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Paige Wins Nicky Hayden AMA
Flat Track Horizon Award
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fter a week of racing action
at the 2025 Roof Systems
AMA Flat Track Grand Cham-
pionship at the Du Quoin State
Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Illinois,
Bodie Paige was the winner of
the 2025 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat
Track Horizon Award, and Kris
-
ten Rodrigues was the winner of
the 2025 Bill Werner AMA Fast
Brain Award.
Both Paige and Rodrigues
rose to the occasion on the dirt
track while also maintaining a
high level of professionalism
and intellect outside of com
-
petition. The AMA also con-
gratulates Youth Racer of the
Year, Jackson Joiner, and Vet/
Senior Racer of the Year, Adam
Beldyga.
"Bodie had an unbelievable
showing in Du Quoin, as he
showcased his remarkable tal
-
ent in all four disciplines," AMA
Track Racing Manager Ken
Saillant said. "Not only is he a
phenomenal racer, but he has
a great head on his shoulders,
which will serve him well at the
professional level."
Paige surged past the com
-
petition with a class win in the
Open Heavyweight class on his
way to winning the Nicky Hayden
AMA Flat Track Horizon Award.
"[I felt] nothing but happi
-
ness," Paige said about winning
the prestigious award. "It hasn't
quite come to me yet, but it's
hard to believe that I go pro next
year. We've definitely come a
long way, my whole team and
everyone who supports me. It's
a special moment for sure, and I
definitely won't forget it."
Rodrigues claimed the Bill
Werner AMA Fast Brain Award
thanks to her stellar perfor
-
mance in the classroom and
strong racing during the week-
long event in Du Quoin. This is
the second consecutive year in
which a female has taken home
the honors, after Meghan Gre
-
imel claimed the award in 2024.
"Kristen is a tremendous tal-
ent on the racetrack but also has
an excellent knack for academ-
ics," Saillant said. "Although she
is lightning quick, her talents far
exceed the track, and she has
a very bright future both as a
racer and in whichever field she
decides to study."
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Bodie Paige was the winner of
the 2025 Nicky Hayden AMA
Flat Track Horizon Award.
PHOTO: TIM LESTER
