GODSPEED! SCOTT BURNWORTH (1963-2024)

We are heartbroken to report that Scott Burnworth, also known as “Burner,” suffered a heart attack and died on December 12th, 2024, at the age of 61.

Scott was a former Yamaha and Suzuki factory racer who earned the reputation of a holeshot artist during his Pro career in the late seventies and early eighties. He led laps in almost every National and Supercross he entered, and every fast guy of the day (Hannah, Johnson, Glover) read the stickers on Scott’s rear fender.

Scott Burnworth and his wife Debbi at the Trailblazer’s banquet in 2018. 

Scott kept a factory ride throughout his career, first at Suzuki, then at factory Yamaha, and then he returned to factory Suzuki before retiring in 1987. After racing, he went to work at his friend’s watercraft apparel company, Jet Pilot. After many years working there, he left and started his own design company where he eventually began working with Maxima Racing Oils. He worked with Maxima on and off for about 20 years. Scott played a key role with Maxima, managing all aspects of the creative department.

Beyond his design work, Scott was a great ambassador for vintage bike racing, fighting to keep our sport’s heritage alive.

Scott is survived by his wife, Debbie, and their daughters, Breanna and Brittin. Rest in peace, Scott.

Scott racing the vintage class at the 2016 edition of FastHouse’s “Day in the Dirt” at Glen Helen. 

Scott Burnworth went 8-3 on a hot day at the 1985 Las Vegas 125/250/500 National.