Description: (American Former Professional Motorcycle Racer)
Kenneth Leroy Roberts, an American former professional motorcycle racer and racing team owner, made history in 1978 by becoming the first American to win a Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championship. Roberts was a two-time winner of the A.M.A. Grand National Championship and one of only four riders in AMA racing history to achieve the AMA Grand Slam. His influence went beyond the racetrack as he actively promoted safety enhancements and played a key role in the advancement of motorcycle engines and chassis. Roberts' significant impact on Grand Prix motorcycle racing led to an increase in professionalism and safety standards within the sport.