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