have accomplished that feat.
Chad Reed earned his most recent win in Atlanta, as part of back-to-back Georgia Dome races in 2015, at the age of 32. Reed’s 44th career win prevented Dungey from chasing the first-ever four-peat in Atlanta.
Davi Millsaps’ first career 450SX Class win came in Atlanta in 2008. He was the first, and remains the only, Georgia native to win in his home state in the premier division.
Damon Bradshaw holds the unique distinction of being the final winner at Atlanta’s original host venue, Fulton County Stadium, in 1992 and the inaugural winner at the Georgia Dome in 1993. Who will win the final race at the Georgia Dome?
All-Time Wins by Brand in Atlanta (Last Win)
Yamaha: 11 (2009)
Honda: 10 (2008)
Kawasaki: 8 (2015)
Suzuki: 6 (2013)
KTM: 4 (2016)
All-Time Wins in Atlanta (Wins)
Jeremy McGrath (5)
Ricky Carmichael (5)
Ryan Dungey (4)
Mark Barnett (3)
Damon Bradshaw (3)
Bob Hannah (3)
James Stewart (3)
Chad Reed (2)
Brand Sweeps in Atlanta (450SX & 250SX)
1985: Kawasaki – Mark Barnett & Eddie Warren
1986: Honda – Rick Johnson & Keith Turpin
1997: Kawasaki – Damon Huffman & Ricky Carmichael
1998: Honda – Davi Millsaps & Trey Canard
1999: Jeremy McGrath & Ernesto Fonseca
2000: Jeremy McGrath & Stephane Roncada
2015: Ryan Dungey & Marvin Musquin
Riders to Win in Both Classes in Atlanta
Damon Bradshaw
Ricky Carmichael
Ryan Dungey
Chad Reed
James Stewart
First-Time Winners in Atlanta
1977: Bob Hannah
1980: Chuck Sun
1989: Jeff Stanton
1997: Damon Huffman
2008: Davi Millsaps
Past Winners in Atlanta
1977- Bob Hannah; Yamaha
1978- Marty Tripes; Honda
1979- Bob Hannah; Yamaha
1980- Chuck Sun; Honda
1981- Mark Barnett; Suzuki
1982- Bob Hannah; Yamaha
1983- Mark Barnett; Suzuki
1984- Johnny O’Mara; Honda
1985- Mark Barnett; Kawasaki
1986- Rick Johnson; Honda
1989- Jeff Stanton; Honda
1990- Jeff Ward; Kawasaki
1991- Damon Bradshaw; Yamaha
1992- Damon Bradshaw; Yamaha
1993- Damon Bradshaw; Yamaha
1994- Jeremy McGrath; Yamaha
1995- Mike LaRocco; Kawasaki
1996- Jeremy McGrath; Yamaha
1997- Damon Huffman; Kawasaki
1998- Jeremy McGrath; Yamaha
1999- Jeremy McGrath; Yamaha
2000- Jeremy McGrath; Yamaha
2001- Ricky Carmichael; Kawasaki
2002- Ricky Carmichael; Honda
2003- Ricky Carmichael; Honda
2004- Chad Reed; Yamaha
2005- Ricky Carmichael; Suzuki
2006- Ricky Carmichael; Suzuki
2007- James Stewart; Kawasaki
2008- Davi Millsaps; Honda
2009- James Stewart; Yamaha
2010- Ryan Dungey; Suzuki
2011- Ryan Villopoto; Kawasaki
2012- Ryan Dungey; KTM
2013- James Stewart; Suzuki
2014- Ken Roczen; KTM
2015- Chad Reed; Kawasaki
2015- Ryan Dungey; KTM
2016- Ryan Dungey; KTM
250SX Class Stats: Atlanta
2016 Podium:
- Martin Davalos
- Malcolm Stewart
- Aaron Plessinger
The first 250SX Class race held in Atlanta was on February 23, 1985. Eddie Warren won on a Kawasaki for his first career win, en route to supercross’ inaugural Eastern Regional title.
Martin Davalos’ win in Atlanta last season ended a gap of over 200 races between victories for Husqvarna, which last won a 250SX Class Main Event in 2001 with Travis Preston. The Georgia Dome is now the only stadium in which each brand has won.
An impressive total of 12 riders have earned their first career supercross win in Atlanta over the course of 30 seasons. Just three former Main Event winners will line up on the gate this weekend for the final race inside the Georgia Dome.
All-Time Wins by Brand in Atlanta (Last Win)
Kawasaki: 9 (2014)
Honda: 8 (2013)
Yamaha: 8 (2015)
Suzuki: 4 (2007)
Husqvarna: 1 (2016)
KTM: 1 (2015)
All-Time Wins in Atlanta (Wins)
Justin Barcia (2)
Ricky Carmichael (2)
Martin Davalos (2)
Christophe Pourcel (2)
Brian Swink (2)
First-Time Winners in Atlanta
1985: Eddie Warren
1986: Keith Turpin
1990: Denny Stephenson
1993: Doug Henry
1996: John Dowd
1997: Ricky Carmichael
2006: Josh Grant
2007: Ryan Dungey
2008: Trey Canard
2011: Dean Wilson
2013: Wil Hahn
2014: Martin Davalos
Past Winners in Atlanta
1985- Eddie Warren; Kawasaki
1986- Keith Turpin; Honda
1989- Damon Bradshaw; Yamaha
1990- Denny Stephenson; Suzuki
1991- Brian Swink; Honda
1992- Brian Swink; Suzuki
1993- Doug Henry; Honda
1994- Ezra Lusk; Suzuki
1995- Mickael Pichon; Suzuki
1996- John Dowd; Yamaha
1997- Ricky Carmichael; Kawasaki
1998- Ricky Carmichael; Kawasaki
1999- Ernesto Fonseca; Yamaha
2000- Stephane Roncada; Yamaha
2001- Nathan Ramsey; Yamaha
2002- Chad Reed; Yamaha
2003- Brock Sellards; Yamaha
2004- James Stewart; Kawasaki
2005- Grant Langston; Kawasaki
2006- Josh Grant; Honda
2007- Ryan Dungey; Suzuki
2008- Trey Canard; Honda
2009- Christophe Pourcel; Kawasaki
2010- Christophe Pourcel; Kawasaki
2011- Justin Barcia; Honda
2012- Justin Barcia; Honda
2013- Wil Hahn; Honda
2014- Martin Davalos; Kawasaki
2015- Jeremy Martin; Yamaha
2015- Marvin Musquin; KTM
2016- Martin Davalos; Husqvarna
