The top guys were gods to me. Every time I raced I thought this is fast as anyone could go. I was a so slow compared to these guys. I was slow compared to a lot of guys. But racing for 6th in the Nov class is still racing. You tube is awesome having these old videos and the mxon videos.
The era of when tracks were built to give riders problems rather than making them look stylish. I'm thinking a modern rider would have a very tough time finding any rhythm on this tough Daytona track.
Absolutely true! I remember getting to lap a supercross track on an amateur day (Seattle), I could barely ride it! It was more like one of those hard enduros than a modern race track. And outdoor racing used to get brutal! Second motos were always killers as the track deteriorated. Tracks weren’t groomed between motos...whoops formed naturally, as did ruts and stutter bumps from braking into corners. Now days it’s more like supermotard, all smooth, with “sections of obstacles”. I know,it’s faster and probably much less harsh on the body, but I miss the violence and outright brutality of the two-stroke era. Just being a MX racer in the 70’s and 80’s was impressive, it meant you were tough and fit.
@@stujones3566 All the kids in my neighborhood that rode talked trash against my Honda. Everyone had KX's. At the lake house where we would go ride some weekends all the guys owned RM 80's. I constantly was fighting the battle who had the best bike as i was always the one guy. My other friend had 84 YZ80. My CR got stollen so i sooned joined the kawi ranks with a 84 and then 85 KX 80. Then back in 1986 to the CR125 and raced locally.
2x winners in '83... almost 40 years later, we've got 2 5x winners. Better bikes, better medical treatment, longer seasons, longer careers... STILL my favorite sport!
This was the golden age of motocross where it was brought to the masses and to kids like me, I was 12 at this time. I now have several old yz’s from this era because of these riders and how it was covered on tv and in magazines
CLASSIC! Works bikes. Ridiculously challenging tracks. An entire start gate full of the sports greatest icons! I love how EVERY race announcer (Huffman included) of the 1980’s were compelled to announce MX as the “second most physically demanding sport...next to,soccer” 😂 just invariably! I wish there were more video of Hannah’s career...I would especially love to see and hear video of his famed 1976 National 125 season❤️
Why did the announcer say these pro riders are making two hundred to two hundred and fifty thousand? These guys like Hannah, Bailey, Johnson were making millions each year. $250 grand was chicken feed to what they really made. Also 65 70 mph, I can’t see them actually getting up to that speed. Also Hanna’s weight was not 135 pounds, he was at least 150.
Hannah is flying. when I think of Hannah I think of Honda. he probably sees his 70's years as his best but when I see this, on that HRC factory bike, it's bliss.
I always equate the Hurricane with his long association with Yamaha. I thought him a traitor when he went to Honda. Bike/factory loyalties can run deep! I've always favored Yamaha, especially the 2 stroke GP Road racers, and King Kenny Roberts.
Bob EFFING Hannah. The hurricane. There will NEVER be another motocross superstar like Hannah. 1979 Bob Hannah would beat ANY OTHER Motocross rider from ANY OTHER time. PROVE ME WRONG. I dare you!
Quite the contrast from today's camera work. I gotta say I prefer today's all encompassing camera angles and coverage. While I was a total fan of this era of racing, even had the Hannah Yamaha colors.. but man it sure looks old and antiquated by today's standards.
How about the commentators? I'll take Miars, Despain, Bailey, Eckman, almost anyone over RC and what-his-face. Though RC would get better over time, but... eh.
I can remember reading "Popular Cycling" at 8 years old, and being mesmerized by the European race coverage, and any pictures and descriptions of works bikes. Space ship materials like "titanium" for shift and brake pedals etc. That was the big time!
It's a shame he was plagued by injuries this year, he was kicking ass. And not unlike Ali, (political) he lost over a year in his prime after shattering his leg.
I remember that day - I think that was Hannah's first year on the Honda?? after leaving Yamaha because quote "The Yamaha was a pile of shit" - I remember watching a Bob Hannah interview years later explaining that he took a 200,000$ pay cut because it wasn't about the money- he was sick of Yamaha's lack of development and the Yamaha being 25 lbs heavier than the Honda and Yamaha telling Bob and Glover that the reason they weren't winning was because they were "out of SHAPE??"
I’ve been aware of Hannah for ages, but it wasn’t until watching this vid that I realized Bob’s intense determination, speed, and physical conditioning.
I have been a fan of THE HURRICANE since 1977. Dirtbike magazine and Motocross Action magazines reported everything on the sport. I got to see Bob Hannah race at the Kingdome in Seattle in 1979. My only chance to witness the hurricane at his peak. Bob is as cocky and outspoken as anybody could ever be. He backs that up with reputation. He lapped everybody. He stopped on top of the biggest jump on the course and waved everybody by him. Then he caught up with everybody and won the race. Bob attained everything he had on his own. The majority of other riders did not like Bob. They feared Bob. Trash talkin. Bragging. Laughing. Mocking. WINNING. Yes, he had a factory bike. Yes, he got financed by Yamaha. Yes, the camera and the microphones were always on him. But Bob Hannah earned all of that by riding faster, harder, and HANGING ON! They rate Bob as the 26th most popular rider in supercross. That is UNDER RATED. Bob Hannah is responsible for making supercross an arena sport that makes the factories and all of the suppliers billions. They owe him a huge debt of gratitude.
Bob Hannah was the real deal, and we could see him in our neck of the woods at Southwick, MA. He was fast for sure. I still always picture him on a Yamaha though.
I know right and he said these top riders make $250 grand a year. Guys like Hannah and Bailey were making millions not a measly $250 grand. Also he said they were hitting 70 mph on the straight, they were not going that fast and he said Hannah’s weight was only 130 pounds, unreal inaccuracies.
Eli Tomac rides like the hurricane 🌀 I can listen to Bob talk for days he cracks me up.
Most people have no idea the type of shape these guys are in...phenomenal!
I have not missed a Daytona Supercross since 1979 watching these still give me chills.
The top guys were gods to me. Every time I raced I thought this is fast as anyone could go. I was a so slow compared to these guys. I was slow compared to a lot of guys. But racing for 6th in the Nov class is still racing. You tube is awesome having these old videos and the mxon videos.
You still would of beat me!!😆
Its better to be a racer for a moment than a spectator for life!!
The era of when tracks were built to give riders problems rather than making them look stylish. I'm thinking a modern rider would have a very tough time finding any rhythm on this tough Daytona track.
+ Agree
Today's guys wouldn't make a lap, and they'ed start crying
me too
they still have problems at daytona, not the other tracks, unless it rains then its anyone's game
Absolutely true! I remember getting to lap a supercross track on an amateur day (Seattle), I could barely ride it! It was more like one of those hard enduros than a modern race track. And outdoor racing used to get brutal! Second motos were always killers as the track deteriorated. Tracks weren’t groomed between motos...whoops formed naturally, as did ruts and stutter bumps from braking into corners. Now days it’s more like supermotard, all smooth, with “sections of obstacles”. I know,it’s faster and probably much less harsh on the body, but I miss the violence and outright brutality of the two-stroke era. Just being a MX racer in the 70’s and 80’s was impressive, it meant you were tough and fit.
I was 12 and had a 83' CR80 #12 because Hannah. I tried to watch every show of Moto World on our monster satellite dish & ABC wide world of sports.
@@stujones3566 All the kids in my neighborhood that rode talked trash against my Honda. Everyone had KX's. At the lake house where we would go ride some weekends all the guys owned RM 80's. I constantly was fighting the battle who had the best bike as i was always the one guy. My other friend had 84 YZ80. My CR got stollen so i sooned joined the kawi ranks with a 84 and then 85 KX 80. Then back in 1986 to the CR125 and raced locally.
If you were a real Hannah fan, you would have ridden a yz.....just sayin'
@@capitaldd3693 I later worked at yamaha for years. Rode the 426, 250F and 450.
2x winners in '83... almost 40 years later, we've got 2 5x winners. Better bikes, better medical treatment, longer seasons, longer careers... STILL my favorite sport!
This was the golden age of motocross where it was brought to the masses and to kids like me, I was 12 at this time. I now have several old yz’s from this era because of these riders and how it was covered on tv and in magazines
The announcer was the best.
I feel blessed to have been able to see the hurricane at his final Una fuckin dilla appearance.
CLASSIC! Works bikes. Ridiculously challenging tracks. An entire start gate full of the sports greatest icons! I love how EVERY race announcer (Huffman included) of the 1980’s were compelled to announce MX as the “second most physically demanding sport...next to,soccer” 😂 just invariably! I wish there were more video of Hannah’s career...I would especially love to see and hear video of his famed 1976 National 125 season❤️
Those were the days
I miss the daytime raced , Gary Bailey designed , Daytona's
Back when i was raceing 250 s BOB HANNAH WAS THE MAN AND HARD TO BEAT !! long live the hurricane 👊
It was always weird to see Hannah on a Honda...
Yes .even if was.my wish to see him.in Honda
My favorite bike allways
Weirder to see him on Suzuki at the end of his career.
Bob looked great here.
Hurricane Hannah
Not a four stroke in the bunch, got to love the smell of a 2 stroke.
Over the next few years, Honda & Japan were set to make the BEST Bikes & motors in the World..
Hannah loved that Honda.
Why did the announcer say these pro riders are making two hundred to two hundred and fifty thousand? These guys like Hannah, Bailey, Johnson were making millions each year. $250 grand was chicken feed to what they really made. Also 65 70 mph, I can’t see them actually getting up to that speed. Also Hanna’s weight was not 135 pounds, he was at least 150.
I was at that race.
Hannah is flying. when I think of Hannah I think of Honda. he probably sees his 70's years as his best but when I see this, on that HRC factory bike, it's bliss.
I always equate the Hurricane with his long association with Yamaha. I thought him a traitor when he went to Honda. Bike/factory loyalties can run deep! I've always favored Yamaha, especially the 2 stroke GP Road racers, and King Kenny Roberts.
Imagine if we could see this 4K it would be like being transported back in time
Damn he was flying!
We wore that video out!
Love that track
Good old 'works bikes' Honda was at least a couple years ahead of the other teams at that time imo.
Can you explain how a works bike was so much better than a normal bike?
1983 was Bob Hannah's year until he got injured
I was at this race! I was 12. :)
Especially when it used to be 2 40 minute motos for the final.
what an inspirational rider
OMG, a right hand first turn!
Bob Hannah all ways incredible for me the best
Bob EFFING Hannah.
The hurricane.
There will NEVER be another motocross superstar like Hannah.
1979 Bob Hannah would beat ANY OTHER Motocross rider from ANY OTHER time.
PROVE ME WRONG.
I dare you!
Quite the contrast from today's camera work. I gotta say I prefer today's all encompassing camera angles and coverage. While I was a total fan of this era of racing, even had the Hannah Yamaha colors.. but man it sure looks old and antiquated by today's standards.
How about the commentators? I'll take Miars, Despain, Bailey, Eckman, almost anyone over RC and what-his-face. Though RC would get better over time, but... eh.
Hey there! Do you own this footage? I'd love to use it in a video I'm working on. Let me know as soon as possible
No it's not mine.
@@lfoxracer Okay, thank you!
Works Bikes... -Drooling-
I can remember reading "Popular Cycling" at 8 years old, and being mesmerized by the European race coverage, and any pictures and descriptions of works bikes. Space ship materials like "titanium" for shift and brake pedals etc. That was the big time!
Это МОТОКРОСС...
It's a shame he was plagued by injuries this year, he was kicking ass.
And not unlike Ali, (political) he lost over a year in his prime after shattering his leg.
I remember that day - I think that was Hannah's first year on the Honda?? after leaving Yamaha because quote "The Yamaha was a pile of shit" - I remember watching a Bob Hannah interview years later explaining that he took a 200,000$ pay cut because it wasn't about the money- he was sick of Yamaha's lack of development and the Yamaha being 25 lbs heavier than the Honda and Yamaha telling Bob and Glover that the reason they weren't winning was because they were "out of SHAPE??"
There's no way that soccer is more physically demanding than moto cross.
We’re water trucks not invented in 83’ ? Talk about dusty!
I’ve been aware of Hannah for ages, but it wasn’t until watching this vid that I realized Bob’s intense determination, speed, and physical conditioning.
I have been a fan of THE HURRICANE since 1977.
Dirtbike magazine and Motocross Action magazines reported everything on the sport.
I got to see Bob Hannah race at the Kingdome in Seattle in 1979.
My only chance to witness the hurricane at his peak.
Bob is as cocky and outspoken as anybody could ever be.
He backs that up with reputation.
He lapped everybody.
He stopped on top of the biggest jump on the course and waved everybody by him.
Then he caught up with everybody and won the race.
Bob attained everything he had on his own.
The majority of other riders did not like Bob.
They feared Bob.
Trash talkin. Bragging. Laughing. Mocking. WINNING.
Yes, he had a factory bike.
Yes, he got financed by Yamaha.
Yes, the camera and the microphones were always on him.
But Bob Hannah earned all of that by riding faster, harder, and HANGING ON!
They rate Bob as the 26th most popular rider in supercross.
That is UNDER RATED.
Bob Hannah is responsible for making supercross an arena sport that makes the factories and all of the suppliers billions.
They owe him a huge debt of gratitude.
Bob Hannah was the real deal, and we could see him in our neck of the woods at Southwick, MA. He was fast for sure. I still always picture him on a Yamaha though.
Are they going over blacktop ?! 👀
Yep, back then the track went across pit road into the infield and back across to the tri oval!
Unless you rode a 500 then you have not be scared to death.
Mike Smith
Had a yz490,a beast of a bike.
On asphalt!!! WTF?
No pussies allowed in 1983 and b4.... I believe '83 was the last yr they went across the asphalt
'83?この頃って誰が頭走ってた？デビッドベイリー？ボブハンナ？ミッキーダイモンドってその後だっけか？リックジョンソンはまだヤマハ乗ってる時期だよな？
Why don't you try it in English? You'll get more replies.
500 or 250's ?
Jeremy Moorer 250’s AMA didn’t have a 500 Supercross class just 125 & 250
@@j.7584 They did have a 500 SX class but it stopped in the mid 70's
Huffman a terrible announcer and way over the top with hoaky jargon
I know right and he said these top riders make $250 grand a year. Guys like Hannah and Bailey were making millions not a measly $250 grand. Also he said they were hitting 70 mph on the straight, they were not going that fast and he said Hannah’s weight was only 130 pounds, unreal inaccuracies.
That’s just like your opinion man
Worst announcer in history, what a maniac!
I think he was awesome! Loved his enthusiasm and his colorful commentary.