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Honda Race Results: The Winningest Team in History

 

 

 

Honda's racing legacy has driven the company to greatness since its inception. Over the 30-year history of AMA National motocross and later Supercross, Honda riders have won more races and championships than any other manufacturer.

 

 

 

American Honda won its first National motocross title in 1973 when Gary Jones raced their first production motocrosser, the CR250M Elsinore, to victory. Honda came back the following year to win a second 250cc title with Jones, and capture the first 125cc title with Marty Smith aboard Honda's first 125cc motocross bike, the CR125M Elsinore.

 

 

 

Since this amazing beginning, American Honda motocross teams have won a record 49 AMA National championships. Beyond that, Honda riders have won 15 of the last 21 AMA 250 Supercross championships, including nine Supercross titles in a row. No other team even comes close to Honda's impressive racing record.

 

 

 

250cc Supercross

 

1975 2nd-Marty Smith

 

1976 2nd-Pierre Karsmakers

 

1977 2nd-Jim Pomeroy

 

1978 2nd-Marty Tripes

 

1979 4th-Steve Wise

 

1980 3rd-Chuck Sun

 

1981 4th-Jim Gibson

 

1982 1st-Donnie Hansen, 3rd-Johnny O'Mara

 

1983 1st-David Bailey, 3rd-Bob Hannah

 

1984 1st-Johnny O'Mara, 3rd-David Bailey

 

1985 3rd-Ron Lechien

 

1986 1st-Rick Johnson, 2nd-David Bailey, 3rd-Johnny O'Mara

 

1987 2nd-Rick Johnson

 

1988 1st-Rick Johnson

 

1989 1st-Jeff Stanton, 3rd-Guy Cooper

 

1990 1st-Jeff Stanton, 2nd-Jean-Michel Bayle

 

1991 1st-Jean-Michel Bayle, 3rd-Jeff Stanton

 

1992 1st-Jeff Stanton, 3rd-Jean-Michel Bayle

 

1993 1st-Jeremy McGrath, 3rd-Jeff Stanton, 5th-Steve Lamson

 

1994 1st-Jeremy McGrath, 5th-Steve Lamson, 6th-Jeff Stanton

 

1995 1st-Jeremy McGrath, 5th-Doug Henry, 9th-Steve Lamson

 

1996 1st-Jeremy McGrath, 13th-Steve Lamson

 

1997 15th-Steve Lamson

 

1998 2nd-Ezra Lusk

 

1999 2nd-Ezra Lusk, 3rd-Mike Larocco, 4th-Mickael Pichon, 7th-Kevin Windham

 

2000 3rd-Mike LaRocco, 4th-Kevin Windham, 6th-Sebastien Tortelli

 

2001 3rd-Mike LaRocco, 5th-Ezra Lusk, 10th-Sebatien Tortelli

 

2002 1st-Ricky Carmichael, 6th-Nathan Ramsey, 7th-Ernesto Fonseca, 11th-Mike LaRocco, 12th-Kyle Lewis

 

2003 1st -Ricky Carmichael, 3rd-Ernesto Fonseca, 8th-Larry Ward, 13th-Michael Byrne, 14th-Mike LaRocco

 

 

 

125cc National

 

1974 1st-Marty Smith

 

1975 1st-Marty Smith

 

1977 4th-Warren Reid

 

1978 4th-Steve Wise

 

1979 4th-Warren Reid

 

1980 5th-Richard Coon

 

1981 2nd-Johnny O'Mara

 

1982 2nd-Johnny O'Mara, 3rd-Jim Gibson

 

1983 1st-Johnny O'Mara

 

1984 2nd-Johnny O'Mara

 

1985 2nd-Johnny O'Mara

 

1986 1st-Micky Dymond

 

1987 1st-Micky Dymond, 3rd-Guy Cooper

 

1988 1st-George Holland, 3rd-Guy Cooper

 

1989 1st-Mike Kiedrowski, 3rd-Guy Cooper

 

1990 2nd-Mike Kiedrowski

 

1993 1st-Doug Henry, 3rd-Jeremy McGrath

 

1994 1st-Doug Henry, 2nd-Steve Lamson

 

1995 1st-Steve Lamson

 

1996 1st-Steve Lamson

 

1997 3rd-Scott Sheak, 9th-Steve Lamson

 

1999 2nd-Brock Sellards, 3rd-Tallond Vohland

 

2000 4th-Brock Sellards, 5th-Steve Lamson

 

2002 4th-Ernesto Fonseca

 

2003 5th-Michael Byrne, 10th-Chris Gosselaar, 16th-Ryan Mills

 

 

 

250cc National

 

1973 1st-Gary Jones

 

1974 1st-Gary Jones

 

1975 2nd-Marty Smith

 

1976 2nd-Marty Smith

 

1977 2nd-Marty Smith

 

1978 2nd-Jimmy Ellis

 

1979 3rd-Marty Tripes

 

1980 3rd-Steve Wise

 

1981 3rd-Donnie Hansen

 

1982 1st-Donnie Hansen

 

1983 1st-David Bailey

 

1984 2nd-Ron Lechien

 

1985 2nd-Johnny O'Mara

 

1986 1st-Rick Johnson, 2nd-David Bailey, 3rd-Johnny O'Mara

 

1987 1st-Rick Johnson

 

1988 2nd-Rick Johnson

 

1989 1st-Jeff Stanton, 3rd-Rick Johnson

 

1990 1st-Jeff Stanton

 

1991 1st-Jean-Michel Bayle, 2nd-Jeff Stanton

 

1992 1st-Jeff Stanton, 3rd-Jean-Michel Bayle

 

1993 3rd-Steve Lamson, 7th-Jeff Stanton

 

1994 3rd-Jeremy McGrath, 6th-Jeff Stanton

 

1995 1st-Jeremy McGrath

 

1996 2nd-Jeremy McGrath

 

1997 6th-Ezra Lusk

 

1998 6th-Ezra Lusk

 

1999 2nd-Kevin Windham, 3rd-Mike Larocco, 4th-Ezra Lusk

 

2000 2nd-Sebastien Tortelli, 3rd-Kevin Windham, 5th-Mike LaRocco

 

2001 4th-Mike LaRocco, 6th-Sebastien Tortelli, 11th-Ezra Lusk

 

2002 1st-Ricky Carmichael, 4th-Sebastien Tortelli, 5th Kyle Lewis, 6th-Mike LaRocco, 10th-Nathan Ramsey

 

2003 1st-Ricky Carmichael, 5th-Mike LaRocco, 8th-Ernesto Fonseca, 9th-Larry Ward, 12th-Kyle Lewis, 13th-Clark Stiles, 15th-Nathan Ramsey

 

 

 

500cc National

 

1975 3rd-Pierre Karsmakers

 

1976 4th-Pierre Karsmakers

 

1977 1st-Marty Smith

 

1978 3rd-Marty Smith

 

1979 3rd-Gary Semics

 

1980 1st-Chuck Sun

 

1981 3rd-Chuck Sun

 

1982 1st-Darrell Shultz, 2nd-Chuck Sun

 

1983 3rd-Danny Chandler

 

1984 1st-David Bailey

 

1985 3rd-David Bailey

 

1986 1st-David Bailey, 2nd-Rick Johnson

 

1987 1st-Rick Johnson

 

1988 1st-Rick Johnson

 

1989 2nd-Jeff Stanton

 

1990 2nd-Jeff Stanton

 

1991 1st-Jean-Michel Bayle, 3rd-Jeff Stanton

 

1992 2nd-Jeff Stanton, 4th-Jean-Michel Bayle

 

1993 2nd-Jeff Stanton, 4th-Steve Lamson

 

1994 Series discontinued

 

 

 

Others:

 

1983 Wrangler Grand National Championship–D. Bailey

 

1984 Wrangler Grand National Championship–D. Bailey

 

1991 125cc Western Region Supercross Championship–J. McGrath

 

1992 125cc Western Region Supercross Championship–J. McGrath

 

1992 Supercross World Championship–J. Stanton

 

1993 125cc Eastern Region Supercross Championship–D. Henry

 

1994 Supercross World Championship–J. McGrath

 

1995 Supercross World Championship–J. McGrath

 

1999 FIM United States Grand Prix of Motocross–K. Windham, 1st

 

2000 Supercross World Championship–M. LaRocco

 

2001 U.S. Open of Supercross–R. Carmichael

 

2002 125 Western Regional Supercross Champion–T. Preston

 

2002 U.S. Open of Supercross–M. LaRocco

 

2003 Motocross des Nations moto winner - R. Carmichael

 

 

 

A record 50 AMA National championships.

 

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Team Sponsors

 

 

 

Universal Studios

 

The 2004 season marks the fourth year of Honda’s unique sponsorship and exclusive representation agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group (USCPG). The two industry leaders have formed an innovative motorsports partnership that creates a sponsorship featuring Universal Studio’s character Woody Woodpecker as team mascot for both the Honda Motocross Racing Team™ and the Honda Road Racing Team™. Additionally, Universal Studios represents the merchandising and promotional rights for the Honda Racing Teams’ properties.

 

 

 

Universal Studios Consumer Products Group and Universal Pictures are divisions of Universal Studios, a diversified entertainment company and worldwide leader in motion pictures, television, home and location-based entertainment. The Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is responsible for global licensing and retail strategies for the company and its operating divisions. Cross-licensing between entertainment and motorsports has been a very successful combination for Universal Studios Consumer Products Group. Programs have been established with NASCAR champions Jeff Gordon and Bobby Labonte, NHRA Funny Car champion John Force, and Formula 1 Champion Williams F1®.

 

 

 

Fox Racing

 

An icon in the sport of motocross, Fox Racing has been in the American motocross scene for three decades. 2004 marks its 11th year as a primary Team Honda sponsor. The company offers a huge variety of team-replica riding gear and sports-wear for sale under license from American Honda, perfectly in keeping with its acknowledged leadership in off-road racing and casual apparel.

 

 

 

Showa

 

Suspension components are of crucial importance in motocross, so it’s beneficial to have a strong, long-term relationship with your supplier. Honda and Showa have celebrated countless championships over the years and will continue to bank on decades of experience to aid the Red Riders in ’04. Showa is also an OE supplier of suspension to Honda and other manufacturers as well.

 

 

 

Pro Honda Oils and Chemicals

 

Pro Honda™ Oils and Chemicals have supported Honda’s motocross team for 23 years, supplying a full line of lubricant and motorcycle product. Only Pro Honda products are approved by Honda R & D, and they are available at Honda dealerships all across the country.

 

 

 

Honda Rider’s Club of America (HRCA)

 

For 11 years as a motocross team sponsor, the HRCA® has offered its Members a wide variety of activities and services, such as special appearances, autograph sessions, pit tours, VIP hospitality and even dinners with Honda’s racing teams. The HRCA boasts more than 550,000 Members and regularly offers Members an inside look at Honda racing through its bi-monthly Member publication, Honda Red Rider magazine, and Member-only Clubhouse web site.

 

 

 

Dunlop

 

A sponsor for almost two decades, Dunlop has contributed immeasurably to the motocross team’s record 50 National titles. Dunlop has an unequaled win record in virtually every form of motorcycle racing, and this experience guarantees the best possible tires for the Honda team. So does working hand-in-hand with Honda’s factory riders and technicians to develop cutting-edge tire technology for racers and casual off-road riders. Look for the bright yellow Dunlop logos that adorn each factory Honda race bike tire.

 

 

 

Renthal

 

Among manufacturers of handlebars and sprockets, only Renthal can boast more than 100 world and National championships. Naturally, American Honda’s motocross team won many of those championships with the 18-year sponsor.

 

 

 

D.I.D

 

Spokes, rims and drive chains take an unbelievable beating in the world of professional motocross. That’s why the Honda team puts its trust in D.I.D to provide components that can take the constant abuse-and more. D.I.D has been a longtime sponsor, and puts what it learns in competition into the OE products it supplies to Honda and other manufacturers.

 

 

 

NGK

 

They’re rarely thought about, because spark plugs have an almost appliance-like role in racing. Each one is expected to work perfectly in a horrifically hostile environment. NGK plugs, another long-time OE supplier, are more than up to the task, the product of decades of experience in all forms of motorsports competition.

 

 

 

VP Racing Fuel

 

In addition to its motocross and Supercross titles with Team Honda, VP Racing Fuel also boasts several NHRA Pro Stock titles, plus championships in off-shore, off-road, circle track and aviation competition. Although this year marks VP’s fourth year as a team sponsor, their experience in blending championship-winning fuels date back 27 successful years.

 

 

 

Throttle Jockey

 

Rarely do graphics hold up to the abuse of professional motocross, but Throttle Jockey has found a formula for stunning-looking motorcycle graphics that appear as fresh and smooth on the victory lap as they did on the parade lap. A family-owned firm in Kokomo, Indiana, Throttle Jockey has been a Honda team sponsor for five years and sells the same durable kits to the public.

 

 

 

Twin Air

 

Twin Air, one of the originators of oiled-foam air filters, has been racking up championships for more than 30 years. 2003 marked another winning year for Twin Air, raking in numerous titles from around the globe. The air filter company plans to garner more championships in 2004 as they enter their fifth year with Team Honda.

 

 

 

Mechanics Wear

 

Racers aren’t the only members of Team Honda that require protective gear, which is why the Red Rider wrenching crew relies on Mechanix Wear. As a second-year sponsor Mechanix Wear provides gloves, aprons and other important tools of the trade to keep the Honda team technicians unscathed. In addition to the motocross pits, Mechanix Wear can also be found in the paddock of the Indy Racing League.

 

 

 

VForce

 

Of all the parts on a motorcycle, the petals in a reed valve are among the most delicate. Of all the reed valve petals produced, VForce manufactures the most durable. How durable are they? They can withstand the operation of opening and closing 133 times per second at 8000 rpm. Team Honda demands such durability, not to mention performance from its engine’s intake tract, which is why VForce is a three-year team sponsor.

 

 

 

White Brothers

 

White Brothers is both a distributor and manufacturer of motorcycle, ATV, personal watercraft and mountain bike accessories, but dirt bike performance is where the Southern California-based company planted its roots. Well respected in the four-stroke arena, White Brothers is back for a third year as a team sponsor and will provide exhaust systems for Honda’s factory CRF450R and new CRF250R.

 

 

 

Hinson Racing

 

The massive power produced by Team Honda’s factory engines is a heavy load for a clutch to bear. Hinson Racing clutch components not only handle the load, they deliver the ultimate in off-road performance and reliability. In addition to the championships gained through their relationship with Honda, Hinson Racing has won titles in every major professional off-road series and expect to add more to their mantle with Honda in 2004.

 

 

 

Renton Coil Spring

 

Renton Coil Spring (RCS) titanium springs are quickly becoming the standard in racing circles ranging from Snocross to Formula 1 automobile racing and now motocross. As a first year sponsor of Team Honda, RCS will provide the Red Riders with the latest in titanium spring design and manufacturing technology. With more than 50 years of experience, RCS is more than qualified in supplying high performance springs for demanding applications.

 

 

 

 

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