Kyle Chisholm189 9. 5. Jeff Leisk340 Ron Turner149 Hannah just couldnt beat the man hed grown accustomed beating everywhere else that simmer. In the 500cc class, Tony D.'s old nemesis Jimmy Weinert had switched from Kawasaki to Yamaha, and he was able to add the AMA Motocross title in this class. 5. 7. July 5Red Bud, MIMark Barnett (Suz) September 30Delmont, PAMike Kiedrowski (Hon) The AMA Motocross Championship (commercially known as Lucas Oil Pro Motocross) is an American motorcycle racing series. August 17Washougal, WARicky Carmichael (Kaw) 7. May 24Mt. Tommy Searle332 He was the full package that Smith has yet to meet up until this point in his career. August 1Delta, OHBob Hannah (Yam) 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. 1995: Mcgrath won the Supercross title as a rookie. Grant Langston444 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. I'm sure Werner would love it. June 25Southwick, MASteve Lamson (Hon) We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. By the summer of 1976 a change was taking place. He set the stage for a career that would change the sport forever, beginning with the next year's dominance. May 29Mt. September 24Binghamton, NYDamon Bradshaw (Yam) LaPorte came back in 1977 and nearly won the 125 national . Tony DiStefano won a second straight AMA 250 Pro Motocross title with Suzuki while Husqvarnas Kent the Rhinestone Cowboy Howerton was chalking up the 500 title. August 31Delmont, PAKevin Windham (Yam), 1997 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS July 16Troy, OHGuy Cooper (Hon) 6. Ron Lechien423 August 16Millville, MNMike LaRocco (Kaw) 9. 8. September 5Delmont, PAJames Stewart (Kaw) May 12Glen Helen, CAKevin Windham (Yam) Mike Kiedrowski479 8. 3. March 29Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) Hi AHRMA 361 , just finished nut and bolt 1975 Catalogue Perfect Build its in this months VMX mag, did you finish yours? A women's national championship series was introduced in 1996. Your email address will not be published. July 17Unadilla, NYRyan Hughes (Kaw) 1976 Race Results and Points Standings. In 1970 and 1971, the highest placing American rider at the end of the series was considered the A.M.A. St. Peter's MO By the summer of 1976 a change was taking place. 8. Chris Heisser139, 1983 AMA 125cc MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, March 27Sacramento, CAMark Barnett (Suz) 1976 American Motocross - Jim Gianatsis - SmugMug 4. 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. August 31Delmont, PAJames Stewart (Kaw) Donnie Cantaloupi188 4. The brand nameis still around but is now part of an Italian conglomerate and not really the samecompany. August 27Binghamton, NYSteve Lamson (Hon) Mike Brown336 Smith has easily won the first two AMA 125cc National Championships and was heavily favored to win a third. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Tim Ferry244 July 3Red Bud, MIGrant Langston (Kaw) May 25Mt. 5. Matt Walker240 8. August 24Washougal, WAErik Kehoe (Suz), 1986 AMA 125cc POINT STANDINGS