But now Boone was after Hannahs bike too, and at RedBud he filed a claim, which freaked Yamaha out. 8. 6. Ryan Dungey267 Tyson Vohland 229, 1987 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES March 2Gainesville, FLGeorge Holland (Suz) His two-front war was falling apart on both fronts. Erik Kehoe378 Nick Wey328 Blake Wharton285 July 25Troy, OHJames Stewart (Kaw) Casey Johnson279 2* Cooper Webb. Travis Pastrana311 Jim Gibson251 June 15Mt. Steve Lamson304 2. There is a similar Black & White . July 21Lexington, OHTim Hart (Yam), 1974 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Danny LaPorte259 4. Points Standings; Race Results; . 1. The brand nameis still around but is now part of an Italian conglomerate and not really the samecompany. James Dobb315 Keith Bowen 337 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. 5. 2. March 1Gainesville, FLMike LaRocco (Kaw) May 24Glen Helen, CAAustin Stroupe (Kaw) June 11Southwick, MATravis Pastrana (Suz) August 31St. Petersburg, FLBroc Glover (Yam), 1978 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS These cookies do not store any personal information. 2. August 21Lakewood, CORon Lechien (Yam) Fast forward to later that summer. Christopher Gosselar220 6. May 21Sacramento, CAMike Alessi (KTM) Bruce McDougal285 George Holland432 5. Smith, meanwhile, had his own plan of action for 1976, and it was an ambitious one. Scott Burnworth221 It was an end-of-the-innocence moment for the entire sport. Guy Cooper183 . 9. WE RIDE TRAVIS PASTRANAS 2003 FACTORY SUZUKI RM250, MXA TEST UPDATE: 2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO-STROKE. Their early bikes were always very classy and had a very evolved look over the years. You were in the race also. Kevin Windham468 Tommy Searle332 April 10Saddleback, CAJohnny OMara But that was it for Smithhe would get his revenge on Hannah one year later in a different class. (There was also a 500cc class AMA Supercross tour, won by Maico rider Steve Short Stack Stackable, one of the tallest top riders of all time.) July 10Binghamton, NYGuy Cooper (Hon) June 15Budds Creek, MDRicky Carmichael (Kaw) May 10Glen Helen, CARicky Carmichael (Kaw) 1977 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS May 26Mt. 5. Their signature was theunpainted sections on the tanks where your knees would rub paint off the metal tanks of other brands. Second, hardly anyone foresaw the coming storm that was Bob Hurricane Hannah. Ezra Lusk283 At the end of the day Marty Smith became the first American ever to win two USGP races, adding the 1976 Mid-Ohio win to his 75 conquest. It was a 125/250 National, and an absolute mudder. 7. American Motorcyclist, February 1982, Vol. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. July 21Unadilla, NYSteve Lamson (Hon) August 24Southwick, MARyan Villopoto (Kaw) 1. October 4Budds Creek, MDJeff Emig (Yam), 1992 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS It was also the last time he would ever win on a 125cc motorcycle, and the last USGP he would ever win. George Holland 382 Morris, PAChad Reed (Yam) 2021 AMA National Numbers: * = Career Number1 450SX - Eli Tomac1 450MX - Zach Osborne1 250MX - Dylan Ferrandis1W SX - Dylan Ferrandis1E SX - Chase Sexton2* - Cooper Webb3* - Eli Tomac4* - Blake Baggett6* - Jeremy Martin7* - Aaron Plessinger May 28Mt. 6. July 3Red Bud, MIJeff Emig (Yam) No one else seemed to catch on to this line but it was fun to watch. 3. Denny Stephenson246 Brett Metcalfe382 Nico Izzi292 July 19Unadilla, NYRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Check out the One Chance to Win trailer. August 25Washougal, WAA. As far as the 250 class goes, Pennsylvanias Tony DiStefano, now on a factory Suzuki after racing a CZ the previous two years, took his first of what would be three straight 250 National Championships. [9] The 125cc class was renamed the MX Lites Class, allowing 0125cc two-stroke or 150250cc four-stroke engines. 3. For all intents and purposes, the 76 season began on the rough, sandy tracks of the Florida Winter-AMA Series, a seven-weeks long off-season tour that had become the spring training of AMA Pro Motocross. September 1New Orleans, LAMarty Smith (Hon), 1975 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS April 30Axton, VADamon Bradshaw (Yam) 3. 3. 6. October 1Delmont, PAJeff Matiasevich (Kaw) July 16Unadilla, NYStephane Roncada (Yam) August 27Washougal, WAMike Kiedrowski (Hon) Mickey Kessler240 8. By 1976, things would start to change, as the sport became even more professional, more competitive, and the equipment advanced rapidly. Jim Anderson234 The Fox Airshox was first starting to beused by Kent Howerton on his Husqvarna and all of the Japanese works bikes were becoming more advanced than anything from Europe. By the summer of 1976 a change was taking place. Darryn Durham.195, JAMES STEWARTS TAKE ON HIS 50TH CAREER SUPERCROSS WIN, EVERY AMERICAN MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS TEAM SINCE 1972, GNCC CHAMP KAILUB RUSSEL JOINS FACTORY KTM WITH MARVIN MUSQUIN, MXA BIKES OF THE YEAR (1980-2021)125cc TWO-STROKES, ALL-TIME AMA NATIONAL WINNERS 500 CLASS (1971-1993), WANT A BRAND-NEW SSR 140 PIT BIKE? 0 to 85 cc class 7 to 11. Erik Kehoe156 Dan Turner126 2. 10. 4. 2. Smith couldnt even race the same bike in both series as Honda was worried that with the AMAs claiming rule they would lose his full-works 125 Type II, so he kept racing the RC125 in America. 10. Ryan Sipes228 2021 AMA Supercross and Motocross Pro Numbers. Erik Kehoe365 9. 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. Brock Sellards269 August 18Washougal, WASteve Lamson (Hon) June 11Southwick, MAAndrew Short (Hon) The Trans-AMAs were still going strong, with Roger DeCoster on top, but Americans like Smith and now-Suzuki-backed Tony DiStefano had started grabbing race wins. June 16Denver, CORon Lechien (Hon) 7. Brock Sellards396 May 30Mt. 9. Casey Lytle..211, 2000 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, May 14Glen Helen, CAStephane Roncada (Yam) June 1Lakewood, COKeith Bowen (Yam) Ryan Dungey503 The other problems were unforeseen at first, but when they hit, they hit Smith and his plan harder than any flu. Ryan Hughes462 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. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. 5. 5. June 17Budds Creek, MDRyan Villopoto (Kaw) Christophe Pourcel443 Morris, PAJeff Emig (Yam) March 23Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) Billy Liles and Billy Paxton were in the 12 to 15 85 cc class. 10. September 3Delmont, PATravis Pastrana (Suz), 2000 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS July 6Red Bud, MIKevin Windham (Yam) 8. [1] After 1978 the series was renamed the Trans-USA series, but had fewer European riders participating. March 29Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) July 6Washougal, WAMark Barnett (Suz) Check out all the exclusive content this month, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Mid-Ohio 1976, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Glen Helen 2010, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Mid-Ohio 1978 and Carlsbad 1984, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Unadilla 1990, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Unadilla 1984, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Unadilla 1989, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Unadilla 1978, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Carlsbad 1977, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Mid-Ohio 1975, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Unadilla 1982, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Mid-Ohio 1980, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Charlotte 2016, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Mid-Ohio 1981, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Carlsbad 1982, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Budds Creek 1993, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Unadilla 1986, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Glen Helen 2015, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Budds Creek 1999, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Unadilla 1992, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Carlsbad 1974, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Unadilla 1983, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Hollister Hills 1989, 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Carlsbad 1973. Danny Smith312 August 31Delmont, PAKevin Windham (Yam), 1997 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Ernesto Fonseca335 August 23Millville, MNDonny Schmit (Suz), 1987 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS August 2Washougal, WAJeff Emig (Yam) June 14Sacramento, CASteve Lamson (Hon) 2023 Numbers; Teams; Results. George Holland513 Christopher Gosselaar173, 2004 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 1. With Smith staying in California to train that winter, he had no idea of the swath of terror that Hannah was dropping on everyone in Florida. 6. The list of entries in 1976 125 cc class is amazing. Tim Ferry254 May 18Southwick, MAKeith Bowen (Yam) 7. This classic Yamaha ad pretty much said it all for . Ron Lechien423 1. . Bill Grossi117, 1977 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES August 19Washougal, WAJeff Ward (Kaw), 1984 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 6. 7. August 26Delmont, PARyan Villopoto (Kaw) Morris, PAJosh Grant (Hon) Hannah really was wild, but he was also extremely fast and hardworking, and nothing and no one intimidated him. June 18Budds Creek, MDStephane Roncada (Yam) 4. 7. 2. Keith Bowen250 Eddie Warren284 August 6Washougal, WAMike Brown (Hon) The Hurricane himself, Bob Hannah, came into 1976 unknown. July 2Red Bud, MIGeorge Holland (Hon) 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. June 27Binghamton, NYJohnny OMara (Hon) 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. July 31Troy, OHGeorge Holland (Hon) August 1Washougal, WAJames Stewart (Kaw) June 1Sacramento, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw) May 17Sacramento, CASteve Lamson (Hon) The series was based on a 500cc engine displacement formula, although the first year of the event featured both 250 and 500cc events. 9. Of course Smith would have to go to Hangtown, back then the biggest race on the AMA circuit. Mickey Kessler142 9. 5. April 23Rio Bravo, TXMark Barnett (Suz) August 27Binghamton, NYSteve Lamson (Hon) When the FIM Motocross World Championship came back to America on July 11, Smiths two wars would come together, as would all of his foesHannah, Danny LaPorte Billy Grossi, Steve Wise, and Jim Ellis from the AMA circuit; Rahier, Churavy, Zdenek Velky, and Roger Harvey from the European circuit. Chad Reed391 Troy Adams191, 2007 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Jimmy Button329 July 27Washougal, WAJames Stewart (Kaw) This was in the days before supercross really got big and everyone started focusing wintertime on getting ready for the stadiums. 1. Tim Ferry244 Get the results from the most memorable years. Johnny OMara461 The 75 AMA Nationals began on April 6 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic at its old Plymouth, California location. This guy pulled the holeshot in the 1st 250 Support moto at that 1978 Sears Point Trans AMA race on an RM 250. 3. 1 450MX: Zach Osborne. Craig Anderson222 June 29Lakewood, CORyan Villopoto (Kaw) July 22Binghamton, NYJeff Ward (Kaw) But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. May 25Mt. June 10Southwick, MABen Townley (Kaw) Eddie Warren257 10. August 24Binghamton, NYMark Barnett (Suz) Broc Glover222 6. It was the most ambitious motocross schedule ever tried by a true title contender, and at first there was real belief that he must just pull it off. DiStefano had gone from working out of his own kidnapper van on his antiquated CZ equipment to the Suzuki factory tent, and he rewarded the company by the shortened five-race AMA 250cc National MX Championship, as well as the Inter-Ams and three Trans-AMA races, finishing third in those rankings to Suzuki GP stars DeCoster and Gerrit Wolsink. One week later he was back in America and lined up for his first AMA Pro Motocross in two years, the Lake Sugar Tree National in Axton, Virginia. June 30Salt Lake City, UTMarty Smith (Hon) Chuck Sun92 Mark Barnett350 national champion. Morris, PAMike Alessi (KTM) Here's a couple of pictures of #72. 1. Mickey Kessler142 The 500 class went down to the very last round in New Orleans with five different riders still in contention for the title: Weinert, Howerton, Suzukis Billy Grossi, Maicos Steve Stackable and Hondas Pierre Karsmakers (whos points counted again after the AMAs ridiculous decision not to allow him to score points in 74). And that brings us to the one good day Smith and Honda had in America that summer, and it wasnt at a National. Trey Canard474 7. Eli Tomac.314 March 3Gainesville, FLGuy Cooper (Suz) Warren Reid169 May 7Southwick, MABroc Glover (Yam) August 25Binghamton, NYJames Stewart (Kaw) July 25Washougal, WARyan Dungey (Suz) 5. 9. 4. Mike LaRocco236 August 29Southwick, MAJustin Barcia (Hon) Ron Tichenor348 1. For two 45-minute motos they battled tooth and nail, with Smith leading almost the whole time, Hannah right behind. Hannah would go back to his OW27 works Yamaha. June 8Wortham, TXRyan Villopoto (Kaw) 7. (The other passengers were unhurt.) 7. August 17Millville, MNJames Stewart (Kaw) July 20Unadilla, NYKevin Windham (Yam) 1. Brian Swink173, 1993 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Mark Barnett pounded the support class that day and "the Man" Roger D. won the 500 class. All Rights Reserved. Stephane Roncada323 The Inter-Am Series was dead, the Trans-AMAs still flourished, AMA Supercross was growing, and so were the. 6. June 5Wortham, TXChristophe Pourcel (Kaw) 7. In 1976 Marty Smith was at the top of his game. Smith ended up riding at least one race in each of the three classes during the season. More on that tomorrow as we continue counting down the 50 days until 2022 the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. John. September 7Troy, OHCanceled (flooding), 1. In 1977 Pomeroy switched from his traditional Bultaco brand bike to join Honda's factory race team. Damon Huffman276 September 3Delmont, PABroc Hepler (Suz) Ron Sun12, 1981 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES The Florida Winter-AMA Series had become the go-to winter training grounds for riders from all over the country. Pat Richter128 2. The return of the Monster Energy MXGP of the USA will take place on September 2-3 at WW Motocross Ranch in Jacksonville, Florida. Aug 27Southwick, MATyla Rattray(Kaw) 6. First, there was the small issue of his bike. July 21Unadilla, NYJames Stewart (Kaw) July 3Red Bud, MITrey Canard (Hon) A. J. Whiting249 March 1Gainesville, FLGeorge Holland (Suz) Steve Lamson584 Mike Beier322 4. A documentary movie was made about the battle going down to the last round called One Chance to Win its not on YouTube, but you can buy it for $14.95 through Pipeline Digital Media. Mark Barnett441 7. 4. October 14Unadilla, NYGuy Cooper (Suz), 1990 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 1. Stephane Roncada482 August 12Millville, MNRyan Villopoto (Kaw) June 19Budds Creek, MDDean Wilson (Kaw) September 29Delmont, PAGuy Cooper (Suz) April 30Herman, NEMark Barnett (Suz) 4. Chris Heisser218 9. July 7Red Bud, MIRon Lechien (Hon) 9. Today, we are at an extremely pivotal year: 1976. August 31Delmont, PARyan Dungey (Suz), 2008 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS Karl Jordan176 Whereas AMA Motocross is two 30-minute plus 2 lap per each round with the winner being the rider with the highest combined points total for the two motos, in Supercross there is only one points-paying race per round. The list of entries in 1976 125 cc class is amazing. All of this would begin to unfold in Florida, where Hannah romped in the Florida Winter-AMA Series, just not in the 125 class. The Southern Californian was considered the future of American motocross, destined to be the one to take on the world and win. Smith and Honda decided to try for BOTH titles, racing AMA 125 Motocross and FIM 125 Grand Prix races. 1. June 5San Antonio, TXGeorge Holland (Hon) Ryan Hughes205 After all, the 125 Nationals were just eight races, the 125cc Grand Prix circuit was 12 rounds. Ron Turner144 8. 10. 3. May 12Glen Helen, CAJames Stewart (Kaw) May 26Mt. 7. 8. Morris, PAJean-Michel Bayle (Hon) Richard Coon186 2. 10. June 18Budds Creek, MDRyan Villopoto (Kaw) Broc Tickle285 But Yamaha had two new secret weapons: the water-cooler OW125 and Bob Hannah. The firstwave of U.S. riders like Brad Lackey and Kent Howerton werenow coming into their own with a younger second wave coming on as well. in the 1976 AMA 125 Motocross standings. Instead of being built upon natural terrain, dirt was imported into the stadiums where promoters tried to emulate the motocross tracks. Eli Tomac327 3. 6. 3. Branden Jesseman392 1. 5. 10. 1978 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Smith, meanwhile, had his own plan of action for 1976,. Smith relied heavily on his smooth riding style and rarely took risks on the bike. Tommy Croft210, 1976 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, April 4Plymouth, CABob Hannah (Yam) Larry Brooks333 4. These were the pre-European Union days of red tape, currency, and language exchanges, and the world being a much bigger place. July 17Millville, MNTrey Canard (Hon) 6. 3. August 16Carlsbad, CAJohnny OMara (Hon), 1981 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS July 1Red Bud, MILarry Ward (Yam) Matt Walker279 August 12Washougal, WAGuy Cooper (Suz) 4. June 15Budds Creek, MDJames Stewart (Kaw) Gary Denton123, 1982 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 28Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) September 11Glen Helen, CAGrant Langston (Kaw), 2005 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS It was there that Hannah, who had never been near a podium to that point, straight up out-ran Smith in both motos, dominating the day on his Yamaha OW125. August 2Washougal, WAMark Barnett (Suz) He and the company were so confident in what he could accomplish that they decided that for 1976 they would fight on two fronts: the AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship, as well as the FIM 125cc Motocross World Championship that was based in Europe. 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. 6. Jim Weinert88 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. July 20Unadilla, NYRyan Villopoto (Kaw) 4. Tim Ferry176, 1994 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Two-time champion and the obvious favorite to. Ty Davis225, 1990 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Broc Glover240 * . from 1958 to present. The rest of that season 125 Nationals would go the same: the over-extended Smith would be beaten by Hannah and others, like Fox Racing Hondas Steve Wise and young Suzuki rider Danny Laporte. May 6Axton, VAJean-Michel Bayle (Hon) If anyone finds any discrepancy with any of . 6. Keith Bowen180, 1989 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Larry Brooks 304 As motocross technology developed, 500cc two-stroke motocross bikes became too powerful for the average rider and, faced with diminishing numbers of competitors, the AMA discontinued the 500cc class after the 1993 season. Martin Davalos251 9. September 5Delmont, PARobbie Reynard (Kaw), 1993 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 3. Morris, PARyan Villopoto (Kaw) So Smith struggled with the travel scheduling, the changing equipment, and mostly with this new force of nature known as The Hurricane. August 27St. Danny Smith240, 2001 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 9. September 2Delmont, PARicky Carmichael (Kaw), 1. July 23Washougal, WABlake Baggett(Kaw) June 20Budds Creek, MDJames Stewart (Kaw) 6. July 3Red Bud, MIJohnny OMara The AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship was only two years old when Hannah lined up as a relative unknown aboard his number 39 Yamaha. Morris, PAMike LaRocco (Kaw) Ivan Tedesco193 It was the only 125 National of the seven run that season that Smith did not win. May 30Rancho Cordova, CAChristophe Pourcel (Kaw) September 30Delmont, PAMike Kiedrowski (Hon) By 1978, American riders had improved to the point where it became more of a challenge for European riders to secure an easy victory. 8. 1. October 13Unadilla, NYGuy Cooper (Suz), 1991 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS George Holland362 8. May 29Mt. June 26Lakewood, COChristophe Pourcel (Kaw) Tim Hart knocked off. Ivan Tedesco260 July 24Washougal, WATrey Canard (Hon) Doug Dubach150, 1985 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 3Gainesville, FLGeorge Holland (Suz) 8. October 15Unadilla, NYDamon Bradshaw (Yam), 1989 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS June 18Budds Creek, MDTyla Rattray(Kaw) 5. George Holland263 9. 8. August 25Binghamton, NYKevin Windham (Yam) 2023 Numbers; Teams; Results. Guy Cooper260 10. 1 250MX: Dylan Ferrandis.
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