 He won three AMA National Motocross championships, all aboard Hondas, and was runner-up twice.With his long hair and Southern California surfer looks, he was a popular figure among race fans.Born in San Diego, California, Smith first made a name for himself on the motocross scene by winning the inaugural AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship in 1974 and followed that up with another 125cc title in 1975.