Budds Creek Statistical Report
- The Budds Creek facility in Southern Maryland is one of the most diverse venues in the country, featuring a world class motocross track, dirt oval and drag strip all on the same property.
- In 18 years, only nine riders have captured victories at Budds Creek in the 450 Class, while 13 different riders have won in the 250 Class over the last 22 years.
- Over the last three seasons, Budds Creek has been dominated by foreign-born riders, taking four of the last six overall victories across the 450 and 250 Classes.
- Despite finishing just one moto last weekend, James Stewart has won 28 of the last 33 motos he’s entered (84%), claiming the overall in 14 of his last 17 races (82%).
- Comparatively, Ryan Dungey has won 29 of the 56 motos he’s entered in his 450 Class career (51%), claiming the overall in 16 of 28 races (57%).
- Through his first 28 career 450 Class races, Ricky Carmichael captured 20 overall victories. Ryan Dungey has claimed 16 wins in his first 28 starts.
- Carmichael also earned 1,225 career points through the first 28 races of his 450 Class career, while Dungey has amassed 1,243 over that same span.
- Dungey’s 16 career wins in the 450 Class place him in a tie for sixth all time with Jeff Emig.
- Dungey is the only rider in the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to finish on the podium in every moto. His worst result was third in the first moto of the season.
- With six career wins, Blake Baggett has more victories that any other active rider in the 250 Class.
- Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s three-race winless streak is it’s longest since Trey Canard won four in-a-row for Honda during the 2010 season.
- Eli Tomac is earning his success, passing an average of 7.7 riders per moto. Wil Hahn leads all riders, passing 9.5 competitors a moto.
- Tomac led just one lap at High Point – the last one of the day, to win the second moto and secure the overall victory.
450 Class Stats
- The first 450 Class race held at Budds Creek was May 22, 1994. Mike LaRocco won on a Kawasaki.
- This will be the 19th time the gate will drop at Budds Creek for the 450 Class.
- Ricky Carmichael held a perfect record at Budds Creek. In eight starts, he posted eight overall wins, winning 13 of 16 motos.
- Chad Reed is the only international rider to ever win a 450 Class overall at Budds Creek.
- Honda and Suzuki have combined to win nine of the last 10 races in the 450 Class at Budds Creek between three riders – Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey.
- Florida residents have won the last 12 races in the 450 Class at Budds Creek – Chad Reed (’09 & ‘11), Ryan Dungey (’10), James Stewart (’08), Ricky Carmichael (’00-’07)
Wins by brand at Budds Creek
Honda – 7
Suzuki – 5
Kawasaki – 4
Yamaha – 2
Last win by brand at Budds Creek
Honda – 2011
Suzuki – 2010
Kawasaki – 2008
Yamaha – 1998
First time winners at Budds Creek
Ezra Lusk, 1997 – Yamaha
Riders to win at Budds Creek in both classes
Ricky Carmichael
James Stewart
Brand Sweeps at Budds Creek
Honda; Jeremy McGrath and Steve Lamson – 1995, 1996
Honda; Kevin Windham and Tallon Vohland – 1999
Kawasaki; Ricky Carmichael and Mike Brown– 2001
Kawasaki; James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto – 2008
2012 Current Stats 450 Class Point Standings – After 4 of 12 rounds
1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 186
2. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 144
3. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 141
4. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 128
5. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 116
6. Brett Metcalfe, Mannum, Australia, Suzuki, 114
7. Nico Izzi, Rochester, Mich., Yamaha, 95
8. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki, 90
9. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki, 84
10. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Kawasaki, 66
Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey – 2
James Stewart – 2
Moto Wins
Ryan Dungey – 4
James Stewart – 4
Overall Wins by Brand
Suzuki – 2
KTM – 2
Laps Led (total)
James Stewart – 68
Ryan Dungey – 48
Mike Alessi – 15
Tommy Hahn – 1
Total: 132 Holeshot Winners
Ryan Dungey – 2
Mike Alessi – 1
Tommy Hahn – 1
Kyle Regal – 1
Jake Weimer – 1
250 Class Stats
- The first 250 Class race was held at Budds Creek on October 8, 1989. Mike Kiedrowski won on a Honda.
- This will be the 23rd time the gate will drop for a 250 Class race at Budds Creek.
- Steve Lamson (‘94-‘96), James Stewart (‘02-’04) and Ryan Villopoto (‘06-‘08) have won three races in-a-row at Budds Creek.
- Kawasaki has won 10 of the last 11 races at Budds Creek, including the last six straight (each by Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki).
- Budds Creek has welcomed four different winners over the last four seasons in the 250 Class. With both Dean Wilson and Tyla Rattray not scheduled to compete this weekend, it will host its fifth straight new winner.
- International riders have won back-to-back years at Budds Creek.
Wins by brand at Budds Creek
Kawasaki – 12
Honda – 7
Yamaha – 2
Suzuki – 1
Last win by brand at Budds Creek
Kawasaki – 2011
Honda – 2005
Yamaha – 2000
Suzuki – 1991
First time winners at Budds Creek
Tallon Vohland, 1999 – Honda
Dean Wilson, 2010 – Kawasaki
2012 Current Stats 250 Class Point Standings – After 4 of 12 rounds
1. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 175
2. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda, 168
3. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 164
4. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM, 158
5. Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM, 117
6. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 101
7. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 87
8. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 86
9. Kyle Cunningham, Fort Worth, Texas, Yamaha, 86
10. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M, Suzuki, 77
Overall Wins
Eli Tomac – 2
Blake Baggett – 1
Justin Barcia – 1
Moto Wins
Blake Baggett – 3
Eli Tomac – 3
Justin Barcia – 2
Overall Wins by Brand
Honda – 3
Kawasaki – 1
Laps Led (total)
Justin Barcia – 46
Ken Roczen – 27
Eli Tomac – 27
Blake Baggett – 23
Blake Wharton – 6
Jessy Nelson – 1
Phil Nicoletti – 1
Total: 131 Holeshot Winners
Wil Hahn – 2
Jessy Nelson – 2
Justin Barcia – 1
Ken Roczen – 1
Past Winners BUDDS CREEK MX PARK Mechanicsville, Md. 450 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
June 19, 2011 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn. / Suzuki
August 22, 2009 / Chad Reed, Australia / Suzuki
July 13, 2008 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
June 17, 2007 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
June 18, 2006 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
June 19, 2005 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
June 20, 2004 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
June 15, 2003 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
June 16, 2002 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
June 17, 2001 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
June 18, 2000 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
June 20, 1999 / Kevin Windham, Ethel, LA / Honda
June 21, 1998 / Doug Henry, Oxford, CT / Yamaha
June 15, 1997 / Ezra Lusk, Bainbridge, GA / Yamaha
June 16, 1996 / Jeremy McGrath, Menifee, CA / Honda
June 18, 1995 / Jeremy McGrath, Murrieta, CA / Honda
May 22, 1994 / Mike LaRocco, South Bend, IN / Kawasaki
250 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
June 19, 2010 / Dean Wilson, Scotland / Kawasaki
August 22, 2009 / Jake Weimer, Rupert, ID / Kawasaki
July 13, 2008 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
June 17, 2007 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
June 18, 2006 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
June 19, 2005 / Michael Brown, Johnson City, TN / Honda
June 20, 2004 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
June 15, 2003 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
June 16, 2002 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
June 17, 2001 / Michael Brown, Piney Flats, TN / Kawasaki
June 18, 2000 / Stephane Roncada, France / Yamaha
June 20, 1999 / Tallon Vohland, Citrus Heights, CA / Honda
June 21, 1998 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
June 15, 1997 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
June 16, 1996 / Steve Lamson, Pollick Pines, CA / Honda
June 18, 1995 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
May 22, 1994 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
October 4, 1992 / Jeff Emig, Highland, CA / Yamaha
October 6, 1991 / Guy Cooper, Stillwater, OK / Suzuki
October 7, 1990 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Honda
October 8, 1989 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Honda
500cc Motocross
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
October 4, 1992 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
October 6, 1991 / Jean-Michel Bayle, France / Honda
October 7, 1990 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
October 8, 1989 / Jean-Michel Bayle, France / Honda