TROY LEE TO RECEIVE THE 2023 EDISON DYE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dubya USA and Glen Helen Raceway are proud and excited to announce that the 2023 recipient of the Edison Dye Lifetime Achievement Award will be iconic motocross racer, artist and product innovator Troy Lee. Known for his ground-breaking work as a racer, artist, Team owner and innovator. Troy revolutionized helmet painting, visor design and protective gear during his 45-year career. His talent has made him the go-to guy for NASCAR, Indy Car, MotoGP, Formula 1 and AMA motocross racers.
Troy Lee on Pro Circuit’s ultra trick Husqvarna four-stroke motocross bike.
Troy’s journey began as a teenage motocross racer in SoCal, riding for Mitch Payton’s Pro Circuit Husqvarna team. With encouragement from MXA’s Jody Weisel, Troy turned his passion for painting into Troy Lee Designs. Troy’s brand not only paints helmets, but supplies motocross and mountain bike gear for the masses.
The workmanship that made Troy Lee famous.
As the 30th recipient of the Edison Dye Award, the ceremony will take place at the 2023 World Vet Motocross Championship on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Glen Helen Museum, where he will join a prestigious group of motocross legends to claim his spot on the Glen Helen Walk of Fame.
Troy Lee.EDISON DYE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS (1997-2023)
1997 …Roger DeCoster
1998 …Rick Johnson
1999 …Edison Dye
2000 …Torsten Hallman
2001 …Bruce Brown
2002 …1981 MX Des Nations Team (Chuck Sun, Danny LaPorte, Johnny O’Mara, Donnie Hansen)
2003 …Gary Jones
2004 …Jeff Ward
2005 …Stu Peters
2006 …Joel Robert
2007 …Bob Hannah
2008 …Brad Lackey
2009 …Tony DiStefano
2010 …Broc Glover
2011 …David Bailey
2012 …Marty Smith
2013 …John DeSoto
2014 …Feets Minert
2015 …Dave McCoy
2016 …Lars Larsson
2017 …Malcolm Smith
2018 …Jody Weisel
2019 …Mitch Payton
2020 …Rex Staten
2021 …Mark Blackwell
2022 …Jeremy McGrath
2023 …Troy Lee
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