FIM AMA Supercross kicks off on Saturday in Anaheim as this year’s edition is the 40th, among othet stats and facts.
The first points-paying race was held on March 8, 1974 and Pierre Karsmakers won on a Yamaha
Later that year, Karsmakers went on to win the first ever AMA Supercross Championship
Since 1974, there have been 572 races of AMA Supercross
There have been 56 different winners of a AMA Supercross Main Event
There have been 20 different winners of the AMA Supercross Championship
There have been 7 different brands to win a AMA Supercross Main Event
This race marks the 61st time the gate will drop for a 450SX Class race in Anaheim
Anaheim holds the record for most supercross races held and will become the first venue to host 61
Since 1974, Anaheim has hosted a AMA Supercross race every year with the exception of ’74, ’75 ’80, ’88, ’97, and ’98
In 17 of 40 seasons, the winner of race one would go on to win the championship
In 32 of 40 seasons, the champion appeared on the podium for the first race
Ryan Dungey gave KTM their first-ever win at Angel Stadium at the third race in Anaheim last year
At the third stop at Angel Stadium last year, KTM earned their first-ever sweep with Ken Roczen winning the 250SX Class
Since 2000, only three riders (Stewat, Reed and Villopoto) have won the opening race in back-to-back years
Honda won the opening race of the year in five consecutive seasons (1982-1986)
Yamaha won the opening race of the year in five consecutive seasons (2000-2004)
Ryan Villopoto can become only the second rider in history to win four consecutive championships
Chad Reed and James Stewart are racing for their third championships
Ryan Dungey is racing for his second championship