Tennessee National: everything you need to know

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 Tennessee National…

The Tennessee National enters its first year on the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Schedule in 2013.

There hasn’t been a Pro Motocross National in the Southeast region of the U.S. since 1997 when the series made a stop in Gainesville, Fla.

There hasn’t been a Pro Motocross National in the state of Tennessee since 1977.

Victory Sports, promoter of the Tennessee National, has been putting on amateur motocross events at Muddy Creek Raceway since 1986.

As one of the largest race promoters in the country, Victory Sports puts on seven different race series from January to December.

Muddy Creek Raceway has been undergoing a facility renovation for the past six months, totaling an estimated 5,000 man-hours in the process.

Hailing from nearby Abington, Va., GEICO Honda’s Zach Osborne looks for his first 250 Class win at his home track of Muddy Creek on Saturday.

Riders from 15 different countries will line up at the inaugural event on Saturday.

The Built Ford Tough Tennessee National expects to see a record number of people on the Blountville property.

450 Class stats

Overall Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 2

Moto Wins
Ryan Villopoto – 4

Overall Wins by Brand
Kawasaki – 2

Laps Led (total)
Ryan Villopoto – 50
Justin Barcia – 12
James Stewart – 5
Ryan Dungey – 3
Total: 70

Holeshot Winners
James Stewart – 2
Justin Barcia – 2

450 Class AMA Pro Motocross Championship 2013

250 Class stats

Overall Wins
Ken Roczen – 1
Eli Tomac – 1

Moto Wins
Ken Roczen – 3
Eli Tomac – 1

Overall Wins by Brand
KTM – 1
Honda – 1

Laps Led (total)
Ken Roczen – 47
Eli Tomac – 16
Marvin Musquin – 3
Blake Baggett – 1
Total: 67

Holeshot Winners
Blake Baggett – 1
Zach Bell – 1
Zach Osborne – 1
Jeremy Martin – 1

250 Class AMA Pro Motocross Championship 2013