Jeremy McGrath initiated his professional motocross career in 1989, rapidly establishing himself by placing 8th in the 125cc West Region supercross season. His ascent continued; in 1990, he secured his first supercross race victory and finished 2nd overall in the season standings. McGrath’s early dominance saw him win consecutive 125 West supercross titles in 1991 and 1992, setting the stage for an unparalleled era of achievement. From 1993 to 2000, Jeremy McGrath commanded the 250cc supercross championships, earning the moniker ‘King of Supercross’ with an astounding seven titles and a record 72 main event victories during this period.
His extraordinary performance included AMA Supercross 250cc Championships in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000. Beyond supercross, he also claimed the 1995 250 Outdoor Motocross Championship. McGrath’s success resonated internationally, as he was a key member of the victorious U.S. teams at the Motocross des Nations in both 1993 and 1996.
Further showcasing his enduring influence, McGrath partnered with Kawasaki in 2016 to host the ‘Science of Supercross’ video series and has been involved with a successful video game series based on his iconic career.