Jeremy McGrath

This article is about the American motocross rider. For the Australian Paralympic rower, see Jeremy McGrath (rower).
Jeremy McGrath
McGrath signing autographs in 2009
NationalityAmerican
BornNovember 19, 1971 (1971-11-19) (age 52)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Motocross career
Years active1989–2006
Teams
Championships
  • •1991 AMA Supercross 125cc West
  • •1992 AMA Supercross 125cc West
  • •1993 AMA Supercross 250cc
  • •1994 AMA Supercross 250cc
  • •1995 AMA Supercross 250cc
  • •1995 AMA Motocross 250cc
  • •1996 AMA Supercross 250cc
  • •1998 AMA Supercross 250cc
  • •1999 AMA Supercross 250cc
  • •2000 AMA Supercross 250cc
Wins
  • •AMA 125cc Supercross: 13
  • •AMA 125cc Motocross: 2
  • •AMA 250cc Supercross: 72
  • •AMA 250cc Motocross: 15
  • Total: 102
Medal record
Summer X Games
Representing  United States
Gold medal – first place 2004 Los Angeles Moto X Step Up
Silver medal – second place 2005 Los Angeles Supermoto
Silver medal – second place 2006 Los Angeles Moto X Step Up
Silver medal – second place 2008 Los Angeles Moto X Racing
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Los Angeles Supermoto

Jeremy McGrath (born November 19, 1971)[1] is an American former professional motocross and supercross racer. Considered one of the most popular and influential riders in the history of motorcycle racing, McGrath won seven AMA Supercross 250cc championships, one 250cc AMA Motocross championship, two 125cc West championships and a record 72 premier class supercross wins.[2] He was also a two-time FIM Supercross World Champion as well as a two-time Team USA Motocross des Nations winner.[3]

During his career, Supercross experienced significant growth in audience size and media coverage, much of it centered around the dominance and showmanship of McGrath, leading to him being coined the "King of Supercross".[4] Another of McGrath's nicknames, "Showtime," is partly derived from his iconic "nac-nac" move, which helped to spawn what would become known as freestyle motocross. However, McGrath's popularity transcended the world of motorcycles, taking small roles in the movies Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle[5] and Motocrossed, appearing on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno[6] licensing a video game series named after him,[7] and featuring in several other offroad racing-related video game titles.

Since retiring from motorcycle racing, McGrath has pursued various other forms of racing both on and off-road, as well business ventures he is involved with.

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  2. ^ "Jeremy McGrath Information and Statistics". Racer X. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Johnson, Eric. "Jeremy McGrath on Representing USA at Motocross of Nations". Racer X. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "AMA Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame | Jeremy McGrath". motorcyclemuseum.org. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  5. ^ "Charlie's Angels go Full Throttle off road". www.motorcyclenews.com. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Ecklund, Daryl (November 5, 2021). "FLASHBACK FRIDAY | CARMICHAEL BEATS MCGRATH IN TONIGHT SHOW SHOWDOWN". Motocross Action Magazine. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  7. ^ III, Fran Mirabella (March 5, 2002). "Jeremy McGrath Supercross World". IGN. Retrieved September 27, 2024.