By
now most fans of moto have checked in on what number their favorite
rider will be sporting in 2017. The California tracks are starting to
fill up with guys supercross testing and donning their new digits. The
number talk might be around Cooper Webb taking number 2. A single digit
with a rich history of dominance. While that's in the mainstream, we
take a look at some privateers who made the top 100.
59-Noah McConahy
McConahy
has to be one of the most improved riders of 2016. Racing 250 west he
was a regular in the mains and outdoors was a constant top 15 threat in
the 450 class. He got his first national number of 96 last year and made
a huge jump for 2017.
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| Rider: Noah McConahy | Photo: Kyle Pesci |
62-Jesse Wentland
A
lot will change for Wentland in 2017. Although his number will be
minimal. He has once again earned a double digit in the 60s. Going up
the list one digit from 63 to 62. He has split with long time sponsor
RSR and is still searching for solid support. This guy has proven to
have top 5 speed and should be on some of the smaller teams lists.
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| Rider: Jesse Wentland | Photo: Kyle Pesci |
68-Heath Harrison
Being
a top privateer is a struggle in itself. Going out and putting yourself
in the mix with the factory guys fighting for top 10 finishes week in
and out is just next level. Harrison was able to do just that. Harrison
would have weeks that were purely impressive. He'd also struggle at
rounds like Spring Creek and Unadilla. This guy is just getting started!
He found his pace this season and consistency will come.
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| Rider: Heath Harrison | Photo: Kyle Pesci |
73-Marshal Weltin
After
just a few outdoors in 2015, Weltin would earn number 89 for 2016. He'd
get some help from friend Justin Barcia for the 250 east series but
would be sidelined with injury. Outdoors he'd finish as high as 14th. We
expect to see his number jump somewhere into the 50s with a healthy
season.
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| Rider: Marshal Weltin | Photo: Kyle Pesci |
75-Nick Schmidt
Savage.
Known as the Milestone Assassin, Schmidt is a supercross specialist.
After missing the main at Anaheim 1 he'd go on to make every main on the
season.
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| Rider: Nick Schmidt | Photo: Diffysmooth |
80-Cade Clason
Cade
was a part of the BWR Engines/K1 Speed team last season and was a
constant threat in 450 semi qualifiers. He'd spend the summer in Canada
but will be back in the States for supercross.
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| Photo: Cade Clason | Photo: Kyle Pesci |
91-Jacob Williamson
When
Gannon Audette got the call to fill in at Pro Circuit, Williams would
fill the spot left at Legends and Heroes. He earned all his points in
racing 250 east supercross and will be a constant main event threat on
2017.
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| Rider: Jacob Williamson | Photo: Kyle Pesci |
92-Jason Brooks
Jason
Brooks is one of those true grit kind of guys. We went through a year
that saw some sponsor changes and struggles but no matter what Brooks
showed up to race. We even saw him at RedBud without a single sticker on
his bike besides his 81. We are pumped to see him with another double
digit.
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| Rider: Jason Brooks | Photo: Kyle Pesci |
98-Matthew Babbitt
Babbitt
will just drop the 7 off his 2016 number 987 as he earned his first
double digit. Babbitt shows real grit outdoors and seems strong late in
motos. Last year he was on the outside of that top 20 bubble and this
year found the opposite side.
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| Rider: Matthew Babbitt | Photo: Kyle Pesci |
Here is a full list of 2017 numbers. Look good, you'll be questioning yourself come January.
*Career Numbers
**New Career Number for 2017
1 - 450SX - Ryan Dungey
1 - 450MX - Ken Roczen
1 - 250MX - Cooper Webb
1 - 250SX West - Cooper Webb
1 - 250SX East - Malcolm Stewart
2** Cooper Webb
3* Eli Tomac
4* Blake Baggett
5* Ryan Dungey
6* Jeremy Martin
7* James Stewart
10* Justin Brayton
11* Kyle Chisholm
12* Jake Weimer
14* Cole Seely
15* Dean Wilson
16* Zach Osborne
17** Joey Savatgy
18* David Millsaps
19* Justin Bogle
20* Broc Tickle
21* Jason Anderson
22* Chad Reed
23** Aaron Plessinger
24 Austin Forkner
25* Marvin Musquin
26** Alex Martin
27* Nicholas Wey
28 Mitchell Oldenburg
29* Andrew Short
30 Martin Davalos
31 RJ Hampshire
32 Weston Peick
33* Joshua Grant
34 Benny Bloss
35 Arnaud Tonus
36 Adam Cianciarulo
37 Phillip Nicoletti
38 Shane McElrath
39 Colt Nichols
40 Fredrik Noren
41* Trey Canard
42 Kyle Cunningham
43 Matt Bisceglia
44 Jordon Smith
45 Mitchell Harrison
46 Justin Hill
47 Malcolm Stewart
48 Christian Craig
49 Anthony Rodriguez
50 Luke Renzland
51* Justin Barcia
52 Tyler Bowers
53 Cole Martinez
54 Gannon Audette
55 Jessy Nelson
56 Kyle Peters
57 James Decotis
58 Chris Alldredge
59 Noah McConahy
60 Tristan Charboneau
61 Vince Friese
62 Jesse Wentland
63 Alexander Frye
64 Hayden Mellross
65 Paul Coates
66 Michael Leib
67 Jimmy Albertson
68 Heath Harrison
69 Wil Hahn
70 Dakota Alix
71 Justin Starling
72 Cole Thompson
73 Marshal Weltin
74 Bradley Taft
75 Nick Schmidt
76 Scott Champion
77 Ben Lamay
78 Nick Gaines
79 Darryn Durham
80 Cade Clason
81 Henry Miller
82 Luke Clout
83 Jackson Richardson
84 Daniel Herrlein
85 Thomas Hahn
86 Trevor Reis
87 Chris Howell
88 John Short
89 Austin Howell
90 Dillan Epstein
91 Jacob Williamson
92 Jason Brooks
93 Josh Cartwright
94* Ken Roczen
95 AJ Catanzaro
96 Vann Martin
97 Ryan Sipes
98 Matthew Babbitt
99 Chase Marquier
377* Christophe Pourcel
800* Mike Alessi
-Kyle Pesci
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