1996 AMA Supercross Championship

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1996 AMA Supercross Championship
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Organizer American Motorcyclist Association
Discipline Supercross
DurationJanuary – May 1996
Number of races15
TV partner(s) ESPN
Champions
450cc Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath
250cc West Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Windham
250cc East Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon
AMA Supercross Championship seasons
← 1995
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The 1996 AMA Supercross Championship (also known as 1996 Pace Supercross) was the 23rd season of off-road stadium motorcycle racing in the United States.

Contents

Comprising 15 rounds, the series ran from January until May, crowning supercross champions in both the 125cc and 250cc classes, concluding with the Denver round on May 11. [1]

Jeremy McGrath went into the season as the reigning champion in the premier 250SX class and defended his title. Kevin Windham won his first supercross title in the 125SX West class, whilst Mickael Pichon defended his crown in the 125SX East class. [2]

Schedule and results

Jeremy McGrath completed an almost perfect season in the 250cc class, going 14-1 across the 15 races, with his only loss being a second-place finish to Jeff Emig in the penultimate race in St Louis. [3] [4] [5]

Race Calendar

Round (125 East/West)DateLocationStadiumBroadcast250cc Winner125cc Winner
1 (E)January 13 Flag of Florida.svg Orlando Citrus Bowl ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon
2 (E & W)January 20 Flag of Minnesota.svg Minneapolis Metrodome ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon &
Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Windham
3 (W)January 27 Flag of California.svg Anaheim Angel Stadium ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Windham
4 (W)February 3 Flag of Washington.svg Seattle Kingdome ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Windham
5 (W)February 10 Flag of California.svg San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Willoh
6 (E)February 24 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Atlanta Georgia Dome ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of the United States.svg John Dowd
7 (E)March 9 Flag of Florida.svg Daytona Daytona International Speedway ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon
8 (E/W)March 16 Flag of Texas.svg Houston Astrodome ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Windham
9 (E/W)March 23 Flag of Texas.svg Irving Texas Stadium ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon
10 (E)March 30 Flag of Indiana.svg Indianapolis RCA Dome ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon
11 (E)April 6 Flag of Florida.svg Tampa Tampa Stadium ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon
12 (E)April 13 Flag of Michigan.svg Detroit Pontiac Silverdome ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of the United States.svg John Dowd
13 (E)April 20 Flag of North Carolina.svg Charlotte Charlotte Motor Speedway ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon
14 (E & W)April 27 Flag of Missouri.svg St. Louis Trans World Dome ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Emig Flag of the United States.svg Nathan Ramsey &
Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Windham
15 (W)May 18 Flag of Colorado.svg Denver Mile High Stadium ESPN Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Windham

Source: [6]

Championship Standings

450cc

PlaceRiderTeamPoints
1 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy McGrath Honda 372
2 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Emig Kawasaki 240
3 Flag of the United States.svg Ezra Lusk Suzuki 215
4 Flag of the United States.svg Phil Lawrence Kawasaki 202
5 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Hughes Kawasaki 202

Source: [7]

250cc East

PlaceRiderTeamPoints
1 Flag of France.svg Mickael Pichon Kawasaki 232
2 Flag of the United States.svg John Dowd Yamaha 207
3 Flag of the United States.svg Nathan Ramsey Suzuki 162
4 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Sheak Suzuki 137
5 Flag of the United States.svg Brian Deegan Honda 136

Source: [8]

250cc West

PlaceRiderTeamPoints
1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Windham Yamaha 170
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Dobb Suzuki 127
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Ashkenazi Suzuki 101
4 Flag of the United States.svg Greg Schnell Suzuki 97
5 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Brandes Suzuki 89

Source: [9]

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  2. ↑ "Supercross Champions". Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  3. ↑ "1996 St. Louis - 250SX Supercross Results". Racer X. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  4. ↑ Smith, Brett (2022-04-06). "Jeremy McGrath And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Night In St. Louis". We Went Fast. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  5. ↑ Geraldino, Daniel (2024-03-30). "Blast From the Past - Gateway Greats". Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
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  7. ↑ "1996 Supercross 250SX Points Standings". Racer X. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  8. ↑ "1996 Supercross 125ESX Points Standings". Racer X. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  9. ↑ "1996 Supercross 125WSX Points Standings". Racer X. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
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