Series from 1992
| Duration: | 3600 min |
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Larry Huffman leads us through the history of supercross from 1975 – 1988. Watch legendary riders battle it out for the title as the best.
Starting in 1975, explore the history of supercross starting with the first televised supercross event. A stadium phenomenon, it was the televised world's first introduction to the sport.
In 1979 Los Angeles, one of the largest crowds in supercross history, gathered to watch Bob "Hurricane" Hannah and other riders compete at the LA Superbowl of Motocross.
By 1980 supercross gained proper recognition. The success of the 1979 LA Superbowl Motocross spread across the country. In this episode, Larry goes back before the famous 1979 event and follows Kent Howerton on his year-long journey.
We are at the Anaheim stadium for the first race of the 1981 season. This race launches the return of Mike Bell, as well as the return of "Bob Hurricane" Hannah, who is back after an injury.
Supercross comes of age in the early 1980's at Anaheim stadium. A sellout crowd of over 70,000 fans witnesses the glory of these days.
As the supercross story continues to unfold, we go to the 1983 San Diego race at the Jack Murphy Stadium.