Known to motorcycle racing fans as “Fast Freddie,” Freddie Spencer will go down in history as one of the greatest road racers that America has ever produced. The Shreveport native is a member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. In addition to winning three world championships, he was the only rider ever to win the 250cc and 500cc Grand Prix World Championships in the same season (1985).
He was the only rider to win three major races during Bike Week at Daytona International Speedway (Superbike, Formula One and International Lightweight races in 1985), the youngest to win the 500cc Grand Prix World Championship (21) and the youngest ever to win an AMA Superbike race in 1979 (18).
Aside from his spectacular achievements, which included 27 Grand Prix wins and 39 podiums in both 250 and MotoGP, Spencer is also remembered as a racer for his cheery disposition and his remarkable natural talent.