About Dick Burleson
Born 1948. Dick Burleson is an American motorcycle racer.
Richard Burleson (born 1948) is an American former motorcycle enduro racer. He is considered one of the top competitors in AMA history, winning a record eight consecutive Enduro National Championships. His domination of the national enduro series earned him the nickname King Richard. Burleson was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 and was named an AMA Legend in 2016.
Burleson also began competing in enduro events and found that he enjoyed that form of competition. In all, Burleson won 60 AMA National Enduro events during his career.
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Who is Dick Burleson?
American motorcycle racer
When was Dick Burleson born?
Dick Burleson was born in 1948 in Johnson City.
What is Dick Burleson's occupation?
Dick Burleson is a motorcycle racer.
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Dick Burleson is American.
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