The Hannah-Howerton Rivalry at Southwick (1981)

Yamaha vs. Suzuki, Hannah vs. Howerton. 1981 was an absolute war for the AMA Pro Motocross title. Coming off a massive leg injury, Bob Hannah was out for blood, while Kent Howerton was locked in to defend his crown. Their intense rivalry included a controversial takeout at Saddleback that left Howerton in a wrist cast, but Howerton ultimately won 5 of 8 rounds to take the championship. In this…