AMA To Celebrate Hannah's Career

Bob "Hurricane"
Hannah is known as one of the greatest American motocross racers of
all time, and his exploits are such that he has already been
inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Yet the organization
has announced that it will still honor Hannah as a "Hall of Fame
Legend" at the next induction ceremony.
The occasion will mark the first time that a rider already inducted
into the Hall of Fame will be asked back to be honored as a
"legend." Hannah is largely credited with an increased interest in
motorsports in the 1970s.
Over his long career, Hannah took home 7 AMA National Championships
in the 125cc, 250cc and Supercross series. Hannah made an immediate
impact when he "stormed" onto the racing scene in 1975, causing a
track announcer to bestow the nickname "Hurricane." A rider since
the age of 7, Hannah dominated his first amateur race so thoroughly
at the age of 18 that he was immediately promoted to the expert
ranks. Upon making his way to the AMA 125cc series one year later,
Hannah signed with Yamaha and delivered a championship in his
rookie season.
That was the beginning of a 15-year, 70-win career. Although he
slowed down a bit after a leg injury, he still led the USA
Motocross des Nations teams in the 1980s and was even able to score
a victory for his country when the race was held in New York. He
was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999.
Hannah is sure to be a highlight when the induction ceremony is
held on November 19th in Las Vegas.