Blake Bagget – Image by Kawasaki USA
Spring Creek has hosted AMA Motocross national events since 1983. It’s boasts several of the most iconic obstacles in the sport, including the “Holy Schmit” jump named for late local legend Donny Schmit, and the sand whoops. The track also has the longest start straight on the schedule.
The city of Millville has a population of about 200. On Saturday, that population will grow by at least 50 times that number when thousands of die hard motocross fans pour into the city.
Hometown hero Ryan Dungey has won the last three years at Spring Creek – twice in the 250 Class and last year in his 450 Class debut at the facility.
Defending 250 Class Champion Trey Canard will make his 450 Class debut at Spring Creek, racing for the first time this summer since suffering an injury earlier in the year.
Chad Reed’s 450 Class win at RedBud was the 10th of his career, putting him into a tie with Kevin Windham for 14th all-time.
With a third-place finish at RedBud, Ryan Villopoto has finished on the podium in seven of his eight career starts.
Chad Reed and Ryan Villopoto are the only two riders in either class to finish on the overall podium at each round. Each rider is averaging a podium finish this season, at 2.1 and 2.8, respectively.
250 Class points leader Dean Wilson has finished second overall in four of six rounds this season. He has yet to win an overall.
Blake Baggett boasts a series-leading seven moto wins this season.
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki has won every 250 Class moto and overall of the 2011 season.
Justin Barcia boasts the most holeshots in the series with six. He is the only rider in the 250 Class to have more than one holeshot.
450 Class Stats
The first race held at Spring Creek was August 28, 1983. Bob Hannah won on a Honda.
This will be the 21st time the gate will drop for a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross race at Spring Creek.
Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Emig, Ron Lechien, James Stewart and Ryan Dungey have won at Spring Creek in both classes. Ryan Villopoto is looking to join them.
Ricky Carmichael boasts an undefeated record at Spring Creek MX Park, winning every race (eight) and every moto (16) from 2000-2007.
Suzuki has won five of the last six races at Spring Creek.
Bob Hannah book-ended his career at Spring Creek, winning his first-ever race in the 250 Class on April 4, 1976, and winning his final race in the 450 Class on August 11, 1985.
A total of four riders have posted their final career victories at Spring Creek.
Spring Creek hosted the 500cc national from 1985-1993. Honda won all but one event.
Wins by brand at Spring Creek
Kawasaki – 7
Honda – 6
Suzuki – 6
Yamaha – 1
Last win by brand at Spring Creek
Suzuki – 2010
Kawasaki – 2008
Honda – 2004
Yamaha – 1994
Riders to win at Spring Creek in both classes
Ricky Carmichael
Ryan Dungey
Jeff Emig
Ron Lechien
James Stewart
Brand Sweeps at Spring Creek
Honda: Bob Hannah, Ron Lechien – 1985
Kawasaki: Mike Kiedrowski, Robbie Reynard – 1995
Kawasaki: Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael – 1997, 1998
Suzuki: Ricky Carmichael, Broc Hepler – 2006
Suzuki: Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey – 2009
2011 Stats
450 Class Point Standings – After 6 of 12 rounds
Chad Reed, Kurri Kurri, Australia, Honda – 268
Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 252
Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 246
Brett Metcalfe, Mannum, Australia, Suzuki – 178
Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha – 173
Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, La., Honda – 172
Andrew Short, Colorado Springs, Colo., KTM – 130
Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Honda – 119
Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM – 115
Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki – 112
Overall Wins
Chad Reed – 4
Ryan Dungey – 1
Ryan Villopoto – 1
Moto Wins
Chad Reed – 6
Ryan Villopoto – 4
Ryan Dungey – 2
Overall Wins by Brand
Honda – 4
Kawasaki – 1
Suzuki – 1
Laps Led (total)
Ryan Villopoto – 67
Chad Reed – 53
Ryan Dungey – 40
Mike Alessi – 10
Christian Craig – 10
Davi Millsaps – 6
Kevin Windham – 6
Total: 192
Holeshot Winners (total)
Mike Alessi – 2
Christian Craig – 2
Ryan Dungey – 2
Chad Reed – 2
Brett Metcalfe – 1
Ryan Villopoto – 1
Jake Weimer – 1
Kevin Windham – 1
Top Five Average Finishers (minimum 6 motos)
Chad Reed – 2.1
Ryan Villopoto – 2.8
Ryan Dungey – 3.8
Brett Metcalfe – 6.4
Davi Millsaps – 7.6
Top Five Average Starters (minimum 6 motos)
Ryan Dungey – 3.2
Chad Reed – 3.2
Ryan Villopoto – 7.0
Davi Millsaps – 7.8
Mike Alessi – 8.5
250 Class Stats
The first 250 Class race was held at Spring Creek on August 28, 1983. Ron Lechien won on a Yamaha.
This will be the 29th time the gate will drop at Spring Creek for the 250 Class.
Late local legend Donny Schmit gave Suzuki its first win at Spring Creek in 1987, and went back-to-back with another win in 1988. Current local star Ryan Dungey achieved the same feat in 2008 and 2009 before moving on to the 450 Class.
With Trey Canard’s move into the 450 Class, Spring Creek will welcome a first time winner at the facility in the 250 Class.
First time winners at Spring Creek
Andrew Short, 2005 – Honda
Nick Wey, 1999 – Kawasaki
Mike LaRocco, 1990 – Suzuki
Wins by brand at Spring Creek
Kawasaki – 11
Suzuki – 7
Honda – 6
Yamaha – 3
KTM – 1
Last win by brand at Spring Creek
Honda – 2010
Suzuki – 2009
Kawasaki – 2007
KTM – 2001
Yamaha – 1993
2011 Stats
250 Class Point Standings – After 6 of 12 rounds
Dean Wilson, Glasgow, Scotland, Kawasaki – 258
Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki – 244
Tyla Rattray, Durban, South Africa, Kawasaki – 242
Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda – 176
Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha – 163
Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki – 143
Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda – 137
Gareth Swanepoel, Johannesburg, South Africa, Yamaha – 120
Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda – 112
Martin Davalos, Quito, Ecuador, Suzuki – 111
Overall Wins
Blake Baggett – 4
Tyla Rattray – 2
Moto Wins
Blake Baggett – 7
Dean Wilson – 3
Tyla Rattray – 2
Overall Wins by Brand
Kawasaki – 6
Laps Led (total)
Blake Baggett – 67
Dean Wilson – 43
Tyla Rattray – 33
Justin Barcia – 24
Darryn Durham – 11
Ryan Sipes – 5
Eli Tomac – 4
Nico Izzi – 1
Total: 188
Holeshot Winners (total)
Justin Barcia – 6
Gannon Audette – 1
Blake Baggett – 1
Wil Hahn – 1
Tyla Rattray – 1
Malcolm Stewart – 1
Dean Wilson – 1
Top Five Average Finishers (minimum 6 motos)
Dean Wilson – 2.5
Tyla Rattray – 3.0
Blake Baggett – 3.8
Eli Tomac – 4.3
Kyle Cunningham – 9.5
Top Five Average Starters (minimum 6 motos)
Dean Wilson – 4.9
Tyla Rattray – 6.1
Justin Barcia – 6.9
Blake Baggett – 7.3
Eli Tomac – 8.3
Past Winners
SPRING CREEK MX PARK
Millville, MN
450 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 17, 2010 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
July 18, 2009 / Chad Reed, Australia / Suzuki
August 17, 2008 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
August 12, 2007 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
August 13, 2006 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
August 14, 2005 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
August 15, 2004 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
August 17, 2003 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
August 18, 2002 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
August 19, 2001 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
August 13, 2000 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
August 15, 1999 / Greg Albertyn, South Africa / Suzuki
August 16, 1998 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
August 3, 1997 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
August 4, 1996 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
July 30, 1995 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
August 7, 1994 / John Dowd, Chicopee, MA / Yamaha
August 11, 1985 / Bob Hannah, Carson City, NV / Honda
August 5, 1984 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 28, 1983 / Bob Hannah, Axton, VA / Honda
250 Class
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
July 17, 2010 / Trey Canard, Shawnee, OK / Honda
July 18, 2009 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
August 17, 2008 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
August 12, 2007 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
August 13, 2006 / Broc Hepler, Kittanning, PA / Suzuki
August 14, 2005 / Andrew Short, Murrieta, CA / Honda
August 15, 2004 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
August 17, 2003 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
August 18, 2002 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
August 19, 2001 / Grant Langston, South Africa / KTM
August 13, 2000 / Travis Pastrana, Annapolis, MD / Suzuki
August 15, 1999 / Nicholas Wey, Dewitt, MI / Kawasaki
August 16, 1998 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
August 3, 1997 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
August 4, 1996 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
July 30, 1995 / Robbie Reynard, Moore, OK / Kawasaki
August 7, 1994 / Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA / Honda
August 15, 1993 / Jeff Emig, Highland Ranch, CA / Yamaha
August 16, 1992 / Mike LaRocco, South Bend, IN / Kawasaki
August 11, 1991 / Mike LaRocco, La Porte, IN / Kawasaki
August 19, 1990 / Mike LaRocco, La Porte, IN / Suzuki
August 20, 1989 / Damon Bradshaw, Charlotte, NC / Yamaha
August 14, 1988 / Donny Schmit, Bloomington, MN / Suzuki
August 23, 1987 / Donny Schmit, Bloomington, MN / Suzuki
August 10, 1986 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
August 11, 1985 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 5, 1984 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
August 28, 1983 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
500cc Motocross
Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
August 15, 1993 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
August 16, 1992 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
August 11, 1991 / Jean-Michel Bayle, France / Honda
August 19, 1990 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
August 20, 1989 / Jeff Ward, San Juan Capistrano, CA / Kawasaki
August 14, 1988 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 23, 1987 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 10, 1986 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
August 11, 1985 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
August 5, 1984 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
August 28, 1983 / Danny Chandler, Foresthill, CA / Honda
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