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Team SuperTrapp's Matt Weidman is 2008 AMA Flat Track Rookie of the
Year
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida--AMA Pro Racing is proud to announce that Team
SuperTrapp's Matt Weidman is the 2008 AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year.
In his first full professional season, Weidman finished 12th overall in
the GNC Twins series and 20th overall in the GNC Singles series, placing
him 14th in the combined points total for the two series.
AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year honors are awarded to the eligible
rookie rider with the most points accumulated in both the GNC Twins and
GNC Singles series.
"Matt was impressive in his first full year competing in the AMA
Flat Track Championship, and we're proud to honor his performance with
the AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year Award," said AMA Pro Racing
Director of Flat Track Mike Kidd. "Matt also demonstrated continual
development throughout the year, and we anticipate he'll continue to
improve in 2009. We would like to congratulate Matt, the Weidman family
and Team SuperTrapp on a successful season."
Weidman put in a consistent performance for a rookie, making the main
event 10 times in GNC Twins and three times in GNC Singles. His best
finish was a fifth at the Monticello, New York, GNC Twins round. He had
a total of four top-10 finishes on the year. Weidman said that his
rookie year easily surpassed the goals he laid out for himself in the
preseason.
"My goal coming into this year was to make a couple mains. Rookie
of the Year wasn't even on my radar, so I definitely achieved my
goals," Weidman said. "I learned quite a bit about drafting
and how to run the miles. I got a lot of experience that I needed to
improve going forward. In the off-season, I'll keep training, find some
places to ride, and next year I hope to get top-10 in points, maybe win
one."
Weidman said his rookie year was a major team effort.
"In addition to SuperTrapp, I'd like to give a big thanks to my dad
and Mike Hacker, who helped with bikes, get sponsors and run the
team," Weidman said. "My dad put in a lot of hours working on
the bikes and helped drive me to the track. Of course, I have to thank
my mom, too. She did a lot, as well."
The 17-year-old Weidman lives in Westerlo, New York. He was the 2007 AMA
Pro Expert Twins Champion and won the 2006 AMA Sports Dirt Track Horizon
Award, which is presented annually to the amateur rider with the
brightest prospects for a successful professional career.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has promoted and protected the
motorcycling lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life and they
navigate many different roads on their journey to the same destination:
freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycle organization
with nearly 300,000 members, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists'
interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the
committees of international governing organizations and the court of
public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA
sanctions more motorsports competition events than any other
organization in the world. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum,
the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.
For more information, visit www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
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