Donald Atherton (b. January 30, 1964 from Newbury Park, California, United States) is a former American "Old School" professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1978–1982.
First race result: First place in 13 beginner at the Elks Club BMX track in Simi Valley, California.
[2] First sponsor: Flying Dutchman Team (bike shop) First national win: Turned Professional: Late December 1980 at age 16.
[5] First Professional* win: In "AA" at the American Bicycle Association (ABA) Great Northwest National in Sumner, Washington on June 15, 1983.
Primary sponsorships can be verified by BMX press coverage and sponsor's advertisements at the time in question.