2004 AMA Sports Award Banquet - Las Vegas, NV

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The AMA FMF Racing Hare & Hound Series is dominated by bikes, but they do allow one ATV Open Class, which normally attracts around 20 quads at each event. This West Coast 6 race series for the ATVs was dominated by Charles Lamson from Ridgecrest, CA. He won two of this years races season aboard his Gas Gas Machine, which was enough for him to finish out the season with a 45 point lead over 2nd place finisher J C Ray also from Ridgecrest, CA

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The GNC MX Champions were also called up to the stage to accept their medallions.

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Doug Gust, GNC Pro MX Champion

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GNC MX Champions that made the trip out to Las Vegas to accept their medallions.

Left to Right
Wesley Smith(265C), Heather Byrd(Women's A), Pat Brown(Pro Am 265 & Production), Bobby Ross(Production A), Ashton Laird(90 Production), and Doug Gust(Pro)

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After all the Class Champions were recognized, it was time to present the nominated awards to the top athletes, organizers, websites, broadcasters, and photo & media Journalist.

ATVA Youth Rider of the Year Nominees:
Ashton Laird, GNC MX
Ricky Stair, GNC MX
Landen Williams, GNC TT

ATVA Youth Rider of the Year award went to GNC MX racer Ashton Laird (90cc Production).

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AMA Youth Rider of the Year

Ashley Fioleck won the Motorcycle Youth Rider of the Year Award, and she may not ride ATVs, but I was truly inspired by achievements the past year. Ashley swept every moto in the Girls (9-13) Class, and she didn’t let her hearing disability hold her back from doing what she loves and that is racing.

It is great to see her parents not holding her back, and traveling to all the races from St Augstine, FL.

Congratulations!!!

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ATVA Veteran/Senior Rider of the Year

The Nominees:

John Gallagher, GNCC
George Loring, Hillclimber
David Porter, GNC MX

The award went to none other than GNCC Super Senior Rider, John Gallagher. John was in complete shock to hear his named announced and be recognized for his incredible racing season.

It was very obvious that he was truly honored to receive such a award.

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Johny Gallagher took a moment to thank his wife for supporting him and arranging their schedule around his racing year after year. He also was very thankful for the great series that Racer Productions developed over the years that he has given him so many found memories. Finally, he thanked his sponsors for all the support they have given him over the years.

Congratulations John!!!

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ATVA Female Rider of the Year

Nominees:
Mandy Brodil, GNC TT
Heather Byrd, GNC MX
Stephanie Parton, GNCC XC

The award went to Stephanie Parton(Women’s GNCC Champion). All three of these ladies had incredible seasons, and Stephanie smiled ear to ear as she walked to the stage.

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Stephanie Parton was joined on the stage by AMA Female Rider of the year, Heather Wilson, GNCC Women's Motorcycle Champion.

It was great to see these great woods riders being recognized for their outstanding performance on the track this season.