AMA National Motocross Series Heads for Millville
29 July 1997
R97084 July 29, 1997 For Immediate Release EMIG RIDING HIGH COMING INTO MILLVILLE AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS WESTERVILLE, Ohio -- Jeff Emig is riding the high of a two-race winning streak coming into round 10 of the American Motorcyclist Association National Motocross Series this Sunday at the Millville, Minnesota, Spring Creek Motocross Park. The defending AMA 250cc National Motocross champion and current series leader comes to Millville with the confidence of not only his current win streak but also the fact that he is the defending Spring Creek 250cc winner. Ironically, while Emig appears to be almost a sure bet to win the 1997 championship, he does have a reason to feel at least some trepidation about this weekend's race. After all, it was at Millville last year that Emig's arch-rival, Jeremy McGrath, suffered a big crash in practice that cost him the momentum that was seemingly leading him to his second AMA 250cc Motocross title. Emig hopes to escape the fate that befell McGrath and go on to win his third straight National at Millville. While Emig is favored this weekend, a number of top 250cc riders have shown the ability to beat the champ on any given weekend. Yamaha's John Dowd has experienced a resurgence this season, winning two races in a row mid-season. Dowd won the 250cc national at Millville in 1994, so he knows what it takes to win there. Another former Millville winner is Mike Kiedrowski. Kiedrowski has suffered a tough season in his first year back after a one-year retirement. Kiedrowski looked good last week in Troy, Ohio, and could be a factor this weekend. McGrath would love to get a win at the track that bit him last year. It would be his first victory at Spring Creek. It's anyone's guess who will come out on top in the 125cc class at Millville. Emig's Kawasaki teammate Damon Huffman became the fourth winner in the last six races last week in Ohio. Huffman should be one of the top contenders along with series leader Ricky Carmichael, defending champ Steve Lamson, last year's runner up Kevin Windham and 1995 Millville 125cc winner Robbie Reynard. PAST WINNERS SPRING CREEK MOTOCROSS PARK Millville, MN 250cc Motocross Date Winner, Hometown Machine ----------------------------------------------------------------- August 4, 1996 Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA Kawasaki July 30, 1995 Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA Kawasaki August 7, 1994 John Dowd, Chicopee, MA Yamaha August 11, 1985 Bob Hannah, Carson City, NV Honda August 5, 1984 Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA Honda August 28, 1983 Bob Hannah, Axton, VA Honda 125cc Motocross Date Winner, Hometown Machine --------------------------------------------------------------- August 4, 1996 Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA Honda July 30, 1995 Robbie Reynard, Moore, OK Kawasaki Aug. 7, 1994 Steve Lamson, Pollock PInes, CA Honda Aug. 15, 1993 Jeff Emig, Highland Ranch, CA Yamaha August 16, 1992 Mike LaRocco, South Bend, IN Kawasaki August 11, 1991 Mike LaRocco, La Porte, IN Kawasaki August 19, 1990 Mike LaRocco, La Porte, IN Suzuki August 20, 1989 Damon Bradshaw, Charlotte, NC Yamaha August 14, 1988 Donny Schmit, Bloomington, MN Suzuki August 23, 1987 Donny Schmit, Bloomington , MN Suzuki August 10, 1986 Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA Honda August 11, 1985 Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA Honda August 5, 1984 Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA Kawasaki August 28, 1983 Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA Yamaha Contact: Connie Fleming Phone: (614) 891-2425 Fax: (614) 891-7368 -30-