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Anything to talk about post-Birmingham? I’m sure there are 400 podcast, TikTok accounts and the like where you can find some blistering takes on the AMA, Deegan and more. I even have some. But not in this space.

This space is safe! Or is it a safe space? Anyhow, we are back and looking into the finer details of the sport: stats.

So, enjoy this non-AMA/Deegan related blog.

*All stats below are provided by SMX Media

450 Class

Hunter Lawrence’s Win

Was the 3rd of his 450 career
It’s the first time in his 450SX career that he has back-to-back wins
It was his 75th career SMX League podium, which ties him with Tim Ferry for 27th all-time
And his 27th career SMX League win
He was making his 60th combined Supercross start (250SX/450SX) and scored his 15th Supercross victory, giving him a 25% winning percentage indoors

Ken Roczen’s Second

Was his 82nd career podium, which moves him past Cooper Webb for 6th all-time
Birmingham marked his 172nd career 450SX Class start
He is 1 start behind Jeremy McGrath for 10th all-time

Eli Tomac’s Third

Was his 110th career 450SX podium
He is now 1 behind McGrath for 2nd all-time
He also tied McGrath for 3rd in 450SX class top-5 finishes
It also marked his 293rd career top-5 SMX League finish, which is 1st all-time

250 Class

Cole Davies Win

Was his 4th career 250SX win in just his second pro season
He has only made 13 career 250SX starts and has 7 career podiums

Haiden Deegan’s Second

Was the 23rd podium of his 250SX career
He is now 8th all-time in history, tied with Zach Osborne, Jett Lawrence and Jeremy McGrath
Birmingham was his 80th career start and in those starts he has 55 career podiums