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Kawasaki’s San Andres is Rider of the Year again

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MULTI-TITLED rider Kenneth San Andres of Kawasaki-JBS Philippines received his eighth straight Rider of the Year title during the 2015 National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association Gala Awards Night at the Speedworld MX Circuit, SM Bicutan recently.

After the final leg of the series held under the auspices of NAMSSA, headed by its president Macky Carapiet, San Andres was crowned overall champion of the Pro Open at Pro 125, leading his rivals for the honor by a mile.

Kenneth San Andres (center) receives his eighth straight Rider of the Year title from NAMSSA president Macky Carapiet. At left is San Andres’ girlfriend AJ Victoriano.

“Thank God that I am still the MX Rider of the Year. All my hard work and sacrifices have finally paid off. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of my family, sponsors, and my girlfriend AJ Victoriano,” said San Andres, who began his streak of NAMSSA Philippine National Motocross Rider of the Year titles in 2008.

The Kawasaki rider is backed by Foilacar Industries, KIA Global, Motul Philippines, Oakley Philippines, Troylee Design, GoPro Philippines, Leatt Neck Brace, Pro Taper, Bell Helmet, Bridgestone Tires, Polisport, Laus Auto Group, R33 Car Exchange, Xotics Carwash, Halrey, GCG Pipe, JBS Motorcycle Parts, JM Stickers and General Manager Mark Lapid.

An awardee for motocrosss of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) last year, San Andres is actually coming off a sweep of both the Pro Open and Pro 125 categories of the national series, also at the Speedworld,

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Last month, San Andres cemented his status as one of Asia’s best riders after placing fifth runner-up in the FIM Asian Motocross Championships’ MX2 Class in Palembang, Indonesia, even as his father/coach Junjun San Andres placed second runner-up in the Veterans Class of the same tournament.

In the Batam Indonesia International Motocross, San Andres finished sixth runner-up from a field of 22 of the world’s best riders.

 

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