Picture of Harry Leary and Eddy King when Eddy Won NORA cup as seen in BMXA
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Harry Leary and Eddy King Photograph - Featured in BMXA March 1985 (NORA Cup Celebration)
This photograph captures a historic moment from the golden era of BMX racing, showing Harry Leary alongside Eddy King during King’s NORA Cup victory celebration. The image was originally featured in BMX Action Magazine, one of the most influential publications documenting the sport during the late 1970s and 1980s.
The NORA Cup—short for Number One Rider Award—was one of the most respected honors in BMX during this period. Unlike traditional race results, the award was determined through votes from riders, industry figures, and members of the BMX community, making it a reflection of both competitive performance and cultural impact within the sport.
The photograph highlights two prominent figures from the professional factory team era of BMX racing. Eddy King was widely recognized as one of the fastest racers of his generation, while Harry Leary became known for his aggressive riding style and larger-than-life personality. Together, riders like King and Leary helped define the public image of professional BMX during its most explosive period of growth.
As a piece of BMX media history, this photograph captures both the camaraderie and competitive spirit that defined the early professional racing scene.