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History
• Started out as flat track racing after WWII
• A popular past time in Europe, but not as accepted in the US
Motocross Explosion
• In 1971, the AMA conducted a professional motocross race on a temporary track at Daytona International Speedway. – American Motorcycle Association
• Starting the Motocross Revolution in America Today
Motocross Changes
• After the crowds grew for the events, the racing style changed.
• Bigger jumps, and longer courses were designed
• New facilities were available to race: Stadiums, Public Race Tracks, etc
The Rules
• A Multi lap race involving 10-100 motorcycle racers on a predisgned course
• Each race begins with all racers in starting blocks, behind a gate.
• When the Gate drops the race begins
Race Specifics
• Each race will differ based on the class of the racers– Class based upon motor size, and
rider ability
• There is no caution laps as in Nascar for injuries or accidents
• Individual speeds can quickly reach 80 mph
Sport Progression• The Sport’s popularity is growing
tremendously
• Many popular riders include :– Ricky Carmichael– James “Bubba” Stewart– Travis Pastrana– And many more
Progression cont.
• Today’s popularity is bigger than ever– With the creation of movies
• Many other forms exist from– Freestyle Motocross– To leisure riding
Source
• http://www.amaproracing.com
• www.motorcyclenewswire.com
• Motocross-racing-tips.com
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