Kenny Roberts will always be known for becoming the first American to win the 500cc Grand Prix Championship. The three-time premier class titleholder also has two A.M.A. Grand National Championships to his name. However, legacy isn’t solely determined by accomplishments, it's also shaped by the opponents one faces along the way.
King Kenny dominated the American Flat Track series in the mid-’70s, capturing back-to-back titles in 1973 and 1974. Along with his dirt oval supremacy, Roberts translated his unique style to the road racing circuit, but his foray into international racing was anything but smooth.
