Epic Photo: AMA Grand National Champions 1954-1980
Larry Lawrence | October 1, 2015
We came across one of the coolest photos ever. It’s circa 1981; we believe it was taken at the Houston Astrodome.
It features all of the AMA Grand National Champions through 1980.
Pictured are (from left to right) Back Row: Joe Leonard, Gary Scott, Roger Reiman, Mark Brelsford, Gene Romero and Brad Andres. Middle Row: Kenny Roberts, Bart Markel, Dick Mann, Carroll Resweber, Mert Lawwill and Gary Nixon. Front Row: Randy Goss, Steve Eklund and Jay Springsteen.
That’s every national champ from 1954 to 1980 – 15 riders representing 27 championships!
Larry Lawrence | Archives Editor
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