Erik Kehoe364 Brian Myerscough214 Dan Turner355 1. Chuck Sun92 7. Ellis swept every one of the four rounds of the tour. June 22Southwick, MARicky Carmichael (Kaw) April 9Plymouth, CABroc Glover (Yam) 1. Mike LaRocco269 7. June 25Thunder Valley, COBlake Baggett(Kaw) April 30Herman, NEMark Barnett (Suz) 2. 4. Quote RufRedBaron Posts 66 That's me sliding out the front end! Stephane Roncada246 Smith has easily won the first two AMA 125cc National Championships and was heavily favored to win a third. August 25Binghamton, NYKevin Windham (Yam) October 1Delmont, PAJeff Matiasevich (Kaw) Here's a couple of pictures of #72. Tim Ferry176, 1994 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES May 30Mt. This classic Yamaha ad pretty much said it all for . 8. 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. Larry Brooks333 Danny Smith240, 2001 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES [1] The series is the major outdoor motocross series in the United States and is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing and managed by MX Sports Pro Racing. But this time Smith got to ride whatever bike he wantedthe FIM did not have a claiming rule. George Holland 382 Ryan Hughes373 The 75 AMA Nationals began on April 6 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic at its old Plymouth, California location. 10. 1. 9. July 1Red Bud, MILarry Ward (Yam) April 8Sacramento, CAJeff Ward (Kaw) Donnie Cantaloupi188 1. Ron Turner144 8. 10. Bob Hannah. May 9Glen Helen, CARicky Carmichael (Kaw) [6], Facing tightening federal emissions regulations in the United States, the A.M.A. Mike Beier322 4. Motocross Action Magazine - The worlds leading publication about motocross and supercross. 6. Kyle Cunningham.311 Ben Townley525 July 20Unadilla, NYRyan Villopoto (Kaw) The other problems were unforeseen at first, but when they hit, they hit Smith and his plan harder than any flu. Jake Weimer321 Ryan Hughes435 Broc Tickle201, 2008 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Donny Schmit435 August 25Binghamton, NYJames Stewart (Kaw) Mark Barnett339 August 24Washougal, WAErik Kehoe (Suz), 1986 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 500Cc World Champion Roger DeCoster was still a. 2. 6. 4. Kent Howerton (right) and Mark Barnett formed a powerful duo for Team Suzuki in the early 80's. Instead, Hansen won the 250 National crown to go with his AMA Supercross Championship. March 1Gainesville, FLMike LaRocco (Kaw) Comments (0) Leave a Reply Cancel reply. The Southern Californian was considered the future of American motocross, destined to be the one to take on the world and win. 7. Matt Lemoine189, 2010 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, May 22Rancho Cordova, CAEli Tomac (Hon) And heres an even more mind-blowing stat: Those four AMA Supercross races that Ellis won in 75 were the first four AMA Supercross races he ever entered! But now Boone was after Hannahs bike too, and at RedBud he filed a claim, which freaked Yamaha out. September 5Delmont, PARobbie Reynard (Kaw), 1993 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Greg Gregson188 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 Keith Bowen 337 July 13Axton, VAGeorge Holland (Suz) 1. 2. May 28Mt. 9. We are celebrating 50 years in existence, one year at a time. June 8Southwick, MACraig Anderson (Yam) 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. 6. Robbie Reynard244 He was saving that stun gun for later. 1. 3. July 6Washougal, WAMark Barnett (Suz) Kyle Cunningham198 August 31Delmont, PARyan Dungey (Suz), 2008 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS 4. Broc Tickle285 4. 4. Marty Smith1000 August 24Binghamton, NYJames Stewart (Kaw) 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. 4. 6. Christopher Gosselaar173, 2004 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 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! August 1Delta, OHBob Hannah (Yam) Keith Bowen180, 1989 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES July 18Unadilla, NYRicky Carmichael (Kaw) May 31Anderson, SCDonny Schmit (Suz) The following is a list of Trans-AMA Champions, from 1970 to 1978.The championship was an international series established by the American Motorcyclist Association as a pilot event to help establish motocross in the United States. 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? 3. Broc Glover222 Bruce McDougal285 Guy Cooper386 And that brings us to the one good day Smith and Honda had in America that summer, and it wasnt at a National. Summers are hot and humid in the midwest and you can tell the crowd was enjoying the shade. August 27St. Mike Brown458 I don't have the final results just my certificate, the program, ticket stubb and lots of cool memories. I had never even heard of him fromany of the national racing magazines until he was signed by Yamaha early that year. Their early bikes were always very classy and had a very evolved look over the years. Scott Sheak210 10. The purpose of this site it to give everyone easy access to all those that have carried a National Number Morris, PABrian Swink ( Hon) 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. Morris, PAGeorge Holland (Hon) 4. Tom Benolkin225 The fans of our sport will have easy access to look up the history of their favorite rider of Scott Sheak201, 2002 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Tony D. also dominated the last Inter-Am series, winning all three rounds that summer. J. Whiting (Suz), 1985 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 10. 5. August 1Washougal, WAJames Stewart (Kaw) 2. Nathan Ramsey204, 1999 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 1. 8. Eddie Warren284 7. March 27Sacramento, CAErik Kehoe (Suz) 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. 6. Tallon Vohland390 It was an end-of-the-innocence moment for the entire sport. Tyla Rattray.472 8. 7. Broc Glover222 6. 3 . Pat Moroney146 2. July 19Unadilla, NYRicky Carmichael (Kaw) He went 2-3 in the motos to score the overall win from moto winners Steve Stackable and Marty Smith. The Hurricane himself, Bob Hannah, came into 1976 unknown. Gerald Carr, and AMA in Ohio for helping in getting this information put together. 9. March 4Gainesville, FLMike Kiedrowski (Hon) June 18Budds Creek, MDRyan Villopoto (Kaw) Trey Canard474 Currently[when?] James Stewart350 Morris, PAGuy Cooper (Suz) Mike LaRocco411 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). Kevin Windham468 Morris, PAScott Sheak (Hon) And riders could switch classes from time to time. Robert William Hannah (born September 26, 1956) is an American former professional motocross racer. June 17Budds Creek, MDRyan Villopoto (Kaw) 5. Hansen had. Southwick, Unadilla and Red Bud still on the schedule as of 2011. Brian Swink288 Larry Ward297 Stephane Roncada323 Rider can complete a Bio and then submit it to have that information and any Web site, or July 5Red Bud, MIMicky Dymond (Hon) June 1Lakewood, COKeith Bowen (Yam) Mike LaRocco382 July 3Red Bud, MIGuy Cooper (Hon) 8. Justin Barcia340 No one else seemed to catch on to this line but it was fun to watch. 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. Tim Ferry271 3. A women's national championship series was introduced in 1996. October 4Budds Creek, MDJeff Emig (Yam), 1992 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS September 5Delmont, PAJames Stewart (Kaw) Mickey Kessler142 9. 2010: Ryan Dungey became the only rider to capture both the Supercross and Motocross titles in his rookie year. Jean-Michel Bayle315 And when the two worlds he was trying to conquer together met at Mid-Ohio and the Valvoline 125cc USGP, Smith beat both Hannah and Rahier. 10. Davi Millsaps232 May 22Southwick, MAGeorge Holland (Hon) We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. July 17Pittsburgh, PAErik Kehoe (Suz) For two 45-minute motos they battled tooth and nail, with Smith leading almost the whole time, Hannah right behind. Erik Kehoe235 April 8Phoenix, AZBroc Glover (Yam) July 30Washougal, WATravis Pastrana (Suz) Travis Pastrana311 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. Jim Weinert88 Your email address will not be published. Smith lost his life in a tragic dune buggy accident, April 27, at just 63 years of age. August 11Millville, MNMike LaRocco (Kaw) August 15Carlsbad, CAMark Barnett (Suz), 1982 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 3. James Dobb243, 1997 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 2Gainesville, FLRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Travis Preston197, 2003 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 8. May 26Mt. Morris, PAKevin Windham (Yam) August 13Millville, MNBroc Hepler (Suz) July 7Red Bud, MISteve Lamson (Hon) To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The Honda factory rider had won his second straight AMA 125 National Championship, winning all but one race, just as he had in 1974. Steve Wise247 Main image Bob Hannah, photo by Dick Miller, Check out all the exclusive content this month, 1976 American AMA Motocross Full Year Recap, 2022 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Mark Barnett183, 1986 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 1. May 22East St. Louis, ILJeff Ward June 29Midland, MIMarty Smith (Hon) July 21Unadilla, NYSteve Lamson (Hon) Josh Grant302 Nico Izzi292 August 3Bruceton Mills, WVMarty Smith (Hon) [1] After 1978 the series was renamed the Trans-USA series, but had fewer European riders participating. 6. 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. Tim Ferry254 August 16Carlsbad, CAJohnny OMara (Hon), 1981 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS His two-front war was falling apart on both fronts. Larry Ward292 Mark Barnett185 Jeromy Buehl197 September 4Delmont, PABroc Hepler (Suz) Husqvarna was a Swedish manufacturer and an early supporter of off road motorcycling. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. June 13Southwick, MARicky Carmichael (Kaw) 9. Wil Hahn213, 2011 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES The other problems came like a one-two punch. Ricky Carmichael525 Doug Henry316 One place to search the history of all the National Number by a year, name or 10. Jimmy Button329 Morris, PAMike LaRocco (Kaw) Blake Wharton285 June 6Wortham, TXRyan Dungey (Suz) 4. Steve Lamson442 9. 1998 Top 100 MX/SX National Numbers . Gary Bowman160 Kelly Smith190 FILL OUT THE MXA READER, RIDER-TO-RIDER INTERVIEWS: TOMAC TALKS WORLD SUPERCROSS,, 2022 UNADILLA NATIONAL PRE-RACE REPORT: TV SCHEDULE, INJURED, RIDING & EXPLORING STAR RACING YAMAHAS GOAT FARM, BEST IN THE PITS // 2023 SEATTLE SUPERCROSS, MXAS JOSH MOSIMAN FLIES AN F-16 FIGHTING FALCON. April 10Saddleback, CAJohnny OMara Chad Reed391 June 15Budds Creek, MDRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Rick Ryan 243 July 3Red Bud, MITrey Canard (Hon) Broc Tickle287 The brand nameis still around but is now part of an Italian conglomerate and not really the samecompany. July 4Red Bud, MIMark Barnett (Suz) August 27Binghamton, NYSteve Lamson (Hon) 1976 AMA Pro Motocross Championship With exactly one AMA 125 National under his beltsixth at Cycle-Rama in Texas the year beforeHannah was signed to a development deal with Yamaha to ride their new works OW27 water-cooler bike in the 1976 AMA 125 Nationals. July 30..Millville, MNRobbie Reynard (Kaw) Guy Cooper183 The '75 AMA Nationals began on April 6 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic at its old Plymouth, California location. 9. The Florida Winter-AMA Series had become the go-to winter training grounds for riders from all over the country. August 31Delmont, PAJames Stewart (Kaw) Ryan Dungey503 To make matters worse, Smiths bike broke, and now he was way behind in both America and Europe, where Rahier beat Czech CZ rider Jiri Churavy in the Austrian opener the same day. This was the year that American motocross really began growing up, as the influence of the still-incubating AMA Supercross Championship was beginning to have its effects on not only the riders but the industry in general. July 4Red Bud, MIMike Brown (Yam) 5. Danny LaPorte259 9. 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. LaPorte came back in 1977 and nearly won the 125 national . 36, No. 3. Rick Ryan271 August 27Binghamton, NYTravis Pastrana (Suz) Michael Craig299 1. July 4Red Bud, MIRicky Carmichael (Kaw) 3. June 12Southwick, MAGrant Langston (Kaw) Brett Metcalfe378 September 7Troy, OHCanceled (flooding), 1. August 29Binghamton, NYDoug Henry (Hon) 1. May 25Mt. A rank-and-file local pro in 75, Hannah had been signed by Yamaha to take on the mighty Marty Smith and his works RC125 Honda. 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. 5. 3. 10. Johnny OMara461 Scott Burnworth151 June 12Mt. Denny Stephenson195, 1991 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES July 25Troy, OHRicky Carmichael (Kaw) 5. 6. [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. Danny Smith312 7. Ron Turner144 3. 10. So Smith struggled with the travel scheduling, the changing equipment, and mostly with this new force of nature known as The Hurricane. Josh Grant346 1995: Mcgrath won the Supercross title as a rookie. 5. August 17Washougal, WARicky Carmichael (Kaw) 5. 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. Casey Johnson407 1. 4. June 29Lakewood, CORyan Villopoto (Kaw) 6. May 27Mt. Remember Gene McCay? 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. 2. July 27Delta, OHMarty Smith (Hon) June 11Southwick, MAAndrew Short (Hon) May 29Mt. One other note to that 500 championship is the fact that Brad Lackey was still over in Europe chasing his dream of becoming the FIM 500cc World Champion. Ivan Tedesco412 Eddie Warren257 June 27Binghamton, NYJohnny OMara (Hon) I also got a certificate from trhe AMA for 11th place in my class..7-11 80 cc MX. The striking advertisement featured 500cc National Champ Rick Burgett and 125cc National Champ Broc Glover flanking Bob Hannahwho not only won the 1978 AMA Supercross title but the 250cc AMA Motocross title as wellall dirty, sitting atop their then-yellow YZs, all wearing their #1 plates. Vincent Clark94, 1975 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Mark Barnett133 Finally, at the end of the year, Suzukis Roger De Coster once again served notice that Europe was still better when he won his third-straight Trans-AMA title. 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 1Sacramento, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw) Much of the 1975 AMA Motocross tour was documented for the very cool motocross documentary One Chance to Win". #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* In 2023, there are three broadcast partners from the NBC family of networks: NBC, USA and Peacock. Heat races and LCQs are used to bring the field down to 22 riders for a points-paying main event for each round. August 12Millville, MNRyan Villopoto (Kaw) July 2Red Bud, MIStephane Roncada (Yam) 1. Jeremy McGrath259 October 8Budds Creek, MDMike Kiedrowski (Hon) August 14Millville, MNAndrew Short (Hon) August 1Washougal, WABrock Sellards (Hon) Mickey Boone226 May 24Mt. Nick Wey238 Ryan Hughes296 Aug 13Unadilla, NYDean Wilson(Kaw) May 13Glen Helen, CAGrant Langston (KTM) But Hannah was coming, and the European masters were about to get beat at their own game. Mickael Pichon353 And Jammin Jimmy Weinert ended up winning the 500 title (this time aboard a Yamaha) and also finishing fourth in the final 250 standings. Erik Kehoe156 September 3Delmont, PABroc Hepler (Suz) Broc Hepler396 Steve Lamson213 July 17Unadilla, NYRyan Hughes (Kaw) Stephane Roncada270 Jeff Ward210 4. 1. 10. Robert Haag100 Steve Wise158 Blake Wharton273 7. 4. August 19Washougal, WAJeff Ward (Kaw), 1984 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS To learn more about these bikes I highly recommend going to the links section for more details. 3. June 13Southwick, MAJames Stewart (Kaw) June 15Budds Creek, MDJames Stewart (Kaw) Gareth Swanepoel.300 Chris Heisser218 Warren Reid231 2. Nathan Ramsey249 All Rights Reserved. August 3Millville, MNRicky Carmichael (Kaw) 6. July 28Washougal, WAJames Stewart (Kaw) June 25Southwick, MASteve Lamson (Hon) 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. 9. August 28Southwick, MATyla Rattray (Kaw) 10. 2023 Numbers; Teams; Results. July 22Southwick, MAGuy Cooper (Suz) April 16Escape Country, CABroc Glover (Yam) May 28Mt. 4. 8. 3. 5. WE RIDE TRAVIS PASTRANAS 2003 FACTORY SUZUKI RM250, MXA TEST UPDATE: 2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO-STROKE. Brett Metcalfe382 George Holland362 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. 8. Jeff Matiasevich382 Dan Turner242 Nick Wey328 9. St. Peter's MO By the summer of 1976 a change was taking place. June 26Rio Bravo, TXBroc Glover (Yam) September 10Glen Helen, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw), 2006 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS August 20Binghamton, NYBroc Hepler (Suz) 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. Jeremy McGrath454 August 18Washougal, WASteve Lamson (Hon) 1976 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 1. Jeff Leisk340 July 27Washougal, WAJames Stewart (Kaw) 5. George Holland263 October 14Unadilla, NYGuy Cooper (Suz), 1990 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 6. Brock Sellards312 Chris Heisser139, 1983 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 27Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) Aug 27Southwick, MATyla Rattray(Kaw) 4. July 3Red Bud, MIJohnny OMara Ryan Hughes205 Broc Glover412 July 7Red Bud, MIJames Stewart (Kaw) Stephane Roncada482 September 1Delmont, PAJames Stewart (Kaw), 2002 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Martin Davalos.213 The 125cc class at the 1976 Midland Motocross Park National in Michigan with Smith and Hannah out front. June 26Lakewood, COJake Weimer (Kaw) Gary Ogden120 July 21Lexington, OHTim Hart (Yam), 1974 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS . Weinert would win the final round and the title. Tommy Croft210, 1976 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, April 4Plymouth, CABob Hannah (Yam) 2. 6. If youre a moto history fan, $4.99 for each decade of newspapers on your laptop is a bargain! Micholas Wey271 May 24Mt. March 29Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) In the 1970s promoters such as Bill France started bringing motocross races in from the country to stadiums within cities. May 12Glen Helen, CAKevin Windham (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.
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