May 26Mt. 4. George Holland 382 Vincent Clark94, 1975 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Sadly, Edison Dyes Inter-Am tour would run from 1967 to 75 and then shut down for good. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. June 25Thunder Valley, COBlake Baggett(Kaw) 3. Ron Turner144 8. Denny Stephenson246 July 27Washougal, WAJames Stewart (Kaw) At the end of the 75 Grand Prix series, at the last round in Luxembourg, Lackey won a moto for the first time. 10. Guy Cooper258 9. Warren Reid223 8. national champion. 2. Erik Kehoe364 Mark was a fine racer. 1976 AMA National Motocross Champions: (1) Kent Howerton, Husqvarna 500cc; (2) Bob Hannah, Yamaha 125cc, (3) Tony DiStefano, Suzuki 250cc Class. July 26Troy, OHJeff Emig (Yam) Remember Gene McCay? March 27Sacramento, CAErik Kehoe (Suz) 5. Tyla Rattray236 August 12Millville, MNRyan Villopoto (Kaw) You were in the race also. Bob Hannah227 Robbie Reynard272 1. August 6Escoheag, RIWarren Reid (Hon) Morris, PAMike LaRocco (Kaw) Tim Hart knocked off. August 5Rio Bravo, TXBroc Glover (Yam) August 30Binghamton, NYJeff Emig (Yam) April 23Sacramento, CAGeorge Holland (Hon) If youre a moto history fan, $4.99 for each decade of newspapers on your laptop is a bargain! Tyla Rattray446 April 1Saddleback, CAJohnny OMara (Hon) 5. Brock Sellards216 June 1Lakewood, COKeith Bowen (Yam) 8. Hannah so dominated the proceedings that Smith never really recoverednot that he had time to. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 4. Justin Barcia340 The AMA Motocross Championship (commercially known as Lucas Oil Pro Motocross) is an American motorcycle racing series. April 18Lake Whitney, TXJeff Ward (Kaw) June 19Lake Whitney, TXRon Lechien (Yam) July 20Unadilla, NYJames Stewart (Kaw) 4. 1. 2. Tim Hart196 7. Greg Gregson188 Smith and Honda decided to try for BOTH titles, racing AMA 125 Motocross and FIM 125 Grand Prix races. from 1958 to present. 6. 6. August 26St. August 15Unadilla, NYChristophe Pourcel (Kaw) The AMA Motocross Championship (commercially known as Lucas Oil Pro Motocross) is an American motorcycle racing series. 3. 9. If 30 points doesnt sound close, remember that in 1975 first overall paid 150 points and second place was 120 points, so that 30-point difference was basically a single position! Jeremy McGrath454 Next Article 31 Minutes, 45 Seconds with Jeremy Albrecht. August 12Denver, COJeff Ward (Kaw) August 3Binghamton, NYEddie Warren (Kaw) Ellis swept every one of the four rounds of the tour. Buddy Antunez244 Historic Motocross and FastDatss.com Calendar photography by Jim Gianatsis I have a program from that race, but #72 is not listed. 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. today or from the past. 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 . Rick Ryan271 4. July 1Red Bud, MILarry Ward (Yam) 10. April 16Escape Country, CABroc Glover (Yam) Ron Lechien417 Smith ended up riding at least one race in each of the three classes during the season. August 19Washougal, WAJeff Ward (Kaw), 1984 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Warren Reid244 July 5Red Bud, MIRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Smith lost his life in a tragic dune buggy accident, April 27, at just 63 years of age. The return of the Monster Energy MXGP of the USA will take place on September 2-3 at WW Motocross Ranch in Jacksonville, Florida. 8. Get the results from the most memorable years. 6. Mike Brown368 If anyone finds any discrepancy with any of . July 30..Millville, MNRobbie Reynard (Kaw) May 1Axton, VAGuy Cooper (Suz) 9. 5. 5. The real story, though, was the emergence of Hannah, who would also go straight at Roger DeCoster in that fall's Trans-AMA Seres. 6. Ron Tichenor 309 10. Erik Kehoe365 3. 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, PAMicky Dymond (Hon) 8. Jeff Emig430 But Hannah was coming, and the European masters were about to get beat at their own game. June 21San Antonio, TXMicky Dymond (Hon) Matt Walker240 In the 1970s promoters such as Bill France started bringing motocross races in from the country to stadiums within cities. June 26Lakewood, COChristophe Pourcel (Kaw) These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. July 22Southwick, MAGuy Cooper (Suz) August 2Binghamton, NYGeorge Holland (Suz) Ron Turner149 July 23Lakewood, CORyan Villopoto (Kaw) Scott Sheak384 10. 3. August 13St. Mark Barnett314 9. May 28Freestone, TXTyla Rattray(Kaw) Jeff Ward210 Gaylon Mosier302 10. The list of entries in 1976 125 cc class is amazing. May 12Glen Helen, CAKevin Windham (Yam) August 5Millville, MNJeff Ward (Kaw) Morris, PAMike Brown (Kaw) 6. Brett Metcalfe382 June 20Sacramento, CAJeremy McGrath (Hon) Steve Lamson304 3. 10. Donnie Cantaloupi225 August 3Bruceton Mills, WVMarty Smith (Hon) (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.) September 1Washougal, WALarry Ward (Suz) John. This was also thefirstrace for me to see Bob Hannah ride in person. Defending. Jim Gibson251 A. J. Whiting299 10. July 1Red Bud, MIRyan Villopoto (Kaw) Points Standings; Race Results; . 10. Robbie Reynard328 8. 6. July 26Troy, OHRicky Carmichael, (Kaw) Rick Ryan335 August 16Millville, MNRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Having gotten a taste of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 75, when he dominated the USGP at Mid-Ohio, just as he did on the AMA tour. Tim Ferry253 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. 8. In 2006, the 250cc division was renamed the MX Class, with an engine formula allowing for 150250cc two-stroke or 250450cc four-stroke machines. 2. August 1Glen Helen, CADoug Henry (Hon) Here's a couple of pictures of #72. August 1Washougal, WABrock Sellards (Hon) 10. Marty soon realized that he had maybe bit off more than he could chew, as not only was Belgiums Gaston Rahier lying in wait in Europe, the completely unforeseen Bob Hannah was priming himself for a surprise attach in America, on Smiths home turf. Bob Hannah347 2. Mike Brown271 September 4Delmont, PATrey Canard (Hon) More on that tomorrow as we continue counting down the 50 days until 2022 the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. . These works bikes were nothing like the production bikes being sold at that time. Damon Huffman277 5. Larry Brooks 250 1. 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. Dan Turner355 8. Also, special thanks to the Cycle News Archives for giving us excellent reports and resources on the races from back in the day. 4. May 18Sacramento, CARyan Hughes (KTM) Ryan Villopoto544 Brian Myerscough346 August 24San Antonio, TXMarty Smith (Hon) Gary Semics Kawasaki in particular looked to be hand built and the new all red Honda RC500 Type II's were there in full force. Jeff Ward270 This was in the days before supercross really got big and everyone started focusing wintertime on getting ready for the stadiums. Smith relied heavily on his smooth riding style and rarely took risks on the bike. Morris, PARyan Villopoto (Kaw) May 19Sacramento, CAJames Stewart (Kaw) May 29Mt. Tim Hart knocked off heavily favored Marty Smith to win the 125 class on his Yamaha while Kent Howerton won the 250 class aboard a Husqvarna. Dan Turner242 June 18Budds Creek, MDStephane Roncada (Yam) 7. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. May 29Mt. James Stewart529 Donny Schmit435 2. June 15Budds Creek, MDRicky Carmichael (Kaw) July 21Lexington, OHTim Hart (Yam), 1974 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 1. 1976 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 1. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 8. Steve Wise243 5. 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. 10. 7. July 16Troy, OHGuy Cooper (Hon) Wil Hahn213, 2011 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Welcome to Day 46 in our MAVTV+ 50-Day Countdown to the start of the 2022 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. 6. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. June 14Sacramento, CASteve Lamson (Hon) Morris, PAMicky Dymond (Hon) May 16Sacramento, CA..Ricky Carmichael (Kaw) Morris, PARicky Carmichael (Kaw) 5. I'm sure Werner would love it. Tod Perkins185, 1979 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 25Sacramento, CABrian Myerscough (Suz) April 24Gainesville, FLMark Barnett (Suz) Ryan Dungey503 Travis Preston197, 2003 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES April 8Plymouth, CAMarty Smith (Hon) Steve Lamson442 May 29Mt. After all, the 125 Nationals were just eight races, the 125cc Grand Prix circuit was 12 rounds. It was the only 125 National of the seven run that season that Smith did not win. Smith also become the first American to win a U.S. Grand Prix, as he dominated the Valvoline 125cc Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio. 9. 7. Richard Coon186 Jeff Emig289 9. Jeremy McGrath349 10. August 1Delta, OHBob Hannah (Yam) Bob Hannah won that one! Their early bikes were always very classy and had a very evolved look over the years. July 6Red Bud, MIKevin Windham (Yam) 7. 9. June 26Southwick, MADoug Henry (Hon) Broc Glover369 This page was last edited on 6 March 2023, at 01:25. 7. 3. July 1Red Bud, MIJeff Ward (Kaw) September 11Glen Helen, CAGrant Langston (Kaw), 2005 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Florida was the place that Hannah chose to prepare for his impossible mission, moving east to the Sunshine State along with his new teammate Rick Burgett of Oregon. Ryan Hughes462 Damon Huffman276 1E Chase Sexton. May 19Las Vegas, NVRon Lechien (Hon) September 4Delmont, PABroc Hepler (Suz) May 26Mt. From former 125 National regular Jeff Greenburg: Here is one of Werner Straub's pics you could maybe use for your 1976 piece. August 29Binghamton, NYDoug Henry (Hon) October 14Unadilla, NYGuy Cooper (Suz), 1990 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS All Rights Reserved. He was hitting this jump as hard as anyone Ihad ever seen before and this was before the racing really started. July 2Red Bud, MIStephane Roncada (Yam) [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. July 16Troy, OHSteve Lamson (Hon) 8. 1999 Top 100 MX/SX National Numbers: swizcore. Bob Hannah. July 28Troy, OHSteve Lamson (Hon) 3. Brian Myerscough269 Chuck Bower235 Full list of 2022 AMA numbers. July 28Troy, OHGuy Cooper (Suz) Micky Dymond 437 Morris, PAChad Reed (Yam) June 13Southwick, MARicky Carmichael (Kaw) June 16Budds Creek, MDSteve Lamson (Hon) 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? The. July 20Unadilla, NYKevin Windham (Yam) September 2Wortham, TXRyan Villopoto (Kaw) Jeromy Buehl197 July 4Red Bud, MIRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Trey Canard474 In 1977, Pomeroy started the year strong with a number of runner-up finishes in AMA Supercross and finished the series second overall. July 25Troy, OHJames Stewart (Kaw) Karl Jordan176 May 20Sacramento, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw) July 3Red Bud, MIGrant Langston (Kaw) Heat races and LCQs are used to bring the field down to 22 riders for a points-paying main event for each round. 2. June 16Denver, CORon Lechien (Hon) 5. 5. August 6Washougal, WAMike Brown (Hon) 3. May 30Mt. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. July 6Washougal, WAMark Barnett (Suz) Morris, PAGeorge Holland (Hon) 10. Morris, PAJeff Ward (Kaw) Stephane Roncada270 6. 9. June 16Budds Creek, MDJames Stewart (Kaw) 10. "SuperMotocross World Championship Details Unveiled", "Introducing the SuperMotocross World Championship", "Full 2023 SX, MX, & SuperMotocross TV Broadcast Schedule Announced", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AMA_Motocross_Championship&oldid=1143121177, 1972-1973, 1976-1977, 1989-1991, 1993-2019, 2021present, 1976-1982, 1986-2013, 20162019, 2021present, Every race live, including exclusive coverage of seven rounds. Gareth Swanepoel.300 J. Whiting (Suz), 1985 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 1977 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Tim Ferry254 each other. March 31Sacramento, CARon Lechien (Hon) 6. Your email address will not be published. [9] The 125cc class was renamed the MX Lites Class, allowing 0125cc two-stroke or 150250cc four-stroke engines. April 23Rio Bravo, TXMark Barnett (Suz) 4. Instead of being built upon natural terrain, dirt was imported into the stadiums where promoters tried to emulate the motocross tracks. 7. 10. 8. Doug Henry316 Marty Smith1000 September 27Delmont, PAJeff Emig (Yam) The three-time AMA 250 National Champion would miss the rest of the year and never really get back to full form. 7. I had never even heard of him fromany of the national racing magazines until he was signed by Yamaha early that year. Damon Huffman435 It was there that the world found out for the first time about a heretofore unknown California desert rat named Bob Hannah. Quote RufRedBaron Posts 66 7. 6. McGrath raced his rookie Supercross season in the 250 class and dropped back to the 125 class for the outdoor Motocross season. 6. May 22Southwick, MAGeorge Holland (Hon) 1. Damon Bradshaw476 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. Warren Reid154 June 26Rio Bravo, TXBroc Glover (Yam) Fred Andrews242, 1988 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Jake Weimer255 Hannah would go back to his OW27 works Yamaha. May 5Sacramento, CASteve Lamson (Hon) May 24Mt. 10. Mike Brown458 Mark Barnett339 5. June 15Budds Creek, MDJames Stewart (Kaw) Eli Tomac327 Jeff Emig368 3. 4. July 4Red Bud, MIMark Barnett (Suz) Christopher Gosselaar173, 2004 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 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. But the story of 1976 really starts with the Florida Winter-AMA Series. 2. Kelly Smith190 March 5Gainesville, FLRobbie Reynard (Kaw) 1995: Mcgrath won the Supercross title as a rookie. Ryan Dungey468 Buddy Antunez301 July 16Millville, MNTyla Rattray(Kaw) Ryan Dungey267 Steve Wise256 7. September 1Delmont, PAJames Stewart (Kaw), 2002 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS April 30Axton, VADamon Bradshaw (Yam) May 2Southwick, MADoug Henry (Hon) WE RIDE TRAVIS PASTRANAS 2003 FACTORY SUZUKI RM250, MXA TEST UPDATE: 2023 GASGAS MC125 TWO-STROKE. Robbie Reynard256, 1998 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Tallon Vohland390 Doug Henry495 Ryan Hughes435 He was one of the most successful motocross racers in AMA history, with 70 AMA National race victories . June 28Binghamton, NYMark Barnett (Suz) May 21Hangtown, CABlake Baggett (Kaw) 5. September 7Troy, OHCanceled (flooding), 1. The list of entries in 1976 125 cc class is amazing. 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! 9. 10. June 27Binghamton, NYJohnny OMara (Hon) 6. 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. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. West would eventually become a national promoter, as well as an AMA Supercross promoter, but in the 1970s his Florida Winter-AMAs were every bit as big as the AMA Pro Motocross Series. Mark Barnett350 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. 8. July 7Red Bud, MISteve Lamson (Hon) increased the allowable displacement capacity for four-stroke engines in 1997, in an effort to encourage manufacturers to develop environmentally friendlier four-stroke machines. July 2Red Bud, MIBlake Baggett(Kaw) September 4Delmont, PARobbie Reynard (Kaw), 1994 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Petersburg, FLMark Barnett (Suz), 1979 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS July 27Troy, OHDamon Huffman (Kaw) July 10Binghamton, NYGuy Cooper (Hon) June 26Lakewood, COJake Weimer (Kaw) While Hannah was knocking off Smith in the 125 Nationals, and Rahier topping him in the 125 GPs, others were left a wide berth to assert themselves in the 250 and 500 classes. 3. Brock Sellards269 August 14San Antonio, TXBroc Glover (Yam). Erik Kehoe235 Nathan Ramsey278 April 5Saddleback, CAMark Barnett (Suz) To put it another way, a Hurricane was on the horizon. Guy Cooper518 Broc Tickle.253 Morris, PAMark Barnett (Suz) 2. May 28Mt. 2023 - Motocross Action Magazine. Making matters worse, the Honda he was riding over there broke down a lot. Mike LaRocco236 8. Ricky Carmichael525 Blake Baggett.469 Morris, PARicky Carmichael (Kaw) Jean-Michel Bayle315 Jim Holley122 No one else seemed to catch on to this line but it was fun to watch. May 27Mt. Second, hardly anyone foresaw the coming storm that was Bob Hurricane Hannah. By 1976, things would start to change, as the sport became even more professional, more competitive, and the equipment advanced rapidly. April 10Plymouth, CADanny LaPorte (Suz) 1. Nils Ame Nilsson330 May 26Mt. Steve Lamson261 Sept. 3Delmont, PA Dean Wilson(Kaw) 7. 8. May 27Mt. The Trans-AMA Series was still hummingRoger De Coster would win it again that fallbut the summer Inter-Am tour that got the whole sport of professional motocross started was on its last legs. Also, Jammin Jimmy Weinert, again back on a Kawasaki, gave the brand its first AMA Supercross Championship. Comments (0) Leave a Reply Cancel reply. 9. 8. 1. 3. 1978 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES First, there was the small issue of his bike. Branden Jesseman392 2. 3. That would lead to quite an adventure in '76. 4. Bruce McDougal240 Tim Ferry176, 1994 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 1. Eddie Warren257 Hannah, who was being followed by the superb moto journalist Jim Greek Gianatsis, cut a swath through Florida that led Gianatsis to start calling Hannah Hurricane, a nod as much to Floridas notorious late-summer weather as Hannahs superb fitness and speed. May 27Mt. Josh Grant186 September 29Delmont, PAGuy Cooper (Suz) Bruce McDougal285 Welcome to The Racer X Vault, a motocross records archive for you to access records, results, and rankings from AMA Pro Motocross and Supercross. July 15Unadilla, NYBen Townley (Kaw) Hi AHRMA 361 , just finished nut and bolt 1975 Catalogue Perfect Build its in this months VMX mag, did you finish yours? Donnie Cantaloupi188 July 31Troy, OHGeorge Holland (Hon) June 9Southwick, MADanny Smith (Suz) Gary Bowman160 Mickey Boone226 Ron Turner144 August 12Center Isle, NYMark Barnett (Suz) Danny LaPorte240 The AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship was only two years old when Hannah lined up as a relative unknown aboard his number 39 Yamaha. Jeff Ward453 Rick Ryan 243 2. 4. 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. August 11Millville, MNMike LaRocco (Kaw) Fast forward to later that summer. 9. 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 6Red Bud, MIMicky Dymond (Hon)
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