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Carmichael wins record 'Athlete of Year' award.

Ricky Carmichael – Makita Suzuki (pic: Suzuki).
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Moto-X » Carmichael wins record 'Athlete of Year' award.

Tuesday, 21st November 2006

Retiring AMA Supercross and Motocross champion Ricky Carmichael has won a record fifth 'Athlete Of The Year Award', at the 32nd Annual AMA Pro Racng Championship Banquet.

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The 2006 Motocross of Nations Champions - Team AMA USA members James Stewart, Ivan Tedesco, Ryan Villopoto and Carmichael - were also honoured.
Awards were also presented for Sportsman of the Year, Mechanical Excellence, and Advertising.

Infineon Raceway Vice President of Facilities Jere Starks was named the AMA Pro Racing Sportsman of the Year. Starks organised and promoted the 3J's benefit track days at Infineon Raceway, which raised $95,000 for injured racer Vincent Haskovec, who was in attendance.

The Award for Mechanical Excellence was presented to Rick Hobbs. Hobb's has built bikes for six championship riders, including the Erion Honda ridden by 2006 AMA Formula Xtreme Champion Josh Hayes.

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AMA Pro Racing Advertising Awards were presented to three recipients. One Industries won the Award for Best Ad. The Award for Best Campaign went to The Creative Works for their work with Suzuki. A special Advertising Recognition Award was presented to Dailey and Associates for their work with Honda.
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