Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. has reaffirmed its support for the AMA Legends Weekend and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013 by returning as banquet sponsor of the Induction Ceremony at the Green Valley Ranch Resort and Casino, Friday, Oct. 18 in Las Vegas.
The gala event will officially welcome the Hall of Fame class of 2013, which includes:
- AMA supercross and motocross champion Ricky Carmichael
- AMA and desert racing champion Danny Hamel
- Racer, promoter and motorcycle industry icon Norm McDonald
- AMA roadracing champion Randy Renfrow
- Motorcycling fundraisers and Ride For Kids founders Mike and Dianne Traynor
"Kawasaki has a great history with motorcycling, and especially with one of our 2013 Hall of Fame inductees, Ricky Carmichael, who enjoyed factory support through the company’s Team Green program as an amateur, as well as support as a professional on the AMA supercross and AMA motocross circuits," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which oversees the Hall of Fame. "Kawasaki was part of many amateur and pro championships for Carmichael, and we’re proud to have the company’s support as they help us honor all of the members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013."
Said Kawasaki’s marketing director, Chris Brull, "The annual induction ceremony is meant to recognize outstanding performers in our sport and industry, and Kawasaki sees the AMA’s role in preserving this heritage of achievement as vital to its continued growth. Kawasaki has been part of that past for almost 50 years, and we’re proud to continue our involvement with this event."
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony also will highlight the lifetime achievements of two existing Hall of Fame members. The 2013 Legends are: Mark Blackwell, a pioneering racer in American motocross, a six-time AMA championship race team manager and a well-respected executive in the motorcycle industry; and Torsten Hallman, a four-time FIM World Motocross champion who was instrumental in introducing the sport of motocross to America and later founded the Thor brand.
Also part of the weekend’s activities is the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Dave Mungenast Memorial Legends Reception on Saturday, Oct. 19, where the class of 2013, the 2013 Hall of Fame Legends and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers from previous years will be honored and interviewed on-stage, allowing fans and friends to get up close and personal with motorcycling’s heroes.
In addition, fans in town that weekend also have a chance to enjoy the AMA Supercross Monster Energy Cup Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Tickets for the Legends Weekend are on sale now at www.motorcyclemuseum.org. The price is $140 for Friday night’s induction ceremony, and $20 for Saturday’s reception, which includes a continental breakfast. Additionally, rooms at the Green Valley Ranch can be reserved now for a special rate by clicking here or by calling (866) 782-9487 and using the code GCIAMHF.
