One of the most coveted awards in Australian motorcycle racing has returned to where it began – the prestigious RK Chains Samurai Trophy is coming home to AMCN.
The Samurai Trophy is awarded annually to the most improved, most outstanding and best young talent in Aussie racing, on and off the track. With past recipients such as Mick Doohan, Daryl Beattie, Anthony Gobert and, more recently, Mike Jones and Josh Hook, the winner will be in legendary company.
The list of 2016 finalists for the 29-year-old award will be nominated by key members of the industry. The general public will then be able to vote online to help determine who will receive the Samurai Trophy.
As is tradition, this year’s winner will be announced early next year. Keep an eye on AMCN for details of how you can cast your vote closer to the announcement.
RK Chains Samurai Award Roll of Honour
2015 Not awarded
2014 Aiden Wagner
2013 Matthew Walters
2012 Josh Hook
2011 Mike Jones
2010 Troy Herfoss
2009 Not Awarded
2008 Pat Medcalf
2007 Jason O’Halloran
2006 Jamie Stauffer
2005 Mark Aitchison
2004 Adam Fergusson
2003 Kevin Curtain
2002 Shannon Johnson
2001 Josh Brookes
2000 Craig Coxhell
1999 Broc Parkes
1998 Anthony West
1997 Martin Craggill
1996 Mark Willis
1995 Rip Crocker
1994 Anthony Gobert
1993 Troy Corser
1992 Michael O’Connor
1991 Mat Mladin
1990 Daryl Beattie
1989 Rene Bongers
1988 Mick Doohan
1987 Grant Hodson
