On June 22 the 2013 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will make its visit to Budds Creek MX Park – Mechanicsville for the Red Bull Budds Creek National.
Here at Dirt Bike Rider we thought you would like a few facts and figures about the event so here are a bunch things you should know about Budds Creek National…
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.
This year marks the 24th running of the Budds Creek National.
In 2007, Budds Creek MX Park was the host venue for the Motocross of Nations.
In 19 years, only nine riders have captured victories at Budds Creek in the 450 Class, while 14 different riders have won in the 250 Class over the last 23 years.
Ryan Dungey is the only rider in the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to finish on the podium in every moto. His worst result was third in the opening moto at Round Three.
With 10 career wins, Blake Baggett has more victories than any other active rider in the 250 Class.
With two consecutive wins this season, Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin is the only repeat winner in the 250 Class thus far. Musquin secured his first career win last round at High Point.
Through four rounds, the same five riders have finished inside the top five overall in the 250 Class championship- Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin, Blake Baggett and Zach Osborne.
Justin Barcia currently leads the Motorcycle Superstore Holeshot Championship in the 450 Class. The 250 Class has a five-way tie between Zach Bell, Zach Osborne, Jeremy Martin, Eli Tomac and Marvin Musquin.
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 20th 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.
Ryan Villopoto will attempt to become the third rider to win Budds Creek in both classes.
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 11 races in the 450 Class at Budds Creek between three riders – Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey.
Ryan Dungey went (1-1) in the 450 Class in 2012, giving the KTM brand its first win at Budds Creek.
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
KTM – 1
Last win by brand at Budds Creek
KTM – 2012
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
2013 Current Stats
2013 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
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| Pos. | # | Rider | Points |
| 1 | 2 | Ryan Villopoto | 193 |
| 2 | 1 | Ryan Dungey | 177 |
| 3 | 51 | Justin Barcia | 148 |
| 4 | 41 | Trey Canard | 120 |
| 5 | 800 | Mike Alessi | 116 |
| 6 | 7 | James Stewart Jr. | 104 |
| 7 | 28 | Tyla Rattray | 95 |
| 8 | 35 | Ryan Sipes | 79 |
| 9 | 12 | Jake Weimer | 69 |
| 10 | 20 | Broc Tickle | 67 |
| 11 | 29 | Andrew Short | 62 |
| 12 | 49 | Phil Nicoletti | 61 |
| 13 | 33 | Josh Grant | 60 |
| 14 | 925 | Clement Desalle | 58 |
| 15 | 32 | Malcolm Stewart | 55 |
Overall Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 3
Ryan Dungey – 1
Moto Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 7
Ryan Dungey – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
Kawasaki – 3
KTM – 1
Laps Led (total)
Ryan Villopoto – 94
Justin Barcia – 23
James Stewart – 11
Ryan Dungey – 9
Total: 137
Holeshot Winners
Justin Barcia – 4
James Stewart – 2
Josh Grant – 1
Ryan Villopoto – 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 24th 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 11 of the last 12 races at Budds Creek, including the last seven straight (each by Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki).
Budds Creek has welcomed five different winners over the last five seasons in the 250 Class.
With Tyla Rattray and Dean Wilson both graduated from the 250 Class, Blake Baggett looks to be the next repeat winner-since Ryan Villopoto’s 2008 victory-at Budds Creek.
Wins by brand at Budds Creek
Kawasaki – 13
Honda – 7
Yamaha – 2
Suzuki – 1
Last win by brand at Budds Creek
Kawasaki – 2012
Honda – 2005
Yamaha – 2000
Suzuki – 1991
First time winners at Budds Creek
Tallon Vohland, 1999 – Honda
Dean Wilson, 2010 – Kawasaki
2013 Current Stats
2013 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
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| Pos. | # | Rider | Points |
| 1 | 94 | Ken Roczen | 185 |
| 2 | 17 | Eli Tomac | 170 |
| 3 | 25 | Marvin Musquin | 163 |
| 4 | 1 | Blake Baggett | 141 |
| 5 | 338 | Zach Osborne | 127 |
| 6 | 21 | Jason Anderson | 100 |
| 7 | 175 | Cooper Webb | 90 |
| 8 | 34 | Justin Bogle | 89 |
| 9 | 77 | Jeremy Martin | 88 |
| 10 | 38 | Kyle Cunningham | 81 |
| 11 | 40 | Martin Davalos | 73 |
| 12 | 176 | Joseph Savatgy | 70 |
| 13 | 317 | Justin Hill | 69 |
| 14 | 13 | Blake Wharton | 66 |
| 15 | 43 | Cole Seely | 59 |
Overall Wins
Ken Roczen – 1
Eli Tomac – 1
Marvin Musquin – 2
Moto Wins
Ken Roczen – 5
Eli Tomac – 2
Marvin Musquin – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
KTM – 3
Honda – 1
Laps Led (total)
Ken Roczen – 79
Eli Tomac – 33
Marvin Musquin – 20
Blake Baggett – 1
Cooper Webb – 1
Total: 135
Holeshot Winners
Blake Baggett – 1
Zach Bell – 2
Zach Osborne – 2
Jeremy Martin – 2
Justin Bogle – 1
Eli Tomac – 2
Marvin Musquin – 2
Past Winners
450 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
June 16, 2012 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / KTM
June 18, 2011 / Chad Reed, Australia / Honda
June 19, 2010 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / 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 16, 2012 / Blake Baggett / Grand Terrace, CA / Kawasaki
June 18, 2011 / Tyla Rattray / South Africa / Kawasaki
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
