Andrew Short359 Guy Cooper235 7. August 2Binghamton, NYGeorge Holland (Suz) Jake Weimer255 Mark Barnett350 Buddy Antunez275 Blake Baggett.469 6. 5. 4. Mark Barnett299 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. 6. 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. Rick Johnson209 July 10Binghamton, NYGuy Cooper (Hon) Ryan Dungey267 Steve Wise247 I don't have the final results just my certificate, the program, ticket stubb and lots of cool memories. Ty Davis225, 1990 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES August 31Delmont, PAKevin Windham (Yam), 1997 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS August 21Lakewood, CORon Lechien (Yam) But beyond that, Smith was perfect. Rick Ryan 243 Damon Huffman276 May 24Glen Helen, CAAustin Stroupe (Kaw) 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. The other problems were unforeseen at first, but when they hit, they hit Smith and his plan harder than any flu. Petersburg, FLJohnny OMara (Hon) 6. He would eventually leave Can-Am to race a Mexico-built Amex, and then also experiment with his own Jones-Islo brand, but neither ever gained traction. 9. Warren Reid154 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. The 125cc class at the 1976 Midland Motocross Park National in Michigan with Smith and Hannah out front. Morris, PARicky Carmichael (Kaw) 6. Jeff Emig381 You can order the whole film via the Motocross Files. world championship against the top American riders. July 2Red Bud, MISteve Lamson (Hon) 2, ISSN 0277-9358, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Trans-AMA_motocross_champions&oldid=1145212270, This page was last edited on 17 March 2023, at 20:50. Scott Burnworth221 May 22Budds Creek, MDSteve Lamson (Hon) August 13Millville, MNTravis Pastrana (Suz) Ron Sun12, 1981 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Jeff Ward479 Wil Hahn213, 2011 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Rick Ryan335 4. Ryan Hughes435 6. He was one of the most successful motocross racers in AMA history, with 70 AMA National race victories . June 17Budds Creek, MDMike Brown (Kaw) Johnny OMara305 In 2006, the 250cc division was renamed the MX Class, with an engine formula allowing for 150250cc two-stroke or 250450cc four-stroke machines. 7. Nick Wey328 10. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Josh Grant 372 The Honda factory rider had won his second straight AMA 125 National Championship, winning all but one race, just as he had in 1974. John Savitski141 Fast forward to later that summer. 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. August 22Rio Bravo, TXDanny LaPorte (Suz) This classic Yamaha ad pretty much said it all for . Broc Glover305 Dan Turner126 The Hurricane himself, Bob Hannah, came into 1976 unknown. It was a 125/250 National, and an absolute mudder. Mike Beier322 Matt Walker285 8. Mike LaRocco382 Brian Swink366 9. 6. 2. [2][3][4], The series began in 1972 with the introduction of two classes based on 500cc and 250cc engine displacement formulas. Gareth Swanepoel.300 Jeff Foland153 Chris Heisser139, 1983 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 27Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) 8. August 8Washougal, WAJeff Ward (Kaw) Brian Myerscough269 Summers are hot and humid in the midwest and you can tell the crowd was enjoying the shade. Donnie Cantaloupi138 George Holland263 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. And riders could switch classes from time to time. July 29Washougal, WAMike Brown (Kaw) Mike Alessi367 Grant Langston380 August 1Washougal, WAJames Stewart (Kaw) 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. James Stewart575 5. Pat Moroney146 7. August 6Washougal, WAMike Brown (Hon) 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. 10. Today, we are at an extremely pivotal year: 1976. Mark Barnett183, 1986 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Ryan Hughes296 A. J. Whiting299 6. July 18Unadilla, NYRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Ezra Lusk283 10. August 14San Antonio, TXBroc Glover (Yam). 1976 AMA Pro Motocross Championship Race Results and Motocross Points Standings. 3. And that brings us to the one good day Smith and Honda had in America that summer, and it wasnt at a National. Blake Wharton273 Petersburg, FLMark Barnett (Suz), 1979 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Hannah literally turned the motocross world upside down at the Hangtown opener, going from dead last to first and passing Smith and then leaving him behind. Marty Smith, the teenaged Honda rider from San Diego, was the darling of the sport here, using his great skills, surfer's look, and a potent factory Honda to dominate the entire 125cc National. August 14Washougal, WAMark Barnett (Suz) Christophe Pourcel492 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. Brock Sellards396 March 29Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) July 21Lexington, OHTim Hart (Yam), 1974 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS [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. 6. July 22Binghamton, NYJeff Ward (Kaw) Ryan Villopoto483 August 2Washougal, WAMark Barnett (Suz) Robbie Reynard244 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. 10. Morris, PAJames Stewart (Kaw) Guy Cooper386 8. 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. 2. August 19Millville, MNGrant Langston (KTM) 7. Chris Heisser218 May 12Glen Helen, CAJames Stewart (Kaw) Eli Tomac.314 1. Morris, PATravis Pastrana (Suz) May 11Glen Helen, CARicky Carmichael (Kaw) 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. July 16Troy, OHGuy Cooper (Hon) The Inter-Am tour was gone, and the Trans-AMA tour was beginning to lose its luster, as beating the Europeans was no longer an impossible task. 1976 Race Results and Points Standings. 2. By 1994, the displacement limit of a four-stroke power motocross bike was up to 550 cc in the 250 class, to incentivize manufactures to further develop the design for use in motocross.[8]. Dan Turner355 So it all came to pass that day 41 years ago that Marty Smith and Bob Hannah had maybe their greatest battle together ever, on two of the most exotic bikes ever made, with the rest of the world watching in awe. John. 6. Morris, PAScott Sheak (Hon) Tyson Vohland 229, 1987 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 5. May 29Mt. Part 2 Michael Kline 116 subscribers 158 21K views 6 years ago Footage from the 1976 AMA 125cc National Championship in San Antonio, TX.. James Dobb315 2. July 29Troy, OHJean-Michel Bayle (Hon) In 2009, the MX class was renamed the 450MX Class and the MX Lites Class was renamed the 250MX Class, to reflect the fact that all the competing manufacturers had adopted four-stroke machinery. October 1Delmont, PAJeff Matiasevich (Kaw) October 13Unadilla, NYGuy Cooper (Suz), 1991 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Mark Barnett133 2. George Holland 382 July 7Red Bud, MISteve Lamson (Hon) Historic Motocross and FastDatss.com Calendar photography by Jim Gianatsis Warren Reid244 August 12Center Isle, NYMark Barnett (Suz) Mickey Boone200 7. Mike Brown421 July 16Unadilla, NYRyan Villopoto (Kaw) May 21Southwick, MALarry Ward (Hon) 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. David Taylor124, 1980 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Ezra Lusk259 July 3Red Bud, MITrey Canard (Hon) 6. July 16Troy, OHSteve Lamson (Hon) Smith, meanwhile, had his own plan of action for 1976,. He wasfocused on the 125 class riding thefirstwatercooled bikein '76 and he was giving defending champion Marty Smith allthe competition he would want. national champion. Brett Metcalfe335 [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. Robert Haag100 1976 AMA National Motocross Champions: (1) Kent Howerton, Husqvarna 500cc; (2) Bob Hannah, Yamaha 125cc, (3) Tony DiStefano, Suzuki 250cc Class. July 7Red Bud, MIRon Lechien (Hon) March 2Gainesville, FLGeorge Holland (Suz) 7. June 30Salt Lake City, UTMarty Smith (Hon) His two-front war was falling apart on both fronts. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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. June 1Lakewood, COKeith Bowen (Yam) To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Eddie Warren 245 Aug 27Southwick, MATyla Rattray(Kaw) Ron Turner144 Jake Weimer353 3. May 27Mt. July 13Axton, VAGeorge Holland (Suz) Rick Ryan213 June 1Sacramento, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw) August 29New Orleans, LADanny LaPorte (Suz), 1976 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS May 27Mt. 4. The series was based on a 500cc engine displacement formula, although the first year of the event featured both 250 and 500cc events. Jim Gibson289 Ricky Carmichael563 May 2St. 1976 Gary Scott Kenny Roberts Gene Romero Bart Markel Mert Lawwill Gary Nixon Dave Aldana Don Castro Eddie Mulder Rick Hocking Hank Scott Mike Gerald Dave Sehl Yvon Duhamel James H Odom Scott Brelsford John Gennai Greg Sassaman Terry Dorsch David Hansen Bubba Rush Jay Springsteen Cliff Carr Skip Aksland Mike Caves Randy Cleek Thomas Berry Rex Scott Sheak384 July 3Red Bud, MIJeff Emig (Yam) In looking forward to the event, were going to count down the days to the new race by looking back at some of the most memorable U.S. Grand Prix races. March 4Gainesville, FLMike Kiedrowski (Hon) Brian Myerscough280 6. 8. Jim Gibson172 Jim Anderson234 7. 10. 3. 3. Tim Ferry254 Broc Tickle285 8. Contents: Top- ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ- Nationalities- Notes- References This is a dynamic listand may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. May 20Sacramento, CAGrant Langston (KTM) 9. Weinert would win the final round and the title. Guy Cooper518 Martin Davalos203 August 17Washougal, WARicky Carmichael (Kaw) It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. July 12Axton, VAErik Kehoe (Suz) [1] The Inter-AMA series was a similar year-end championship, but used a 250cc engine displacement formula. August 8Washougal, WAJeff Emig (Yam) Mickey Kessler142 9. 8. 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. Steve Lamson317 Brock Sellards346 July 22Troy, OHMike Brown (Kaw) Alex Martin.213 A. J. Whiting249 Greg Gregson188 Mike Kiedrowski479 7. each other. March 23Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) 8. 1. October 7Budds Creek, MDMike Kiedrowski (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.) 5. 3. September 24Binghamton, NYDamon Bradshaw (Yam) Mike Kiedrowski499 March 30Saddleback, CABrian Myerscough (Suz) Donnie Cantaloupi188 Brock Sellards269 5. 2. Honda had enlisted Smith to race in both AMA Motocross and the 125cc Grand Prix tour in Europe against the established Belgian hero Gaston Rahier. Tim Ferry253 August 28Southwick, MATyla Rattray (Kaw) 7. in the 1976 AMA 125 Motocross standings. [1] He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1975 to 1989, most notably as a member of the Yamaha factory racing team. July 15Unadilla, NYBen Townley (Kaw) Eventually this form of racing evolved into its own sport and series with the name Supercross which was a shortening of the original "Super Bowl of Motocross". Craig Anderson222 Jim Ellis167 Mark was a fine racer. Jason Lawrence277 The race was dubbed as the Super Bowl of Motocross. July 11Unadilla, NYJames Dobb (Kaw) July 28Binghamton, NYRon Lechien (Hon) 8. September 4Delmont, PABroc Hepler (Suz) 4. Denny Stephenson229 Damon Huffman277 These works bikes were nothing like the production bikes being sold at that time. First, everyone underestimated how much better reigning 125cc World Champion Gaston Rahier was when he was home in Europe, and how much better Suzukis bike would be in 76 compared to the one Rahier raced at Mid-Ohio the previous summer. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Tim Ferry271 May 30Mt. June 5Wortham, TXChristophe Pourcel (Kaw) 9. 6. April 10Saddleback, CAJohnny OMara August 27Binghamton, NYSteve Lamson (Hon) August 25Binghamton, NYJames Stewart (Kaw) July 14Troy, OHJames Stewart (Kaw) This photo was taken at the July 1977 AMA St. Louis Motocross Nationals, showing their sequential AMA Number Plates earned from their season before results My apology that the focus on this photo is just "marginal". August 16Millville, MNRicky Carmichael (Kaw) August 15Millville, MNJames Stewart (Kaw) Marty Smith260 10. Morris, PAChristophe Pourcel (Kaw) August 14Millville, MNDonny Schmit (Suz) There is no 250 Supercross national champion like there is for motocross. Steve Lamson467 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. Grant Langston366 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. September 12Glen Helen, CAJames Stewart (Kaw), 2004 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS That would lead to quite an adventure in '76. It was a mud race and my folks kept the program and ticket stub. Chad Reed391 Ben Townley525 3. Ryan Hughes462 September 11Pala, CADean Wilson (Kaw), 2010 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS Stephane Roncada482 The Honda factory rider had won his second straight AMA 125 National Championship, winning all but one race, just as he had in 1974. Morris, PAMike Brown (Kaw) 6. Dean Wilson.538 We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Points Standings; Race Results; . To learn more about these bikes I highly recommend going to the links section for more details. April 10Plymouth, CADanny LaPorte (Suz) . Broc Glover369 October 14Unadilla, NYGuy Cooper (Suz), 1990 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 2. Brian Myerscough346 If youre a moto history fan, $4.99 for each decade of newspapers on your laptop is a bargain! 3. Jeff Ward270 10. August 24Washougal, WAErik Kehoe (Suz), 1986 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS 10. Joseph, MOBroc Glover (Yam) June 20Budds Creek, MDTallon Vohland (Hon) May 2Southwick, MADoug Henry (Hon) Kyle Cunningham.311 8. 10. Erik Kehoe235 (* Glover awarded title based on number of wins. 4. 5. Bill Grossi117, 1977 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 3. July 1Red Bud, MIRyan Villopoto (Kaw) Doug Dubach150, 1985 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 3Gainesville, FLGeorge Holland (Suz) 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. 4. June 19Budds Creek, MDDean Wilson (Kaw) May 10Atlanta, GAMark Barnett (Suz) Morris, PAMark Barnett (Suz) June 23Southwick, MASteve Lamson (Hon) 6. 7. 6. 4. Blake Wharton285 Broc Tickle201, 2008 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES June 19Budds Creek, MDMike Brown (Hon) Ron Tichenor348 This was also thefirstrace for me to see Bob Hannah ride in person. 4. 3. 10. 8. July 31Troy, OHGeorge Holland (Hon) 4. June 6Wortham, TXRyan Dungey (Suz) 5. August 17Millville, MNRyan Dungey (Suz) Danny LaPorte240 1 450SX: Eli Tomac. 4. 3. 10. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Guy Cooper260 5. 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. Brett Metcalfe378 June 20Sacramento, CAJeremy McGrath (Hon) Ryan Sipes228 Jimmy Button329 Stephane Roncada270 March 24Sacramento, CADoug Henry (Yam) 8. September 5Delmont, PARicky Carmichael (Kaw), 1999 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS September 7Troy, OHCanceled (flooding), 1. August 29Binghamton, NYDoug Henry (Hon) August 27St. His wife, Nancy, who was riding with Smith and two friends in the buggy, was also killed. 2. You were in the race also. Share This. The motocross race series was founded and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in 1972. April 1Sacramento, CAGuy Cooper (Suz) Bob Hannah won that one! 10. June 8Southwick, MACraig Anderson (Yam) August 19Charlotte, NCMark Barnett (Suz) 5. Vincent Clark94, 1975 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 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. 9. 3. June 29Lakewood, CORyan Villopoto (Kaw) links included in their information. Chad Pederson244 Morris, PADoug Henry (Hon) August 17Millville, MNJames Stewart (Kaw) 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. Larry Ward292 Branden Jesseman207 Jim Gibson251 September 22Binghamton, NYMike LaRocco (Kaw) 9. 2. Mike Alessi448 2. April 18Lake Whitney, TXJeff Ward (Kaw) 10. 5. August 28Binghamton, NYDoug Henry (Hon) June 15Mt. One place to search the history of all the National Number by a year, name or June 21San Antonio, TXMicky Dymond (Hon) August 24Binghamton, NYRicky Carmichael (Kaw) August 19Millville, MNMike LaRocco (Suz) Tomorrow, we will look at 1976 in our MAVTV+ 50-Day Countdown and be warned: A Hurricane is coming out of seemingly thin air! May 13Atlanta, GAJohnny OMara (Hon) 5. July 16Unadilla, NYStephane Roncada (Yam) 6. 8. 10. Denny Stephenson246 The return of the Monster Energy MXGP of the USA will take place on September 2-3 at WW Motocross Ranch in Jacksonville, Florida. July 21Axton, VAMike Kiedrowski (Kaw) 10. 2. 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. Andrew Short376 Bob Hannah347 May 30Mt. 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. The '75 AMA Nationals began on April 6 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic at its old Plymouth, California location. Broc Tickle287 July 5Red Bud, MIRicky Carmichael (Kaw) June 16Budds Creek, MDSteve Lamson (Hon) May 26Mt. Gary Bowman160 In the end Smith didnt win a single national, though he did win a 125cc Grand Prix in Denmark. May 21Sacramento, CASteve Lamson (Hon) August 22Budds Creek, MDJake Weimer (Kaw) from 1958 to present. May 5Sacramento, CASteve Lamson (Hon) July 6Red Bud, MIKevin Windham (Yam) Morris, PAGuy Cooper (Suz) Their early bikes were always very classy and had a very evolved look over the years. Rodney Smith157, 1984 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 4Gainesville, FLJeff Ward (Kaw) 1978 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES April 12Lake Whitney, TXMark Barnett (Suz) 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. Steve Wise158 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. Tallon Vohland390 August 1Glen Helen, CADoug Henry (Hon) Tony D. also dominated the last Inter-Am series, winning all three rounds that summer. Damon Bradshaw476 May 17Southwick, MAMicky Dymond (Hon) Morris, PAMike LaRocco (Kaw) Defending. May 29Mt. As for three-time champ Gary Jones, he tore his knee up early in the season and was never the same. LaPorte came back in 1977 and nearly won the 125 national . American Motorcyclist, February 1982, Vol. 10. The list of entries in 1976 125 cc class is amazing. Mark Barnett185 August 10Millville, MNMicky Dymond (Hon) Sept. 3Delmont, PA Dean Wilson(Kaw) Troy Adams191, 2007 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

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