The fan favourite will be missed from the professional motocross and supercross scene after such an extended career. Image: Simon Cudby.

MX Sports Pro Racing president, Davey Coombs, has reflected on the illustrious career of motocross and supercross veteran Kevin Windham, who announced his official retirement at the Anaheim 2 round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series.

At 34-years-old, Windham has been racing at the highest levels of the sport since 1994, when the mini-cycle prodigy turned pro after winning eight titles at the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships.

Windham went on to win his first AMA Pro Motocross National on 12 May, 1996, at Glen Helen Raceway in California. His last win came on 4 September, 2010, at Steel City Raceway. The time between Windham’s first National win and last win marks the longest gap in AMA Pro Motocross history.

Coombs beleives that Windham will be remembered as one of the most popular athletes in the history of the sport, the GEICO Honda rider remains a true ambassador and role model for the sport.

“Without a doubt Kevin Windham will be remembered as one of the most popular athletes the sport has ever known,” said Coombs. “He was not only an exceptional rider, but a great role model who was always generous with his time and the fans. He has provided countless great races and memories, as well as nearly forty career wins.

“By any measure, he was one of American motocross racing’s greatest heroes. We truly appreciate his efforts, both on the race track as a competitor and off the track as a wonderful ambassador for the sport.”

After 31 years of motorcycle racing, Windham assured he was making the correct choice by meeting with family, friends and his team to speak about his plans to hang up the boots for good.