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cessfully fended off all challeng-
ers all week and was rewarded
with two National titles (his first-
ever) and the coveted AMA Ho-
rizon Award that's given to the A
rider who shows the most prom-
ise as they prepare to enter the
professional ranks. Hampshire
had little time to celebrate his
success at Loretta's, as he quick-
ly started preparing for his first
professional race at Unadilla the
following week. Hampshire won't
be alone, however, as Alldredge,
Nichols, Gaines and Renzland
will be some of the other ama-
teurs also making their pro debut
at Unadilla.
Renzland had an impressive
week. The rider from New Jersey
Briefly...
It was a close battle between Kawa-
saki and Yamaha for recording the
most class championships at Lo-
retta's. Kawasaki ended up with the
most at 13, which was just one title
more than Yamaha. Honda had five,
KTM four, and Suzuki and Cobra
each had one.
As mentioned, Kawasaki Team
Green's Chris Alldredge will make
his pro debut at Unadilla and will do
so as a member of the Monster En-
ergy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Team.
"Alldredge has really shown a lot of
promise," said team owner Mitch
Payton. "He has all the key elements
to transition into his pro career and
be a player from the get-go. He
knows the equipment and we ex-
pect him to pick up in the 250 class
where he left off as an amateur." "I'm
so honored to have this opportunity
with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/
Kawasaki," said Alldredge. "I was
welcomed into the Team Green fam-
ily this year and feel like I've really
found a home. Working closely with
Pro Circuit this year, I knew that's
where I wanted to be and I am really
excited to work with the best in the
business."
Luke Renzland also signed a deal
with the Cycle Trader.com/Rock Riv-
er Yamaha Team at Loretta's to ride
the last three Nationals: Unadilla, In-
diana and Utah. Renzland will com-
pete in the 250cc class.
Kawasaki Team Green's Mitchell Har-
rison got off to a fast start at Loretta's.
The Georgian won both first motos of
the 250 B and Schoolboy 2 13-16 B/C
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