Monster Energy Supercross’ rich history in Detroit dates back 41 years to 1976 when the legendary Pontiac Silverdome hosted races for 29 seasons from ’76-’05. It was one of the first two stadiums to host multiple races in a season in 1977.
Detroit’s storied legacy is highlighted by its distinction as being the host city with the longest tradition of hosting weekend doubleheaders over the course of 16 seasons from ’77-’93.
The championship made the move to Ford Field in 2006 and raced there for three seasons before ending a six-year absence in “The Motor City” in 2014. In total, the 52 races held in Detroit are second only to Anaheim all time in supercross history.
The track layouts inside Ford Field pay homage to Detroit’s supercross legacy by running into the stands, a tradition that helped make the sport’s races inside the Pontiac Silverdome iconic.
450SX Class Stats: Detroit
2016 Podium:
- Jason Anderson
- Marvin Musquin
- Ryan Dungey
The first 450SX Class race held in Detroit was on March 27, 1976. Marty Smith won on a Honda for his first career victory.
This will be the 53rd time the gate will drop for a 450SX Class race in Detroit. A total of 25 different riders have earned a 450SX Class win in that span.
Bob Hannah claimed nine Detroit wins during the doubleheader era at the Silverdome, which is the most for any rider at a single venue in supercross history. He also won six straight races there, tying Jeremy McGrath for the longest streak in one venue.
James Stewart has won three of the six races held inside Ford Field. He won the first two races in ’06 & ’07 and also won the championship’s return in ’14. He’s the only multi-time winner at the venue.
Last season Jason Anderson earned a controversial win in Detroit. He crossed the line in second but was awarded the victory after Ryan Dungey was penalized two positions for jumping through a cross flag. It was Husqvarna’s first Detroit win.
All-Time Wins by Brand in Detroit (Last Win)
Honda: 19 (2015)
Yamaha: 19 (2005)
Kawasaki: 9 (2007)
Suzuki: 4 (2014)
Husqvarna: 1 (2016)
All-Time Wins in Detroit (Wins)
Bob Hannah (9)
Jeremy McGrath (6)
Damon Bradshaw (4)
Chad Reed (3)
James Stewart (3)
Davie Bailey (2)
Mark Barnett (2)
Jean-Michel Bayle (2)
Donnie Hansen (2)
Ricky Johnson (2)
Ezra Lusk (2)
Jeff Ward (2)
First-Time Winners in Detroit
1976: Marty Smith
2002: Nathan Ramsey
Brand Sweeps in Detroit (450SX & 250SX)
1986 Race 2: Honda – David Bailey & Keith Turpin
1991 Race 1: Honda – Jean-Michel Bayle & Jeromy Buehl
1993 Race 2: Honda – Jeremy McGrath & Doug Henry
1994: Honda – Jeremy McGrath & Mike Brown
1995: Kawasaki – Mike LaRocco & Mickael Pichon
2000 Race 1: Yamaha – Jeremy McGrath & Stephane Roncada
2000 Race 2: Yamaha – Jeremy McGrath & Stephane Roncada
2003: Yamaha – Chad Reed & Ivan Tedesco
2015: Honda – Eli Tomac & Justin Bogle
Riders to Win in Both Classes in Detroit
Damon Bradshaw
Ricky Carmichael
Mike LaRocco
Nathan Ramsey
James Stewart
Past Winners in Detroit
1976: Marty Smith, Honda
1977: Bob Hannah, Yamaha
1977: Bob Hannah, Yamaha
1978: Bob Hannah, Yamaha
1978: Bob Hannah, Yamaha
1979: Bob Hannah, Yamaha
1979: Bob Hannah, Yamaha
1980: Mike Bell, Yamaha
1980: Kent Howerton, Suzuki
1981: Bob Hannah, Yamaha
1981: Mark Barnett, Suzuki
1982: Donnie Hansen, Honda
1982: Donnie Hansen, Honda
1983: Bob Hannah, Honda
1983: Mark Barnett, Suzuki
1984: Bob Hannah, Honda
1984: Johnny O’Mara, Honda
1986: David Bailey, Honda
1986: David Bailey, Honda
1987: Jeff Ward, Kawasaki
1987: Ron Lechien, Kawasaki
1988: Rick Johnson, Honda
1988: Rick Johnson, Honda
1989: Ron Lechien, Kawasaki
1989: Jeff Ward, Kawasaki
1990: Damon Bradshaw, Yamaha
1990: Jean-Michel Bayle, Honda
1991: Jean-Michel Bayle, Honda
1991: Damon Bradshaw, Yamaha
1992: Damon Bradshaw, Yamaha
1992: Damon Bradshaw, Yamaha
1993: Mike Kiedrowski, Kawasaki
1993: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1994: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1995: Mike LaRocco, Kawasaki
1996: Jeremy McGrath, Honda
1997: Ezra Lusk, Yamaha
1998: Ezra Lusk, Honda
1999: Jeremy McGrath, Yamaha
2000: Jeremy McGrath, Yamaha
2000: Jeremy McGrath, Yamaha
2001: Ricky Carmichael, Kawasaki
2002: Nathan Ramsey, Honda
2003: Chad Reed, Yamaha
2004: Chad Reed, Yamaha
2005: Chad Reed, Yamaha
2006: James Stewart, Kawasaki
2007: James Stewart, Kawasaki
2008: Davi Millsaps, Honda
2014: James Stewart, Suzuki
2015: Eli Tomac, Honda
2016: Jason Anderson, Husqvarna
250SX Class Stats: Detroit
2016 Podium:
- Malcolm Stewart
- Aaron Plessinger
- Shane McElrath
The first 250SX Class race held in Detroit was on April 12, 1986. Ron Tichenor won on a Kawasaki for his first career victory.
This will be the 36th time the gate will drop for a 250SX Class race in Detroit, second only to Anaheim for the most races held in a host city.
In six races inside Ford Field there has never been a repeat winner. The venue will welcome its seventh different winner this season. The winner the past two seasons has gone on to win the title.
All-Time Wins by Brand in Detroit (Last Win)
Honda: 11 (2016)
Suzuki: 9 (2007)
Yamaha: 8 (2003)
Kawasaki: 6 (2014)
KTM: 1 (2005)
All-Time Wins in Detroit (Wins)
Stephane Roncada (3)
Brian Swink (3)
Damon Bradshaw (2)
Doug Henry (2)
Denny Stephenson (2)
Ron Tichenor (2)
Keith Turpin (2)
First-Time Winners in Detroit
1986: Ron Tichenor
1988: Mike LaRocco
1994: Mike Brown
1999: Brock Sellards
2002: Branden Jesseman
2003: Ivan Tedesco
Past Winners in Detroit
1986: Ron Tichenor, Honda
1986: Keith Turpin, Honda
1987: Keith Turpin, Suzuki
1987: Ron Tichenor, Suzuki
1988: Mike LaRocco, Yamaha
1988: Todd DeHoop, Suzuki
1989: Damon Bradshaw, Yamaha
1989: Damon Bradshaw, Yamaha
1990: Denny Stephenson, Suzuki
1990: Denny Stephenson, Suzuki
1991: Brian Swink, Honda
1991: Jeromy Buehl, Honda
1992: Brian Swink, Suzuki
1992: Brian Swink, Suzuki
1993: Doug Henry, Honda
1993: Doug Henry, Honda
1994: Mike Brown, Honda
1995: Mickael Pichon, Kawasaki
1996: John Dowd, Yamaha
1997: Stephane Roncada, Honda
1998: Ricky Carmichael, Kawasaki
1999: Brock Sellards, Honda
2000: Stephane Roncada, Yamaha
2000: Stephane Roncada, Yamaha
2001: Nathan Ramsey, Yamaha
2002: Branden Jesseman, Suzuki
2003: Ivan Tedesco, Yamaha
2004: James Stewart, Kawasaki
2005: Josh Hansen, KTM
2006: Josh Grant, Honda
2007: Ryan Dungey, Suzuki
2008: Ryan Villopoto, Kawasaki
2014: Adam Cianciarulo, Kawasaki
2015: Justin Bogle, Honda
2016: Malcolm Stewart, Honda
Stats from: FELD Motorsports
