“Marty Smith was the original Rookie of the Year. He won the first AMA National he ever entered back in 1974, and then he became the first-ever 125cc AMA National Champion. It’s pertinent that we rename this prestigious award in his memory.” - Davey Coombs, President of MX Sports Pro Racing on renaming the 250 Class Rookie of the Year award in memory of Marty Smith // Read more on RacerXOnline.com #LinkInBio