Fox Raceway
Pala, California
Pala, California is a small, predominantly Native American community and home to Fox Raceway. Since 2010, it has hosted many Pro Motocross season beginnings and endings. Just 25 minutes south of Temecula, Calif., Pala is a frequent testing ground for companies and race teams.
Fast Facts
While 2010 was the year of Ryan Dungey, it was Ryan Villopoto who took home both premier class championships in 2011. Villopoto sharpened his skills by battling with Ryan Dungey and Chad Reed throughout the year.
Entering the finale at Fox Raceway (then called Pala Raceway), Villopoto had a 14 point gap over Dungey, and took 3-1 scores (2nd overall to Dungey) to win his first of two 450MX Pro Motocross titles.
In their final moto before shutting down the team, Rick Zielfelder’s and Jeff Majkrzak’s GEICO Honda squad swept the 250MX podium, the final chapter of their 23-season run. Jett Lawrence, 17, won his first career overall with veteran Jeremy Martin and rookie Jo Shimoda in second and third.
In 450MX, another rookie, Chase Sexton, won the overall (3-1) while Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Zach Osborne secured the championship on the strength of four overall victories and six overall podiums.
The 2021 Pro Motocross season had a deep field of 450 talent but it was rookie Dylan Ferrandis who won round one at Fox Raceway and then the championship three months later at round 11, also at Fox Raceway.
Ferrandis won six overalls and finished top five in all 24 motos. It was Yamaha’s first 450MX title since 2007 and it came in Star Racing’s first season of running Yamaha’s 450 factory program.
Eli Tomac entered the final round of the 2022 Pro Motocross championship with a one point lead over Chase Sexton and delivered under pressure. Due to temps above 100, the motos were shortened to 25-min. +2 laps. Tomac went 1-1, overcoming a slow start in moto two.
Sexton fell three times in the second moto, twice while trying to pass Tomac for the lead.
Fox Raceway held the opening AND closing rounds of the 2022 season.
Venues
Fox Raceway (formerly Pala Raceway) has hosted all rounds. Often utilized as a practice facility for race teams, Fox Raceway has three different tracks on its property. The venue is open to the public, and hosts camping, a cafe, and trackside support.
The interactive table below details the all-time Fox Raceway leaders. Who has the most starts, wins, podiums and points. Filter by class. On mobile, slide left to access more columns.
All-Time Leaders
Who won Fox Raceway, in what year and what round was the race? Winner history makes that easy to see. Tap ‘additional stats’ to see more info
Winner History
Full race results from every Fox Raceway Motocross.