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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 !
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.
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.
@@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.
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?
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!
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
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
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
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.
Was just thinking the other day...the first rider with his style and charisma since, is Jett Lawrence.
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!
Love seeing Stevie Wise.Texas had some fast 125 riders back then.
Roost in Peace Champ 😥💔🙏🏁🏆
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.
Thanks Bruce, I feel the same way. All of those guys you mentioned set the bar pretty high.
Nice job showing the race I was there and good to see it again
I was there with my dad, sigh. Great stuff, thanks for posting.
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.
man, great footage of Marty Smith
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.
Hannah on his infamous #39 water-cooled bike.
Saw him out carerfree higway... canyon race track n phx...he was good...Thx
Thanks for sharing this. It would great if there was a soundtrack for the 125's of this era.
Wow.. great footage..! And Hannah at the beginning of his career
You don't see chrome handle bars anymore. Smith was and always will be the man.
good to see this old school motocross. smith, Hannah and Danny Laporte.
Thanks for the epic footage #1 and #39.
totally awesome. we were there. thanks for posting.
My brothers were totally into motorcross. Dangerous sport if you ask their older sister
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 !
That brings back such good memories
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.
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.
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.
@@usarmywarcollegesaidisrael2910 you need to get back on your meds.
Not sure if he's still doing his mx schools, but we had the time of our lives attending his mx class at Carlsbad.
@@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.
I can smell the Klotz and Castrol!
Loved how they jumped the gate 😎
Nice footage! Thanks for sharing.
Was there....watching.
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?
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!
God bless the youngest brother. RIP
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
Wow! Don Kudalski on a Honda instead of Rokon!
He rode penton too in the international class of the ama fall trans am.
back on these days Hodaka was a formid
able contender
I Never Heard of Kudalski…this is Great Footage ! Thanks for Posting 🏁👽
You never heard of the”killer”..he’s a cult hero. Don “killer” kudalski..from FLA…
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
I know Marty didn't win any Nationals that year but I'm not sure if he won any motos defending his title either.
Does it have dh gibbs Reed valve on it ?
BIRTH OF THE RM,EVERYTHING CHANGED THAT YEAR. BUT THE BIKES STILL HAD A DOWN PIPE, THE BIKES LOOKED WEIRD.
I wonder if that is Marty Smith's mother at 1:25, cheering him on!
It looked like Kent Howertons mom.
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
Half the guys jump the hare 🤣👍
W F O
This what i call work making the rider and bike work
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
Kudulski, Joyce, Mcdougal and that have been Warren Reid on the DG Honda. Did I get any spellings correct?
Nailed them all except the "D" in McDougal is capitalized.
848 broc Glover team DG
Spelled Kudalski (Don Kudalski)
Kudalski…
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