AMA Racing Awards Program
Sportsman of the Year
Presented annually to an individual who has, in the opinion of AMA Racing, demonstrated a high degree of unselfishness and concern for the welfare of other competitors during the course of
sanctioned activity.
Athlete of the Year
Presented annually to an individual who has, in the opinion of AMA Racing, dominated his or her amateur racing discipline.
Horizon Award
Established in 1997, AMA Horizon Awards are presented annually by AMA Racing to the individuals who have been selected as the most outstanding riders in the AMA Amateur National Motocross
Championships, the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships, and the AMA Road Race Grand Championships. This award is designed to recognize riders who are about to move from the youth ranks into amateur
racing and from the amateur ranks into AMA Pro Racing competition.
Youth Dirt Tracker of the Year
Established in 2003, the AMA Youth Dirt Tracker of the Year is a rider under the age of 16 chosen for his or her performance in the 50cc, 65cc and 85cc classes at the championships. Youth riders
who also participate in amateur classes will be considered, but only their youth class results will be factored into the selection.
Vet/Senior Dirt Tracker of the Year
Established in 2003, the AMA Vet/Senior Dirt Tracker of the Year is the outstanding rider over the age of 30 at the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships. Results from all classes ridden will are
considered in making the award.
Youth Motocrosser of the Year
Established in 2003, the AMA Youth Motocrosser of the Year is a rider under the age of 16 chosen for his or her performance in the youth classes at the motocross nationals. Youth riders who also
participate in amateur classes will be considered, but only their youth class results will be factored into the selection.
Vet/Senior Motocrosser of the Year
Established in 2003, the AMA Vet/Senior Motocrosser of the Year is the outstanding rider over the age of 30 at the AMA Motocross National Championships. Results from all classes ridden will are
considered in making the award.
Road Race Top Rookie
Established in 2005, the AMA Road Race Top Rookie honors the best novice-level racer at the annual AMA Road Race Grand Championships.
AMA Racing Sportsman of the Year
2008: Destry Abbott
2007: Kurt Caselli
2006: Jason Griffin
2005: Dr. Joseph "Doc" Ragon
2004: Denis Manning
2003: Austin Greenland
2002: Hugh Fleming
2000: Jim "Grandpa" Beck
1999: AMA District 27
1998: Kelly Yancey
1997: Russ Collar
1996: Richard "Gunny" Claypoole
1995: Danny Hamel
1994: Russ Bennett
1993: Jeff Fredette
1992: Carl and Nancy Peters
1991: Not awarded
1990: Scott Summers
1989: Robert McClelland
1988: Alan Barker
1987: Dr. Richard Meyer
1986: Richard & Joyce France
1985: Dr. John's Team Moto Guzzi (Wittner)
1984: Charles Halcomb
1983: Robert Hill
1982: John Morgan
1981: Al Eames
1980: Ted Leimback
1979: Don Cichocki
1978: Lane Leavitt
1977: Tom Penton
1976: Steve Bartley
AMA Racing Athlete of the Year
2008: Ricky Dietrich
2007: Patrick Smage
2006: Geoff Aaron
2005: Juha Salminen
2004: John Lewis V
2003: Michael Lafferty
2002: Nicholas Cummings, Mt. Morris, MI, Dirt Track, Road Race
2001: James Stewart, Jr., Haines City, FL, Motocross
2000: Geoff Aaron, Redding, CT, Observed Trials
1999: Todd Cipala, Ellsworth, WI, Hillclimb
1998: Barry Hawk, Jr., Smithfield, PA, Enduro, Hare Scrambles
1997: Rodney Smith, Oakley, CA, Enduro, Hare Scrambles, Hare & Hound
1996: Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL, Motocross
1995: Ty Davis, Hesperia, CA, Enduro
1994: Dick Burleson, Blacklick, OH, Enduro
1993: Danny Hamel, Boulder, NV, Hare & Hound
1992: Timmy Ferry, W. Palm Beach, FL, Motocross
1991: ISDE Junior Trophy Team:
Jimmy Lewis, Somis, CA
Chris Smith, Stanhope, NJ
David Rhodes, Kent, WA
Steve Hatch, Ithaca, NY
1990: Lee Pounders, Smyrna Beach, FL, Road Race
1989: Georgie Price, Sicklerville, NJ, Dirt Track
1988: Tony Hendon, Murray, KY, Hare Scrambles
1987: Larry Pegram, Baltimore, OH, Dirt Track, Ice Race
1986: Dan Smith, Visalia, CA, Hare Scrambles
1985: Scott Head, Placerville, CA, Observed Trails
1984: Terry Cunningham ,Greenback, TN, Enduro
1983: Mike Melton, Gahanna, OH, Enduro
1982: Eddie Lojak, Tarentum, PA, Hare Scrambles
1981: Dick Burleson, Blacklick, OH, Enduro
1980: Mark Hinkle, South Haven, MI, Motocross
1979: Bernie Schreiber, LaCresent, CA, Observed Trails
1978: Doug Chandler, Salinas, CA, Dirt Track
1977: Ferrell McCollough, Beltsville, MD, Motocross
1976: Dick Burleson, Blacklick, OH, Enduro
AMA Horizon Award
2008
Motocross: PJ Larsen, Darryn Durham
Dirt Track: Brad Baker
Road Race: Chris Clark
2007
Motocross: Trey Canard
Dirt Track: Jeffrey Carver
Road Race: Zac Chapman
2006
Motocross: Josh Hill
Dirt Track: Matt Weidman
Road Race: Cory Burleson
2005
Motocross: Ryan Villopoto
Dirt Track: Stevie Bonsey
Road Race: Blake Young
2004
Dirt Track: John Lewis V
Road Race: Logan Young
Motocross: Mike Alessi
2003
Dirt Track: Ricky Marshall
Road Race: Brian Stokes
Motocross: Davi Millsaps
2002
Dirt Track: Nicholas Cummings and Logan Myers
Road Race: Chris "Opie" Caylor
Motocross: Evan Laughridge
2001
Dirt Track: Jared Mees
Motocross: James Stewart Jr.
Road Race: Doug Duane
2000
Dirt Track: Cory McDermitt
Motocross: Ben Riddle
Road Race: Ben Spies
1999
Dirt Track: Tony Meiring & Bryan Smith
Motocross: Travis Pastrana
Road Race: Jason DiSalvo
1998
Dirt Track: Roger Lee Hayden
Motocross: Billy Payne
Road Race: Charles Chouinard
1997
Dirt Track: Nicky Hayden
Motocross: Nicholas Wey
Road Race: Eric Wood
AMA Youth Dirt Tracker of the Year
2008: Jr. Addison
2007: Ryan Wells
2006: Hayden Gillim
2005: Patrick Jacobsen
2004: Ethan Gillim
2003: Michael Martin
AMA Vet/Senior Dirt Tracker of the Year
2008: Rex Fisher
2007: Dallas Mayer
2006: Thomas Carriger
2005: Steven Nichols
2004: Kevin Snyder
2003: Kevin Snyder
AMA Youth Motocrosser of the Year
2008: Joey Savatgy
2007: Jason Anderson
2006: Jessy Nelson
2005: Jason Barcia
2004: Ashley Fiolek
2003: Mike Alessi
AMA Vet/Senior Motocrosser of the Year
2008: Doug Dubach
2007: Kevin Walker
2006: Jimmy Evans
2005: Mike Katin
2004: Kevin Walker
2003: Kevin Foley
AMA Road Race Top Rookie
2008: Clint Shobert
2007: Dustin Doucet
2006: Robert Wilkey
2005: Cory Burleson
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