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Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 3:50 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Levi Geis Earns Ryder Schnowske 632 Award for
2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 27, 2023) – For the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL, the Ryder Schnowske 632 award presented by the Ride 4 Ryder Foundation was received by Levi Geis from Jordan, Minnesota. Levi will be racing in the Micro 3 (7-8) and 65 (7-9) classes onboard the number 34 machine. 

Levi Geis was awarded the Ride 4 Ryder 632 Award. 
Levi Geis was awarded the Ride 4 Ryder 632 Award.  Courtesy of Schnowske Family

Levi received the award after the Schnowske family felt that he exhibited so many wonderful qualities, just like Ryder. It was said that Levi is a fun, spunky, comical and outgoing young man. He is just excited to race and loves everything about the sport. 

Ryder’s mother, Deyonne stated, “His sweet little smile looks a lot like my Ryders.” On Sunday during opening ceremonies, Deyonne and her family will be onsite to present Levi and his family with his award on the Monster Energy stage. 

Ryder Schnowske of Cambridge, Illinois, was involved in an accident on Saturday, June 22, 2019, while attempting to qualify for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Michigan. Ryder sadly passed away due to his injuries sustained. Ryder was 15 years old.

Levi received the award after the Schnowske family felt that he exhibited so many wonderful qualities, just like Ryder.
Levi received the award after the Schnowske family felt that he exhibited so many wonderful qualities, just like Ryder. Courtesy of Schnowske

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, visit the series official website at www.MXSports.com or call (304) 284-0101. Join the conversation on the event’s social media channels, along with receiving the most up-to-date news and exclusive content.

About the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

The Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program will consist of 51 Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 18 Regional Championships (May through June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the country. The qualifying system culminates in the National Final (first week in August) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Christened "The World's Greatest Motocross Vacation", the National event serves as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in professional motocross and supercross, including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto, and Ryan Dungey. The national program is produced by MX Sports, Inc., a West Virginia-based race production company and is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). For more information, visit www.mxsports.com.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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