June 10Southwick, MATravis Pastrana (Suz) 1976 American Motocross - Jim Gianatsis - SmugMug Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. August 20Charlotte, NCGaylon Mosier (Kaw) (The other passengers were unhurt.) 1976 Race Results - Pro Motocross Championship 10. Doug Henry495 August 11Millville, MNMike LaRocco (Kaw) 3. Guy Cooper518 August 29Binghamton, NYDoug Henry (Hon) Classic Motocross Images - Photos of National and International Motocross racing from the early days of racing in the United States. But that was it for Smithhe would get his revenge on Hannah one year later in a different class. July 30Washougal, WATravis Pastrana (Suz) May 10Atlanta, GAMark Barnett (Suz) Scott Sheak384 Scott Sheak201, 2002 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Bob Hannah347 Jeff Leisk340 Johnny OMara305 Mike Brown368 May 2St. 7. 1976 American AMA Motocross Full Year Recap - Racer X April 24Gainesville, FLMark Barnett (Suz) March 30Saddleback, CABrian Myerscough (Suz) That was the first the first problem with the ambitious plan: by basically flying back and forth to Europe every other week, he was in for some serious jet lag, and susceptible to the flu bugs that often come with heavy travel. Mike LaRocco269 Larry Ward202 August 2Binghamton, NYGeorge Holland (Suz) But Yamaha had two new secret weapons: the water-cooler OW125 and Bob Hannah. 3 . Doug Henry463 The RC125 he had been riding was to be replaced by an updated new works bike, the RC125M Type2. Jeff Leisk 232 6. 1. Larry Ward297 Danny Smith240, 2001 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES June 15Mt. Brock Sellards269 1977 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS September 3Delmont, PATravis Pastrana (Suz), 2000 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Mike Kiedrowski499 September 5Delmont, PAChristophe Pourcel (Kaw), 2009 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS August 21Lakewood, CORon Lechien (Yam) 8. Bob Hannah won that one! Rick Johnson209 June 14Sacramento, CASteve Lamson (Hon) July 20Unadilla, NYKevin Windham (Yam) By 1978, American riders had improved to the point where it became more of a challenge for European riders to secure an easy victory. April 18Lake Whitney, TXJeff Ward (Kaw) The AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship was only two years old when Hannah lined up as a relative unknown aboard his number 39 Yamaha. world championship against the top American riders. 1. 3. All Rights Reserved. Also, Jammin Jimmy Weinert, again back on a Kawasaki, gave the brand its first AMA Supercross Championship. 2. Mickey Boone226 9. September 1Delmont, PAKevin Windham (Yam), 1996 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS August 31St. Grant Langston380 September 11Glen Helen, CAGrant Langston (Kaw), 2005 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 10. Greg Gregson188 September 2Binghamton, NYMike Kiedrowski (Hon) Sept 10Pala, CADean Wilson (Kaw), 2011 AMA 125/250F POINTS STANDINGS As for Smith, his only wins in '76 came at the Danish 125 GP and the USGP at Mid-Ohio, where he rode Honda's best bike without fear of claiming in an FIM race. A main event is 20 minutes plus 1 lap for the 450 class and 15 minutes plus 1 lap for the 250 class. 1975 American AMA Motocross Full Year Recap - Racer X The championship trophy for the 450 class in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross is called the Edison Dye Cup in honor of the late promoting pioneers contributions to the sport. 8. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Of course Smith would have to go to Hangtown, back then the biggest race on the AMA circuit. May 27Mt. Broc Tickle201, 2008 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 7. Damon Huffman277 Guy Cooper483 Morris, PAMike Brown (Kaw) This guy pulled the holeshot in the 1st 250 Support moto at that 1978 Sears Point Trans AMA race on an RM 250. To this day the 250-class championship trophy for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross is known as the Gary Jones Cup, and right now its in the hands of Team Honda and Jett Lawrence. 8. Ty Davis225, 1990 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Damon Bradshaw476 More on that tomorrow as we continue counting down the 50 days until 2022 the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. James Stewart575 Erik Kehoe249 Here's footage of the 1975 Superbowl of Motocross: Can-Am was hoping to defend its AMA 250 National Championship title that Gary Jones had won the year before, but at the Daytona SX race Jones badly tore his knee up. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. August 15Carlsbad, CAMark Barnett (Suz), 1982 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Ben Townley525 March 4Gainesville, FLMike Kiedrowski (Hon) June 12Keithsburg, ILBob Hannah (Yam) So they played it safe and decided to maybe have him ride the full works bike in Europe, and a less exotic RC125 here in the States. 5. And that brings us to the one good day Smith and Honda had in America that summer, and it wasnt at a National. Jim Gibson172 10. [9] The 125cc class was renamed the MX Lites Class, allowing 0125cc two-stroke or 150250cc four-stroke engines. 1. 10. May 28Mt. Broc Tickle285 August 26Delmont, PARyan Villopoto (Kaw) 5. May 19Sacramento, CAJames Stewart (Kaw) July 6Baldwin, KSJim Ellis (Can) June 19Budds Creek, MDDean Wilson (Kaw) Josh Grant346 [7] Due to the low relative power output of four-stroke engines, compared to the then-dominating two stroke design, the AMA had increased the allowable displacement capacity for four-strokes. July 2Red Bud, MIStephane Roncada (Yam) Mike Brown421 5. Dan Turner355 Brian Myerscough269 9. Brian Myerscough280 August 14San Antonio, TXBroc Glover (Yam). 4. In the first turn you can see Bob Hannah knifing on the inside with Gary Semics on the #15 Kawasaki and #24 Brad Lackey taking the outside line. . 5. June 1Sacramento, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw) Tim Ferry253 June 27Binghamton, NYJohnny OMara (Hon) 4. You can order the whole film via the Motocross Files. 6. each other. And in the 500cc class, Kent Howerton withstood a fierce late charge by former Husky teammate Gary Semics to take the titlewhat turned out to be the once-proud Swedish brand's final AMA Motocross title. 5. [1] He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1975 to 1989, most notably as a member of the Yamaha factory racing team. I have no idea who he was. July 16Troy, OHGuy Cooper (Hon) But this day he was riding a 500 and it was something to see a high number like his #39 showing aggressive speed and clearly being faster than established stars like Tony DiStefano. Morris, PAGeorge Holland (Hon) September 1New Orleans, LAMarty Smith (Hon), 1975 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS "King Kenny" Roberts won his first-ever AMA Grand National race in 1972 and went on to win 33 AMA Nationals in dirt-track and roadracing, including the prestigious Daytona 200 three times. Bob Hannah won that one! Jeremy McGrath454 Bruce McDougal285 Numerology- 1990-1999 - PulpMX 6. 2. The AMA had tweaked the rules and scheduling somewhat to allow riders to compete in all three AMA National Championship series if they wanted to, though there were some overlaps. 5. Jeff Ward219 10. Smith was having a hard time staying anywhere near close to Hannah, so Honda decided to bring out the RC125M Type 2 and risk losing it to a claim. September 10Glen Helen, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw), 2006 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS Share This. Ezra Lusk259 9. The 125cc class at the 1976 Midland Motocross Park National in Michigan with Smith and Hannah out front. Ivan Tedesco193 1978 National #72 - Who was he - Vital MX 4. Eddie Warren257 July 13Herman, NEMarty Smith (Hon) 5. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 8. Billy Liles and Billy Paxton were in the 12 to 15 85 cc class. 7. April 9Plymouth, CABroc Glover (Yam) Jeff Ward199 March 2Gainesville, FLGeorge Holland (Suz) 7. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 6. 3. Doug Dubach150, 1985 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 3Gainesville, FLGeorge Holland (Suz) 10. Branden Jesseman207 Keith Bowen250 Mark Barnett pounded the support class that day and "the Man" Roger D. won the 500 class. July 25Troy, OHRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Smith also become the first American to win a U.S. Grand Prix, as he dominated the Valvoline 125cc Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio. Gareth Swanepoel.300 7. September 2Wortham, TXRyan Villopoto (Kaw) 10. I had never even heard of him fromany of the national racing magazines until he was signed by Yamaha early that year. May 24Mt. Morris, PAKevin Windham (Yam) Morris, PAJames Stewart (Kaw) Donnie Cantaloupi188 August 24Binghamton, NYJames Stewart (Kaw) His two-front war was falling apart on both fronts. 2. national champion. June 12Southwick, MAGrant Langston (Kaw) AMA National Numbers | PDF | Motorcycle Racing | Sports - Scribd Marty Smith, the teenaged Honda rider from San Diego, was the darling of the sport here, using his great skills, surfers look, and a potent factory Honda to dominate the entire 125cc National Championship. 9. 2022 AMA Supercross & Pro Motocross National Numbers - Racer X 1976 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 1. 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He gave local ace Randy Sheckel a fit. August 28Millville, MNRon Lechien (Yam), 1983 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS July 24Lakewood, COIvan Tedesco (Kaw) September 1Delmont, PAJames Stewart (Kaw), 2002 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 5. Mike LaRocco382 2. 4. Second, hardly anyone foresaw the coming storm that was Bob Hurricane Hannah. Even the star power of Marty Smith in the 125 Nationals that ran alongside three of the Inter-Ams was enough to keep it afloat. 8. August 26Binghamton, NYGrant Langston (KTM) 8. The thing about Bob was he seemed to come out of nowhere. June 26Rio Bravo, TXBroc Glover (Yam) August 18Millville, MNJames Stewart (Kaw) 7. 1. May 30Mt. [1] Since riders were paid based upon their results rather than starting money paid in European races, fewer European riders were motivated to make the costly trans-atlantic voyage. May 29Mt. June 8Southwick, MACraig Anderson (Yam) We are celebrating 50 years in existence, one year at a time. The brand nameis still around but is now part of an Italian conglomerate and not really the samecompany. September 11Pala, CADean Wilson (Kaw), 2010 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS 8. Danny Smith235 Aug 27Southwick, MATyla Rattray(Kaw) 1W Dylan Ferrandis. July 25Washougal, WARyan Dungey (Suz) 500cc National July 18 1976 - Classic Motocross Images Here is the list of the top 99 and career pro numbers for AMA Supercross and Motocross, as released by the AMA, with some context added. April 22Herman, NEBroc Glover (Yam) This classic Yamaha ad pretty much said it all for . July 31Washougal, WAIvan Tedesco (Kaw) April 6Sacramento, CAErik Kehoe (Suz) 2023 - Motocross Action Magazine. 1976 AMA 125cc National Championship in San Antonio, TX. July 16Atlanta, GABroc Glover (Yam) Ryan Dungey267 Jeff Jennings, Marty Smith, Marty Moates, Steve Wise, Mike Kessler,Warren Reid, John Savitski, Tony Wynn, Arlo England, Don Kudalowski, Mark Rakestraw, Mike Bell, Danny Laporte, Ron Turner, Broc Glover..to name a few! Nathan Ramsey258 Broc Tickle287 9. To put it another way, a Hurricane was on the horizon. 10. Hansen had. July 24Troy, OHDamon Huffman (Suz) June 19Lake Whitney, TXRon Lechien (Yam) June 11Mt. Rider can complete a Bio and then submit it to have that information and any Web site, or 6. May 17Sacramento, CASteve Lamson (Hon) 1. 2. 5. February 28Gainesville, FLErik Kehoe (Suz) LaPorte came back in 1977 and nearly won the 125 national . Robbie Reynard272 Ernesto Fonseca246 Erik Kehoe156 Kevin Windham468 Eddie Warren 245 Eddie Warren284 August 16Millville, MNMike LaRocco (Kaw) 9. July 22Southwick, MAGuy Cooper (Suz) 7. 2. 2024 HUSQVARNA MOTOCROSS MODELS // TWO-STROKES & FOUR-STROKES, TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY! Ron Turner144 8. August 29Binghamton, NYRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Andrew McFarlane281 August 15San Antonio, TXBob Hannah (Yam) 8. September 12Glen Helen, CAJames Stewart (Kaw), 2004 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 4. This is a partial list of notable current and former motocrossriders, many of whom have competed in the World Championships, National Championships, and supercrosscompetitions. 3. Micky Dymond454 Tod Perkins185, 1979 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 25Sacramento, CABrian Myerscough (Suz) May 28Mt. [5] A 125cc class was added in 1974. June 8Wortham, TXRyan Villopoto (Kaw) American Motorcyclist, February 1982, Vol. Jim Holley122 1975 Motocross Season - The Vault - Historical Motocross & Supercross August 13Millville, MNBroc Hepler (Suz) Travis Pastrana311 From former 125 National regular Jeff Greenburg: Here is one of Werner Straub's pics you could maybe use for your 1976 piece. July 2Red Bud, MIRyan Villopoto (Kaw) June 20Sacramento, CAJeremy McGrath (Hon) Warren Reid169 Bob Hannah won that one! 1982 Motocross Season - The Vault - Historical Motocross & Supercross August 7Millville, MNSteve Lamson (Hon) The race was dubbed as the Super Bowl of Motocross. In the 250 class, Tony D. would rack up a second straight title for Suzuki, battling back the likes of Jimmy Weinert, Jimmy Ellis, Hannah, and more to earn his second straight title there. Rick Ryan 243 Smith relied heavily on his smooth riding style and rarely took risks on the bike. But now Boone was after Hannahs bike too, and at RedBud he filed a claim, which freaked Yamaha out. 7. May 18Southwick, MAKeith Bowen (Yam) 3. Morris, PATravis Pastrana (Suz) 7. The championship was an international series established by the American Motorcyclist Association as a pilot event to help establish motocross in the United States. October 6Budds Creek, MDGuy Cooper (Suz) Johnny OMara462 6. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. July 23Washougal, WABlake Baggett(Kaw) The list of entries in 1976 125 cc class is amazing. And Jammin Jimmy Weinert ended up winning the 500 title (this time aboard a Yamaha) and also finishing fourth in the final 250 standings. Robbie Reynard244 George Holland432 May 20Sacramento, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw) May 26Mt. Gerald Carr, and AMA in Ohio for helping in getting this information put together. Bob Hannah. Larry Brooks 304 Tommy Searle332 Tony DiStefano won a second straight AMA 250 Pro Motocross title with Suzuki while Husqvarnas Kent the Rhinestone Cowboy Howerton was chalking up the 500 title. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in 1972. 10. Mike LaRocco236 1. 2023 Numbers; Teams; Results. Ryan Villopoto540 4. 7. July 3Red Bud, MIGrant Langston (Kaw) Long travel suspensions were the norm but other than Yamaha with their monoshock, dual shocks canted forward on the rear were the common set up . 4. James Dobb243, 1997 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 2Gainesville, FLRicky Carmichael (Kaw) I don't know if he was Nor Cal or not. 5. July 16Troy, OHSteve Lamson (Hon) 6. Mark Barnett441 Finally, 1975 ended in tragedy at the Trans-AMA Series, as highly respected AMA regular Jim West lost his life in a crash at the Saddleback race in Southern California. June 25Southwick, MASteve Lamson (Hon) (* Glover awarded title based on number of wins. July 3St. May 25Mt. June 12Mt. August 15Millville, MNJames Stewart (Kaw) Kevin Windham455 2. September 29Delmont, PAGuy Cooper (Suz) His only loss came in the series opener at Hangtown, where mud and an inspired Tim Hart of the Yamaha factory team led to his defeat. Ricky Carmichael525 February 28Gainesville, FLJeremy McGrath (Hon) Travis Pastrana484 June 5San Antonio, TXGeorge Holland (Hon) But he was no match for Can-Am's Jimmy Ellis in AMA Supercross (the series now had a namethe term was coined by Motocross Actions Paul Baz Boudreau and first appeared on the cover of sister publication Dirt Bike). Kyle Cunningham.311 Robbie Reynard256, 1998 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Two-time champion and the obvious favorite to. Petersburg, FLBroc Glover (Yam), 1978 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS James Stewart350 July 20Unadilla, NYRyan Villopoto (Kaw) 5. Hannah would go back to his OW27 works Yamaha. Blake Wharton285 Steve Lamson261 Morris, PARicky Carmichael (Kaw) He was hitting this jump as hard as anyone Ihad ever seen before and this was before the racing really started. June 18Budds Creek, MDTyla Rattray(Kaw) August 3Bruceton Mills, WVMarty Smith (Hon) Jeff Emig289 September 10Glen Helen, CABen Townley (Kaw), 2007 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS [1] After 1978 the series was renamed the Trans-USA series, but had fewer European riders participating. 4. 6. June 20Budds Creek, MDJames Stewart (Kaw) June 28Binghamton, NYMark Barnett (Suz) August 24Washougal, WAErik Kehoe (Suz), 1986 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS March 5Gainesville, FLMike Kiedrowski (Hon) Dan Turner126 Ryan Dungey503 And before Smith (who broke down in one moto and finished second in the other) could even start to respond, Smitty was on his way to Europe to face another fearless opponent in the aforementioned Gaston Rahier. 6. In Remembrance of Marty Smith, 1956-2020 - Cycle News 2. The epic entrance of Bob Hannah overshadowed LaPorte's debut in AMA National Motocross, but LaPorte did get into the thick of the Hannah/Marty Smith battles a number of times, and even managed to win twice in the eight-race 125 series. March 1Gainesville, FLGeorge Holland (Suz) August 20Millville, MNDamon Bradshaw (Yam) You somehow knew you were seeing the future starof Americanmotocross even in his first National season. The following is a list of Trans-AMA Champions, from 1970 to 1978. And making matters worse was the fact that the opening rounds for both seriesHangtown for the AMA and Austria for the FIMwere set for April 4, 1976. 1. June 16Budds Creek, MDSteve Lamson (Hon) Much of the 1975 AMA Motocross tour was documented for the very cool motocross documentary One Chance to Win". He wasfocused on the 125 class riding thefirstwatercooled bikein '76 and he was giving defending champion Marty Smith allthe competition he would want. Get the results from the most memorable years. There is a similar Black & White . 7. Blake Baggett.469 2023 AMA National Numbers - Official List - Motocross Feature - Vital MX Guy Cooper260 Full list of 2022 AMA numbers. Morris, PAChristophe Pourcel (Kaw) The other problems came like a one-two punch. Around 40 riders qualify for each Supercross round. Historic Motocross and FastDatss.com Calendar photography by Jim Gianatsis Currently[when?] These works bikes were nothing like the production bikes being sold at that time. April 4Saddleback, CAMark Barnett (Suz) A. J. Whiting288 7. Tim Ferry176, 1994 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Larry Brooks207 Brett Metcalfe335 1. 10. 10. Trey Canard474 1. Ron Lechien417 #7 Aaron Plessinger* #8 (Vacant) #9 Adam Cianciarulo* #10 Justin Brayton* #11 Kyle Chisholm* #12 Shane McElrath* #13 (Vacant) #14 Dylan Ferrandis* #15 Dean Wilson* #16 Zach Osborne*** #17 Joey Savatgy* #18 Jett Lawrence* #19 Justin Bogle* #20 Broc Tickle*** #21 Jason Anderson* #22 Chad Reed*** #23 Chase Sexton* #24 RJ Hampshire* #25 Marvin Musquin* 2. 8. July 17Unadilla, NYRyan Hughes (Kaw) 4. Richard Coon186 10. 3. August 14Washougal, WARyan Hughes (Kaw) 8. 7. 7. June 29Sonoma, CABroc Glover (Yam) Jeff Ward210 from 1958 to present. In 1970 and 1971, the highest placing American rider at the end of the series was considered the A.M.A. Bob Hannah227 [6], Facing tightening federal emissions regulations in the United States, the A.M.A. Tim Ferry254 9. 10. 9. 2. 2. Smith lost his life in a tragic dune buggy accident, April 27, at just 63 years of age. The AMA Motocross Championship (commercially known as Lucas Oil Pro Motocross) is an American motorcycle racing series. August 27St. Nick Wey238 9. Their early bikes were always very classy and had a very evolved look over the years. April 6Plymouth, CATim Hart (Yam) October 14Unadilla, NYGuy Cooper (Suz), 1990 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Robert Haag100 Motocross & Supercross News . June 25Thunder Valley, COBlake Baggett(Kaw) Mike Beier322 Andrew Short359 Pat Moroney146 Davey Coombs,Johnny Vandergriff from the Michigan bunch and Bullet Ben Theriot were in my class. Brad Lackey was focused on the GP 500cc World Championships in Europe but like Karsmakers he was jetting back and forthbetween the continents competing in thebig races for his employer. Damon Huffman276 July 27Washougal, WAJames Stewart (Kaw) Mickey Boone200 Jeff Emig368 4. So Smith struggled with the travel scheduling, the changing equipment, and mostly with this new force of nature known as The Hurricane. The series was based on a 500cc engine displacement formula, although the first year of the event featured both 250 and 500cc events. Kyle Chisholm189 David Taylor124, 1980 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Broc Tickle.253 June 13Southwick, MAJames Stewart (Kaw) Erik Kehoe378 This page was last edited on 6 March 2023, at 01:25. 10. If anyone finds any discrepancy with any of . Erik Kehoe242 Broc Glover222 It was the only 125 National of the seven run that season that Smith did not win. 8. Nathan Ramsey249 1. St. Peter's MO By the summer of 1976 a change was taking place. 6. 10. 1995: Mcgrath won the Supercross title as a rookie. Jake Weimer353 May 27Mt. 6. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. May 4Sacramento, CARicky Carmichael (Kaw) Chuck Sun92 May 1Sacramento, CADamon Huffman (Suz) We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Chad Pederson244 June 29Lakewood, CORyan Villopoto (Kaw) August 13St. July 27Delta, OHMarty Smith (Hon) Hannah dominated the still-relevant winter tour on his #39 Yamaha, leading Cycle News beat reporter Jimmy The Greek Gianatsis to dub the relatively unknown wild child Hurricane. Burgett did not come off so well; he was The Lumberjack based on his Northwestern upbringing. 10. March 29Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) 10. July 5Red Bud, MIRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Pierre Karsmakers was on a Honda and competing in the GP's in Europe as well as selected racesin the States. 8. Jeff Ward270 1 250MX: Dylan Ferrandis. 1. You were in the race also. Morris, PAJosh Grant (Hon) July 6Washougal, WAMark Barnett (Suz) July 1Red Bud, MILarry Ward (Yam) The travel back and forth, not to mention inconsistent bikesHannah's OW Yamaha was better than the bike Smith rode, though Honda had a decent Type II RC125, but they were afraid it would get claimed by another rider (namely Mickey Boone) and all of their factory secrets would go with it. Ron Turner149 July 4Red Bud, MIJake Weimer (Kaw) WE RIDE TRAVIS PASTRANAS 2003 FACTORY SUZUKI RM250, MXA TEST UPDATE: 2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO-STROKE. October 8Budds Creek, MDMike Kiedrowski (Hon) 7. Christophe Pourcel443 4. He won 2 of the 6 races, while LaPorte won one race). 7. Marty Smith420 August 14Unadilla, NYTrey Canard (Hon) 2. September 4Delmont, PARobbie Reynard (Kaw), 1994 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS June 19Midland, MIBob Hannah (Yam) August 28Southwick, MATyla Rattray (Kaw) Smith would also win the first-ever U.S. 125cc Grand Prix of Motocross at Mid-Ohio, and in the process basically invent the double-jump as we know it, but thats a story for a different time. Mark Barnett299 Christopher Gosselaar173, 2004 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES May 17Southwick, MALarry Ward (Suz) Mark Barnett185 2. 5. 9. 10. 4. Brian Myerscough214 To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Mark Barnett350 This was the first picture I ever took of him during practice. The other problems were unforeseen at first, but when they hit, they hit Smith and his plan harder than any flu. 5. 9. Steve Lamson213 Christopher Gosselar220 September 1Washougal, WALarry Ward (Suz) Morris, PAScott Sheak (Hon) Steve Wise243 5. 6. Ryan Hughes462 Danny LaPorte259 2. 4. 3. 2. Ty Davis192 Brock Sellards346 I met Mark Rakestraw at my local trails in '79, when I was 15, and he was the one that convinced me to start racing. Brock Sellards396 Welcome to Day 47 in our MAVTV+ 50-Day Countdown to the start of the 2022 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, where we will be celebrating its 50 years in existence. Jim Ellis167 8. Eli Tomac327 10. The. The Inter-Am Series was dead, the Trans-AMAs still flourished, AMA Supercross was growing, and so were the AMA Motocross Championships. Tomorrow, we will look at 1976 in our MAVTV+ 50-Day Countdown and be warned: A Hurricane is coming out of seemingly thin air! July 25Troy, OHJames Stewart (Kaw) I have a program from that race, but #72 is not listed. There is no 250 Supercross national champion like there is for motocross. 8. August 3Millville, MNRicky Carmichael (Kaw) April 16Escape Country, CABroc Glover (Yam) Nathan Ramsey195 Danny LaPorte240 Morris, PATim Ferry (Suz) Steve Lamson584 This was in the days before supercross really got big and everyone started focusing wintertime on getting ready for the stadiums. 5. 10. The list of entries in 1976 125 cc class is amazing. Broc Hepler293 The 75 AMA Nationals began on April 6 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic at its old Plymouth, California location. Mike Kiedrowski479 Petersburg, FLMark Barnett (Suz), 1980 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Boyesen founded Boyesen Engineering in 1972 in Lenhartsville, Pa., and built a worldwide reputation as a two-stroke engine expert. 3. Justin Barcia348 4. June 30Salt Lake City, UTMarty Smith (Hon) May 13Atlanta, GAJohnny OMara (Hon) Michael Craig299 5. 10. Warren Reid223 Trey Canard173, 2009 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, May 23Glen Helen, CARyan Dungey (Suz) 7. Donnie Cantaloupi225 1. 8. Instead, Smiths introduction to the relatively unknown Bob Hannah would come at Hangtown in Plymouth, California, the first round of the AMA Nationals in early April. 7. June 9Southwick, MADanny Smith (Suz) 6. Yamaha Motors Corp. had hired a pair of relatively unknown racers in the high deserts Bob Hannah and Oregon's Rick Burgett as they got serious about their motocross efforts. 1976 AMA National Motocross Champions: (1) Kent Howerton, Husqvarna 500cc; (2) Bob Hannah, Yamaha 125cc, (3) Tony DiStefano, Suzuki 250cc Class. August 23Millville, MNDonny Schmit (Suz), 1987 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 2010: Ryan Dungey became the only rider to capture both the Supercross and Motocross titles in his rookie year. May 26Mt. Ryan Villopoto544 Bob Hannah347 2. In Florida, and on ridiculously rough tracks like Cocoa Beach, Brooksville, and Jacksonville, Hannah and his teammate Burgett sharpened their teeth in anticipation of a surprise attack. September 7Troy, OHCanceled (flooding), 1. August 19Millville, MNMike LaRocco (Suz) 6. Rick Ryan335 Also, special thanks to the Cycle News Archives for giving us excellent reports and resources on the races from back in the day. 3. Ron Tichenor348 May 28Mt. In 2023, there are three broadcast partners from the NBC family of networks: NBC, USA and Peacock. October 1Delmont, PAJeff Matiasevich (Kaw) 1. May 9Glen Helen, CARicky Carmichael (Kaw) Danny Smith312 2. Chad Reed391 2. Larry Ward326 With the added suspension travel the speeds were increasing and the ability to jump higher and further was evident. August 12Millville, MNRyan Villopoto (Kaw) March 24Sacramento, CADoug Henry (Yam) Broc Glover240 * I also got a certificate from trhe AMA for 11th place in my class..7-11 80 cc MX. As a result, Smith's name showed up in both the 250cc and 500cc standings as well, though he did not win any races on big bikes until the Herman, Nebraska, Trans-AMA in October.