Over the span of almost five decades, Southern
California's FMF Racing has become synonymous with the sport of motocross,
developing the finest motorcycle exhausts available in the
marketplace. Over the course of its longstanding partnership with the
world's most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series, FMF has
remained committed to its support of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship by bringing much-needed and
well-deserved attention to the underdog racers who fight tooth and nail
each weekend as privateers, keeping the dream alive through any means
necessary. As a result, the FMF Privateer Power Award has become an embodiment
of what the brand stands for and what these lesser-known racers epitomize every
time the gate drops.
After every round of the 2022 season, FMF and
the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will recognize a rider deserving of
acknowledgement and celebration for his efforts on the track. Each
selected rider will be praised for his ability to defy the odds and capture
head-turning results, showing no intimidation as he battles alongside some of
the sport's biggest names in an incredibly deep field of world class talent
featuring riders from across the globe.
Each recipient of the FMF Privateer Power
Award will be given special recognition as part of the riders meeting at the
following national and is awarded with a custom-designed trophy.
The Frescados Tortillas Spring Creek National
signified the official start of the second half of the 2022 season, offering a
fresh start of sorts to reset and finish the summer strong. The overall efforts
from privateer riders throughout the 50th anniversary season has been
impressive, to say the least, and that trend continued at Spring Creek. For the
first time this season a 250 Class rider was deserving of recognition as Derek
Kelley enjoyed one of the best outings of his career. The AEO Powersports KTM
rider equaled his career-best finish of 11th overall thanks to impressive 14-12
moto scores in a deep and talented field of 250 Class talent. It's the third
time Kelley has finished inside the top 15 this summer, continuing what has
become a breakout season for the experienced rider out of California. As a
result of his Spring Creek performance, Kelley earned the distinction of being
the first 250 Class rider of 2022 to receive Privateer Power accolades.
Spring Creek National:
#74 Derek Kelley / Riverside, California / KTM
250 Class: 11th overall (14-12)