With the biggest amateur race in the world quickly approaching, our man Jeff Simpson has been previewing the amateur scene all week. Check out Part I and Part II of our Loretta Lynn’s preview. While success at Loretta’s doesn’t always translate into titles, money and factory rides at the pro level, it’s typically a decent gauge. With that in mind, let’s look at how many titles at the Ranch the current top 10 in the 450 Class in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross racked up… or didn’t.
1.) Dylan Ferrandis
Never competed at Loretta’s.
2.) Ken Roczen
Never won a title. Best finish: Ninth in 2008 MX Lites B Modified.
3.) Justin Barcia
Four-time champion:
2005 – 85 (12-13) Modified
2005 – 85 (12-13) Stock
2006 – 85 (12-13) Stock
2008 – MX Lites B Stock
4.) Eli Tomac
Eight-time champion:
2004 – 65 (10-11) Stock
2006 – 85 (12-13) Modified
2007 – 85 (14-15) Modified 2007
2007 – Supermini 12-15
2008 – Supermini 1 (12-15)
2008 – Supermini 2 (14-16)
2009 – Schoolboy 2 (14-16) B/C
2009 – 250 B Modified
5.) Chase Sexton
Two-time champion:
2011 – 85 (9-11) Stock
2016 – Open Pro Sport
6.) Aaron Plessinger
Two-time champion:
2013 – 450 B Limited
20013 – 250 B
7.) Christian Craig
Never won a title. Best finish: 14th in Supermini 12-15 in 2007.
8.) Cooper Webb
Four-time champion:
2002 – 51 cc 4-6 Stock Oil Inj
2006 – 65 (7-11) Modified
2010 – Supermini 1 (12-15)
2012 – 250 B Stock
9.) Adam Cianciarulo
Eleven-time champion:
2005 – 51cc 7-8 AMA Class 2
2006 – 65 (7-9) Stock
2007 – 85 (7-11) Modified
2007 – 85 (7-11) Stock
2008 – 85 (9-11) Modified
2009 – 85 (12-13) Modified
2009 – 85 (12-13) Stock
2011 – Supermini 1 (12-15)
2011 – Supermini 2 (13-16)
2012 – Supermini 1 (12-15)
2012 – Supermini 2 (13-16)
10.) Marvin Musquin
Did not compete at Loretta’s.
Adams # of titles with nothing on big bikes ????
Zak Birt eats crayons, adams won nothing on big bikes?
Those who are wondering about Adam not having Big Bike titles, He went from superminis to the pros. Which it showed with his first few outdoor results because he was still very small for the 250f, but then wins his first ever supercross… insane