Person · 2024
NRHA Hall of Fame · Inducted 2024
Andrea Fappani
NRHA's All-Time Leading Rider · First $10M Rider · Inducted 2024
Born in Italy, Andrea Fappani is the NRHA's all-time leading money earner — the first and only $10 Million Rider in the sport's history. Inducted into the HOF when he crossed $8M, he subsequently passed $9M then $10M. He has dominated the Futurity, Derby, and international stage for over 20 years, becoming an educator and ambassador through his "Along for the Ride" podcast and in-person symposiums. Also an NRHA Million Dollar Owner, he is universally recognized as the greatest competitor in the sport's history.
Career Highlights
- NRHA's first and only $10M rider — surpassed $8M at 2024 induction; crossed $9M then $10M in subsequent seasons; NRHA all-time leading money earner since surpassing Shawn Flarida in 2020
- Multiple NRHA Futurity and Derby Open Championships — 20+ years at the top of the sport; WEG gold medalist; NRHA Million Dollar Owner; held the all-time lead by over $2M at induction
- "Along for the Ride" podcast and symposiums — educator, mentor, and global ambassador; credited with recruiting new members worldwide into the reining community
- Scottsdale, Arizona / Aubrey, Texas
Class of 2024