1972 Trans-AMA motocross seriesThe 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. 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 final standings
1972 Trans-AMA Round 1Sep. 24, 1972, Copetown, Ontario
1972 Trans-AMA Round 2Oct. 1, 1972, Linnville, Ohio
1972 Trans-AMA Round 3Oct. 8, 1972, St. Peters, Missouri
1972 Trans-AMA Round 4Oct. 15, 1972, Atlanta, Georgia
1972 Trans-AMA Round 5Oct. 22, 1972, Orlando, Florida
1972 Trans-AMA Round 6Oct. 29, 1972, Houston Texas
1972 Trans-AMA Round 7Nov. 5, 1972, Carlsbad, California
1972 Trans-AMA Round 8Nov. 12, 1972, Phoenix, Arizona
1972 Trans-AMA Round 9Nov. 19, 1972, Puyallup, Washington
1972 Trans-AMA Round 10Nov. 26, 1972, Livermore, California
1972 Trans-AMA Round 11Dec. 3, 1972, Saddleback Park, California
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