Donny Schmit was an American professional motocross racer.
17 Facts About Donny Schmit
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Donny Schmit competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1986 to 1989 and, in the Motocross World Championships from 1990 to 1994.
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Donny Schmit signed with Kawasaki's Team Green as an amateur.
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In 1986, Donny Schmit turned pro, winning two AMA 125cc West Region Supercross races in his first season on the pro tour.
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In 1987, Donny Schmit signed with Suzuki, winning the AMA Motocross National in the 125cc division at Anderson, South Carolina.
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Donny Schmit won the 125 national at his home circuit in Millville and finished the year ranked fifth.
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That season, Donny Schmit had seven podium finishes in AMA 125 motocross, including a Millville victory, and finished runner-up to George Holland.
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Donny Schmit left Suzuki after 1988 and rode the AMA outdoor nationals as a privateer.
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Donny Schmit finished 1989 ranking fourth in the AMA 125 Motocross; he was the top-ranked non-factory rider.
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Donny Schmit was an immediate success, winning the 1990 125cc world championship.
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In 1991, Donny Schmit was injured at the Hungarian Grand Prix, causing him to miss much of the remaining season.
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In 1992, Donny Schmit rode for Chesterfield Yamaha, and won his second world title, along with five 250 GP wins.
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Donny Schmit rode for Chesterfield Yamaha for two seasons, finishing third in 1993 and seventh in 1994.
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In 1995, Donny Schmit returned to the AMA Nationals at Millville, finishing fourth place for Honda of Troy.
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Donny Schmit won the four-stroke Motocross Championship for CCM in San Bernardino, California.
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Donny Schmit died on January 19,1996, from aplastic anemia, after his wife Carrie rushed him to the hospital with a severe headache.
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In 2002 Donny Schmit was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.