Cycle News

Cycle News 2020 Issue 43 October 27

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

Issue link: https://magazine.cyclenews.com/i/1303462

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 76 of 149

Jillyin, Brooke and Tyler, were also in attendance, with Tyler lining up to race in honor of his parents. More highlights of the event included the Meister Cup (Maico's only), the CZ Challenge (CZ's only), the 100cc Works Revenge, and the single-moto Trophee Des 2-Stroke Team Race. The modern bikes also have a chance to get out on the track, offering a chance for racers to pit their new bikes alongside their vintage iron, as many riders did. With Larry "Supermouth" Huffman on the mic, interviews with honored guests, and the ringing of CZ's, Maicos, Jawas and Triumphs in the hills, Saturday at Glen Helen was a walk back in moto- cross history, a treat to motocross enthusiasts of every era. Jean Turner outstanding rides by vintage motocross stalwarts, including Nick LaPaglia, Shaun Kalos, Kurt Nicoll, and of course, Burnworth himself. This year's proceedings included a memorial tribute to Marty Smith, the former factory moto- cross racer and one of the original stars of the sport in the 1970s; Smith and his wife, Nancy, were tragically killed in a dune buggy accident ear- lier this year. The Marty Smith Memorial Cup, lim- ited to 125-250cc bikes of the Evolution and Vintage eras (pre 1983), featured machinery of the three- time AMA Pro Motocross Champion's era. The hon- orary event drew appear- ances by legends such as Broc Glover, Ricky Johnson, Grant Langston and Donnie Hansen, as well as Glen Helen mo- tocross regulars such as Todd DeHoop and Doug Dubach. Smith's children IN THE WIND P76 Racers take on the Two-Stroke Trophee des Nations, the single-moto team race. Broc Glover (J18) jumps out to a good start in the Marty Smith Memorial Cup. The Golden Boy made a rare on-track appearance at the SoCal Vintage MX Classic.

Articles in this issue

Archives of this issue

view archives of Cycle News - Cycle News 2020 Issue 43 October 27