Kawasaki's Loretta Lynn's Amateur Report

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Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green finished off its two-week stretch of racing by celebrating an extraordinary 17 championships and 24 podium finishes at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in hot Hurricane Mills, Tenn. No other manufacturer came close to the domination Kawasaki put on at the ranch, leaving Kawasaki as the only one to score double-digit championships. Double winners included pro rider Dean Wilson, vet Keith Johnson, and young guns Adam Cianciarulo and Zach Bell. Along with Wilson’s two championships, he was awarded the esteemed Horizon Award.

The Kawasaki Amateur National Motocross Team Green took home 17 championships at Loretta Lynn's.

The racing week started off with a bang on Tuesday and was full throttle till Saturday. When the final moto was finished Saturday afternoon Kawasaki walked away with an incredible 17 championships.

“The 2009 season has been a great year for Team Green and to cap it off with 17 championships at Loretta Lynn’s is incredible,” said Team Green Supervisor Ryan Holliday. “Our riders really stepped it up in the final motos to earn championship after championship.”

For the second straight year, a Canidae Motosport Kawasaki rider produced the prestigious Horizon Award. Last year it was PJ Larsen and this year Dean Wilson claimed the honor.

“There were a lot of deserving riders,” said Wilson. “It’s such a great honor to receive the award knowing the competition is so good. It feels awesome.”

Even though the podium finishers didn’t get a championship plate, their efforts were greatly noticed. Kawasaki had 24 riders stand on the podium, which was more than any other manufacturer. In the Junior 25 Plus, Vet 35 Plus and Women Plus 14, Kawasaki covered the podium in green by sweeping all three classes.

With 17 championships to show off, the Kawasaki riders also racked in an impressive honor with 41 moto wins in 31 entered classes. The next manufacturer only had 15 moto wins to their name.

Adam Cianciarulo was the overall winner in the 85 (12-13) Modified Class at Loretta Lynn's Amatuer National Motocross.

Cianciarulo’s week wasn’t perfect, but he knows what it takes to be a champion, having earned over 50 championships to his name. With a nearly perfect showing in the 85 (12-13) Stock class, Cianciarulo had his work cut out for him in the modified class. With a 3-6 in the first two motos, it was up to him to bring home a win to earn the championship. He did just that, claiming both championships in the 85 (12-13) Stock and Modified classes.

Just like Kawasaki’s Wilson, youngster Zach Bell earned five out of six moto wins. With his impressive showing at Loretta Lynn’s, Bell was presented with the Youth Motocrosser of the Year award.

Every year, Kawasaki treats its loyal riders to a fun-filled dinner in the Greenville area. With the theme “Greenwood”, many of the riders dressed up like famous people and characters to celebrate. Check back soon for a gallery of images on the widget.

With the 2010 Kawasaki KX™250F and KX™450F just being released, the riders and fans got a chance to see the new machines up-close on Wednesday. Team riders Timmy Ferry and Ryan Morais displayed the bikes during a hot lap around the famous Loretta Lynn’s track, while Ryan Villopoto cheering them on.

All week long, the Team Green staff was available for the riders to purchase parts and receive service from the team mechanics. This is a valuable service that many Kawasaki riders take advantage of at Loretta Lynn’s and at other staffed races.