Legends & Heroes Tour - John Wolven aka "Johnny O'Hannah" to be Honored at Indy SX

March 16, 2012 ~ Manlius NY: 
Regarded as one of the “Good Guys” in motocross, John Wolven has
amassed over 20 years of moto fun and experience in the industry.  For
his growth, contributions and accomplishments, John is being honored
this Saturday, March 17, 2012 the 10th round of the 2012 Monster Energy
AMA Supercross Series at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.



Wolven began racing in the upstate New York area, cutting his teeth at
tracks like Broome Tioga as a District #34 racer.  He left the area to
join the military in 1991.  John was part of Americas finest as a
soldier in Desert Storm.  With five deployments to Kuwait and Iraq for
Desert Storm and Desert Shield under his belt, John is a retired Veteran
of the Navy & Army as an officer.  He has had numerous awards to
include Combat Infantry and the Bronze Star.  He has worked for the FBI,
DEA, US Customs, Executive Office of the President and the Office of
National Drug Control.



With all of these accomplishments, this true American never forgot his
roots and has given his time to help promote the great sport of
Supercross and Motocross. His degree in Radio & TV broadcasting has
helped him progress in the moto worlds.



Alex
Moroz and Mike Owens managing partners of the Legends & Heroes Tour
state “What is most impressive is John ‘s enthusiasm and willingness to
help support our sport.  He’s been an avid vintage officanato and has
been very creative in developing his character Johnny O’Hannah, who
brings to light the great history our sport has to offer.  John is one
of the good guys who served his country proudly and has his DNA
entrenched in our great sport.  We are proud to be a part of honoring
him this weekend. Five tours later, John came home a wounded vet, but
quickly took up his reignas moto ambassador spreading the word of moto
history, developing his place in the industry and getting our sport to
the next level”.



Mr. Wolven is currently announcing Outdoor Nationals for MX Sports and Host of the Post Race press conferences.

 

John Wolven will be at the Legends
& Heroes Tour Moto Museum exhibition at the Lucas Oil Stadium in
Indy this Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 3:00pm for a “Meet & Greet”
with the fans.