Over the span of almost five decades, Southern California's FMF Racing has become synonymous with the sport of motocross, developing the finest motorcycle exhausts available in the marketplace. Over the course of its longstanding partnership with the world's most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series, FMF has remained committed to its support of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship by bringing much-needed and well-deserved attention to the underdog racers who fight tooth and nail each weekend as privateers, keeping the dream alive through any means necessary. As a result, the FMF Privateer Power Award has become an embodiment of what the brand stands for and what these lesser-known racers epitomize every time the gate drops.

After every round of the 2022 season, FMF and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will recognize a rider deserving of acknowledgement and celebration for his efforts on the track. Each selected rider will be praised for his ability to defy the odds and capture head-turning results, showing no intimidation as he battles alongside some of the sport's biggest names in an incredibly deep field of world class talent featuring riders from across the globe.

Each recipient of the FMF Privateer Power Award will be given special recognition as part of the riders meeting at the following national and is awarded with a custom-designed trophy.

Now in his seventh year of competition in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Missouri's Benny Bloss knows what it takes to compete amongst the incredible depth of talent in the 450 Class. Additionally, Bloss is no stranger to playing the role of underdog, as he's championed the privateer path for much of his career. This summer Bloss has embarked on a journey with BBMX KTM, where he's been a fixture in the top 15 of the premier division. At RedBud, Bloss parlayed solid starts into an equally solid afternoon that saw him earn 11-14 moto scores to equal a season-best 12th-place finish. It was indicative of the progression Bloss had shown leading up to this point of the season, where he'll look to keep the momentum going with continued pushes to contend for top-10 results. As a result of his impressive RedBud ride, Bloss earned FMF Privateer Power Award honors for the Independence Day event.

RedBud National:
#73 Benny Bloss / Oak Grove, Missouri / KTM
450 Class: 12th overall (11-14)

2022 FMF Privateer Power Award Recipients

Fox Raceway I National:
#61 Fredrik Noren / Lidköping, Sweden / KTM
450 Class: 12th overall (14-1`1)

Hangtown Motocross Classic:
#285 Marshal Weltin / Ubly, Michigan / GASGAS
450 Class: 15th overall (16-15)

Thunder Valley National:
#129 Henry Miller / Rochester, Minnesota / KTM
450 Class: 15th overall (17-15)

High Point National:
#55 Justin Rodbell / Prince Frederick, Maryland / Husqvarna
450 Class: 16th overall (14-18)