The AMA Motocross Vet/Senior Rider Award acknowledges an outstanding rider over the age of 30. Results from all Vet classes are taken into consideration when selecting the winner. In this ultra-competitive division, Michigan native John Grewe proved to be a front-runner by capturing the Masters 50+ title, earning him this well-deserved award. 

California added yet another State Championship award to the books by having the most racers out of any other state to win overall titles. California claimed nine National Championships between Mitchell Falk, Ryan Surratt, Arik Swan, Terry Bostard, Hunter Yoder, Jett Reynolds, Dilan Schwartz and Joe Shimoda. This brings the Golden State’s state championship tally to 22 of the 35 years the award has been bestowed.

Returning to the Ranch was Georgia Practice Facility (GPF) who teamed up with On Track School to provide one lucky racer a full academic and athletic scholarship ride. The program encourages athletes competing at this high level to do so while continuing to receive an accredited education. Applicants submitted an essay detailing why the scholarship program would benefit them and their family, and how it would help them achieve their educational goals. Illinois’ own Carter Gordon outshined the rest of the applicants and will be enrolling in one of the On Track School educational programs, along with full access to the GPF facilities, for the 2016-2017 school year. Accompanying the scholarship award was the ninth annual On Track School Graduation Ceremony where all alumni were recognized for their academic achievements. 

Following the graduation was the much anticipated Yamaha/Moto Tees Talent Show where a different level of talent was unveiled, including a stage filled with singers, dancers and musicians. After being featured on EllenTube and The Huffington Post, 13-year-old racer Adi Malcolm made her way back to the Ranch. The Littleton, Colorado native mesmerized the crowd with her unique style of interpretive dance. Although the competition was stiff, the returning champ once again captured the crown and took home the win plus a new Yamaha generator. 

Kicking it all off earlier in the week was the Red Bull Mini Moto, where industry mechanics had an opportunity to showcase their moto skills on super-hot pit bikes. Despite the bar-banging and name-calling, it was Team Rides-Unlimited that came out on top.