The Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honor Roger DeCoster at the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Red Rock Casino on November 18th. DeCoster is one of most well known motocross riders in the world, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999.
From an AMA Press Release:
"When DeCoster was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999, his racing accomplishments were simply remarkable: five 500cc Motocross World Championships, numerous 500cc Motocross Grand Prix victories and four Trans-AMA Motocross Championships.
"He also was a member of six winning Belgium Motocross des Nations teams, was a Gold Medalist in the International Six Day Trial (Enduro) and earned numerous national championships in his native Belgium, including a national Trials title."
DeCoster continued to help the US to win the Motocross des Nations after his riding days were over by managing the team. DeCoster is also in charge of KTM's Supercross and Motocross teams in the US.
"Roger DeCoster is not only a motorcycling legend in America, but around the world," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which raises money for the Hall of Fame. "It's truly an honor for us to be able to honor him."
DeCoster will join Kenny Roberts as Legends honorees at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
"It's always nice to receive this honor, and yet on the other hand I still have a job to do, and I feel like I still have something to accomplish!" DeCoster said. "I am really looking forward to hanging out with Kenny Roberts and reminiscing with all of my friends."
