of Emig's career came on May 4, 2000, when he was preparing for the National Motocross Championship later that year. Emig suffered another horrific crash where he crushed a vertebra in his back and compound fractured his right lower leg, forcing him into retirement. Emig's starting prowess was legendary. His clutch control and first corner fearlessness saw him lead many races into the first turn in the 1990s. He was notoriously hard to pass, and always rode with his elbows high up in an outward position. During his 11-year professional career, Emig earned 37 AMA national wins. He is still involved in motocross on several levels, including television color commentary on Speed and CBS. Emig was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2004. Jeff Emig's involvement with the world of motocross continues. Mid year 2016 it was announced that Jeff will become Husqvarna ambassador and spokesman. Quote: Husqvarna Motorcycles strongly believes in the importance of this foundation and Emig's involvement will only bring forward momentum to this industry-wide initiative. Current advisor and acting president of the USMCA, Mark Blackwell, also sees the connection between Emig and association critical to success. Lately, Emig has announced for AMA Supercross. For 2019, Emig is currently tv color commentating/broadcasting the "World MotoCross GP". Major titles Multi-time Amateur National Motocross Champion 1992 125 AMA National Motocross Champion (Yamaha) 1996 250 AMA National Motocross Champion (Kawasaki) 1997 250 AMA Supercross Champion (Kawasaki) 1997 250 AMA National Motocross Champion (Kawasaki) 1997 King of Bercy (Kawasaki) 1999 US OPEN champion (Yamaha) 1992-1997 member of the mx of nations for team USA Total Career AMA Wins 13 Wins in 125/250 AMA Motocross 6-1992 5-1993 2-1994 7 Wins in 250/450 AMA Supercross 1-1995 1-1996 5-1997 16 Wins in 250/450 AMA Motocross 1-1995 4-1996 7-1997 4-1998 36 Total AMA Wins 6-1992 5-1993 2-1994 2-1995 5-1996 12-1997 4-1998 Has won his class in the Motocross of Nations on every displacement 125,250 and 500 References 1970 births Living people Sportspeople from Kansas City, Kansas American motocross riders AMA Motocross Championship National Champions