San Andres cited by PSA as rider of the year

MANILA, Philippines - Multi-titled Kenneth San Andres’ status as the country’s No. 1 rider was reaffirmed by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) during rites at the 1Esplanade recently.

San Andres, backed by Kawasaki, Motul Philippines, Oakley Philippines, Fox Racing, Go Pro, Leatt Neck Brace, Pro Taper, Bell Helmet, Bridgestone Tires, Polisport, Foilacar Industries, Kia Global, Laus Auto Group, R33 Car Exchange, Xotics Carwash, Halrey, GCG Pipe, JBS Motorcycle Parts, JM Stickers and GM Mark Lapid, earned his eighth straight Rider of the Year title from the National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association.

The Valenzuela native earned the prestigious award after becoming the national champion in the Pro Open (MX1) and Pro 125 (MX2) of the 2014 NAMSSA National Motocross Development Program.

The Kawasaki-JBS Motocross team star, also an eight-time National Junior Rider of the Year, was third in the FIM Asian Motocross Supercross.

Next stop for the reigning NAMSSA Rider of the Year is ongoing national NAMSSA series, followed by the Asian tournament.

“The ultimate dream is, of course, win the Asian title in the future,” said San Andres. “But I’m not in a hurry, I know my time will come.”