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SUPERCROSS An FIM World Championship An FIMWorld 2021 SERIES GUIDE AMASupercross.com Facebook.com/AMASupercrossChampionship 2021 SERIES GUIDE AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES Contents Page Introduction to AMA Supercross About the American Motorcyclist Association 4 AMA Supercross Introduction 4 AMA Supercross Contacts 6 AMA Supercross Series Schedule 7 Race-Related Terminology 8 Rider Information National Numbers 9 Wins by Rider Name 10 All-Time Winners 36 Wins by City 42 Supercross Race Rules Race Rules 63 Championship Points 68 Historical Race Results 2018 Race Results 69 Year-by-Year Results 86 Past Champions/Awards 144 For current race results visit www.amasupercross.com. Text, imagery and data in this publication are intended for reference use by professional media and are provided as a courtesy by the AMA. The content of this publication is proprietary and copyrighted and may not be copied, transmitted or used for any commercial purposes. Questions regarding usage should be directed to AMA Communications at (614) 856-1900, or [email protected]. Copyright © 2020 American Motorcyclist Association. 3 ABOUT THE AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services as well as on gear and apparel, bike rentals, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. A History of AMA Supercross AMA Supercross is featured in high-profile stadiums across North America. However, this exciting bar-banging, high-flying sport has its roots on the outdoor, natural terrain tracks of motocross. When motorcycle racing resumed following World War II, U.S. motorcycle racing focused primarily on flat track, as it had before the war. Races were held on the numerous dirt ovals and horse tracks across the country, along with a limited schedule of AMA National roadracing events. Meanwhile, the first motocross races were being organized in post-war Europe. In 1947, the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) created the Motocross des Nations, an annual event to determine the World Team Motocross Champions. In 1957, the FIM fully embraced motocross by creating an individual World Motocross Championship Series. Early motocross machines were relatively primitive by today’s standards. They were heavy, underpowered and equipped with rudimentary suspension systems that did little to smooth out the rough terrain. But motocross had two undeniable elements that promised future success: It provided an affordable but highly challenging sport for participants, and offered incredible, up-close action for spectators. In the late 1960s, the European masters of motocross began to export their talents and technology to North America, where a related discipline of “rough scrambles” had developed independently. In a matter of a few years, motocross had taken hold in America. The AMA held a variety of amateur and Pro-Am motocross races in the late 1960s. By 1972, American racers had motocross fever, and the AMA established a formal National Championship Motocross Series. At the time, U.S. riders could only dream of beating their more experienced 4 European counterparts. But international stars, led by Belgium’s Roger DeCoster, gave the Americans an exciting target. And by the time the 1980s rolled around, the Americans had learned the lessons well enough to dominate the sport. During this decade of motocross racing, the United States delivered to the motorcycling world a new development that has changed the very face of the sport. In 1971, the AMA conducted a professional motocross race on a temporary track at Daytona International Speedway. While most motocross races had been held in the remote, rural countryside, Daytona brought motocross to the people. A year later, the concept was taken a step further—motocross was brought to major urban sports stadiums, beginning with the Los Angeles Coliseum. The term “Supercross,” a combination of Super Bowl and Motocross, was coined. In the 1980s and 1990s, teams, motorcycle manufacturers, broadcast partners, race facilities and sponsors worked together to bring the sport to new audiences. Top Supercross riders became household names, and off-road motorcycle sales soared. Today, AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is undisputedly the top Supercross series in the world and draws elite rider talent from every corner of the globe. An international cadre of manufacturers target their best equipment and development teams at these series in the quest for Championship titles. The AMA Supercross Championship is presented in the 450SX class, which primarily features four-stroke 450cc technology. The 250SX class, which showcases riders on four-stroke 250cc motorcycles, is split into U.S. eastern and western regional divisions, each awarding its own title. 5 AMA SUPERCROSS CONTACTS AMA Supercross Championship Series Contacts American Motorcyclist Association 13515 Yarmouth Dr. Pickerington, OH 43147-8273 www.amasupercross.com Mike Pelletier AMA Director of Racing (614) 856-1900, ext. 1211 [email protected] Connie Fleming Competitor License and Registration Information (614) 856-1900, ext. 1258 [email protected] Matthew Miles AMA Director of Communications (614) 856-1900 ext. 1347 [email protected] Series Promoter Media Contacts: Event Credentials and Media Access All events except that held at Daytona International Speedway: Sean Brennen Feld Entertainment (703) 448-3664 [email protected] Daytona International Speedway: Andrew Booth Daytona International Speedway (386) 681-6782 [email protected] 6 2021 AMA SUPERCROSS SCHEDULE Dates and locations subject to change. Combined East/West rounds award points toward both the East and West Regional Championships. Date Venue Location Region Jan. 16 NRG Stadium Houston, Texas East Jan. 19 NRG Stadium Houston, Texas East Jan. 23 NRG Stadium Houston, Texas East Jan. 30 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Ind. East Feb. 2 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Ind. East Feb. 6 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Ind. East Feb. 13 Camping World Stadium Orlando, Fla. East Feb. 20 Camping World Stadium Orlando, Fla. West March 6 Daytona International Daytona Beach, Fla. West Speedway March 13 AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas West March 16 AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas West March 20 AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas West April 10 Atlanta Motor Speedway Atlanta, Ga. West April 13 Atlanta Motor Speedway Atlanta, Ga. West April 17 Atlanta Motor Speedway Atlanta, Ga. West April 24 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, Utah East May 1 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, Utah East / West 7 RACE-RELATED TERMINOLOGY AMA: American Motorcyclist Association. Aftermarket: Produced by a manufacturer or fabricator other than the original equip- ment manufacturer. CC: Cubic centimeters. Displacement: The volume swept by the piston(s) in each stroke. Disqualification: The forfeiture of all awards, prizes and Championship points earned in all events during that day’s meet. Event: Any one of the races in a meet. Field: All of the riders who make up a race. FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. FMNR: National Federation organizing a meeting. Heat Race: A qualifying race that determines which riders advance to the LCQ or final event. Homologation: AMA approval process initiated by manufacturers or distributors of mo- torcycles. Only approved motorcycles may be utilized in AMA Supercross competition. Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ): A final qualifying race for those riders who did not qualify from a heat race. Manufacturer: The original manufacturer of a motorcycle, not the distributor. Marshal: A flagger or observer placed by the race director around the racetrack to as- sist him in the running of the meet. Meet: A meeting at which one or more events are held. Model: A reference to a particular year and name assigned by manufacturers to certain motorcycles. Moto: A race held within a meet that awards championship points. Motorcycle: A rear-wheel driven, two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a single engine. OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer. Official Results: A listing of the final finishing order of an event issued by scoring after the 30-minute protest period has expired. Paddock: Designated area primarily used for maintenance of event-entered competi- tion motorcycles. May also include parking area for motorcycle transport and support vehicles. 8 2021 AMA SUPERCROSS NUMBERS The current champion runs the No. 1 plate, instead of an assigned professional number, when competing in the class or region in which the No. 1 plate was earned. * Career numbers **New career numbers for 2021 1 — 450SX Eli Tomac 33 Derek Drake 68 Jace Owen 1 — 450MX Zach Osborne 34 Max Anstie 69 Robbie Wageman 1 — 250MX Dylan Ferrandis 35 Mitchell Harrison 70 Henry Miller 36 Martin Davalos