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Landon Gibson Wins the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award

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Landon Gibson, a Georgia native riding for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, has won the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award, given to the top up-and-coming rider at the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. He finished second overall with an 8-1-1 in Open Pro Sport and placed well in 250 Pro Sport at Loretta Lynn's Ranch, becoming the first Husqvarna rider to win it since 2020.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Having watched this world from the inside, the Horizon Award isn't just some rookie trophy. The fact that it carries Nicky Hayden's name tells you the weight of expectation attached to it. Gibson putting up top finishes across multiple classes means his riding was probably rock solid corner entry to exit.