Danny LaPorte, riding for Honda, led Team USA to victory at the challenging Lommel sand track in Belgium for the 1981 Trophee des Nations. Team USA, consisting of LaPorte, O’Mara, Hansen, and Sun, surpassed expectations as LaPorte, who had experience riding in deep sand tracks in Coachella Valley, was the top-placing American. The team won the 250cc Trophee des Nations with ease. In the following week, they achieved similar results at the MX des Nations in Germany, kickstarting a victorious streak that lasted for years!
Here are the results for the Lommel Trophee des Nations:
Overall Individual top-5
1. André Vromans (Belgium/Yamaha) 1-1
2. Danny LaPorte (USA/Honda) 3-2
3. Johnny O’Mara (USA/Honda) 2-3
4. Kees Van Der Ven ((Netherlands/) 6-4
5. Hank Van Mierlo (Netherlands/) 5-5
Trophy (top-6)
1. USA (LaPorte, O’Mara, Sun, Hansen) 20 points
2. Belgium (Vromans, Everts, Velkeneers, Geboers) 37
3. Netherlands (Ven Der Ven, Rond, Van Mierlo, Wilken) 52
4. Luxembourg (Martens, Van Velthoven, Van Gijsegem, Sterckx) 73
5. Sweden (Carlqvist, Nyberg, Hansen, Carlsson) 92
6. West Germany (Dieffenbach, Maish, Dreshler, Toffen) 96
Awesome photo of Pierre Karsmakers riding a twin stinger Che Zed at the Citadel in Namur, Belgium. Pierre, born in Waalre, Holland in 1946, started his racing career at 18. He achieved great success racing motocross in his home country, winning national titles in Holland in 1967, 1969, and 1971. Karsmakers rode for CZ until he switched to Husqvarna and moved to the U.S. in 1972. He also introduced new concepts of training and nutrition for riders and proper bike setup. In 1973, Yamaha signed him and he won the 500cc motocross National Championship series. He continued to dominate the races and made significant contributions to the growth of motocross worldwide. • • • • There’s some great footage from the FIM Trials event, the good and the ugly
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Check out Kyle Redmond showcasing his skills on a Dirt Bike test YZ250. This photo was taken in his backyard where he dropped eight feet from the dam to a rocky stream. This impressed Kurt Caselli, who was present during the shoot, as Kyle did maneuvers on the bike that were unexpected. FTA is a new moto apparel brand by FXR that aims to inspire and connect with riders who want to stand out. Their products are made using high-quality materials and trusted platforms. FTA represents the culture of living on the edge and pushing limits. They offer a variety of products, including stylish jerseys and pants designed for high performance and comfort. Learn more about FTA at https://fxrracing.com/pages/fta. FTA STYLZ JERSEY: FTA STYLZ PANT: FTA STYLZ FLO JERSEY: FTA STYLZ FLO PANT: https://fxrracing.com/pages/fta • T.M. Designworks Brake Tip for KTM/Husqvarna/GASGAS T.M. Designworks has released a new brake tip for KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS dirt bikes. The brake tip is made from 7075 alloy for superior strength and comes in black, red, and orange colors. It is designed with a beveled edge to reduce impacts and slide over obstacles. The brake tip also features replaceable stainless steel pins for excellent brake pedal feedback. It comes with installation hardware and is priced at $39.95. Learn more at tmdesignworks.com. • Click here for more information! • HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES AND PUMA NITRO 2 RUNNING SHOES Husqvarna Motorcycles has collaborated with PUMA to create branded Nitro 2 all-distance running shoes. These shoes are part of Husqvarna’s Team Wear collection and feature high quality and stylish design inspired by Swedish fashion. The shoes will be available at authorized Husqvarna dealers. • • In 1990, during the ISDE event in Sweden, I was riding my DR350 that we had modified with parts from other bikes. It endured a lot of mud and rough trails throughout the six-day ordeal. In this photo, I had to clean the rear rotor with contact cleaner as it had accumulated debris. Unfortunately, a hidden rock damaged the rear sprocket and chain during the final special test on the fifth day, ending my race just before the finish line.
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