Doug Henry

Douglas Howard Henry, known as Doug Henry, born on September 6, 1969, is an American former professional motocross racer who competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1988 to 2006. He is a three-time AMA motocross national champion and was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2005. Born in Milford, Connecticut, he grew up on his parents' farm in Shelton, Connecticut. His first major success came in 1993 with Team Honda, when he claimed the 125 East Supercross and the 125 National Championship, and in 1994 he repeated as national champion while battling a severe stomach ailment. He moved to the 250cc division in 1995, but a fall of nearly 80 feet at Budds Creek, Maryland broke his back and ended that season, though he did not become paralyzed.