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RECORDS ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN // SEATTLE SUPERCROSS

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RECORDS ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN // SEATTLE SUPERCROSS

As the saying goes: records are made to be broken. Every season, Supercross competitors push their limits, vying to become the quickest and most skillful riders on the track. The existing Supercross records stand as a testament to the legends who set them and the future legends who will inevitably surpass them.

Following the thrilling 2023 Seattle Supercross race, our resident record expert, Ben Bridges, delves into some of the most awe-inspiring records that have been toppled or are on the verge of being surpassed in Supercross history. Additionally, he shares a few entertaining Fun Facts about the sport that may surprise you. So, strap in and rev your engines, because we’re about to embark on a high-octane journey through the past, present, and future of Supercross records and stats.

450 SUPERCROSS STATS // Eli Tomac hits “Half a Century”

  • Tomac gets his 50th SX win.
  • Tomac is now tied with James Stewart for 2nd place on the all-time SX win list.

Tomac is now tied with James Stewart for 2nd on the all-time SX win list. 

  • Tomac now has 94 career wins, 4 back of James Stewart.
  • This is the 6th season Tomac has won 5 or more races.
  • Yamaha now has 183 SX wins.
  • This is the 18th time Yamaha has won 5 or more Supercrosss in a season.

  • Cooper Webb takes 2nd.  It was his 9th podium of the season.
  • Cooper Webb is still the only racer to be in the Top 5 in every round this season.
  • Justin Barcia takes 3rd, his 3rd podium of the season.

  • 6 different brands were in the Top 6.
  • Since 2000, this is the first time, after Round 11, that the points leaders have been tied.

Jeremy McGrath David Vuillemin 2001The last time a season was tied after round 11 was in the year 2000 with Jeremy McGrath and David Vuillemin. 

  • Also, since 2000, the leader has only been up 5 times by single digits.
  • The points race is also tight. Anderson and Roczen are tied for 4th and Barcia is 4 points behind them.
  • Privateer Kevin Moranz gets his first 450 main event holeshot on a basically stock KTM 450SX machine!
450SX Class Results
1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha
2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM
3. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS
4. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki
5. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda
6. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Ger., Suzuki
7. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM
8. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki
9. Christian Craig, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna
10. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., KTM450SX Class Championship Standings
1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (248)
2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (248)
3. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda (226)
4. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Ger., Suzuki (199)
5. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (199)
6. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS (195)
7. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (180)
8. Christian Craig, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna (150)
9. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki (122)
10. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., KTM (116)

250 SUPERCROSS STATS // Jett brings the heat

  • Jett Lawrence gets his 4th win of the season, his 11th overall win. One more win and he will tie McGrath and Tomac on the all-time Honda 250 SX win list.

Jett will tie Eli Tomac and Jeremy McGrath on the Honda 250SX all-time win list. 

  • Jett Lawrence is currently tied with 8 other riders, including Carmichael, Villopoto and Webb, with 11 career 250SX wins.

Jett Lawrence is currently tied with 8 other riders, including Carmichael, Villopoto and Webb, with 11 career 250SX wins. 

  • Honda now has 146 250SX wins.
  • R.J. Hampshire takes 2nd, his 4th podium of the season.

  • Cameron Mcadoo takes 3rd, his 4th podium of the season.
  • Mcadoo is 3rd in the points, 3 behind R.J.

  • The Top 5 had 5 different brands.
Western Regional 250SX Class Results
1. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Aus., Honda
2. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna
3. Cameron McAdoo, Sioux City, Iowa, Kawasaki
4. Enzo Lopes, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Yamaha
5. Max Vohland, Granite Bay, Calif., KTM
6. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Yamaha
7. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS
8. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., Kawasaki
9. Mitchell Oldenburg, Godley, Tex., Honda
10. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ont., Yamaha

Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings
1. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Aus., Honda (127)
2. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna (104)
3. Cameron McAdoo, Sioux City, Iowa, Kawasaki (101)
4. Mitchell Oldenburg, Godley, Tex., Honda (83)
5. Enzo Lopes, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Yamaha (82)
6. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Yamaha (80)
7. Max Vohland, Granite Bay, Calif., KTM (70)
8. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS (67)
9. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ont., Yamaha (59)
10. Stilez Robertson, Bakersfield, Calif., Yamaha (53)

Note: The riders will take a week off and the next event is April 8th in Glendale, a Triple Crown event.

RECORDS ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN // SEATTLE SUPERCROSS Motocross Action Magazine.

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