National Awards Honour Canadian Motorcyclists at the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW
- SUPERSHOW Pays Tribute to Winners of Max Awards from Across the Country -
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 (Toronto) - For the 29th year, the SUPERSHOW is pleased to be the venue for the presentation of Canada's motorcycle 'Oscars', the MAX Awards. The Motorcycle Awards of Excellence honour the best and most dedicated racers and riders in the nation during 2007. The MAX Awards for Riders presentation takes place on the Riders Stage (Hall 2) at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 5th, 2008, while the MAX Awards for Racers are presented at 3:00 pm on the Racers Stage (Hall 4). The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW runs from January 4th-6th, 2008 at the Toronto International Centre.
The 2008 winners, chosen by the MAX Awards Committee are:
MAX Awards for Racers
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Category | Name | Home Town |
| Speedway | Jeff Orosz | Caistorville, ON |
| Enduro | Allan Lachapelle | Bolton Centre, QC |
| Trials | Maxime Gobeil | St-Gedeon, QC |
| Hare Scrambles | Chris Van Hove | Simcoe, ON |
| Women's Hare Scrambles | Amanda Hutchinson | Tottenham, ON |
| Dirt Track | Don Taylor | Welland, ON |
| ATV Dirt Track | Jason Tuin | Niagara Falls, ON |
| Road Racing | Jordan Szoke | Brantford, ON |
| Vintage Road Racing | Paul & Marie Whittaker | Gilmour, ON |
| Youth Motocross | Dylan Delaplace | Aldergrove, BC |
| Sidecar Racing (driver) | Robert Verrier | Harrowsmith, ON |
| Sidecar Racing (passenger) | Ian MacRae | St. Thomas, ON |
| Ice Racing | Dan MacKenzie | Kamloops, BC |
| Mini Road Racing | Jay Fox | Calgary, AB |
| Women's Road Racing | Catherine Nadeau | Lasalle, QC |
| National Roadracing Rookie of the Year | Brett McCormick | Guelph, ON |
| International Competition | Trillium Muir | Chelmsford, ON |
| International Competition | Steve Crevier | Maple Ridge, BC |
| International Competition | Michelle Duff | Coldwater, ON |
| International Competition | Go Big Racing | Peterborough, ON |
| International Competition | Vanessa Gareau | Hudson, QC |
| International Competition | Frank Trombino | Kleinburg, ON |
| Tuner | Ben Gartner | Ajax, ON |
| Achievement | Catherine Nadeau | Lasalle, QC |
| Racing Club | Oshawa Competition MC Club | Oshawa, ON |
| Magazine | Inside Motorcycles | Toronto, ON
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MAX Awards for Riders
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Category | Name | Home Town |
| Individual Fundraiser – National | Derek George | Oakville, ON |
| Club / Team Fundraiser – National | GTA Motorcycle Club | Innisfil, ON |
| Individual Fundraiser – Regional | Rick Connoy | Toronto, ON |
| Corporate Fundraiser – Regional | Mercedes-Benz Cda | Toronto, ON |
| Motorcycle Club | Zen Riders | Toronto, ON |
| Motorcycle Club | Vincent Owners Club | St. David's, ON |
| Motorcycle Organization | UIMMQ | Ste-Foy, QC |
| Motorcycle Recognition | Stan & Karen Letofsky | Toronto, ON |
| Motorcycle Safety | Durham Region Injury Prevention Pr. | Whitby, ON |
| Motorcycle Milestone | Ride For Sight 30th Anniversary | Toronto, ON |
| Motorcycle Milestone | Bikers Rights Ontario 25th Anniv. | Ontario |
| Motorcycle Ride | Canada's 911 Ride | Toronto, ON |
| Motorcycle Event – National | Cdn. MC. Hall of Fame Banquet | Toronto, ON |
| Motorcycle Media | BlogTalkRadio – RIDE! | Toronto, ON |
| Motorcycle Magazine | Revolution Magazine | St-Barthelemey, QC |
| Newspaper | Toronto Star Wheels | Toronto, ON |
| Journalism | Andrea Goodman | Guelph, ON |
| Club Newsletter | The Norton Nomad | Durham, ON |
| Motorcycle Web-site | CMG On-line | Montreal, QC |
| Motorcycle Book | The Dispatch Rider Harry Watts | Kitchener ON |
| Motorcycle Event – Regional | Wharf Rat Rally | Digby, NS |
| Riders of the Year | Roland & Ernest Giles | Garden Cove, NL |
| Special Ambassador | CAA South Central Ont. | Thornhill, ON |
| Special Ambassador | Tim Horton's | Oakville, ON
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