The 1972 Trans-AMA motocross series was the third annual international series established by the American Motorcyclist Association as a pilot event to help establish motocross in the United States. The motocross series was an invitational based on a 500cc engine displacement formula, run on American tracks featuring the top riders from the F.I.M. world championship against the top American riders.
Contents
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 1
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 2
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 3
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 4
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 5
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 6
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 7
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 8
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 9
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 10
- 1972 Trans AMA Round 11
- References
Swedish Maico factory rider Åke Jonsson dominated the championship, winning nine consecutive overall wins. 500cc world champion, Roger De Coster and Heikki Mikkola placed second and third overall, claiming one victory apiece to start off the series before Jonsson began his winning streak. Brad Lackey was the highest-placing American rider, finishing the series sixth overall.
1972 Trans-AMA Round 1
Sep. 24, 1972, Copetown, Ontario
1972 Trans-AMA Round 2
Oct. 1, 1972, Linnville, Ohio
1972 Trans-AMA Round 3
Oct. 8, 1972, St. Peters, Missouri
1972 Trans-AMA Round 4
Oct. 15, 1972, Atlanta, Georgia
1972 Trans-AMA Round 5
Oct. 22, 1972, Orlando, Florida
1972 Trans-AMA Round 6
Oct. 29, 1972, Houston Texas
1972 Trans-AMA Round 7
Nov. 5, 1972, Carlsbad, California
1972 Trans-AMA Round 8
Nov. 12, 1972, Phoenix, Arizona
1972 Trans-AMA Round 9
Nov. 19, 1972, Puyallup, Washington
1972 Trans-AMA Round 10
Nov. 26, 1972, Livermore, California
1972 Trans-AMA Round 11
Dec. 3, 1972, Saddleback Park, California