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Motorcycle racing
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sport involving off-road motorcycles on an artificially-made dirt tracks consisting of steep jumps and obstacles. Professional
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supercross contest
Competition
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races are held almost exclusively within professional baseball
Baseball
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and football
American football
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stadium
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s.
History
Supercross was derived from the sport of MotocrossMotocross
Motocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. It evolved from trials, and was called scrambles, and later motocross, combining the French moto with cross-country...
. While Motocross and Supercross are similar in many respects, there are significant differences as well. For example, the Supercross races are heavily advertised and televised motorsports events held within major cities. Also supercross tracks are more technical, not as fast as motocross but with a much higher difficulty level, further adding to the injury risk factor.
The sport Supercross is tailored to the TV spectator , as result of widespread television coverage, as its target market. The term "Supercross" was coined as the event name for the first organized motocross race that was successfully held inside a stadium in the United States. In 1972, racing promoter Michael Goodwin staged what he called the "Super Bowl of Motocross" inside the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. This event was won by Marty Tripes
Marty Tripes
Marty Tripes was a leading AMA motocross and Supercross rider of the 1970s and early 1980s. He is remembered for winning the Super Bowl of Motocross at the Los Angeles Coliseum in July 1972, just a few weeks after turning 16...
at the age of 16. That initial contest featured many of the top Motocross riders of the time. It was such a commercial success that it spawned many imitators, and the term "Supercross" was coined to identify the similar to Motocross stadium cycling events. Modern Supercross races are sanctioned and governed by motorcycle associations, the main series being either the American Motorcyclist Association
American Motorcyclist Association
The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights...
which is the oldest and most prestigious cycle racing organization (in America), or the THQ
THQ
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series of Supercross Championship
Championship
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events that are in part the work of Clear Channel
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, who in 2004 contributed expertise in filming on-track gate event competition for Supercross
Supercross (film)
Supercross is a 2005 American action film directed by Steve Boyum and starring Steve Howey and Mike Vogel. The movie is a mixture of youthful relationships set in the intense world of professional Supercross.-Plot synopsis:...
.
While growing consistently since the '70s, in the early part of the 21st Century Supercross' popularity really took off. In the United States, Supercross races today are the second most popular form of motorsport (behind NASCAR
NASCAR
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racing). The American Motorcyclist Association awards three Supercross Championship Champs each year. They are Supercross Champion which until 2006 was referred to as 250 class, Supercross Lites East (which was the 125 East) Champion, and Supercross Lites West Champion. World Supercross Champions are named by other racing organizations around the world. Supercross racing classifications were governed by the displacement of the motorcycle's engine until 2006. In the past, Championships have been awarded in 125cc (also known as "MX2"), 250cc ("MX1"), and 500cc displacement levels (also known as "MX3"). The 250cc Champion has always been generally considered to be the most prestigious.
Competition
The AMA series begins in late December and continues until mid-May. It consists of 17 rounds in the Supercross Class, and 8 rounds in Supercross Lites West Class in December and 8 rounds in the Supercross Lites East Class in February, which the final round has the East-West Shootout in May, and 17 major tracks all over the continental United StatesUnited States
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. Each has two Heat Races in both classes. Supercross class has 8 laps, and Supercross Lites class has 6 laps, each has 20 riders in both classes, and the top 9 riders will finish and moves on straight to the Main Event. Other riders will go to the Last Chance Qualifier. In the Last Chance Qualifier, Each has 22 riders in both classes. Riders in the Supercross Class that failed in any two Heat Races will race 6 laps, where the final two riders finish and moves on to the Main Event, while in the Supercross Lites Class, riders that failed in any two heat races will race 4 laps, where the final four riders (this was changed to the final two riders beginning with the 2009 Season) finish and moves on to the Main Event. In the Supercross Class, riders in the top 10 in points who have failed to qualify in any two Heat Races and the LCQ will use a Provisional for the Main Event. In the Main Event, there will be 22 riders for 15 laps in the Supercross Lites Class (this was changed to 20 riders for 15 laps beginning with the 2009 Season), and 20 riders for 20 laps in the Supercross Class. In both classes after the Main Event the winner will receive 25 AMA points. If there's rain
Rain
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in the forecast, the riders will be racing in the mud
Mud
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, and the Main Event will be reduced to 10 laps in the Supercross Lites class, and 15 laps in the Supercross class. Beginning with the 2011 final season in Las Vegas, each own Lites class has 20 riders for 15 laps, one in the East, and the other in the West, both to determine the winner of the Championship, and the top 9 riders will finish and go straight to the Shootout Main Event, others as always go to the LCQ, in which they race the same way with 4 Laps with 22 riders, and the final two riders will finish and go to the East-West Shootout Main Event, where this time will be reduced to 10 laps with 20 riders, instead of a normal 15 laps.
Arenacross
AX stands for Arenacross. Supercross is not the same as the even newer sport of "Arenacross," which consists essentially of Supercross-style courses that are downsized even further and placed into smaller venues such as ice hockeyIce hockey
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and basketball
Basketball
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stadiums. The popularity of Arenacross is growing however, since smaller cities that do not have large football and baseball stadiums can host Arenacross races. Arenacross held its first open in 2006 which achieved high attendance counts.
The AMA is using AMA Toyota Arenacross series as a way for riders to transition from amateur racing to supercross.
Many supercross privateers race arenacross. Some of the top racers of arenacross include:
- Darcy Lange(Kaw)
- Tyler Bowers(Hon)
- Brock Sellards(Hon)
- John Dowd (Suz)
- Kevin Johnson (Yam)
- Josh Demuth (Yam)
World Supercross Championship winners by year
Conceived in 2003; merged with AMA series in 2008| Year | Supercross Class (formerly 250cc) |
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| 2011 | Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto is a motocross and supercross champion who currently competes in the AMA Supercross series and the AMA Lucas Oil Motocross series. He resides in Mennifee California and will race for Kawasaki in the 2012 supercross and outdoor motocross series... |
| 2010 | Ryan Dungey Ryan Dungey Ryan Dungey is a professional motocross racer competing in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships.His hometown is Belle Plaine, Minnesota, although he currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida, so he can take advantage of the good weather for riding with 15-time AMA Champion Ricky... |
| 2009 | James Stewart, Jr. |
| 2008 | Chad Reed Chad Reed Chad Mark Reed AM is an Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion. He was taught from a young age as being capable of competing at the sports most elite level. He has proven to be the most consistent supercross/motocross racer in the 2000-2009... |
| 2007 | James Stewart, Jr. |
| 2006 | Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
| 2005 | Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
| 2004 | Heath Voss Heath Voss Heath Voss is an American professional motocross racer who competes in the AMA national championships. The Minnesota native has been a top motocross privateer his whole career. He is best known for winning the 2004 F.I.M. Supercross world championship.-Reference:... |
| 2003 | Chad Reed Chad Reed Chad Mark Reed AM is an Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion. He was taught from a young age as being capable of competing at the sports most elite level. He has proven to be the most consistent supercross/motocross racer in the 2000-2009... |
Trivia
Ricky Carmichael was the only racer to win both the AMA Championship and World Championship in the same year.
AMA Supercross Championship Winners By Year
Merged with World Supercross Championship in 2008| Year | Supercross Class (formerly 250 cc) |
Supercross Lites West (formerly 125 cc West) |
Supercross Lites East (formerly 125 cc East) |
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| 2011 | Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto is a motocross and supercross champion who currently competes in the AMA Supercross series and the AMA Lucas Oil Motocross series. He resides in Mennifee California and will race for Kawasaki in the 2012 supercross and outdoor motocross series... |
Broc Tickle | Justin Barcia |
| 2010 | Ryan Dungey Ryan Dungey Ryan Dungey is a professional motocross racer competing in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships.His hometown is Belle Plaine, Minnesota, although he currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida, so he can take advantage of the good weather for riding with 15-time AMA Champion Ricky... |
Jake Weimer | Christophe Pourcel Christophe Pourcel Christophe Pourcel , is a French motocross rider, and winner of the 2006 FIM MX2 World Motocross Championships.... |
| 2009 2009 AMA Supercross season The 2009 AMA Supercross season was the thirty-sixth AMA Supercross Championship season. It was also the second season with the World Supercross Championship designation. James Stewart, Jr... |
James Stewart, Jr. | Ryan Dungey Ryan Dungey Ryan Dungey is a professional motocross racer competing in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships.His hometown is Belle Plaine, Minnesota, although he currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida, so he can take advantage of the good weather for riding with 15-time AMA Champion Ricky... |
Christophe Pourcel Christophe Pourcel Christophe Pourcel , is a French motocross rider, and winner of the 2006 FIM MX2 World Motocross Championships.... |
| 2008 | Chad Reed Chad Reed Chad Mark Reed AM is an Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion. He was taught from a young age as being capable of competing at the sports most elite level. He has proven to be the most consistent supercross/motocross racer in the 2000-2009... |
Jason Lawrence Jason Lawrence Jason Lawrence is a professional motocross racer competing in the AMA Supercross division and Lucas Oil AMA Outdoor Nationals. He currently lives in California... |
Trey Canard |
| 2007 | James Stewart, Jr. | Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto is a motocross and supercross champion who currently competes in the AMA Supercross series and the AMA Lucas Oil Motocross series. He resides in Mennifee California and will race for Kawasaki in the 2012 supercross and outdoor motocross series... |
Ben Townley Ben Townley Ben Townley is a professional motocross rider originating from Taupo, New Zealand.After claiming multiple National championships in his native New Zealand, Townley moved to Europe and began campaigning the MX2-GP World Championships... |
| 2006 | Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
Grant Langston Grant Langston (motorcyclist) Grant Langston , is a former Grand Prix motocross world champion.Langston began competing in the world championships in 1998, and by 2000, he had won the F.I.M. 125cc world championship as a member of the KTM factory racing team. He moved to the United States in 2001 to compete in the A.M.A... |
Davi Millsaps |
| 2005 | Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
Ivan Tedesco Ivan Tedesco Ivan Lee Tedesco is an American born motocross and supercross motorcycle rider. He is nicknamed "Hot Sauce", and he races on a number 9 bike.- Biography :... |
Grant Langston Grant Langston (motorcyclist) Grant Langston , is a former Grand Prix motocross world champion.Langston began competing in the world championships in 1998, and by 2000, he had won the F.I.M. 125cc world championship as a member of the KTM factory racing team. He moved to the United States in 2001 to compete in the A.M.A... |
| 2004 | Chad Reed Chad Reed Chad Mark Reed AM is an Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion. He was taught from a young age as being capable of competing at the sports most elite level. He has proven to be the most consistent supercross/motocross racer in the 2000-2009... |
Ivan Tedesco Ivan Tedesco Ivan Lee Tedesco is an American born motocross and supercross motorcycle rider. He is nicknamed "Hot Sauce", and he races on a number 9 bike.- Biography :... |
James Stewart, Jr. |
| 2003 | Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
James Stewart, Jr. | Branden Jesseman |
| 2002 | Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
Travis Preston | Chad Reed Chad Reed Chad Mark Reed AM is an Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion. He was taught from a young age as being capable of competing at the sports most elite level. He has proven to be the most consistent supercross/motocross racer in the 2000-2009... |
| 2001 | Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
Ernesto Fonseca Ernesto Fonseca Ernesto Fonseca, also known as "El Lobito" and "The Fonz", was a professional Motocross and Supercross racer from Costa Rica.-Background:Born on September 3, 1981 in San José, Costa Rica, Fonseca began riding dirt bikes at the age of 5. At 12 years old, his natural talent had led him to the United... |
Travis Pastrana Travis Pastrana Travis Alan Pastrana is an American motorsports competitor and stunt performer who has won championships and X Games gold medals in several events, including supercross, motocross, freestyle motocross, and rally racing. He runs a show called Nitro Circus with some of his friends... |
| 2000 | Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
Shae Bentley | Stephane Roncada |
| 1999 | Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
Nathan Ramsey | Ernesto Fonseca Ernesto Fonseca Ernesto Fonseca, also known as "El Lobito" and "The Fonz", was a professional Motocross and Supercross racer from Costa Rica.-Background:Born on September 3, 1981 in San José, Costa Rica, Fonseca began riding dirt bikes at the age of 5. At 12 years old, his natural talent had led him to the United... |
| 1998 | Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
John Dowd John Dowd (motocross) John Dowd is a professional motocross racer from Chicopee, Massachusetts. Otherwise known as "The Junk Yard Dog." John Dowd entered his first motocross race at age 20, considered old if you wish to carve out a career in the very competitive sport. John Dowd took to the demanding sport incredibly... |
Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
| 1997 | Jeff Emig Jeff Emig Cam Jeffrey Emig was one of the premier motocross racers of the 1990s with 4 major titles for Yamaha and Kawasaki. His main rival was Jeremy McGrath. Emig won more motocross races than any other competitor in the 1990s with 36 wins and 4 titles... |
Kevin Windham Kevin Windham Kevin Windham , is a professional motocross racer from Centreville, Mississippi. At 17 he received a full factory ride from Team Yamaha... |
Tim Ferry Tim Ferry Tim Ferry is a professional kawasaki rider Supercross and Motocross racer born in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 18, 1975. Ferry began his amateur career with Team Green throughout the 80's and early 90's. He turned pro in 1992 and won the 125 East Coast Championship in 1997 riding for Suzuki.... |
| 1996 | Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
Kevin Windham Kevin Windham Kevin Windham , is a professional motocross racer from Centreville, Mississippi. At 17 he received a full factory ride from Team Yamaha... |
Mickael Pichon Mickaël Pichon Mickaël Pichon is a French motorcross racer.Pichon took part in the Supercross circuit in the USA from 1995 until 1999. He became World Champion twice in this competition, while racing for Kawasaki. He then came back to Europe and signed a contract with Suzuki to compete in the 250cc motocross... |
| 1995 | Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
Damon Huffman | Mickael Pichon Mickaël Pichon Mickaël Pichon is a French motorcross racer.Pichon took part in the Supercross circuit in the USA from 1995 until 1999. He became World Champion twice in this competition, while racing for Kawasaki. He then came back to Europe and signed a contract with Suzuki to compete in the 250cc motocross... |
| 1994 | Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
Damon Huffman | Ezra Lusk |
| 1993 | Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
Jimmy Gadis | Doug Henry |
| 1992 | Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton is a three-time AMA 250cc Motocross and Supercross National Champion, winning the titles in 1989, 1990 and 1992. Stanton rode for Honda for the better part of his career, earning all of his championships with them. Before team Honda, he rode a Yamaha as a privateer... |
Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
Brian Swink |
| 1991 | Jean-Michel Bayle Jean-Michel Bayle Jean-Michel Bayle is a semi-retired French professional motorcycle racer. He was one of the most successful riders of his era, achieving success at the highest levels in both motocross and road racing.... |
Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
Brian Swink |
| 1990 | Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton is a three-time AMA 250cc Motocross and Supercross National Champion, winning the titles in 1989, 1990 and 1992. Stanton rode for Honda for the better part of his career, earning all of his championships with them. Before team Honda, he rode a Yamaha as a privateer... |
Ty Davis | Denny Stephenson |
| 1989 | Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton is a three-time AMA 250cc Motocross and Supercross National Champion, winning the titles in 1989, 1990 and 1992. Stanton rode for Honda for the better part of his career, earning all of his championships with them. Before team Honda, he rode a Yamaha as a privateer... |
Jeff Matiasevich | Damon Bradshaw |
| 1988 | Rick Johnson | Jeff Matiasevich | Todd DeHoop |
| 1987 | Jeff Ward Jeff Ward (motocross) Jeff Ward is the first motocross rider in history to win every major AMA motocross national championship... |
Willie Surratt | Ron Tichenor |
| 1986 | Rick Johnson | Donny Schmit Donny Schmit Donny Schmit was an American motocross racer. He was a two-time Motocross World Champion, winning the 125cc title in 1990 and the 250cc championship in 1992.-Career:... |
Keith Turpin |
| 1985 | Jeff Ward Jeff Ward (motocross) Jeff Ward is the first motocross rider in history to win every major AMA motocross national championship... |
Bobby Moore Bobby Moore (motorcyclist) Bobby Moore is an American former Grand Prix motocross world champion.In 1985, Moore won the A.M.A. 125cc Western Supercross title. He moved on to the F.I.M. world championships, finishing second to Donny Schmit in the 1990 125cc championship. In 1992, he again finished second to Schmit, this time... |
Eddie Warren |
| 1984 | Johnny O'Mara | ||
| 1983 | David Bailey David Bailey (motocross) David Bailey is a broadcaster, motocross school instructor and former professional motocross racer, born December 31, 1961 in San Diego, California. He is the adopted son of Gary "Professor" Bailey, also a former professional motocrosser.... |
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| 1982 | Donnie Hansen | ||
| 1981 | Mark Barnett Mark Barnett Mark Barnett was one of the top American motocross racers in the early 1980s. He won three consecutive AMA 125cc national championships between 1980 and 1982. He was a rider for team America in the 1983 Motocross des Nations Championship.Born in Bridgeview, Illinois, Barnett began racing as an... |
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| 1980 | Mike Bell | ||
| 1979 | Bob Hannah Bob Hannah Robert "Hurricane" Hannah was one of the most successful motocross racers in American history. He won a total of seven AMA national championships.... |
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| 1978 | Bob Hannah Bob Hannah Robert "Hurricane" Hannah was one of the most successful motocross racers in American history. He won a total of seven AMA national championships.... |
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| 1977 | Bob Hannah Bob Hannah Robert "Hurricane" Hannah was one of the most successful motocross racers in American history. He won a total of seven AMA national championships.... |
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| 1976 | Jimmy Weinert Jimmy Weinert Mitchell Nelson Weinert was a pioneering motocross and supercross rider in the early years of the sport in the United States. In the 1970s he won 22 AMA Nationals and three AMA championships. In 1973, Weinert became the first American to defeat international-level riders in the Trans-AMA motocross... |
500 cc Winner | |
| 1975 | Jimmy Ellis | Steve Stackable | |
| 1974 | Pierre Karsmakers | Gary Semics | |
See also
- List of Grand Prix motocross world champions
- List of AMA motocross national champions
- List of Trans-AMA motocross champions
- Outline of motorcycles and motorcyclingOutline of motorcycles and motorcyclingThe following outline is provided as an overview of motorcycles and motorcycling:Motorcycle – single-track, engine-powered, two-wheeled motor vehicle...