Monster Energy Supercross Historical Notes Package - Round 9 - Rogers Centre - Toronto, ON2017-03-02 16:08Toronto’s history with Monster Energy Supercross dates back to 2004, when it was one of two Canada rounds that composed the FIM World Supercross GP, a globally recognized precursor to the regular championship schedule that consisted of 16 races. From ’04-‘06 Toronto remained a part of the FIM World Supercross GP. In 2008 it was integrated into the normal championship schedule, which established the 17-race slate currently enjoyed today and formalized supercross as an FIM World Championship. As a result, Canada’s most populous city holds the unique distinction of being the only international destination of Monster Energy Supercross’ current 17-race World Championship schedule, currently in its 10th season. The Rogers Centre, originally known as SkyDome, was the first modern stadium to feature a motorized retractable roof when it opened in 1989. The iconic venue will host its 12th supercross race this season. 450SX Class Stats: Toronto 2016 Podium: Ken Roczen Marvin Musquin Ryan Dungey The first-ever supercross race in Toronto was on December 4, 2004, as part of the FIM World Supercross GP. Ricky Carmichael won on a Suzuki en route to clinching that season’s world title. The first Toronto race as part of the formal Monster Energy Supercross schedule was March 29, 2008. Chad Reed won on a Yamaha en route to his second championship. Last season Ken Roczen became the first rider without a championship to win in Toronto. In total, six different riders have won the 11 races inside Rogers Centre since 2004 – Carmichael, Dungey, Reed, Roczen, Stewart, and Villopoto. In the complete history of supercross in Toronto, dating back to 2004, just three brands have claimed victory – Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha. Things yet to be achieved in Toronto: Brand sweep of wins in both classes A rider winning in both the 250SX Class and 450SX Class A first-time 450SX Class winner All-Time Wins by Brand in Toronto (Last Win) Kawasaki: 3 (2013) Suzuki: 3 (2016) Yamaha: 2 (2009) *FIM World Supercross GP Kawasaki: 1 (2005) Suzuki: 1 (2004) Yamaha: 1 (2006) All-Time Wins in Toronto (Wins) Ryan Villopoto (3) James Stewart (2) *Stewart also has one FIM World Supercross GP win. Past Winners in Toronto *2004: Ricky Carmichael – Suzuki *2005: James Stewart – Kawasaki *2006: Chad Reed – Yamaha 2008: Chad Reed – Yamaha 2009: James Stewart – Yamaha 2010: Ryan Villopoto – Kawasaki 2011: Ryan Dungey – Suzuki 2012: Ryan Villopoto – Kawasaki 2013: Ryan Villopoto – Kawasaki 2014: James Stewart – Suzuki 2016: Ken Roczen – Suzuki *FIM World Supercross GP 250SX Class Stats: Toronto 2016 Podium: Justin Hill Jeremy Martin Matt Bisceglia The first-ever 250SX Class race in Toronto was an exhibition on December 4, 2004. Nate Ramsey won on a KTM. The first points-paying 250SX Class race in Toronto was on March 28, 2009. Christophe Pourcel won on a Kawasaki en route to the first of back-to-back titles. A rider named Justin has won four of the seven points-paying 250SX Class races in Toronto – Justin Barcia (’10 & ’12), Justin Bogle (’14), and Justin Hill (’16). All-Time Wins by Brand in Toronto (Last Win) Honda: 3 (2014) Kawasaki: 2 (2011) KTM: 2 (2016) *Toronto Exhibition Races KTM: 2 (2004 & 2006) Honda: 2 (2005 & 2008) All-Time Wins in Toronto (Wins) Justin Barcia (2) First-Time Winners in Toronto 2010: Justin Barcia 2014: Justin Bogle Past Winners in Toronto *2004: Nathan Ramsey – KTM *2005: Davi Millsaps – Honda *2006: Martin Davalos – KTM *2008: Shaun Skinner – Honda 2009: Christophe Pourcel - Kawasaki 2010: Justin Barcia - Honda 2011: Dean Wilson - Kawasaki 2012: Justin Barcia - Honda 2013: Marvin Musquin - KTM 2014: Justin Bogle – Honda 2016: Justin Hill – KTM *Toronto Exhibition Races Source: Feld Motor Sports Click here to visit our forums to discuss this story |
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