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| Marty Tripes was arguably the most naturally talented rider of his generation. He started racing when he was 12 years old and by the time he was 13, he was winning local races on a regular basis. In 1972, Marty, who was only 16 years old at the time, shocked the motocross community. Riding for Yamaha, Marty won the first Superbowl of Motocross in Los Angeles. Motocross would never be the same! The following year, Marty won the Superbowl again, this time aboard a factory Honda. Marty is best know for his stand up riding style and ultra smooth technique. Though Marty never won a championship, his influence and popularity on American Motocross is forever etched in MX history. Many of the following photos are from Marty's personal collection. |
| Marty Aboard his CZ at Hialeah, Florida in February 25, 1973 |
| Marty battling the elements in Orlando, Florida on Janruary 28, 1973. He won this race! |
| This was Marty before the race in Orlando, Florida........If he only knew what was coming! |
| Marty, physically beating by a hard day of racing...... |
| Marty regroups in time to hear that he won the overall! Orlando, Florida, January 28, 1973 |
| A rare moment when Marty's feet weren't on the pegs! |
| Marty Tripes |
| Marty aboard his CZ at Jacksonville, Florida on February 4, 1973 during the Winter Series |
| St. Petersburg, Florida, February, 28, 1973. Another first place finish for Marty! |
| Marty getting some air at Aroyo Cycle Park, December 1972 |
| Aroyo Cycle Park, December 1972 |
| Classic Marty Tripes..... feet on the pegs, hooked up and moving! Bay Mare Cycle Park January 14, 1973. |
| 1972 Superbowl of Motocross at the LA Coliseum. What were you doing when you were 16 years old....... Marty was making motocross history! |
| Marty during practice at the Houston, Texas Trans-AMA in October 1972 |
| Trans-AMA race held at Honda Hills in Columbus, Ohio. October 1972 |
| Even Marty had to ride garbage like the rest of us..the only difference, he went very fast! |
| Marty on a works Honda circa 1973 |
| Marty riding a virtually stock Husqvarna at the Hangtown 250 National. |
| A very young Marty Tripes on a sidepipe CZ |
