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You love March Madness, WE love March Madness, so let’s have some Vurbmoto Madness, shall we? We’ve spent the last five days creating the ultimate list of the best riders to ever do the thing and we’ve seeded them into a sweet sixteen bracket.
As you may have noticed on Instagram last night we had you vote for the “play-in” #16 seed, in which we had you pick between Kent Howerton, Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, and Mark Barnett for the final spot in the tourney. Ken Roczen won that poll and now faces the GOAT Ricky Carmichael in round one.
We’re going to have some key matchups to vote on Instagram the next couple days. Here’s the full rundown. We don’t know what we are doing. We’re just trying to have some fun and see what everyone chooses! So, cast your vote below and help us narrow this bracket down!
It’s AWESOME BABYYYYYY! (Shoutout to Dick Vitale)
1.) Ricky Carmichael
- 7-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships MX Champion (2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000)
- 5-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships SX Champion (2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001)
- 3-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 125MX Champion (1999, 1998, 1997)
- 76 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship MX Wins
- 48 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship SX Wins
2.) Jeremy McGrath
- 1995 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Champion
- 7-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 250SX Champion (2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993)
- 1996 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Runner-Up
- 15 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Wins
- 72 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship SX Wins
3.) Rick Johnson
- 3-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 250MX Champion (1987, 1986, 1984)
- 2-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 500MX Champion (1987, 1988)
- 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 250SX Champion (1988, 1986)
- 3-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 250MX Runner-Up (1988, 1986, 1982)
- 33 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Wins
- 28 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Wins
4.) Ryan Villopoto
- 2-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Champion (2013, 2011)
- 4-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 450SX Champion (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011)
- 3-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships MX LITES Champion (2008, 2007, 2006)
- 12 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Wins
- 41 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Wins
5.) Ryan Dungey
- 3-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Champion (2015, 2012, 2010)
- 4-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 450SX Champion (2017, 2016, 2015, 2010)
- AMA Pro Motocross Champion 2009
- 3-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Runner-Up (2014, 2013, 2011)
- 39 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Wins
- 34 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Wins
6.) Eli Tomac
- 4-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Champion (2022, 2019, 2018, 2017)
- 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 450SX Champion (2022, 2020)
- 2-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Runner-Up (2021, 2016)
- 32 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Wins
- 51 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Wins
7.) James Stewart
- 2008 AMA Pro Motocross Championship MX Champion
- 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships SX Champion (2009, 2007)
- 2006 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship SX Runner-Up
- 20 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Wins
- 50 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Wins
8.) Jeff Ward
- 4-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 250MX Champion (1990, 1989, 1988, 1985)
- 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 250SX Champion (1987, 1985)
- 4-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 250MX Runner-Up (1991, 1990, 1989, 1987)
- 25 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Wins
- 20 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Wins
9.) Jeff Stanton
- 3-time AMA Supercross Champion (1989,1990,1992)
- 3-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 250 Champion (1989,1990,1992)
- 20 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship Wins
- 17 career AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Wins
10.) Bob Hannah
- 3-time AMA Supercross Champion (1977,1978,1979)
- 2-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 250 Champion (1978,1979, )
- 29 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship Wins
- 27 career AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Wins
- 125MX Champion 1976
11.) Chad Reed
- 2009 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Champion
- 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships SX Champion (2008, 2004)
- 2004 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Runner-Up
- 10 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Wins
- 44 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Wins
12.) Broc Glover
- 3-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 500MX Champion (1985, 1983, 1981)
- 1984 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 500MX Runner-Up
- 1985 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Runner-Up
- 21 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Wins
- 10 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Wins
13.) David Bailey
- 1983 AMA Supercross 250SX Champion
- 1983 AMA Pro Motocross 250MX Champion
- 1984 AMA Pro Motocross 500MX Champion
- 18 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship Wins
- 12 career AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Wins
14.) Jeff Emig
- 2-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 250MX Champion (1997, 1996)
- 1997 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Champion
- 1995 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Runner-Up
- 16 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Wins
- 7 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Wins
- 1992 125cc MX Champion
15.) Mike Kiedrowski
- 1993 AMA Motocross 250SX Champion
- 1992 AMA Pro Motocross 500MX Champion
- 2X AMA Pro Motocross 125MX Champion (1989, 1991)
- 15 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250MX Wins
- 10 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 125MX Wins
16. Ken Roczen
- 2-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Champion (2016, 2014)
- 2-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Runner-Up (2019, 2015)
- 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship 450SMX Runner-Up
- 21 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Wins
- 22 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Wins
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#1 Ricky Carmichael
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#16 Ken Roczen
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#2 Jeremy McGrath
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#15 Mike Kiedrowski
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#3 Ricky Johnson
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#14 Jeff Emig
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#4 Ryan Villopoto
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#13 David Bailey
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#5 Ryan Dungey
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#12 Broc Glover
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#6 Eli Tomac
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#11 Chad Reed
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#7 James Stewart
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#10 Bob Hannah
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#8 Jeff Ward
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#9 Jeff Stanton
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Bob Hannah is my greatest ever because he was the first super dominant US racer although that only lasted a few years until his injury. He was the Jeremy McGrath influence of the late 1970’s.
James Stewart should be #2 but the ama / fim cut his career short. Would have gone on to be best there ever was but we will never know. No wonder why he didn’t say anything about retiring for so long, he had his career taken from him.
Tomac is the best! Such a confident rider along with being a humble individual. Will be a fan forever!
Eli is better than Chad , don’t get me wrong he’s also a great but he is behind Eli
Eli
What about De Coster!! Five time true world champion!! Traveled the globe to win the title! The Living Legend, The Icon!!
As far as accomplishments on paper goes. There is no question. Its the goat, RC4
Behind him would probably be McGrath, then tomac
Thats not to say js7 wasnt the fastest.. only the 2nd rider to go undefeated in moto.. we will see in a few years where Jett falls on this list
Eli Tomac and Chad Reed is kinda weird to me but obviously Tomac has been more dominant than Reed was but Reed also was in the Era of Ricky and James idk Reed was my favorite rider growing up but I’d say Eli has more accolades. Eli for me!