Toronto’s history with Monster Energy Supercross dates back to 2004, when it was one of two Canada rounds that composed the FIM World Supercross GP, a globally recognized precursor to the regular championship schedule that consisted of 16 races.
From ’04-‘06 Toronto remained a part of the FIM World Supercross GP. In 2008 it was integrated into the normal championship schedule, which established the 17-race slate currently enjoyed today and formalized supercross as an FIM World Championship.
As a result, Canada’s most populous city holds the unique distinction of being the only international destination of Monster Energy Supercross’ current 17-race World Championship schedule, currently in its 10th season.
The Rogers Centre, originally known as SkyDome, was the first modern stadium to feature a motorized retractable roof when it opened in 1989. The iconic venue will host its 12th supercross race this season.
450SX Class Stats: Toronto
2016 Podium:
- Ken Roczen
- Marvin Musquin
- Ryan Dungey
The first-ever supercross race in Toronto was on December 4, 2004, as part of the FIM World Supercross GP. Ricky Carmichael won on a Suzuki en route to clinching that season’s world title.
The first Toronto race as part of the formal Monster Energy Supercross schedule was March 29, 2008. Chad Reed won on a Yamaha en route to his second championship.
Last season Ken Roczen became the first rider without a championship to win in Toronto. In total, six different riders have won the 11 races inside Rogers Centre since 2004 – Carmichael, Dungey, Reed, Roczen, Stewart, and Villopoto.
In the complete history of supercross in Toronto, dating back to 2004, just three brands have claimed victory – Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha.
Things yet to be achieved in Toronto:
- Brand sweep of wins in both classes
- A rider winning in both the 250SX Class and 450SX Class
- A first-time 450SX Class winner
All-Time Wins by Brand in Toronto (Last Win)
Kawasaki: 3 (2013)
Suzuki: 3 (2016)
Yamaha: 2 (2009)
*FIM World Supercross GP
Kawasaki: 1 (2005)
Suzuki: 1 (2004)
Yamaha: 1 (2006)
All-Time Wins in Toronto (Wins)
Ryan Villopoto (3)
James Stewart (2)
*Stewart also has one FIM World Supercross GP win.
Past Winners in Toronto
*2004: Ricky Carmichael – Suzuki
*2005: James Stewart – Kawasaki
*2006: Chad Reed – Yamaha
2008: Chad Reed – Yamaha
2009: James Stewart – Yamaha
2010: Ryan Villopoto – Kawasaki
2011: Ryan Dungey – Suzuki
2012: Ryan Villopoto – Kawasaki
2013: Ryan Villopoto – Kawasaki
2014: James Stewart – Suzuki
2016: Ken Roczen – Suzuki
*FIM World Supercross GP
250SX Class Stats: Toronto
2016 Podium:
- Justin Hill
- Jeremy Martin
- Matt Bisceglia
The first-ever 250SX Class race in Toronto was an exhibition on December 4, 2004. Nate Ramsey won on a KTM.
The first points-paying 250SX Class race in Toronto was on March 28, 2009. Christophe Pourcel won on a Kawasaki en route to the first of back-to-back titles.
A rider named Justin has won four of the seven points-paying 250SX Class races in Toronto – Justin Barcia (’10 & ’12), Justin Bogle (’14), and Justin Hill (’16).
All-Time Wins by Brand in Toronto (Last Win)
Honda: 3 (2014)
Kawasaki: 2 (2011)
KTM: 2 (2016)
*Toronto Exhibition Races
KTM: 2 (2004 & 2006)
Honda: 2 (2005 & 2008)
All-Time Wins in Toronto (Wins)
Justin Barcia (2)
First-Time Winners in Toronto
2010: Justin Barcia
2014: Justin Bogle
Past Winners in Toronto
*2004: Nathan Ramsey – KTM
*2005: Davi Millsaps – Honda
*2006: Martin Davalos – KTM
*2008: Shaun Skinner – Honda
2009: Christophe Pourcel – Kawasaki
2010: Justin Barcia – Honda
2011: Dean Wilson – Kawasaki
2012: Justin Barcia – Honda
2013: Marvin Musquin – KTM
2014: Justin Bogle – Honda
2016: Justin Hill – KTM
*Toronto Exhibition Races
