2010 AMA Racing Championship Sports Award Banquet Nominees
November 20, 2010 - Red Rock Hotel, Casino, and Spa - Las Vegas, NV

Pickerington, OH (10/25/2010) - The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce the nominees for 2010 year-end awards presented to standout individuals and organizations involved in AMA-sanctioned competition. The awards will be presented at the 2010 AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by World of Powersports, on Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev.

"These racers and organizers went above and beyond during the 2010 season," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "They have represented the AMA well, and in their own ways have advanced the AMA mission to promote the motorcycling lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. I'm personally looking forward to recognizing the standout recipient in each category at the Red Rock in November."

In addition to these special honorees, hundreds of champions will be recognized at the 2010 AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by World of Powersports.

The AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by World of Powersports, is just part of a celebratory weekend that kicks off with the 2010 induction ceremony for the Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Friday evening, Nov. 19. The weekend also includes the 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, Nov. 20, featuring some of the country's most impressive original and restored classic motorcycles, as well as the world's fastest motorcycle.

Tickets to the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by World of Powersports, are $69 per person and include a meal. Tickets to the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are $89. Special packages are also available. In addition, guests at either or both banquets receive a special Red Rock room rate of just $90, a $150 discount off the normal rate. Banquet tickets, reservations and additional event information can be found at http://AmericanMotorcyclist.com/LegendsAndChampions.

AMA Racing ATV Athlete of the Year Nominees
Chris Borich, Sunbury, Pa. - GNCC
Brian Childs, Welch, Minn. - AMA Racing Hillclimb
Michael Coburn, Garretson, S.D. - ATV Extreme Dirt Track
Joel Hetrick, Seneca, Pa. - AMA ATV Motocross
Dustin Hoffman, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.- AMA Racing Ice Racing

ATV Veteran/Senior Rider of the Year Nominees
Lee Dickerson, Middletown, Penn. - AMA ATV Hare Scrambles
James Perry, Adolphus, Ky. - Extreme ATVA Dirt Track
Dave Simmons, Painesville, Ohio - GNCC

AMA Racing Female Rider of the Year Nominees
Heather Byrd, Union City, Tenn.- AMA ATV Motocross
Maria Forsberg, Brier, Wash. - GNCC
Mandi Mastin, Whitehouse, Ohio - AMA Racing Rekluse Enduro

AMA Racing Youth Rider of the Year Nominees
Austin Lee, Bedford, Ind.- AMA Racing East Hare Scrambles / GNCC
Jesse Masterpool - AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships

AMA Racing Media Award Nominees
ATV INSIDER - David Schloss, publisher/editor
Flattrack.com - Wayne Hosaka
Racer X - Davey Coombs, editor/founder; Brian Stealey, president

AMA Racing Motocross Organizer of the Year Nominees
American Motosports LLC, Broadway, Ohio - Matthew and Amy Eastman
Fast Traxx Promotions LLC, Millfield, Ohio - Shawna Bickley
Victory Sports Inc., Blountville, Tenn. - Sam Gammon

AMA Racing Off-Road Organizer of the Year Nominees
American Motosports LLC, Broadway, Ohio - Matthew and Amy Eastman
Fast Traxx Promotions LLC, Millfield, Ohio - Shawna Bickley
Victory Sports Inc., Blountville, Tenn. - Sam Gammon

AMA Racing Track Racing Organizer of the Year Nominees
BUB Racing Inc., Grass Valley, Calif. - Delvene Manning)
Extreme Dirt Track Promoters Group - Ken Ferrell, chairman
Square Deal Riders MC, Binghamton, N.Y. - Lou Delousia

AMA Racing Club of the Year Nominees
Dayton MC, Dayton, Ohio - Kevin Looney, president
Polka Dots MC, Midland, Mich. - Robert Shinabargar, president
Salinas Ramblers, Salinas, Calif. - Matt Beck, president

AMA Recreational Off-Road Riding Organizer of the Year
Buckeye Dual Sporters, Logan, Ohio - Bill Kaeppner
Sound Rider!, Seattle, Wash. - Thomas Mehren
Variety Riders MC, Ottawa, Ill. - Steven Churchill, president

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted
the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they
navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination:
freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights
organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls
of local, state and federal government, the committees of international
governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member
clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports
competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization
in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of
well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental,
transport, hotel stays and more. Through its support of the Motorcycle Hall
of Fame, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future
generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

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