Budds Creek History & Stats
US MX
Nestled in the forest of Southern Maryland, Budds Creek Motocross is a legendary, world-class motocross track. It is a favorite among riders and fans alike, as it offers both great racing lines for the riders and a layout that is ideal for spectators. The Budds Creek track sits in a valley, so viewing is outstanding from many locations around the facility. Its natural terrain and scenic beauty have provided a backdrop for legendary races throughout the years, including the 1999 250cc U.S. Grand Prix in which Kevin Windham beat all of the world championship riders, including ten-time champion Stefan Everts.
On the international stage, Budds Creek hosted the 2007 Motocross of Nations, where a U.S. team made up of Ricky Carmichael, Tim Ferry, and Ryan Villopoto put in one of the most dominant performances in the history of the event, with Villopoto becoming the first rider in the history of the event to win both of his motos on a 125cc/250F machine.
Since 1989, Budds Creek has hosted a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship event every year, whether it be a 125cc/500cc National, a 125cc/250cc National, or, in the current form, a 250cc/450cc National. It always promises some of the best races of the season.
When not hosting top-level national and international events, Budds Creek also hosts numerous amateur motocross races throughout the year. It's by far the most popular track in AMA District 7, and it is also the Mid Atlantic Motocross Association's home track. Rarely a weekend goes by without racing at Budds Creek.
RedBud 2013 Statistical Report
- This is the 40th running of the RedBud National.
- RedBud is the site of the largest obstacle in American Motocross. LaRocco's Leap, named for former championship rider and local hero Mike LaRocco, is a 120-foot uphill triple jump. The iconic obstacle has been giving riders big air for over two decades.
- RedBud has hosted a national during the 4th of July holiday weekend since 1978.
- Ricky Carmichael captured seven consecutive wins in the 450 Class at RedBud on three different brands of motorcycles.
- In 2012, both the 450 Class and 250 Class winner at RedBud went on to win the title in their respective classes - Ryan Dungey (450 Class) and Blake Baggett (250 Class).
- With Ryan Dungey's victory on a KTM in 2012, all five OEM's have won at RedBud over the last five seasons in the 450 Class.
- Only two foreign-born riders have won at RedBud in both the 450 (Chad Reed and Sebastien Tortelli) and 250 (Grant Langston and Stephane Roncada) classes.
- Dungey is the only rider in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to finish on the podium in every moto.
- Ryan Villopoto has captured the most moto wins of the season with nine to date, as well as the distinction of being the only rider to win a moto at every round.
- Wil Hahn leads the 250 Class in Motorcycle Superstore Holeshot Championship points after only racing four motos.
450 Class Stats
- The first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race held at RedBud was July 28th, 1974. Kenny Zahrt won on a Bultaco, marking the last AMA Pro Motocross win for that manufacturer.
- This race marks the 33rd time the gate will drop at RedBud for a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race in the premier class.
- Marty Tripes won his last Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race at RedBud in 1979.
- Jeff Ward won at RedBud on 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc bikes.
- Ricky Carmichael has won at RedBud on three brands of motorcycles - Kawasaki, Honda, and Suzuki.
- Chad Reed became just the second international 450 Class winner at RedBud in 2011.
- With two wins, Ryan Dungey holds the most wins at RedBud of any current racer in the 450 Class.
Dungey's two career wins at RedBud are the most among active 450 Class riders
250 Class Stats
- The first 250 Class race held at RedBud was May 23, 1976. Bob Hannah won on a Yamaha.
- This race marks the 34th time the gate will drop at RedBud for a 250 Class race.
- Ryan Villopoto and Jeff Emig are the only two riders to win three races in a row at RedBud.
- Blake Baggett will attempt to be the first three-peat winner in the 250 Class since Ryan Villopoto's streak from 2006-2008.
- Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Steve Lamson, Jeff Emig, Mickey Dymond, Mark Barnett, Ryan Villopoto and Blake Baggett have all won back-to-back events at RedBud.
- Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki has won six of the last seven 250 Class races at RedBud. As a brand, Kawasaki has won 9 of the last 11 races at RedBud.
Baggett has won back-to-back overalls at RedBud entering this year
