![]() ![]() Off the track, the Ryan Dungey Foundation is dedicated to help fight childhood cancer and help youth lead healthy lives.īursting on the scene in Italy in the 1960s, multi-time Italian National Champion racer and mechanic Eraldo Ferracci brought his talents to the United States in 1967. In 20, Dungey won back-to-back ESPY Awards for Best Athlete in Men’s Action Sports.īeyond individual success, Dungey’s talent helped power Team USA to three consecutive Motocross of Nations titles (’09, ’10, ’11). Spanning the 20 seasons, Dungey set a record for 31 consecutive podium finishes in the 450SX class.īesides being one of only seven riders to have more than 30 450SX wins, Dungey also notched 39 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship wins in the 450 class. In 2009, Dungey won the SX Lites West title and rode the momentum outdoors with an AMA 250 Pro Motocross title.ĭungey jumped to the top of the premier class in 2010 when he captured AMA 450 Supercross and AMA 450 Pro Motocross titles.ĭungey went on to capture a total of three motocross titles in the 450 class and four AMA Supercross championships in the premier class - with his last coming in 2017. A surprise offer from Team Suzuki in 2006 generated increased success, with Dungey following that up by earning 2007 AMA Motocross/Supercross Rookie of the Year honors.ĭungey’s promise turned to major success in 2008 when he tallied runner-up finishes in both the MX Lites and SX Lites West classes. While he could only capture a single title at the famed event, his transition to the professional ranks proved far more fruitful. 4, 1989, in Minnesota, Ryan Dungey burst onto the scene in 2005 when he won his sole AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship title in the 125cc Modified (12-15) class at Loretta Lynn’s. “Dad would strip down and rebuild the bikes nights and weekends after work, and do it with expertise, care and professionalism.”īelland was named the Motorcycle Mechanic of the Year in 19.īorn Dec. “Dudley Perkins would fly out to the races and fly him back in time to show up at work on Mondays,” Belland’s son Kris wrote. Unbelievably, all Belland’s racers were built during his spare time and not while on company time. With an eye for innovation, Belland’s frame design put Harley’s signature torque to the ground more efficiently. Eventually, Belland worked his way up to general manager of all three Perkins stores. 25, 1937, Belland got his start as a parts guy at Dudley Perkins Harley-Davidson before moving into sales. “I can honestly say that I would not have reached the same level of success without the exceptional skill and calm demeanor of Jim Belland,” Brelsford wrote in support of Belland.īorn Sept. And while Lawwill (1969), Brelsford (1972) and Eklund (1979) were the men twisting the throttles and riding their bikes to their respective flat track titles, Belland’s impact was all over their machines. Jim Belland operated mostly behind the scenes, but his impact can be found in the machines that outperformed the competition and captured three flat track titles and dozens of Grand National Championship event wins.Ī dirt-track tuner in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, Belland worked with - and helped - some of the most prolific racers in the sport’s storied history, including AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Mark Brelsford, Steve Eklund and Mert Lawwill.ĭespite stiff competition in the ’60s and ’70s, Belland’s hard work appeared to make all the difference. For more information on the event and how to be part of the celebration.įill out a nominee application for someone you believe is deserving of a place in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and they may appear on a future year’s ballot. This year’s ceremony will headline the new AMA Hall of Fame Days happening at the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, Sept. Results will be announced soon after voting ends, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held in Pickerington, Ohio. ![]() Up to two candidates in the Non-Competition Category.Up to three candidates in the Competition Category. ![]() Please review the biographical information below and vote for:
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