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Mike Smith corners the Valvoline Suzuki GSXR1100 F-USA machine en route to victory at Memphis Motorsports Park in September of 1990. It marked the first F-USA for Smith, who went on to win that year’s title. (Larry Lawrence photo)

The Western/Eastern Roadracers’ Association Formula USA National Series was highly competitive during the 1990 season. Coming into Memphis, six different riders had won the seven series races. Ironically, series points leader Mike Smith was not among those. Smith led large portions of many of the races, but had always come up short at the checkered flag. During the Labor Day Weekend at Memphis Motorsports Park, Smith finally tasted the thrill of victory, by winning his first Formula USA event.

Smith who qualified on the pole, led from start to finish on his Valvoline Suzuki GSXR1100 Superbike. Floridian rider Donald Jacks had his best finish of the season finishing in second, 3.3 seconds behind Smith. Pocono winner Kurt Hall, shook off a stubborn Rich Oliver to finish third, making it a Suzuki sweep of the top three finishers.

Smith, of Canton, Georgia, talked about being relieved to finally win a race, “I feel like a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I didn’t worry about anybody else’s practice or qualifying times, I decided to just concentrate on doing the best job I could.”

Despite not winning until September that year, Smith went on to win the 1990 Formula USA Championship.

I found this old qualifing news release today. It’s a fun look back 20 years ago in AMA road racing.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (oct. 5, 1991) — Scott Russell, Smyrna, Ga., set a new single-lap track record at Texas World Speedway Saturday in qualifying for the Lone Star Superbike Challenge. The Superbike race will be the feature event of the six races scheduled in the American Motorcyclist Association championship event.

Russell’s time of 1:08.325 on the 1.8 mile track at an average speed of 94.841 mph took the pole for Sunday from former world champion Freddie Spencer, Shreveport, La., who had been the provisional leader after the morning session. Spencer held onto the second spot with a time of 1:08.675 at an average speed of 94.357 mph.
Superbike
(single lap qualifying – 1.8 miles length)
1, Scott Russell, Smyrna, Ga., Kawasaki, 1:08.325, 94.841 mph.
2, Freddie Spencer, Shreveport, La., Honda, 1:08.675, 94.357.
3, Jamie James, Prairieville, La., Yamaha, 1:08.775, 94.220.
4, Miguel DuHamel, Verdun, Quebec, Honda, 1:08.876, 94.082.
5, Thomas Stevens, Cape Coral, Fla., Yamaha, 1:09.393, 93.381.
6, Mike Smith, Canton, Ga., Suzuki, 1:09.644, 93.045.
7, Richard Arnaiz, Palm Springs, Fla., Honda, 1:09.755, 92.897.
8, Dale Quarterley, Rockland, Mass., Honda, 1:09.863., 92.753.
9, Jacques Guenette, Laval, Quebec, Kawasaki, 1:09.961, 92.623.
10, Pascal Picotte, Granby, Ontario, Ducati, 1:10.024, 92.540.
11, Eric Moe, Spring Lake, Mich., Honda, 1:10.076, 92.471.
12, Tommy Lynch, Bakersfield, Calif., Suzuki, 1:10.480, 91.941.
13, Mike Baldwin, Darien, Conn., Honda, 1:10.578, 91.813.
14, Larry Schwarzbach, Houston, Yamaha, 1:10.668, 91.696.
15, James Adamo, Glen Cove, N.Y., Ducati, 1:11.071, 91.176.
16, Tom Kipp, Kirtland Hills, Ohio, Yamaha, 1:11.701, 90.375.
17, John Hopperstad, Boulder, Colo, Yamaha, 1:11.791, 90.262.
18, Christian Gardner, Salt Lake City, Utah, Yamaha, 1:11.922, 90.098.
19, Britt Turkington, Mc Allen, Texas, 1:12.031, 89.961.
20, Linnley Clarke, Barrie, Ontario, Yamaha, 1:12.031, 89.961.
21, Mario DuHamel, Verdun, Quebec, Suzuki, 1:12.158, 89.803.
22, Joe B. Williams, Santa Rosa, Calif., Honda, 1:12.321, 89.601.
23, Brad Hazen, Orange, Calif., Yamaha, 1:13.830, 87.769.
24, Peter Villacaro, Pt. St. Lucie, Fla., Kawasaki, 1:13.947, 87.630.
25, Jesus Rodriguez, Monterrey, Mexico, Honda, 1:14:622, 86.838.

Here is the final qualifying order for 250 GP following Saturday morning’s final session.

250 Grand Prix
(single lap qualifying – 1.8 miles length)
1, Chris D’Aluisio, West Redding, Conn., Yamaha, 1:10.554, 91.845 mph.
2, Jim Filice, Modesto, Calif., Yamaha, 1:10.735, 91.610.
3, Jonathan Cornwell, Georgetown, Ontario, Yamaha, 1:11.047, 91.207.
4, Danny Walker, Boulder, Colo., Yamaha, 1:11.483, 90.651.
5, Rick Kirk, Claremore, Okla., Yamaha, 1:11.752, 90.311.
6, Nick Ienatsch, Los Angeles, Yamaha, 1:12.882, 88.911.
7, Rick Tripodi, Unionville, Ontario, Yamaha, 1:13.085, 88.664.
8, Jimmy Mosley, Greenville, Miss., Yamaha, 1:13.566, 88.084.
9, Doug Carmichael, Dallas, Texas, Yamaha, 1:14.229, 87.297.
10, Martin Miller,Alpha, Ohio, Yamaha, 1:14.664, 86.789.
11, William Himmelsbach, Quakerstown, Pa., Yamaha, 1:15.146, 86.232.
12, Kurt Dimick, Ft. Collins, Colo., Yamaha, 1:16.403, 84.813.
13, John France, W. Melbourne, Fla., Yamaha, 1:17.764, 83.329.
14, Thornton McPheeters, Kirkwood, Mo., Honda, 1:17.958, 83.122.
15, Andrew Perkins, St. Louis, Mo., Yamaha, 1:18.868, 82.163.
16, Frank Klementich, Houston, Yamaha, 1:22.596, 78.454.

750 Supersport
Scott Russell, Smyrna, Ga., won his eight round of the 750cc Supersport
Series in as many starts this season. Russell clinched his second title in the class three weeks ago at Topeka and is going after a perfect score in the nine-race series.
750cc Supersport
(20 laps, 36 miles)
1, Scott Russell, Smyrna, Ga., Kawasaki, average speed – 88.620 mph, margin
of victory – 5.577 seconds.
2, Britt Turkington, McAllen, Texas, Suzuki.
3, Tripp Nobles, Macon, Ga., Honda.
4, Takanobu Koyama, Anaheim, Calif., Honda.
5, Jacques, Guenette, Laval, Quebec, Kawasaki.
6, Bob Sandy, Streator, Ill., Kawasaki.
7, David Deveau, Sebastopol, Calif., Suzuki.
8, Larry Locklear, Fort Worth, Texas, Honda.
9, Jeffrey Heino, Clearwater, Fla., Suzuki.
10, Andrew Deatherage, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Suzuki.
11, Rusty Allen, Houston, Kawasaki.
12, Jeff Herzog, Irvine, Calif., Kawasaki.
13, Dean Mizdal, Costa Mesa, Calif., Suzuki.
14, Owen Weichel, Toronto, Ontario, Suzuki.
15, James Schaefer, St. Hedwick, Texas, Suzuki.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Gold Hill Racing of Edgewater, Colo., kept their championship hopes alive in the EBC Brakes Endurance Challenge Series at Texas World Speedway on Saturday. Dutchman Racing, Pittsburgh, Pa., came into the race needing only a second place finish to clinch its third championship in the GTO division of the American Motorcyclist Association race. Dutchman was in the lead with 20 minutes to go in the three-hour race when the team’s Suzuki developed brake problems that dropped them to seventh at the finish.

EBC Brakes Endurance Challenge
(145 laps, 261 miles)
GTO Class – 1, Gold Hill Racing, Edgewater, Colo., Yamaha, average speed -
86.881 mph, margin of victory – 19.650 seconds.
2, Team Mad Dog, Dallas, Yamaha.
3, Yamaha of Jacksonville NC, Chattanooga, Tenn.,Yamaha.
4, Team O.T.S., Houston, Honda.
5, Keystone Racing, Lake Ariel, Pa., Suzuki.
6, Fastline-MCM Racing, Westhills, Calif., Suzuki.
7, Dutchman Racing, Pittsburgh, Suzuki.
8, Team Magic, Royal Oak, Mich., Yamaha.
9, Team America, Fort Washington, Md., Suzuki.
10, Ironman, San Antonio, Texas, Suzuki.
GTU Class –
1, Team Toomer, Lakeland, Fla., Kawasaki.
2, Orion Racing, New Berlin, Wisc., Honda.
3, Hornblower Racing, Sarnia, Ontario, Honda.
4, N2 Racing, Plano, Texas, Honda.
5, Team America GTU, Fort Washington, Md., Yamaha.
6, BH Racing, Quakerstown, Pa., Honda.
7, Myers & Prussiano Racing, Cypress, Texas, Honda.
8, Team Magic II, Royal Oak, Mich., Yamaha.
9, Weather Birds, Austin, Texas, Honda.
10, Team Cycle Sport, Porter, Ind., Yamaha.

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AURORA, Ill. (March 9, 2011) – Following the conclusion of Sunday’s Amateur Day from the AMA Arenacross Series race in Sacramento on February 27, the first region of the 2011 Amateur National Arenacross Championship (ANAC) was set with 18 riders across 24 classes composing the West Region finalists. The ANAC pits the fastest amateurs from across the country in a day-long showdown that will ultimately crown 23 AMA National Champions.

“The Amateur National Arenacross Championship is the lifeblood of the AMA Arenacross Series,” said series director Jayme Dalsing. “Many of these riders are the future stars of the sport and this is their chance to get well-deserved recognition on a national level. The West Region produced some extremely fast riders and we’re looking forward to the completion of the other regions as the season continues.”

The 2011 Amateur National Arenacross Championship will be held on May 8 from South Point Casino in Las Vegas, just one day following the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, finale from Sam Boyd Stadium. This year marks the ANAC debut from South Point and its state-of-the-art Arena and Equestrian Center.

As the 2011 AMA Arenacross Series enters its 10^th round of action this weekend in Greenville, S.C., the remaining ANAC regions will take shape over the course of the next five weeks.

The top qualifiers from each class that will represent the West Region are listed below:

65cc (7-11)

Austin Black – Portland, Ore.

85cc (9-15)

Jonah Locks – Dixon, Calif.

50cc (4-6)

Taryn Valdez – Cheyenne, Wyo.

50cc (7-8)

Dalton Hoyos – Sierraville, Calif.

65cc (10-11)

Austin Black – Portland, Ore.

65cc (7-9)

Reed Westwood – Spring Creek, Nev.

85cc (12-15)

Jake Newman – Escondido, Calif.

85cc (7-11)

Austin Black – Portland, Ore. 

AX Intermediate

Jake Mohnike – Templeton, Calif.

AX Lites Intermediate

Jake Mohnike – Templeton, Calif.

AX Lites Novice

Jonah Locks – Dixon, Calif.

AX Novice

Garrett Amos – San Luis Obispo, Calif.

*Beginner

Jace Skaggs – Lemoore, Calif.

Collegeboy (16-24)

Nathan Brock – Hanford, Calif.

Expert

Kyle Sandlin – Tipton, Iowa

Girls (7-13)

Amanda Westwood – Spring Creek, Nev.

Over 25

Darin Connet – Louviers, Colo.

Over 30

Darin Connet – Louviers, Colo.

Over 35

Don Johnson – Sacramento, Calif.

Over 40

Patrick Vacchieri – Sacramento, Calif.

Pit Bike

Adam Huffer – Twain Harte, Calif.

Schoolboy

Jake Mohnike – Templeton, Calif.

Supermini (12-16)

Nick Decarli – Petaluma, Calif.

Women

Abby Davignon – Bogue, Kan.

*The Beginner class winner will not receive an AMA national championship.

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LTD Racing's effort will be backed by Yamaha Extended Services.

Marietta, GA — LTD Racing will return for a third season in AMA Pro competition for 2011, this time backed by Yamaha Extended Services. The team dedicated to developing young talent will field a three-rider team, highlighted by a jump to the Daytona SportBike class in addition to their SuperSport assault.  Huntley Nash, Tomas Puerta, and David Gaviria will race for LTD Racing in 2011.

Huntley Nash will join the Daytona SportBike class after a breakthrough 2010 that saw him win three races, lead extensively in three others, and earn second place in the East point standings.

Nash upped his game significantly last year to become a contender. His wins at Laguna Seca, Elkhart Lake, and Barber Motorsports Park highlighted his transformation and he finished second or third an additional 12 times. Nash finished on the podium at nine of ten AMA Pro events in 2010. The 18 year-old hopes to take that momentum into the ultra-competitive Daytona SportBike class this year.

“Last year was a really good year for us,” said Nash. “We were able to be competitive and push for podiums and wins and I was able to get better as a racer. The time was right to make the switch to Daytona SportBike and it will be a tough, new challenge for us but we couldn’t be happier about it. We’re happy to have Y.E.S. on board as well as our other sponsors and partners and looking forward to getting started at Daytona.”

Talented Colombian Tomas Puerta returns to LTD Racing and will compete in SuperSport East. Puerta was consistently fast in 2010, earning the top five in 10 of 12 races to earn third in SuperSport East points. This season, Puerta enters the year as a contender to take the East SuperSport crown. “I have been working hard all winter to get ready for the season and I am glad to be working with LTD Racing again. I think we are going to have a good season together.”

David Gaviria will compete with LTD Racing in 2011. The Colombian came to the US to race last season and impressed as he became familiar with racing in the US. “I want to say thank you to LTD Racing for the opportunity,” said Gaviria, 25. “I’m going to give 110% for each race, and now that I know most of the tracks I can be faster than last year. Also with this team that has great bikes and mechanics, I will be more confident.”

As LTD Racing has done in the past, the team will also field other riders at selected races, including Sam Nash at Daytona.

Gary Medley will return as LTD’s Director of Racing. “We had a good year last year with Huntley and Joey (Pascarella) winning six races combined and Tomas and Jake (Gagne) getting on the podium. The team as a whole was able to get some good results and it is always important with young riders to keep progressing and learning more at every race.,” he said. “This year is a new challenge and we’re glad to have backing from Y.E.S.”

“Huntley will race in Daytona SportBike and we think he’s ready. Since I have been working with Huntley, he’s really impressed me with his determination. There are a lot of riders who say they want to be successful pros but Huntley has continuously improved his training and honed his craft to get better. Even when he was up front last year, he kept pushing to get better and wasn’t satisfied. That’s what it takes in my opinion.”

“Tomas did a good job the last two seasons and this year will be the season for him to start winning some races and challenge in the points. He’s a really talented young rider and good to work with and it’s time for him to take the next step,” said Medley. “We think he is ready.”

“David is new to the team and we raced against him last year in SuperSport, so we were able to see what he could do running his own bike and learning the tracks. We’ll work hard to help get him up to speed quickly and are looking forward to seeing what he can do.”

LTD Racing’s sponsors and technical partners are Yamaha, Y.E.S., Yamaha Powersports Generators, K-Tech, ESP, Vortex, K&N, Dynojet, Andrew Swenson, Graves Motorsports, Drippin’ Wet, Motul, Zero Gravity, and Galfer.

Former racing mechanic Marshall Rautmann was kind enough to send another batch of photos he snapped at the races back in the 1980s. I love this kind of stuff and I hope you enjoy them as well. Marshall tuned for some fast WERA riders back in the day such as Brian French, Dean Joas, David Klosterman, and John Eidenberger. Thanks again Marshall for letting us share these great photos.

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Following a victory last weekend in Daytona, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto extended his points lead to 196, 23 points ahead of San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart. (Photo Credit: Hoppenworld.com)

AURORA, Ill, (March 8, 2011) – Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, heads to the Midwest this weekend with its tenth race from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday night. Another dominating performance by Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto from Daytona combined with misfortune by San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart has led to a 23-point lead for Villopoto.

Media Day for this weekend’s race takes place on Thursday, March 10 from Noon-2:00, featuring GEICO Honda. Riders will be available for interviews and will ride the track for the media.

Last weekend, Stewart looked to be on the way to his fourth win of the season, but suffered a frightening crash out of the lead. As the former two-time champion attempted to re-enter the race, Villopoto took advantage, moving into the lead and pulling away for his second straight win and his season-leading fourth victory of the season.

“From the start of the race, I knew I wanted to ride my own pace,” said Villopoto. “No matter what happened, I wanted to be consistent and not make mistakes. James was riding fast right away, so I just had to wait to see if he would make a mistake.”

“It’s really good to gain a lot of points, but I’m not going to relax, added Villopoto. “I know that if I keep working at it, I will only be putting myself in a better position as the championship goes down to Las Vegas. I want to keep going after wins so I won’t be slacking off at all because of the 23 points.”

As for Stewart, after reentering the main event in last place, he soldiered on to work through the field and post a ninth-place finish, salvaging valuable points towards the championship and keeping himself within one race of his rival.

Villopoto was followed on the podium by TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing’s Chad Reed in second and Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey in third. Reed’s third straight podium effort brings him to within one point of Stewart for second in the standings while Dungey’s fourth consecutive finish of third or better has moved him into fourth, within 10 points of both Stewart and Reed.

In the Supercross Lites class, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett became the third different winner in as many races in the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites class championship. The second-year rider grabbed the holeshot and led wire-to-wire for his first win for the Pro Circuit team.

“Winning my first heat race was really big for my confidence,” said Baggett. “I have been working on my starts because I haven’t really been known for being a good starter. I knew that it would be important because the start was short. We’ve been putting in the hard work and it feels great to finally see it pay off.”

“I won’t be happy until I have the points lead, so we just need to keep plugging away at it,” exclaimed Baggett. “I know I am capable of being there every weekend. I think I have my starts figured out and it can only get better from here.”

After wins by GEICO Honda’s Justin Barcia and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson to open the championship, Baggett’s triumph has led to a three-rider battle atop the standings. At Daytona, Barcia kept his podium streak intact, finishing second to Baggett despite a pair of broken bones in his wrist and moving into sole possession of the points lead. Meanwhile, Wilson suffered from his worst outing of the season, experiencing a bad start and several bouts of misfortune en route to an eighth-place finish. DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha’s Ryan Sipes rounded out the podium.

Barcia’s lead over Baggett, who assumed the runner-up position in the standings after his win, stands at four points while Wilson sits in third, and additional five points behind.

Last year in Indianapolis, Villopoto captured a hard-fought victory after a troublesome evening forced him into the LCQ to qualify for the main event. In the Supercross Lites action, eventual Eastern Regional champion Christophe Pourcel took the win.

Tickets are available at the Lucas Oil Stadium Box Office, SupercrossOnline.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Practice and qualifying begins at 12:30 p.m., and the main event begins at 7:00 p.m. VIP tickets are available for $75 Adult/Child (VIP Experience includes one (1) ticket to the event and a private autograph session with the top riders from 3:00PM – 4:00PM the day of the show); Club Level $45 Adult/Child; Gold Circle $35 Adult/Child; Mid Level $25 Adult/Child; Treadhead $10 Adult/Child.

SPEED will broadcast all the action from Indianapolis live beginning at 7 p.m. CST.

Supercross Class Results: Daytona

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett locked in his first victory of the season, marking the second of his career. Baggett currently sits in second place, four points behind points leader heading into the Indianapolis stop. (Photo credit: Hoppenworld.com)

1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki
4. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM
5. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha
6. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C., Yamaha
7. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda
8. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM
9. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha
10. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM

Supercross Class Season Standings
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 196
2. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 173
3. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda – 172
4. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 165
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 154
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM – 128
7. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki – 107
8. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha – 105
9. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha – 104
10. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda – 89

Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Results: Daytona
1. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki
2. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
3. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha
4. Blake Wharton, Aubrey, Texas, Honda
5. P.J. Larsen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki
7. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki
8. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki
9. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki
10. Les Smith, York, S.C., Honda

Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class Season Standings
1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda – 69
2. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki – 65
3. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki – 60
4. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha – 54
5. Blake Wharton, Aubrey, Texas, Honda – 51
6. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki – 41
7. Matt Lemoine, Collinsville, Texas, Kawasaki – 35
8. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki – 34
9. P.J. Larsen, Murrieta, Calif., KTM – 33
10. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., Honda – 33

Past Winners in Indianapolis
Supercross Class
February 20, 2010: Ryan Villopoto
February 28, 2009: Chad Reed
March 1, 2008: Chad Reed
March 24, 2007: James Stewart
March 04, 2006: Ricky Carmichael
February 12, 2005: Ricky Carmichael
March 20, 2004: Mike LaRocco
March 01, 2003: Ricky Carmichael
February 09, 2002: David Vuillemin
February 10, 2001: Ricky Carmichael
February 12, 2000: Jeremy McGrath
April 24, 1999: Ezra Lusk
February 14, 1998: Jeremy McGrath
February 15, 1997: Jeff Emig
March 30, 1996: Jeremy McGrath
March 18, 1995: Jeremy McGrath
March 19, 1994: Jeremy McGrath
April 24, 1993: Jeremy McGrath
March 21, 1992: Jeff Stanton

Supercross Lites Class
February 20, 2010: Christophe Pourcel
February 28, 2009: Austin Stroupe
March 1, 2008: Trey Canard
March 24, 2007: Ryan Dungey
March 04, 2006: David Millsaps
February 12, 2005: David Millsaps
March 20, 2004: Josh Hansen
March 01, 2003: Branden Jesseman
February 09, 2002: Chad Reed
February 10, 2001: Travis Pastrana
February 12, 2000: Michael Brandes
April 24, 1999: Ernesto Fonseca
February 14, 1998: Ricky Carmichael
February 15, 1997: John Dowd
March 30, 1996: Mickael Pichon
March 18, 1995: Mickael Pichon
March 19, 1994: Ezra Lusk
April 24, 1993: Doug Henry
March 21, 1992: Jimmy Button

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Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz®, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.