Autographed/Race Worn Star Racing Eli Tomac/ SSG Brandon Ward Race Worn San diego Supercross 2024 Eli Tomac4-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Champion (2022, 2019, 2018, 2017) 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 450SX Champion (2022, 2020) 2-time AMA Pro Motocross Championships 450 Runner-Up (2021, 2016) 32 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Wins 51 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Wins 4th on the all-time 450 wins list 2nd on the all-time 450SX wins list 5th on the all-time 250SX West wins list 2022 Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports ESPY Award Brandon Ward As the son of multi-time national motorsports champion and Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee Jeff Ward, Staff Sergeant Brandon Ward was unsurprisingly drawn to motorsports at a young age. His motorsports journey is highlighted by a remarkable debut at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, where he clinched 4th place and was recognized as the Fastest Rookie in the Lightweight Motorcycle Division. His prowess extended to the sport of Supermoto, where he secured the 2006 AMA Supermoto National Championship and multiple podium finishes in the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship. In the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, he not only secured a SuperLite Championship race win but also consistently finished near the front, underlining his adaptability and determination. Staff Sergeant Ward's motocross achievements further complement his racing profile, with notable finishes at prestigious events like Loretta Lynn's Amateur National and the Ponca City Amateur National, among others. These accomplishments in the motorsports realm parallel the excellence he demonstrated in his military career, underscoring a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to surpassing boundaries. Staff Sergeant Ward's military career is a remarkable testament to discipline, resilience, and excellence. His assignment to 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson, Colorado, as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst marked the beginning of a series of deployments that demonstrated his adaptability and expertise in high-stakes environments. From the rugged terrains of Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel and Resolute Support Missions V & VIII to the strategic operations in Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Ukraine under Operations Inherent Resolve and Atlantic Resolve, Staff Sergeant Ward's intelligence analysis and operations were pivotal in enhancing the operational capabilities and safety of U.S. Special Operations Forces. Educationally, SSG Ward distinguished himself by graduating summa cum laude from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Analysis, specializing in Intelligence Operations. His academic achievements reflect a profound understanding of the strategic dimensions of both military operations and competitive racing strategies. A long-time supporter of the Veteran Motocross Foundation and someone who continually advocates for U.S. service members and veterans to seek throttle therapy, Staff Sergeant Ward is committed to continuing his involvement in motorsports racing as he looks toward the future. His primary focus is combining military service and motorsports to raise awareness of the challenges U.S. service members and veterans face. He is set to compete in the 2024 Formula Regional Americas Championship for IGY6 Motorsports, a race team owned and operated by veterans. Staff Sergeant Ward’s awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal (three Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (Two Knot Device), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Basic Parachutist Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and Gold Schützenschnur (German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship).