Charity Gochenour earned recognition as one of the American Motorcyclist Association’s 2023 Volunteers of the Year—an honor that celebrates the people who keep motorsports running behind the scenes, often without glory or a paycheck.

EARLY YEARS

Details about Charity Gochenour’s birthdate and early life remain unavailable in existing records. What is known is that she became involved in off-road motorsports through Team Chaos Racing, a competitive outfit that has been making noise in ultra-rugged racing circuits since 2013.

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond her involvement in motorsports, specific information about Gochenour’s other hobbies or professional pursuits is not publicly documented. Her commitment to volunteering suggests someone who values community and contribution over the spotlight—a trait that often speaks louder than any trophy.

EARLY SUCCESS

Gochenour’s connection to Team Chaos Racing placed her in the thick of rock crawling and ultra4 racing—a world where vehicles tackle boulder-strewn courses that would destroy a regular off-road truck in minutes. Team Chaos Racing has been a dominant force in both the Dirt Riot and WEROCK series since its inception, consistently landing podium finishes and top series placements[1]. One team member started rock crawling in 2002 and racing in 2012, bringing home third place in the Dirt Riot racing series in 2013, followed by first, second, and fourth places in 2014, and second place in 2015[2]. Another began co-piloting at 16 and took the driver’s seat at 17, accumulating four years of racing experience and ten years of rock crawling by age 20[3]. While the exact nature of Gochenour’s involvement—whether as a competitor, co-driver, or team supporter—isn’t specified, her deep ties to this motorsports family are clear.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2023: Named AMA Volunteer of the Year alongside Rory S. Reiley and John Bauman[4].

INSPIRATIONS

No documented information is available regarding Charity Gochenour’s personal inspirations or influences in motorsports.

REPUTATION

Being named an AMA Volunteer of the Year is no participation trophy. The American Motorcyclist Association doesn’t hand these out for showing up—they’re reserved for individuals who dedicate significant time, energy, and heart to making racing events happen. Volunteers like Gochenour are the infrastructure of motorsports: the ones organizing, coordinating, problem-solving, and often doing the grunt work that allows racers to do what they love. Her recognition places her among a small group of people who keep the wheels turning—literally—in American motorcycle and off-road racing.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

No publicly available information exists regarding Charity Gochenour’s future goals or plans in motorsports for 2025 and beyond.

References:

[1] Team Chaos Racing – Team Bios
[2] Team Chaos Racing – Team Bios
[3] Team Chaos Racing – Team Bios
[4] 2023 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards Announced – American Motorcyclist Association