AMA National Stats & Story For Southwick

On Jul 22, 2008

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SERIES STATISTICAL REPORT

AMA MOTOCROSS CLASS STATS:
The first race held at Southwick was June 6, 1976. Pierre Karsmakers would win on a Honda. It was his final AMA Motocross victory.

This will be the 30th time the gate will drop for an AMA Motocross National at Southwick.

Ricky Carmichael, Mike Kiedrowski, and Doug Henry have won at Southwick in both classes.

Ricky Carmichael won eight consecutive races at Southwick from 2000 to 2007.

James Stewart aims to continue his perfect season while also putting Kawasaki on top of the podium for the first time at Southwick since 2001.

Southwick has hosted an AMA Toyota Motocross national every year since 1976, except for 1983-1985.

Honda has swept Southwick in both the AMA Motocross and AMA Motocross Lites classes four times, while Yamaha has done it twice.

Four riders have earned their final career AMA Motocross victory at Southwick.
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Wins by brand at Southwick
Honda-14
Suzuki-6
Kawasaki-5
Yamaha-4

First Time Winners at Southwick
Jeff Emig, 1995 ? Yamaha

Last win by brand at Southwick
Suzuki-2007
Honda-2004
Kawasaki-2001
Yamaha-1998

Riders to win Southwick in both classes
Ricky Carmichael
Mike Kiedrowski
Doug Henry

Brand Sweeps at Southwick
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

Riders to Win Their Final Race at Southwick
Ezra Lusk ? 1999
Jeff Stanton ? 1992
Marty Smith ? 1977
Pierre Karsmakers ? 1976

AMA Motocross Class Point Standings ? Thru 10 of 12 Rounds
James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Kawasaki, 500
Timmy Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 334
Andrew Short, Smithville, Teas., Honda, 328
Michael Byrne, Newman, Ga., Suzuki, 317
Cody Cooper, Tallahassee, Fla., Suzuki, 230
Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., KTM, 228
Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 221
Jeff Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Honda, 205
Davi Millsaps, Tallahassee, Fla., Honda, 203
Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 188

AMA Motocross Class Overall Wins – Season
James Stewart: 10

AMA Motocross Class Motos Wins – Season
James Stewart: 20

AMA Motocross Class Laps Led – Season
James Stewart: 305
Mike Alessi: 13

AMA Motocross Class Overall Wins by Brand – Season
Kawasaki: 10

AMA Motocross BTOSports.com Holeshot Award Winners – Season
Mike Alessi: 8
James Stewart: 8
Cody Cooper: 2
Jeff Alessi: 1
Davi Millsaps: 1

Class Recap after 10 Rounds

ú James Stewart earned career AMA win number 67 and AMA Motocross win number 14 at Millville.

ú Stewart earned his first AMA Motocross Championship with two rounds remaining.

ú The title is Kawasaki’s ninth AMA Motocross title and first since 2001.
ú It is the first Kawasaki AMA Motocross title using a 450 four stroke machine.

ú Kawasaki ranks second behind Honda for most AMA Motocross brand titles with nine. Honda has 12.

ú Stewart became a six-time AMA Champion, with titles in five classes (AMA Motocross, AMA Motocross Lites, AMA Supercross, AMA Supercross Lites West, AMA Supercross Lites East).

ú Stewart becomes the first rider in AMA history to win titles in all five classes (motocross and supercross).

ú Stewart is just two overall wins and four moto victories away from becoming only the second rider in history to register a perfect season (winning all 24 motos on the season).

ú Kawasaki has posted 18 combined AMA Motocross and AMA Motocross Lites wins this season, tying the record with two rounds to go.

ú Kawasaki’s 10 AMA Motocross victories ties their season record.

Perfect Seasons in AMA Motocross History
Ricky Carmichael ? 2002, 2004

AMA Motocross Class Career Wins List
Ricky Carmichael ? 76
Bob Hannah ? 27
Ricky Johnson ? 22
Kent Howerton ? 18
Jeff Emig ? 16
Jeremy McGrath ? 15
James Stewart ? 14
Jeff Ward ? 13
Mike Kiedrowski ? 12
Jeff Stanton ? 12

AMA Motocross Career Wins List (combined AMA Motocross and AMA Motocross Lites)
Ricky Carmichael ? 102
James Stewart ? 42

AMA MOTOCROSS LITES STATS:
The first race was held at Southwick on May 7, 1978. Broc Glover would win on a Yamaha.
This will be the 25th time the gate will drop at Southwick for AMA Motocross Lites.
Three riders have won back-to-back races at Southwick: Doug Henry (93-94), Steve Lamson (95-96), and Travis Pastrana (00-01).

Wins by brand at Southwick
Honda-9
Kawasaki-6
Yamaha-5
Suzuki-4

First time winners at Southwick
Craig Anderson, 2003 ? Yamaha
Danny Smith, 2002 ? Suzuki
Travis Pastrana, 2000 ? Suzuki
John Dowd, 1998 ? Yamaha
Keith Bowen, 1986 ? Yamaha
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Last win by brand at Southwick
Kawasaki-2007
Honda-2006
Yamaha-2003
Suzuki-2002

AMA Motocross Lites Point Standings ? Thru 10 of 12 Rounds
Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 485
Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 376
Brett Metcalfe, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 305
Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda, 259
Nico Izzi, Saint Clair, Mich., Suzuki, 230
Ryan Sipes, Vine Grove, Ky., KTM, 192
Kyle Cunningham, Fort Worth, Texas, Honda, 174
Trey Canard, Elk City, Okla., Honda, 173
Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Honda ,173
Andrew McFarlane, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki, 156

AMA Motocross Lites Overall Wins – Season
Ryan Villopoto: 7
Ryan Dungey: 2
Austin Stroupe: 1

AMA Motocross Lites Moto Wins – Season
Ryan Villopoto: 17
Ryan Dungey: 2
Jason Lawrence: 1

AMA Motocross Lites Laps Led – Season
Ryan Villopoto: 233
Ryan Dungey: 27
Josh Grant: 17
Jason Lawrence: 14
Trey Canard: 10
Austin Stroupe: 9
Martin Davalos: 3
Nico Izzi: 2
Ryan Sipes: 2

AMA Motocross Lites Wins by Brand – Season
Kawasaki: 8
Suzuki: 2
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AMA Motocross Lites BTOSports.com Holeshot Award Winners – Season
Ryan Villopoto: 4
Martin Davalos: 4
Ryan Dungey: 4
Trey Canard: 2
Josh Grant: 2
Ryan Sipes: 2
Jason Lawrence: 1
Andrew McFarlane: 1

Class Recap after 10 Rounds

ú Ryan Villopoto wins his third consecutive championship, joining Ricky Carmichael, Mark Barnett, and Broc Glover as riders to achieve the feat.

ú Kawasaki now has 12 AMA Motocross Lites Championships, tying for most all time with Honda.

ú Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki claimed its eighth title.

ú This is the third time Kawasaki has swept the championship in both classes: 1991, 1997, 2008.

ú Kawasaki has won the championship in 10 of the last 12 seasons.

ú Suzuki is the only manufacturer other than Kawasaki to win an overall in either class this season, breaking an 18-round win streak.

ú Dungey is the 17th different Suzuki rider to grab a checkered flag.

Most Consecutive Wins by an AMA Motocross Lites Rider in a Season
James Stewart-8
Steve Lamson-7
Mark Barnett-7
Ryan Villopoto-7

AMA Motocross Lites Career Wins List
James Stewart ? 28
Ricky Carmichael ? 26
Mark Barnett ? 25
Steve Lamson ? 21
Ryan Villopoto ? 19

Southwick Race Notes and Weekend Previewÿ

The penultimate round of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF hits the sandy confines of Motocross 338 for the Kicker Audio Southwick Motocross National. The only all sand circuit on the schedule, the famed Southwick facility hosts its 30th AMA Toyota Motocross national in the series’ lone trip to New England.

In the previous round from Millville, Minn., Monster Energy Kawasaki’s James Stewart clinched his long-awaited first AMA Motocross title. Additionally, he kept his prefect season intact by winning motos 19 and 20, leaving him just four moto wins away. However, the newly crowned champion’s focus is still on racing well and earning overall victories.
“I just want to get two more overall wins,” said Stewart. “My goal all along was to win the championship, so I shifted it a little bit and I want to win every overall. Southwick is a tough track. The sand makes it difficult, but I have a lot of sand on my track at home so I should be in good shape.”

Even with the championship out of reach, teammate Tim Ferry still holds second spot in the points in what is shaping up to be an exciting battle among three riders. Currently holding a six-point advantage, Ferry hopes to put in two solid motos at Southwick.ÿ”I need to keep it on two wheels this weekend,” said Ferry. “I always ride good at Southwick so I’m looking forward to the race. Right now it’s pretty tight for second in the championship and that is where I want to be. It would be really cool for Kawasaki to go 1-2 this year.”

In AMA Motocross Lites, the championship was decided as well with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto earning his third straight class crown. Even though his missed out on the overall victory for the second consecutive week, the Washington rider joins Ricky Carmichael, Mark Barnett, and Broc Glover as the only riders to win three consecutive AMA Motocross Lites titles.ÿ”I want to win these last two events,” said Villopoto. “Now that I’ve got the championship locked up I don’t have to ride conservative. I really want to get these last two overalls.”

Villopoto’s teammate Brett Metcalfe put himself on the podium once again in Minnesota, further solidifying his hold on third place in the standings. Finally at 100% in health, he hopes to continue his recent tear.ÿ”I’ve got a pretty comfortable lead over fourth,” said Metcalfe. “I just want to keep riding the way I have these last couple of races and try and get some more podiums. I think Southwick is a really good track. I race really well there.”

Rockstar/Makita Suzuki celebrated its second consecutive overall victory in the AMA Motocross Lites class as Minnesota-native Ryan Dungey pulled through at his home track. Even though the championship has been decided, he continues to improve and is the hottestÿrider on the circuit.ÿ”I got third overall at Southwick last year after finishing third in both motos,” explained Dungey. “I’m looking forward to racing there again. This week, I’ve been practicing and getting ready for the weekend. I’ve been keeping my program the same, just going week to week. Having two wins in a row has definitely helped with my confidence, with my mind. Now I’m just ready to get in there and race and carry my momentum forward.”

Teammate Nico Izzi suffered hard luck in Millville. Despite a disappointing 11th-place finish, he still holds fifth place in the standings and is prepared for his Southwick debut.ÿ”I’ve really just been staying with my routine this week,” stated Izzi. “(I’m) sticking with my usual training schedule. I’ve been doing a little bit longer rides, a few longer motos just to get ready for the sand at Southwick. I’ve never raced there but I know this will be our first track with rough sand. It should be interesting.”

In AMA Motocross, Michael Byrne garnered yet another podium finish. His late season turnaround has been one of the most impressive stories of the season. After sitting 10th in points after High Point, the Australian rider has climbed up to fourth in the standings and is a part of the tight three-way battle for second. Less experienced in the sand, two solid motos would be enough to make him happy.

At Red Bull Honda, the anticipated debut of newly signed Jimmy Albertson was for not as a shoulder injury has sidelined the young rider. Once again however, three bikes will run from under the Honda tent with Andrew Short, Ivan Tedesco, and Southwick-only member, Dutch GP rider Marc De Reuver.ÿShort added another runner-up finish to his season with a strong overall performance. He closed the gap on second place in the standings and rival Tim Ferry. Tedesco experienced mixed results in his first race since Thunder Valley, putting in a solid seventh place finish in the first moto, but getting caught up in a first turn pileup in moto two. De Reuver, seen as a sand track specialist, makes his debut and has high expectations for himself, stating that he expects to defeat all of his competitors with exception of James Stewart.

The AMA Motocross Lites squad at GEICO Powersports Honda will carry four riders under its tent. Rookie Blake Wharton had an impressive debut in Millville, earning a fifth place overall finish and riding in second for the majority of the second moto. Jake Weimer continued his late season efforts for improved results, finishing fourth overall while both Josh Grant and Dan Reardon experienced hard luck with 10th and 17th place finishes, respectively.

Ticket Information:
Kicker Audio Southwick Motocross National
Motocross 338 ? Southwick, Mass.
August 23-24, 2008
Saturday-Sunday
Adult $40
6 and under FREE
Sunday Only
Adult $30
6 and under FREE