Richard Anderson (born March 14, 1967) is a former American "Old School" professional bicycle motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were 1978–1986.
Only the Pattersons, Brian and Brent, whom Richie raced with on the same factory team for seven years, had more titles between them and were more dominant in BMX.
His older brother Ronnie Anderson, whose amateur career Richie overshadowed, would become National number one pro with the American Bicycle Association (ABA) and the United Bicycle Racers (UBR) an achievement Richie never achieved after he turned professional.
He received the moniker due to being so dominant during the 1980 season (on his way to winning his second consecutive amateur ABA No.1 title) that it was thought no one and nothing could stop him.
Smooth" moniker for their seemingly effortless riding skill particularly over speed jumps, including Eric Carter[3]).
Primary sponsorships can be verified by BMX press coverage and sponsor's advertisements at the time in question.
The Patterson's are now running a successful company, AAA Fire Control Systems, in Hayward, CA.
October 1984In a previous interview in the May 1984 issue of BMX Action magazine Richie Anderson denied that the truck was a quid pro quo to stay amateur and agreed that it was a token of the Patterson's appreciation of his years of service: BMXA: "Is it true that the Pattersons bought it for you to keep you amateur?"
However a racer who turned 14 on January 2 will still under the rule race in the 13-year-old class, having a day less than a full year of extra physical development over his so-called peers.
Due to this both the NBL and IBMXF changed this rule during the off season between 1982 and 1983 and on the day of your birthday and after you have to move up an age division, which was ABA practice.
The concept was similar to Renny Roker's JAG World Championships held at the end of December.
However unlike with the JAG World Championships the title of "Champion" Richie won at this race was unofficial.