05-02-2020, 03:28 AM
As a bit older than you, and working in a Yamaha shop starting in 1972, I was really more a fan of Hannah than Smith, but knew Marty was a special rider. I think Smith was more naturally talented at riding, I think Hannah hated to lose and did whatever was necessary. Regardless them Weinert, Lacky, Howerton, Staten, Tripes, Tim Hart, Mike Hartwig, Pomeroy, DiStefano, Gary Jones...those guys are what grew motocross in this country
and iirc Smith was the first MX rider to earn a contract for $1 Million dollars a year to ride.
and iirc Smith was the first MX rider to earn a contract for $1 Million dollars a year to ride.