From a press release issued by AMA Sports:

AMA SPORTS BANQUET SET FOR NOVEMBER IN LAS VEGAS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that the second annual AMA Sports Awards Banquet will be held Friday evening, November 12, 2004, at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AMA Sports, the world’s largest motorsports-sanctioning body, will recognize stars from more than a dozen forms of motorcycle and ATV competition. Among those to be honored at the AMA Sports Awards Banquet will be the 2004 AMA Sports Horizon Award Winners: Mike Alessi in motocross, John Lewis V in dirt track, and Logan Young in road racing.

The evening’s highlights will include the announcement of the 2004 AMA Sports and ATVA (All-Terrain Vehicle Association) Athletes of the Year; Riders of the Year in Youth, Female, and Veteran/Senior motorcycle and ATV competition; AMA Sportsman of the Year; ATVA Amateur Rider of the Year; and various Journalism and Promotion awards.

Tickets for the 2004 AMA Sports Awards Banquet are $75 per person and include admission to the evening’s hosted reception, dinner, a souvenir program and memorabilia, and seating for the awards ceremony. For reservations, contact Sue Mason at (614) 856-1900, extension 1244, or at [email protected]. Ticket information and the banquet schedule will be available soon at www.AMADirectlink.com.

Guests staying at the Las Vegas Hilton can receive a special room rate by calling (800) 732-7117 and mentioning the American Motorcyclist Association.

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2004 AMA Sports Awards Banquet are available for businesses and individuals, including AMA-chartered clubs and promoters. Sponsorships levels range from $500 to $5,000.

For sponsorship information, contact Cherie Schlatter at extension 1242 or at [email protected]. Sponsorship information will be available soon at www.AMADirectlink.com.