Villopoto is the AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year
It was rising AMA Motocross and Supercross star Ryan Villopoto's night at the AMA Pro Racing Awards Banquet Sunday on the final day of the the AMA's Las Vegas Invasion, with the Supercross Lites Champion and International Motocross of Nations front-runner taking home the coveted AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year Award.

Taddy Blazusiak's night, David Knight's season
It was a pass that cost David Knight $50K, but let Knight cruise to the AMA Maxxis Endurocross National Championship.

Observed Trials Champ Patrick Smage takes top honors at AMA Sports Banquet
It was a night to honor the best of the best AMA Sports and ATVA athletes on day one of the AMA Las Vegas Invasion.

AMA recognizes AMA, ATVA, WERA and other champions
More than 100 champions in dozens of motorcycle and ATV disciplines were recognized at the AMA Sports banquet in Las Vegas for their achievements in 2007.

AMA Sports and ATVA award nominees
See the list of racers, organizers, journalists and others who have been nominated for the 2007 AMA Sports awards.

Five top racers nominated for AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year
All five of these racers stood out in 2007. All are champions. One will be the AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year. Meet the nominees for the AMA's top racing honor.

Three days in Vegas
Once a year, the AMA racing family invades Las Vegas for three whirlwind days of basking in the glory of the year just past. And, of course, there's a race involved.