This is a photo of GP racer Alan Scott signing autographs at a WERA Formula USA race in the early 1990s. In 2009 something happened in Motorcycle Grand Prix racing that hadn’t happened in 19 years and Alan was part of that unique stat. Last year former World Champion Nicky Hayden and Colin Edwards represented the United States in the premier MotoGP class, while Stevie Bonsey raced the 250cc class and Cameron Beaubier rode as a rookie in 125cc. It was the first time American riders raced in all three classes of MotoGP competition since 1990 when four Americans rode in the premier 500cc category, including World Champion Wayne Rainey. John Kocinski won the 250cc World Championship in his first attempt, and Scott raced in 125cc. 

American GP rider Alan Scott signs autographs at a race in the early 1990s. (Larry Lawrence photo)