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supercross championship. In 1999, Emig was arrested for marijuana possession. Emig pled guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia, and the charges for marijuana possession were dropped however, he lost his job with the
Kawasaki racing team. Emig gained respect from his peers for taking full responsibility for his actions and blaming only himself. He would return as a privateer with a few sponsors and riding a Yamaha YZ250. He had his last major victory just a few weeks after being dropped by Kawasaki; winning the US Open of Supercross in
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Emig's starting prowess was legendary. His clutch control and first corner fearlessness saw him lead many races into the first turn in the 1990s. He was notoriously hard to pass, and always rode with his elbows high up in an outward position. During his 11-year professional career, Emig earned 37 AMA
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Jeff Emig's involvement with the world of motocross continues. Mid year 2016 it was announced that Jeff will become
Husqvarna ambassador and spokesman. Quote: Husqvarna Motorcycles strongly believes in the importance of this foundation and Emig's involvement will only bring forward momentum to this
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In 1996, Emig returned to the
Kawasaki team and had one of his best seasons in 1997. In the 13 round series he won seven races, finished second five times, and had one fifth-place finish. He won 17 of the 26 motos that year claiming the 250cc motocross national championship as well as the 250cc
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December 30, 1999, at the track of fellow Yamaha rider and neighbor Stephane Roncada in Riverside County, California, Emig came up short on a triple jump, reportedly snapping both forearms above the wrist. The end of Emig's career came on May 4, 2000, when he was preparing for the National
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where he began trail riding on motorcycles with his family. He followed his older brother in taking up the sport of motocross. He was successful as an amateur racer winning four titles at the
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Motocross
Championship later that year. Emig suffered another horrific crash where he crushed a vertebra in his back and compound fractured his right lower leg, forcing him into retirement.
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966:. In 1992, Emig won his first AMA national race in the 125 class in Buchanan, Michigan then, went on to win six of the seven nationals to earn his first AMA National Championship.
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industry-wide initiative. Current advisor and acting president of the USMCA, Mark
Blackwell, also sees the connection between Emig and association critical to success.
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factory racing team earning a fifth-place finish in the 1990 125cc national championship. His impressive results earned him a contract to ride for the
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from 1988 to 1999. He was one of the top
American motocross racers of the 1990s. During his motorcycle racing career, Emig won four
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factory racing team in 1991. 1991 was also the year in which he began his career long rivalry with
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AMA 125cc - 1992AMA 250cc - 1996, 1997FIM World
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Loretta Lynn Ranch in Tennessee. In 1990, Emig joined the
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16 Wins in 250/450 AMA Motocross 1-1995 4-1996 7-1997 4-1998
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7 Wins in 250/450 AMA Supercross 1-1995 1-1996 5-1997
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1153:1970 births
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1080:12 November
68:1988 - 1999
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1147:Categories
1053:References
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989:in 2004.
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252:Percent
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