The first 250 Class race was held at Budds Creek on October 8, 1989. Mike Kiedrowski won on a Honda. This will be the 20th time the gate will drop for a 250 Class race at Budds Creek. Steve Lamson ('94-'96), James Stewart ('02-'04) and Ryan Villopoto ('06-'08) have won three in a row at Budds Creek. Suzuki looks to earn its first win at Budds Creek since 1991, which remains its only win at the track. A 16-year drought.Kawasaki is looking to capture its fourth consecutive win at Budds Creek for the second time in the history of the facility. Kawasaki has won seven of the last eight races at Kawasaki.
Wins by brand at Budds Creek
Kawasaki - 9
Honda - 7
Yamaha - 2
Suzuki - 1
First time winners at Budds Creek
Tallon Vohland, 1999 - Honda
.Last win by brand at Budds Creek
Kawasaki - 2008
Honda - 2005
Yamaha - 2000
Suzuki - 1991
250 Class Point Standings - Thru 9 of 12 Rounds
Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 387
Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 381
Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 287
Tommy Searle, Great Britain, KTM, 268
Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 255
Justin Barcia, Cairo, Ga., Honda, 235
Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 227
Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 214
Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 175
Kyle Cunningham, Ft. Worth, Texas, Kawasaki, 162
250 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey - 4
Christophe Pourcel - 3
Jake Weimer - 2
250 Class Moto Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 10
Ryan Dungey - 7
Jake Weimer - 1
250 Class Wins by Brand
Kawasaki - 5
Suzuki - 4
250 Class Laps Led
Christophe Pourcel - 113
Ryan Dungey - 80
Justin Barcia - 43
Trey Canard - 21
Jake Weimer - 11
Martin Davalos - 6
Blake Wharton - 6
250 Class Muscle Milk Recovery Rider of the Day - Unadilla
Lucas Crespi (M1: 25th, M2: 16th) - 9 positions
Tickets are available are available at the box office or online at www.buddscreek.com and www.allisports.com. Weekend tickets: Adults - $50, Children (6-12) - $30, 5 and Under - Free; Saturday tickets: Adults - $30, Children (6-12) - $10, 5 and Under - Free. Save $5 with advance purchase.
Fans can catch live video feed of the first motos in each of the three classes streaming on the internet at www.allisports.com beginning at 1 p.m. ET.
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