The 1972 Trans-AMA motocross series was the third annual international series established by the

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as a pilot event to help establish

motocross Motocross is a form of off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. The sport evolved from motorcycle trials competitions held in the United Kingdom. History Motocross first evolved in Britain from motorcycle trials competi ...

in the United States. The motocross series was an invitational based on a 500cc

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formula, run on American tracks featuring the top riders from the F.I.M. world championship against the top American riders. Swedish

Maico Maicowerk A.G., known by its trading name Maico () is the name of a family company in the Swabian town of Pfäffingen near Tübingen. Founded in 1926 by Ulrich Maisch as Maisch & Co, the company originally manufactured 98 and 123 cc Ilo tw ...

factory rider

Åke Jonsson Åke Jonsson (born 5 October 1942) is a Swedish former professional motocross racer. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1964 to 1978 as a member of the Husqvarna, Maico and Yamaha factory racing teams. Jonsson was part of ...

dominated the championship, winning nine consecutive overall wins. 500cc world champion,

Roger De Coster Roger De Coster (born 28 August 1944) is a Belgian former professional motocross racer and current Motorsport Director of KTM and Husqvarna North America. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1966 to 1980, most prominently as a ...

and

Heikki Mikkola Heikki Antero Mikkola (born 6 July 1945) is a Finnish former professional motocross racer and motocross team manager. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1967 to 1979, most prominently as a member of the Husqvarna factory racin ...

placed second and third overall, claiming one victory apiece to start off the series before Jonsson began his winning streak.

Brad Lackey Brad Lackey (born July 8, 1953) is an American former professional motocross racer. He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1970 to 1972 and, in the Motocross World Championships from 1973 to 1982. Lackey was notable for becoming t ...

was the highest-placing American rider, finishing the series sixth overall.

1972 Trans-AMA final standings

1972 Trans-AMA Round 1

Sep. 24, 1972,

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1972 Trans-AMA Round 2

Oct. 1, 1972, Linnville, Ohio

1972 Trans-AMA Round 3

Oct. 8, 1972,

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1972 Trans-AMA Round 4

Oct. 15, 1972,

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1972 Trans-AMA Round 5

Oct. 22, 1972,

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1972 Trans-AMA Round 6

Oct. 29, 1972, Houston Texas

1972 Trans-AMA Round 7

Nov. 5, 1972,

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1972 Trans-AMA Round 8

Nov. 12, 1972,

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1972 Trans-AMA Round 9

Nov. 19, 1972,

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1972 Trans-AMA Round 10

Nov. 26, 1972,

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1972 Trans-AMA Round 11

Dec. 3, 1972, Saddleback Park, California

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