I believe this was the 1976 125 National in San Antonio. Hotter than hell too if I recall. I'm not sure of all the guys' #s, so make a comment if you spot anyone. THX
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@TooFarWest14 жыл бұрын
Marty Smith was the first real MX idol. We all worshipped DeCoster but wanted to be Marty. I don't think any racer since has been so cool.
@dag6812 жыл бұрын
Was just thinking the other day...the first rider with his style and charisma since, is Jett Lawrence.
@robertrishel36854 жыл бұрын
So rare to see any film of the legendary 1976 season! The battle between Hannah and Smith was epic! The machines were amazing! It is even more historically important given Marty Smith’s recent passing. He is a legend and icon of the sport and this film really highlights why; his style and speed was ahead of the time. Thanks for sharing!
@knifelyfe65652 жыл бұрын
Love seeing Stevie Wise.Texas had some fast 125 riders back then.
@3antonine4 жыл бұрын
Roost in Peace Champ 😥💔🙏🏁🏆
@brucefile74304 жыл бұрын
I feel like this was the beginning of american motocross with a lot of future stars in the beginning of their careers. Smith, Hannah, LaPorte, Wise, Glover, Reid. Marty Smith was definitely the first superstar of american motocross. He was fast, stylish, and looked so cool in his gear. Everybody wanted to look like him, even a very young team Honda rider Jeff Ward.
@dogfoose4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce, I feel the same way. All of those guys you mentioned set the bar pretty high.
@codjh94 жыл бұрын
I was there with my dad, sigh. Great stuff, thanks for posting.
@brianschafer37624 жыл бұрын
Nice job showing the race I was there and good to see it again
@motokev27277 жыл бұрын
man, great footage of Marty Smith
@aladinin4 жыл бұрын
Wow.. great footage..! And Hannah at the beginning of his career
@glenmickelson51335 жыл бұрын
thanks for this great blast from the past Michael ! I was able to get to many tracks in Texas over the years, but only made it to Lake Whitney Nationals in the early 80s. San Antonio looked natural and dry.
@pfdrtom4 жыл бұрын
Wasn't the following year the "Let Brock Bye" incident? Damn, lot's of good times at Cycle-Rama where this took place, Sayers MX, Rio Bravo, Rabbit Run, Lake Whitney, and many other smaller places in Texas.
@wayneboyd26825 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. It would great if there was a soundtrack for the 125's of this era.
@OnTheFritz6026 жыл бұрын
Hannah on his infamous #39 water-cooled bike.
@sonoyta53864 жыл бұрын
Saw him out carerfree higway... canyon race track n phx...he was good...Thx
@JoeD606 жыл бұрын
You don't see chrome handle bars anymore. Smith was and always will be the man.
@joelvela43667 жыл бұрын
good to see this old school motocross. smith, Hannah and Danny Laporte.
@UncleChillGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the epic footage #1 and #39.
@jenniferfaravelli4343 жыл бұрын
My brothers were totally into motorcross. Dangerous sport if you ask their older sister
@mikeandrews1899 Жыл бұрын
She would be correct ! But , the danger is part of the intrigue 👌 I'm 58 and have ridden since 5yrs old , raced for 16yrs (1980 - 1996 ) and today im paying my dues 😫🩺⚕️. An old guy once told me , that stuff comes back on ya when you get old ...... And he was right !
@1ls3767 жыл бұрын
totally awesome. we were there. thanks for posting.
@ctsugusergroup13972 жыл бұрын
That brings back such good memories
@halfmil646711 ай бұрын
I can smell the Klotz and Castrol!
@davidbcossini89286 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the late 70's (very late) everybody wanted to be like Marty Smith on the race track, we all used to dress like him on the bike! It was the golden era of Motocross, I remember my 1st bike a used 74 Bultaco Pursang 125 that I purchased from a small Bultaco dealer here in Los Angeles called Bay Area Bultaco near Weschester by the airport, but I wanted a CR125 so bad I was 14-15 y/o, didn't get a CR till a couple of years latter.
@usarmywarcollegesaidisrael29105 жыл бұрын
Your choice of clothing sucks. US military and DHS better known as the Dept of Homeland Propaganda are corrupt af. And you spelled "later" wrong.
@richardsmith66825 жыл бұрын
@@usarmywarcollegesaidisrael2910 you need to get back on your meds.
@richardsmith66825 жыл бұрын
Not sure if he's still doing his mx schools, but we had the time of our lives attending his mx class at Carlsbad.
@usarmywarcollegesaidisrael29105 жыл бұрын
@@richardsmith6682 - Not sure about MS? Another example of a brainless fool who does not know how to use google to it's full potential. At least you spelled "if" right.
@tomcumby90452 жыл бұрын
hannah is on here new water cooled 125. everybody else on air cooled. i have race many 125 aircooled and begin moto u in higher gear doing stuff but on into moto u start staying in lower gear to do stuff. hot weather is worse. water cooled 2strokes are a blessing. last longer to
@vintagemxer91655 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to look like Marty Smith. I tried unsuccessfully to get the Hallman leathers custom made with HONDA down the side and the factory jersey which had the red stripe down the arm.
@markb7067 Жыл бұрын
Nice footage! Thanks for sharing.
@rochellestanley95322 жыл бұрын
Loved how they jumped the gate 😎
@1CreativeRider4 жыл бұрын
Don't know whatever happened to Don Kudalski (#255 here) He was very Fast but seemed to disappear without a trace. I think he had non-factory bikes but some support from the Honda Factory in '76 ... Anybody?
@Lee-mx5li4 жыл бұрын
I believe Honda Factory had him on then off, nevertheless, in '76 he won a Factory Honda the 125 National and everyone was there..which one, don't know.. but he did!
@kidfly2ify5 жыл бұрын
Was there....watching.
@jenniferfaravelli4343 жыл бұрын
God bless the youngest brother. RIP
@Ggordonhorseballs6 жыл бұрын
Kudulski, Joyce, Mcdougal and that have been Warren Reid on the DG Honda. Did I get any spellings correct?
@usarmywarcollegesaidisrael29105 жыл бұрын
Nailed them all except the "D" in McDougal is capitalized.
@jimmywitman79435 жыл бұрын
848 broc Glover team DG
@Lee-mx5li4 жыл бұрын
Spelled Kudalski (Don Kudalski)
@charlesharper6421 Жыл бұрын
Kudalski…
@davidtroxell8372 ай бұрын
back on these days Hodaka was a formid able contender
@DickDebonaire Жыл бұрын
A few years ago there was a couple of articles online that documented the 1976 125 Nationals behind the scenes. One was about Bob Hannah and Bill Buchka going to all the races together in a box van. They kept the AC off all year in the vehicle and in hotels, so they'd both be ready for the blistering hot race conditions. The other article was about Marty Smith and Dave Arnold (I think) building their own RC125 for the US Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio. The works Honda was uncompetitive and unreliable so they went about building their own race bike without Honda's knowledge. When they rolled it out of the van the Honda execs freaked out. Of course Marty went 1-1 that day. I can't find either of these two great articles and thought maybe somebody could steer me to them. They were lengthy probably an hour read all together
@RadioReprised2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Don Kudalski on a Honda instead of Rokon!
@charlesharper6421 Жыл бұрын
He rode penton too in the international class of the ama fall trans am.
@bobbyblenio4571 Жыл бұрын
I Never Heard of Kudalski…this is Great Footage ! Thanks for Posting 🏁👽
@charlesharper6421 Жыл бұрын
You never heard of the”killer”..he’s a cult hero. Don “killer” kudalski..from FLA…
@user-ze6fx8tw4g2 ай бұрын
l got Marty Smiths autograph Picture in 77 at at Pasadena Honda I liked Danny Laporte Suzuki ruled Smith was too Bugie for me but RIP MS
@terrelmchenry95244 жыл бұрын
BIRTH OF THE RM,EVERYTHING CHANGED THAT YEAR. BUT THE BIKES STILL HAD A DOWN PIPE, THE BIKES LOOKED WEIRD.
@jamesboardman704810 ай бұрын
Were was that track in san antonio. Doesnt look like good times south of town on i 35. Which is closed. Last time i road there 1990
@muzzmatrix6 жыл бұрын
I wonder if that is Marty Smith's mother at 1:25, cheering him on!
@knifelyfe656511 ай бұрын
It looked like Kent Howertons mom.
@muzzmatrix6 жыл бұрын
I know Marty didn't win any Nationals that year but I'm not sure if he won any motos defending his title either.
@Lee-mx5li4 жыл бұрын
And yes to Marty Smith RIP, but also note #255 Factory Honda rider, Florida's Don Kudalski👍👍 And in one race which I thought was this one, Kudalsk won!!i
@butchgraham8409 Жыл бұрын
Does it have dh gibbs Reed valve on it ?
@eddiebrown1924 жыл бұрын
Half the guys jump the hare 🤣👍
@UncleChud Жыл бұрын
W F O
@grahamchilds8215 ай бұрын
This what i call work making the rider and bike work