Nicky Hayden is the young gun of the AMA Superbike series. Don't think for a minute that this good natured, always smiling kid from Kentucky doesnt have the heart of a winner. Winning is what Nicky is all about. Check out the
Nicky Hayden Interview for a look inside the mind of Americas rising star. In his first full season as a Superbike rider he came within six points of winningthe title - losing out to arch rival Mat Mladin. 1999 was a great year for him though, he won the 600 Supersport title and was named AMA Athlete of the Year. Nicky is one of three Hayden brothers racing in the AMA and growing up together they pushed one another to become fierce competitors. Nicky does not neglect his roots either - he can often be found racing Flat Track during weekends which the AMA series is off. Thats dedication.
Nicky did a second interview in 2003:
Read it here!
Career Highlights:
2002 - AMA Superbike Champion.
2001 - 3rd AMA Superbike Series.
2000 - 2nd AMA Chevy Truck Superbike Series.
2000 - 4th AMA Pro Honda Oils 600 SuperSport.
1999 - AMA 600 SuperSport Champion.
1999 - 2nd, AMA Formula Xtreme Series.
1999 - AMA Grand National Dirt Track Rookie of the Year.
1999 - AMA/Speedvision Pro Athlete of the Year.
1998 - 4th AMA 600 SuperSport Series.
1998 - 4th AMA 750 SuperSport Series.
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