The dust has finally settled from the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. In addition to 36 new class champions , AMA also recognized four outstanding racers with special awards at the conclusion of event theld Aug. 3-8.
Stilez Robertson, of Bakersfield, CA, won the 2020 Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award, which is presented annually to an amateur rider poised for professional success. "I'm honored to receive this award," Robertson said. "This is something every amateur racer wants to get." Robertson went 1-2-1 in Open Pro Sport and 2-1-1 in 250 Pro Sport to take both titles at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. Since he is already at Loretta’s, Robertson decided to stay over for this weekend and start his professional in the first round of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. For the first time, that event also will be held at Loretta Lynn's Ranch.
The AMA Amateur Motocross Rider of the Year is awarded annually to a standout rider in a B or C class at the amateur national event. The 2020 winner, Levi Kitchen, of Washougal led 62 out of 66 laps, winning all six of the 250 B Limited and 450 B Limited classes motos.
Ryder DiFrancesco, of Bakersfield, CA, is the 2020 AMA Motocross Youth Rider of the Year. He won all six motos in Supermini 1 and Supermini 2, leading 55 of 61 laps. He has won eight AMA National Championships so far in his amateur career.
The 2020 AMA Vet Rider of the Year is Brandon Scharer, of Gardena, Calif. Scharer went 2-1-1 in the Junior (25+) class at Loretta Lynn's, leading the second two motos from start to finish. In his previous eight trips to Hurricane Mills, his best finish was seventh.
For complete results from the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, visit resultsmx.com/lorettas/class.
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