2009 AMA National Speedway Championship
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Event format
Over the course of 12 elimination racesElimination races
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, 20 heats each rider raced against every other rider once. The riders get placed in a main event
Main Event
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according to their earned points. The championship was run over three rounds at the Costa Mesa Speedway
Costa Mesa Speedway
Costa Mesa Speedway in Costa Mesa, California USA is a major motorsports venue credited with the renaissance of motorcycle speedway racing in Southern California....
in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California. The population was 109,960 at the 2010 census. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to a primarily suburban and "edge" city with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light...
and the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, California
Auburn, California
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.
The Final Classification
| Pos. | Rider | Points | CMS Costa Mesa Speedway Costa Mesa Speedway in Costa Mesa, California USA is a major motorsports venue credited with the renaissance of motorcycle speedway racing in Southern California.... |
AUB Auburn, California Auburn is the county seat of Placer County, California. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,330. Auburn is known for its California Gold Rush history.Auburn is part of the Greater Sacramento area.- History :... |
AUB Auburn, California Auburn is the county seat of Placer County, California. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,330. Auburn is known for its California Gold Rush history.Auburn is part of the Greater Sacramento area.- History :... |
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Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain... |
62 | 20+1 | 20 | 20+1 |
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Billy Janniro Billy Janniro Billy Janniro is a professional speedway rider for the Coventry Bees who represented USA in the 2007 Speedway World Cup. He won the 2008, 2010, 2011 AMA National Speedway Championship.- References :... |
53 | 18 | 18+1 | 16 |
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Bart Bast | 40 | 10 | 16 | 14 |
| 4 | Charlie Venegas Charlie Venegas Charlie Venegas is a professional speedway rider in the USA. He represented the USA in the 2007 Speedway World Cup.... |
38 | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| 5 | Kenny Ingalls | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Bryan Yarrow | 27 | 5 | 10 | 12 |
| 7 | Eddie Castro Eddie Castro (speedway rider) Eddie Castro is a Speedway rider who has raced regularly in the AMA National Speedway Championship, managing a best finish of sixth in the 2010 competition. Castro made his debut in 1980, and has since competed in several prestigious competitions, including the Jack Milne Cup and the Fair Derby,... |
27 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 8 | Ricky Wells Ricky Wells Ricky Wells , is an American international motorcycle speedway rider and the current US National Champion. He is also a two time U.S. Under 21 National Champion... |
26 | 12 | 14 | — |
| 9 | Tommy Hedden Tommy Hedden Tommy Hedden is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He represented USA in the 2007 Speedway World Cup.He was also a member of the 2007 USA Dream Team tour to the UK.- Career honours :... |
25 | 3 | 11 | 11 |
| 10 | Matt Becker | 15 | — | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Gary Hicks | 14 | 14 | — | — |
| 12 | Greg Hooten | 13 | — | 6 | 7 |
| 13 | Tyson Burmeister | 13 | — | 8 | 5 |
| 14 | Jimmy Fishback | 11 | 11 | — | — |
| 15 | Mark Carrillo | 9 | — | 3 | 6 |
| 16 | Shawn McConnell | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| 17 | Bobby Schwartz Bobby Schwartz Robert Benjamin 'Bobby' Schwartz is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bruce Penhall in 1981 and Dennis Sigalos in 1982.... |
6 | 6 | — | — |
| 18 | Bryce Starks | 5 | — | 4 | 1 |
| 19 | Alex Marrcucci | 4 | — | 2 | 2 |
| 20 | Buck Blair | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| 21 | Kelly Kerrigan | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| 22 | Mike Faria | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 23 | Nate Perkins | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |