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David Bailey’s story is one of dedication and inspiration. The factory Honda rider won 6 National Championships before a tragic injury in 1987 ended his motocross career giving him the biggest challenge of his life and inspiring greatness once again. Factory Honda rider, 1983 AMA 250cc Supercross and Motocross Champion, 1984, 1986 AMA 500cc Motocross Champion, 1983, 1984 Grand National Champion, 1983 AMA Pro Athlete-of-the-Year, 5-Time Motocross des Nations Champion.
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A pioneer in the early days of the sport, Gary won 4 National Championships while he and his family developed many of the motocross products that millions of consumers purchased throughout the early to mid 1970s. Factory Yamaha, Honda and Can-Am rider.1972-74 AMA 250cc Motocross Champion. Pioneer rider for Yamaha YZ and Honda Elsinore development.
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“The Bomber” as he was nicknamed, was the image of physical toughness on his way to 4 National Championships. He ended up signing the first one million dollar contract with Suzuki before moving on to Kawasaki. Factory Suzuki and Kawasaki rider.
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Torsten Hallman-Episode #16 |
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The 4-Time World Champion was a pioneer for the sport in many ways. From helping bring the European sport of motocross to America, to developing and importing to the US specialty mx riding gear, Torsten Hallman was one of the most influential riders of all time. 4-time 250cc Motocross World Champion. Helped introduce motocross to American riders. Developed first Yamaha motocross products. Founder of THOR products.
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Johnny O’Mara-Episode #17 |
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”The “O-Show” as he was called, Johnny O’Mara was part of the historic 1981 Motocross des Nations team and went on to become a 2-Time National Champion on the powerful Honda team in the 1980’s. His ride at the 1986 Motocross des Nations event in Italy is perhaps one of the best ever. Factory Mugen, Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki rider. 1983 AMA 125cc Motocross Champion, 1984 250cc AMA Supercross Champion member of first U.S. Motocross des Nations winning team in 1981 and three other Motocross des Nations teams.
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John DeSoto-Episode #18 – Re-airs 3/10/09! |
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“The Flyin’ Hawaiian” brought more to the motocross track than Hawaiian hospitality. His on track toughness was as legendary as some of his battles including the epic “Bike vs. Truck” race against Parnelli Jones in the 1968 Baja 1000 event captured for ABC’s Wide World of Sports. Factory CZ, Suzuki and Kawasaki rider. Hawaiian Motocross Champion and AMA Motocross and Baja 1000 Pioneer.
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Jeff Stanton-Episode #19 – Re-airs 3/10/09! |
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Proud to be called a “farmer” from Michigan, Jeff’s 6 National Championships were earned from hard work against the toughest riders the sport has ever seen. He was the last champion to usher in the new era of riding style and superstardom with Jeremy McGrath. Factory Yamaha and Honda rider. 1989, 1990,and 1992 AMA 250cc Motocross and Supercross Champion, 3-Time Motocross des Nations Champion.
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Ron Lechien-Episode #20 – Re-airs 3/07/09 |
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Ron “The Dogger” Lechien is one of the handful of riders known to be the most naturally talented motocross riders in history. This talent and stardom at a young age was a challenging combination for Ron, sometimes over-shadowing his great races and 1985 Championship. Factory Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki rider. 1985 AMA125cc National Champion. 2-time Motocross des Nations Champion.
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Joel Robert-Episode #21 – Re-Airs 3/07/09 |
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Perhaps no other rider in the history of the sport inspired so many around the world to find their way to the motocross track. Riding to 6 World titles, Joel kept his competitors off-balance with his casual, prankster ways while he developed the early Japanese motocross bikes that lead the industry today. Factory CZ and Suzuki rider. 6-Time 250cc World Champion and Trans-AMA competitor. Perhaps the most naturally talented rider ever.
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