7. Johnny OMara305 Blake Wharton285 Mickey Kessler142 8. 9. September 5Delmont, PAJames Stewart (Kaw) 8. 1. 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. Tallon Vohland275 . Much of the 1975 AMA Motocross tour was documented for the very cool motocross documentary One Chance to Win". June 14Southwick, MAJohn Dowd (Yam) In 1972 Mike Goodwin and Terry Tiernan, the president of the AMA, put on one of these stadium races in the Los Angeles Coliseum. 1976 AMA Pro Motocross Championship May 7Sacramento, CARyan Hughes (Kaw) May 18Southwick, MABroc Glover (Yam) Micky Dymond454 James Stewart529 Morris, PAGuy Cooper (Suz) September 29Delmont, PAGuy Cooper (Suz) July 5Red Bud, MIMicky Dymond (Hon) July 21Axton, VAMike Kiedrowski (Kaw) 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! 8. 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. 10. Broc Hepler321 Doug Henry286 4. 10. This one was held at Cyclerama in San Antonio Tx. Points Standings; Race Results; . 9. Tommy Searle332 May 29Mt. 10. 2. 2. I saw him in 1977 or maybe 78' at the St Peters Trans Am. 7. July 6Baldwin, KSJim Ellis (Can) 9. 8. July 6Red Bud, MIKevin Windham (Yam) August 29Binghamton, NYDoug Henry (Hon) 4. 4. For two 45-minute motos they battled tooth and nail, with Smith leading almost the whole time, Hannah right behind. April 5Saddleback, CAMark Barnett (Suz) Joseph, MOBroc Glover (Yam) Mickael Pichon349 All Rights Reserved. 10. Matthew Goerke195 July 22Binghamton, NYJeff Ward (Kaw) But now Boone was after Hannahs bike too, and at RedBud he filed a claim, which freaked Yamaha out. Donnie Cantaloupi225 7. The races run on American tracks to international standards, featuring the top riders from the F.I.M. April 1Sacramento, CAGuy Cooper (Suz) Wil Hahn213, 2011 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES August 18Millville, MNJames Stewart (Kaw) Here's a clip. June 20Sacramento, CAJeremy McGrath (Hon) Ryan Hughes373 This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. September 1Delmont, PAKevin Windham (Yam), 1996 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS The 250 class in Supercross is split into East and West divisional rounds with an All Star race combining the top riders of each division at the final round in Las Vegas. July 4Red Bud, MIRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Ron Turner144 He and his mechanic Dave Arnold chose the RC125, the works bike that he started the season on, as the Type 2 just wasnt very dependable yet. April 10Saddleback, CAJohnny OMara 5. 1. September 2Binghamton, NYMike Kiedrowski (Hon) September 5Delmont, PARobbie Reynard (Kaw), 1993 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS August 4Southwick, MAMike Kiedrowski (Kaw) 1. 2. A women's national championship series was introduced in 1996. 1. May 30Mt. 2. Jeff Emig486 July 17Unadilla, NYBroc Hepler (Suz) Jeff Ward210 9. June 1Sacramento, CARyan Villopoto (Kaw) The series was based on a 500cc engine displacement formula, although the first year of the event featured both 250 and 500cc events. Next Article 31 Minutes, 45 Seconds with Jeremy Albrecht. Mike Brown271 March 24Sacramento, CADoug Henry (Yam) And if there is a single word that sums up just how game-changing 1976 was, its Hurricane.. James Stewart575 Dan Turner242 The AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship was only two years old when Hannah lined up as a relative unknown aboard his number 39 Yamaha. March 5Gainesville, FLMike Kiedrowski (Hon) Were on to 1975 and the year that the landscape of American motocross really began to change. 6. Hansen had. July 18Unadilla, NYJames Stewart (Kaw) 8. Aug 27Southwick, MATyla Rattray(Kaw) 10. Beyond the first race at Hangtown for 125/250 riders and the last race in New Orleans for 125/500 riders, the rest of the 250 and 500 rounds were stand-alone races. Jim Holley122 7. Brett Metcalfe378 Josh Grant212, 2005 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, May 22Sacramento, CAGrant Langston (Kaw) May 18Sacramento, CARyan Hughes (KTM) June 20Budds Creek, MDTallon Vohland (Hon) 10. 2. 1 450SX: Eli Tomac. June 1Lakewood, COKeith Bowen (Yam) 2. April 4Saddleback, CAMark Barnett (Suz) October 4Budds Creek, MDJeff Emig (Yam), 1992 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Tod Perkins185, 1979 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 25Sacramento, CABrian Myerscough (Suz) Nick Wey238 Their early bikes were always very classy and had a very evolved look over the years. May 25Mt. 8. October 8Budds Creek, MDMike Kiedrowski (Hon) As for three-time champ Gary Jones, he tore his knee up early in the season and was never the same. 10. June 13Mt. June 12Mt. June 26Southwick, MADoug Henry (Hon) Hannah would go back to his OW27 works Yamaha. He would hit the jump extremely fast and would pitch his bike sideways to line up for the next turn. 5. AMA Motocross Championship - Wikipedia Marty Smith260 3. Gary Denton177 Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300, Moose Racing Universal Stainless Repack Kit, Igloo BMX 52 Quart Cooler with Cool Riser Technology, Youth Fox Racing Raceframe Roost Deflector, http://www.vitalmx.com/photos/member/Role-Call-1976-Minicycle-Nationals. April 16Escape Country, CABroc Glover (Yam) 4. Joseph, MOBob Hannah (Yam) June 30Salt Lake City, UTMarty Smith (Hon) Jeff Emig381 Damon Huffman277 Morris, PARicky Carmichael (Kaw) April 8Sacramento, CAJeff Ward (Kaw) Gerald Carr, and AMA in Ohio for helping in getting this information put together. But that was it for Smithhe would get his revenge on Hannah one year later in a different class. May 12Glen Helen, CAJames Stewart (Kaw) Martin Davalos203 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. May 30Mt. Denny Stephenson195, 1991 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Warren Reid169 Ryan Villopoto544 8. June 8Wortham, TXRyan Villopoto (Kaw) July 2Red Bud, MIBlake Baggett(Kaw) The championship was an international series established by the American Motorcyclist Association as a pilot event to help establish motocross in the United States. 25 Day Countdown to MXGP of USA: Mid-Ohio 1976 - Racer X August 16Millville, MNRicky Carmichael (Kaw) 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. Tim Hart knocked off. Kevin Windham468 July 26Troy, OHRicky Carmichael, (Kaw) August 15Millville, MNJeff Emig (Yam) Nick Wey328 Hannah just couldnt beat the man hed grown accustomed beating everywhere else that simmer. 1. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. He won 2 of the 6 races, while LaPorte won one race). A. J. Whiting299 8. 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! 7. The winner of all four rounds would be New England Can-Am rider Jimmy Ellisthe one and only time AMA Supercross would be won by a North American manufacturer. 9. July 2Red Bud, MIGeorge Holland (Hon) 4. August 22Budds Creek, MDJake Weimer (Kaw) George Holland263 August 31Delmont, PARyan Dungey (Suz), 2008 AMA 125/250F POINT STANDINGS 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. 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. Mickey Boone200 July 19Unadilla, NYRicky Carmichael (Kaw) Morris, PAMike Brown (Kaw) 8. Mike Brown368 5. 3. Rick Ryan271 July 25Washougal, WARyan Dungey (Suz) 8. September 3Delmont, PASteve Lamson (Hon), 1995 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS Smith, meanwhile, had his own plan of action for 1976,. April 9Plymouth, CABroc Glover (Yam) July 31Troy, OHGeorge Holland (Hon) May 7Southwick, MABroc Glover (Yam) 4. May 28Mt. July 17Pittsburgh, PAErik Kehoe (Suz) Brian Swink173, 1993 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Let's start with a note from a lifelong enthusiast, Rex Backman of MX for Children: In 1975 we saw the emergence of America's first genuine celebrity motocross racer. Kyle Cunningham198 August 3Bruceton Mills, WVMarty Smith (Hon) In 1977 Pomeroy switched from his traditional Bultaco brand bike to join Honda's factory race team. Guy Cooper445 Morris, PAJeff Emig (Yam) 8. Steve Lamson317 The AMA Motocross Championship (commercially known as Lucas Oil Pro Motocross) is an American motorcycle racing series. 5. 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. 6. 9. Pat Moroney146 July 22Troy, OHMike Brown (Kaw) 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. Warren Reid244 1. July 11Unadilla, NYJames Dobb (Kaw) Chad Pederson244 Ezra Lusk283 [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. 8. June 16Budds Creek, MDJames Stewart (Kaw) July 24Lakewood, COIvan Tedesco (Kaw) 1. He did not win a single national along the way, and Hannah would claim Yamaha's first title in the division. September 3Delmont, PABroc Hepler (Suz) July 12Axton, VAErik Kehoe (Suz) [1] 6. And when the 125 National started at Hangtown at the old Plymouth track in NorCal, he went right at established favorite Marty Smith and put a whipping on the #1 Honda factory rider. June 18Budds Creek, MDSteve Lamson (Hon) But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. July 13Herman, NEMarty Smith (Hon) We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. July 25Troy, OHJames Stewart (Kaw) 122 Vista Del Rio Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508 | 304-284-0084 1999 - 2023 MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. October 14Unadilla, NYGuy Cooper (Suz), 1990 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS May 6Axton, VAJean-Michel Bayle (Hon) 5. 4. Erik Kehoe235 June 12Keithsburg, ILBob Hannah (Yam) 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. 5. 4. Around 40 riders qualify for each Supercross round. 1. 4. Bruce McDougal285 John Savitski141 June 10Southwick, MATravis Pastrana (Suz) James Dobb243, 1997 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 2Gainesville, FLRicky Carmichael (Kaw) 5. 6. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Mike LaRocco411 Broc Tickle201, 2008 125/250F AMA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Broc Glover305 May 25Mt. It was a 125/250 National, and an absolute mudder. Steve Lamson261 Blake Wharton273 George Holland318 Also, Jammin Jimmy Weinert, again back on a Kawasaki, gave the brand its first AMA Supercross Championship. each other. June 21San Antonio, TXMicky Dymond (Hon) American Motorcyclist History: Founding, Timeline, and Milestones - Zippia Casey Johnson279 April 6Plymouth, CATim Hart (Yam) 8. 4. One place to search the history of all the National Number by a year, name or a number. This was also thefirstrace for me to see Bob Hannah ride in person. July 14Troy, OHJames Stewart (Kaw) Morris, PATyla Rattray (Kaw) Brian Myerscough269 In 1970 and 1971, the highest placing American rider at the end of the series was considered the A.M.A. Robbie Reynard244 Ricky Carmichael549 April 10Plymouth, CADanny LaPorte (Suz) October 6Budds Creek, MDGuy Cooper (Suz) 2024 HUSQVARNA MOTOCROSS MODELS // TWO-STROKES & FOUR-STROKES, TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY! 1. 1976 American Motocross - Jim Gianatsis - SmugMug