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Motocross By: Nigel Alford 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.
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Motocross By: Nigel Alford
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