AMA National Speedway Championship
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The AMA National Speedway Championship is an annual speedway
championship to decide the American Motorcyclist Association
(AMA) USA national speedway champion.
Motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway, usually referred to as speedway, is a motorcycle sport involving four and sometimes up to six riders competing over four anti-clockwise laps of an oval circuit. Speedway motorcycles use only one gear and have no brakes and racing takes place on a flat oval track usually...
championship to decide the American Motorcyclist Association
American Motorcyclist Association
The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights...
(AMA) USA national speedway champion.
Roll of honour
| 1925 | Sprouts Elder Sprouts Elder Lloyd 'Sprouts' Elder was an international motorcycle speedway rider.- Career :Elder was one of speedway's pioneers and featured in the first Star Riders' Championship, the forerunner to the Speedway World Championship in 1929.He was beaten in the semi final of the 'overseas' section by Vic Huxley... |
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| 1927 | Art Pecher | ||
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| 1930 | Miny Waln | ||
| 1931 | Miny Waln | ||
| 1932 | Miny Waln | ||
| 1933 | Ray Grant | ||
| 1934 | Cordy Milne Cordy Milne Cordy Milne was an American international motorcycle speedway rider who finished third in the 1937 Speedway World Championship final, behind his brother Jack and second placed Wilbur Lamoreaux... |
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| 1935 | Cordy Milne Cordy Milne Cordy Milne was an American international motorcycle speedway rider who finished third in the 1937 Speedway World Championship final, behind his brother Jack and second placed Wilbur Lamoreaux... |
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| 1937 | Benny Kaufman | ||
| 1938-1945 | Not Held | ||
| 1946 | Wilbur Lamoreaux Wilbur Lamoreaux Wilbur Lamoreaux was a former international motorcycle speedway rider who qualified for three Speedway World Championship finals and never finished lower than fifth place.-Early life:... |
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| 1947 | Cordy Milne Cordy Milne Cordy Milne was an American international motorcycle speedway rider who finished third in the 1937 Speedway World Championship final, behind his brother Jack and second placed Wilbur Lamoreaux... |
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| 1948-1967 | Not Held | ||
| 1968 | Rick Woods | ||
| 1969 | Steve Bast | ||
| 1970 | Rick Woods | ||
| 1971 | Mike Bast | ||
| 1972 | Rick Woods | ||
| 1973 | Mike Bast | ||
| 1974 | Steve Bast | ||
| 1975 | Mike Bast | ||
| 1976 | Mike Bast | ||
| 1977 | Mike Bast | ||
| 1978 | Mike Bast | ||
| 1979 | Mike Bast | ||
| 1980 | Bruce Penhall Bruce Penhall Bruce Lee Penhall is a retired American motorcycle speedway racer who also starred in television and in film. He was the World Speedway Champion in 1981 and 1982 and rode for the successful Cradley Heath Heathens speedway team in the United Kingdom... |
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| 1981 | Bruce Penhall Bruce Penhall Bruce Lee Penhall is a retired American motorcycle speedway racer who also starred in television and in film. He was the World Speedway Champion in 1981 and 1982 and rode for the successful Cradley Heath Heathens speedway team in the United Kingdom... |
Dennis Sigalos Dennis Sigalos Arthur Dennis Sigalos is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bobby Schwartz in 1982 and appeared in the 1982 and 1983 Speedway World Finals, finishing in third place in 1982 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum... |
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| 1982 | Shawn Moran Shawn Moran Shawn Moran is a retired former professional speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented USA.... |
Dennis Sigalos Dennis Sigalos Arthur Dennis Sigalos is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bobby Schwartz in 1982 and appeared in the 1982 and 1983 Speedway World Finals, finishing in third place in 1982 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum... |
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| 1983 | Kelly Moran Kelly Moran Kelly Moran was a professional speedway rider who rode for a number of British clubs and also represented USA.... |
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| 1984 | Kelly Moran Kelly Moran Kelly Moran was a professional speedway rider who rode for a number of British clubs and also represented USA.... |
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| 1985 | Alan Christian | ||
| 1986 | 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.... |
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| 1987 | Brad Oxley | ||
| 1988 | Steve Lucero | ||
| 1989 | 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.... |
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| 1990 | Mike Faria | Alan Christian | Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... |
| 1991 | Mike Faria | ||
| 1992 | Chris Manchester | ||
| 1993 | Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... |
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| 1994 | Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... |
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| 1995 | 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... |
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| 1996 | Steve Lucero | ||
| 1997 | Mike Faria | ||
| 1998 | 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... |
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| 1999 | Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... |
Charlie Venegas Charlie Venegas Charlie Venegas is a professional speedway rider in the USA. He represented the USA in the 2007 Speedway World Cup.... |
Mike Faria |
| 2000 | 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... |
Charlie Venegas Charlie Venegas Charlie Venegas is a professional speedway rider in the USA. He represented the USA in the 2007 Speedway World Cup.... |
Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... |
| 2001 | Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... |
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 :... |
Ryan Fisher Ryan Fisher Ryan Fisher is an American international motorcycle speedway rider.-Career:Fisher began riding in the United Kingdom for Coventry in 2002 and has since riddden for Oxford and Belle Vue. He was a doubling up riding for a second successive season at Edinburgh on the Premier side and Swindon on the... |
| 2002 | Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (55) |
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) |
Mike Faria (42) |
| 2003 | 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... (35) |
Ryan Fisher Ryan Fisher Ryan Fisher is an American international motorcycle speedway rider.-Career:Fisher began riding in the United Kingdom for Coventry in 2002 and has since riddden for Oxford and Belle Vue. He was a doubling up riding for a second successive season at Edinburgh on the Premier side and Swindon on the... (35) |
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 :... (34) |
| 2004 | 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... (58) |
Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (56) |
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 :... (52) |
| 2005 | 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) |
Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (55) |
Charlie Venegas Charlie Venegas Charlie Venegas is a professional speedway rider in the USA. He represented the USA in the 2007 Speedway World Cup.... (46) |
| 2006 | 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... (57) |
Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (53) |
Mike Faria (45) |
| 2007 | Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (60) |
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... (55) |
Bart Bast (49) |
| 2008 | 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 :... (62) |
Bart Bast (42) | Bryan Yarrow (38) |
| 2009 2009 AMA National Speedway Championship - Event format :Over the course of 12 elimination races, 20 heats each rider raced against every other rider once. The riders get placed in a main event according to their earned points. The championship was run over three rounds at the Costa Mesa Speedway in Costa Mesa, California and the Gold... |
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) |
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) |
Bart Bast (40) |