On June 29 the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will make its final visit to Southwick, Massachusetts for the Chaplin Kawasaki Moto-X 338 National.
Here at Dirt Bike Rider we thought you would like a few facts and figures about the event so here is a bunch things you should know about the Moto-X 338 National…
This year marks the final Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National to be held at Moto-X 338.
Southwick serves as the only sand track in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.
The legendary facility has hosted a Lucas Oil Motocross event since the 1976 season.
The layout of Moto-X 338 is unique in that it allows for great viewing lines from nearly any portion of the track, thanks to its intimate configuration that features several out-and-back sections.
June 29 is the earliest the Moto-X 338 National has been on the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross schedule since June 10, 2007.
Veteran rider and local legend John Dowd made history at Southwick in 2009 by becoming the oldest rider in history to finish on the podium. This weekend, he will continue his illustrious career, looking to break the record he already owns as the oldest rider to ever qualify for a motocross national.
Dowd also holds the distinction of first winning at Moto-X 338 in the 450 Class during the 1997 season, then winning in the 250 Class one year later.
This weekend, John Dowd and his son Ryan will attempt to become the first father/son duo to qualify for a motocross national in the same year.
Six different riders have secured the overall win in the 450 Class over the past six seasons at Southwick.
In 2011, Tyla Rattray became the first 250 Class rider to repeat since Travis Pastrana in 2001.
Dungey is the only rider in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to finish on the podium in every moto. His worst result was third in the first moto of Round 5. 450 Class Stats
The first motocross National held in Southwick was June 6, 1976. Pierre Karsmakers won on a Honda. It was his final Lucas Oil Motocross victory.
This will be the 35th time the gate will drop for a 450 Class race at Moto-X 338.
Broc Glover, Ricky Carmichael, John Dowd, Mike Kiedrowski, Doug Henry, James Stewart and Tyla Rattray have won at Moto-X 338 in both classes.
Ricky Carmichael won eight consecutive races at Moto-X 338 from 2000 to 2007.
Honda has swept Moto-X 338 in both the 450 and 250 classes four times, while Yamaha has done it twice. Kawasaki did it once in 2008, which was the last time such an occurrence took place.
Ryan Dungey earned the KTM brand its first-ever win at Southwick in 2012.
Four riders have earned their final-career Lucas Oil Motocross victory at Southwick.
Yamaha’s last Lucas Oil Motocross victory in the 450 Class came in Southwick back in 2009, when Matt Goerke captured his first career win.
Wins by brand at Moto-X 338
Honda – 14
Suzuki – 8
Kawasaki – 6
Yamaha – 5
KTM – 1
Last win by brand at Moto-X 338
KTM – 2012
Suzuki – 2011
Yamaha – 2009
Kawasaki – 2008
Honda – 2004
First time winners at Moto-X 338
Brett Metcalfe, 2011 – Suzuki
Matt Goerke, 2009 – Yamaha
Jeff Emig, 1995 – Yamaha
Riders to win at Moto-X 338 in both classes
Broc Glover
Ricky Carmichael
John Dowd
Doug Henry
Mike Kiedrowski
James Stewart
Brand sweeps at Moto-X 338
Yamaha: Bob Hannah, Broc Glover – 1978
Honda: Rick Johnson, Micky Dymond – 1987
Honda: Jeff Stanton, Jeff Ward – 1989
Honda: Jeff Stanton, Jean-Michel Bayle – 1990
Honda: Jeremy McGrath, Steve Lamson – 1996
Yamaha: Doug Henry, John Dowd – 1998
Kawasaki: James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto – 2008
Riders to grab final career wins at Moto-X 338
Ezra Lusk – 1999
Jeff Stanton – 1992
Marty Smith – 1977
Pierre Karsmakers – 1976
2013 Current Stats
450 Class Point Standings – After 5 of 12 rounds
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 240
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 224
3. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda, 179
4. Trey Canard, Oklahoma City, Okla., Honda, 153
5. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki,136
6. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 122
7. Tyla Rattray, Durban, South Africa, Kawasaki, 95
8. Ryan Sipes, Elizabethtown, Ky., Suzuki, 95
9. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 94
10. Jake Weimer, Twin Falls, Idaho, Kawasaki, 93
Overall Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 3
Ryan Dungey – 2
Moto Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 8
Ryan Dungey – 2
Overall Wins by Brand
Kawasaki – 3
KTM – 2
Laps Led (total)
Ryan Villopoto – 111
Ryan Dungey – 26
Justin Barcia – 23
James Stewart – 11
Total: 171
Holeshot Winners
Justin Barcia – 4
James Stewart – 2
Josh Grant – 1
Ryan Villopoto – 1
Mike Alessi – 2
250 Class Stats
The first 250 Class race held in Southwick was on May 7, 1978. Broc Glover won on a Yamaha.
This will be the 30th time the gate will drop for a 250 Class race at Moto-X 338.
Only four riders have won back-to-back races at Moto-X 338 in the 250 Class: Doug Henry (93-94), Steve Lamson (95-96), Travis Pastrana (00-01), and Tyla Rattray (10-11).
Kawasaki has won seven of the last nine races at Moto-X 338 with six different riders.
Blake Bagget’s 2012 victory allowed Kawasaki to tie Honda for the most wins in the 250 Class.
The 250 Class has welcomed 22 different winners over the last 29 years in Southwick.
Kawasaki and Honda have traded overall wins at Southwick for the last nine years (Kawasaki – 7, Honda – 2).
Wins by brand at Moto-X 338
Honda – 10
Kawasaki – 10
Yamaha – 5
Suzuki – 4
Last win by brand at Moto-X 338
Kawasaki – 2012
Honda – 2009
Yamaha – 2003
Suzuki – 2002
First time winners at Moto-X 338
Justin Barcia, 2009 – Honda
Craig Anderson, 2003 – Yamaha
Danny Smith, 2002 – Suzuki
Travis Pastrana, 2000 – Suzuki
Keith Bowen, 1986 – Yamaha
2013 Current Stats
250 Class Point Standings – After 5 of 12 rounds
1. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM, 220
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 211
3. Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM, 199
4. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 188
5. Zach Osborne, Abingdon, Va., Honda, 149
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki, 128
7. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 109
8. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 107
9. Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 104
10. Cooper Webb, Morehead City, N.C., Yamaha, 99
Overall Wins
Ken Roczen – 1
Eli Tomac – 1
Marvin Musquin – 2
Blake Baggett – 1
Moto Wins
Ken Roczen – 5
Eli Tomac – 3
Marvin Musquin – 1
Blake Baggett – 1
Overall Wins by Brand
KTM – 3
Honda – 1
Kawasaki – 1
Laps Led (total)
Ken Roczen – 79
Eli Tomac – 40
Marvin Musquin – 34
Darryn Durham – 10
Blake Baggett – 4
Cooper Webb – 1
Total: 168
Holeshot Winners
Wil Hahn – 2
Zach Osborne – 2
Blake Baggett – 1
Zach Bell – 1
Jeremy Martin – 1
Justin Bogle – 1
Eli Tomac – 1
Marvin Musquin – 1
MOTO-X 338 Past Winners
450 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
August 11, 2012 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / KTM
August 27, 2011 / Brett Metcalfe, Australia / Suzuki
August 28, 2010 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
August 29, 2009 / Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, FL / Yamaha
August 24, 2008 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
June 10, 2007 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
June 11, 2006 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
June 12, 2005 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
June 13, 2004 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
June 8, 2003 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
June 9, 2002 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
June 10, 2001 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
June 11, 2000 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
June 13, 1999 / Ezra Lusk, Bainbridge, GA / Honda
June 14, 1998 / Doug Henry, Oxford, CT / Yamaha
June 22, 1997 / John Dowd, Chicopee, MA / Yamaha
June 23, 1996 / Jeremy McGrath, Menifee, CA / Honda
June 25, 1995 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Yamaha
June 26, 1994 / Mike LaRocco, South Bend, IN / Kawasaki
May 2, 1993 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
May 17, 1992 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
August 4, 1991 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
July 22, 1990 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
May 21, 1989 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
May 22, 1988 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
May 17, 1987 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
May 18, 1986 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
May 16, 1982 / Donnie Hansen, Canyon Country, CA / Honda
May 17, 1981 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
May 18, 1980 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
May 20, 1979 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
May 7, 1978 / Bob Hannah, Whittier, CA / Yamaha
May 1, 1977 / Marty Smith, San Diego, CA / Honda
June 6, 1976 / Pierre Karsmakers, Holland / Honda
250 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
August 11, 2012 / Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, CA / Kawasaki
August 27, 2011 / Tyla Rattray, South Africa / Kawasaki
August 28, 2010 / Tyla Rattray, South Africa / Kawasaki
August 29, 2009 / Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, GA / Honda
August 24, 2008 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
June 10, 2007 / Ben Townley, New Zealand / Kawasaki
June 11, 2006 / Andrew Short, Murrieta, CA / Honda
June 12, 2005 / Grant Langston, South Africa / Kawasaki
June 13, 2004 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
June 8, 2003 / Craig Anderson, Corona, CA / Yamaha
June 9, 2002 / Danny Smith, Middleton, ID / Suzuki
June 10, 2001 / Travis Pastrana, Annapolis, MD / Suzuki
June 11, 2000 / Travis Pastrana, Annapolis, MD / Suzuki
June 13, 1999 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
June 14, 1998 / John Dowd, Chicopee, MA / Yamaha
June 22, 1997 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
June 23, 1996 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
June 25, 1995 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
June 26, 1994 / Doug Henry, Oxford, CT / Honda
May 2, 1993 / Doug Henry, Oxford, CT / Honda
May 17, 1992 / Larry Ward, Society Hill, SC / Suzuki
August 4, 1991 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
July 22, 1990 / Jean-Michel Bayle, France / Honda
May 21, 1989 / Larry Ward, Society Hill, SC / Honda
May 22, 1988 / George Holland, Kerman, CA / Honda
May 17, 1987 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
May 18, 1986 / Keith Bowen, Auburn Hills, CA / Yamaha
May 18, 1980 / Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
May 7, 1978 / Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
500cc Motocross
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
May 16, 1982 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
May 17, 1981 / Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
May 20, 1979 / Danny LaPorte, Yucca Valley, CA / Suzuki
