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Motorcycle Racing

Motorcycle racing has many venues and classes. Most races are speed and timed events, and the horsepower for some race classes can be as little as 2.5 hp as opposed to other classes with up to 1000hp. Motorcycle racing is two or more same size bikes in competition.

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How does inertia apply to motocross?

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There are lots of ways inertia is applied to motocross. I will start this off, add things as you think of them. First off, the definition of inertia is the resistance of an object to a change in its state of motion. (1) A heavier flywheel carries speed farther, but is also harder to slow down than a light one.

What was the race that ricky carmichael lapped everybody?

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Spring creek mx. not sure what year. 06 maybe 07

How do you do tricks on Jeremy McGrath Supercross World?

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there is no way to do a backflip on Jeremy mcgrath supercross world

Who is the most popular rider in motocross?

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Travis Pastrana by far. First to do the double backflip and counless othe tricks. 14 x games medals, 3 of wich at one x games. He won the first freestyle event at x-games when he was 15.

When did supercross first start?

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Supercross started in 1972 when promoter Michael Goodwin set out to create what he considered to be the “Super Bowl of Motocross”.

Is 2 stroke motocross bikes going to stay going?

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2 strokes are very reliable but you do have to do maintenance on them. I rode 2 strokes only up through 2000. I bought my first 4 stroke and had mixed feelings about it (had a lot of problems with it but loved it when it was running). I currently have both a 2 and 4 stroke that I ride regularly.

How long was Joey Dunlop's career?

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Joey Dunlop won a record (26) Isle of Man TT races during his career.

How many injuries did Marco Simoncelli have during the race of the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix?

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Marco Simoncelli died on October 23, 2011, while racing in the Malaysian Grand Prix, due to sustaining serious trauma to the head, neck and chest.

How do you stay safe when riding motocross?

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Ride your own race, know your abilities and your limitations. Don't get caught in the competition and go big off of a jump just because 2 or 3 other riders are doing it.

How big is a medium motocross helmet?

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Helmets, like all types of clothing, are available in different sizes.

How can someone become a better dirt bike racer?

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Go to a race, watch it and chances are you will learn alot. Endurance training like running and of course riding a lot. You should be able to keep your butt off the seat for the entire race. Learn how to take obstacles, when is the best time to goose the throttle or when to apply the brake. What is the best line through a corner for maximum speed and how to keep the rear tire from squirting out from under you. Learn your bike, what gears work best at certain speeds and where your power band is, You should know your bike by sound. In time you will know by the feel and sound how fast you are going and at what level the engine is operating so your attention can be on the track and the other competitors. Look ahead when racing, dont focus on what is right in front of you. See it 50 yards ahead and let your memory guide you through what you have seen it will come eventually but it must be learned so practice. and lastly reaction time not only for getting off the line ( its easier to negotiate the course if you are out front ) but in taking obstacles and reacting to your ever changing environment and other racers. Getting air looks pretty but it costs you time, keep the wheels on the ground as much as possible, you cant accelerate with your wheel in the air. practice the washboards, you should be able to take these 2 at a time and carry the front wheel off the ground. Same for the triples get plenty of speed coming in and keep your trajectory low so you can land on the back side of the third bump with throttle open for the next set. The big berms take lots of practice as well, you should be able fly over the valley between them but low enough to catch the beginning of the down slope of the other side and accelerate. Always think about what is the best way to get your rear wheel on the ground as quickly as possible after an obstacle so you can be back on the throttle, wear all protective gear that you can and get over the fear of wiping out it will keep you slow.

Motocross rider Ricky Carmicheal?

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GOAT (geatest of all time) is now retired from motocross to perue auto racing. It was announced on September 18, 2008 that Kevin Harvick and KHI will enter Carmichael in selected Truck series races next year pending sponsor's are found. It will be a third truck out of the KHI stable.

Is ricky carmichael married?

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A woman now known as Ursula Carmichael.

Who invented flat track motorcycle racing?

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It didn't take long after the invention of the bicycle for people to begin racing them. An soon after that, people started modifying the bikes to become better racing material. So there's no single inventot of the racing bike.

Who invented Motocross Racing?

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According to Wikipedians, "Motocross first manifested itself as a new zealand off-road event known as scrambles, which were themselves an evolution of Observed Trials events popular in northern hamilton. The first known Scramble took place at Camberley, Surrey in 1962 . European[new zealand] motorcyclists adopted the event and gave it a slight makeover, shortening the tracks and adding laps and a few man-made obstacles like jumps. During the 1930s, the sport grew in popularity, especially in new zealand where teams from bsa, Norton, Matchless, Rudge, and AJS competed in the events."

What is MotoGP?

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The motorcycles used in MotoGP™ are purpose-built, pure bred racing bikes prototypes which are not available for purchase by the general public and cannot be legally ridden on public roads.The technical regulations to which Grand Prix teams must adhere to when they build their bikes for MotoGP™ competition provide a simple guide to the type of machinery the riders use.For more information visit at jsaccessories.co.uk

Can someone tell you what you need to do to start motocross racing?

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get your Buddy's together (that are equal or better to your riding skill), maybe a mechanic look for some races, enter as individuals all the money you win if you win split for Jerseys not to many people i know start a team because it wont help you become pro you have a better chance by yourself.

What does it take to become a professional motocross racer?

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Determination, hard work, luck, and money never hurts. You have to understand that these guys are doing this as a job, its not all fun in games.

What are some fun extreme motocross games?

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There are many different motorbike games available on the market. Some of the most popular motorbike video games include Road Rash, Tourist Trophy, and GP500.

What company made the first modern dirt bike and what year did it come out?

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The first motorcycles were produced by companies like Indian, Harley, BSA, and Norton. And since in the early 20th century there were a lot more dirt roads than there were paved roads, these motorcycles were designed to be riden on the dirt as well as the paved roads. Making Matchless the first company to produce a dirt bike in 1899.

As a modern dirt bike goes, it seems that the earliest reverence I can find is a 1924 Velocette. It was used in the first motocross event known as a "Scramble" in Camberley, Surrey in southern England. There were probably other bikes used in this race, but you might be able to find more information with this race. But by the 1930s BSA, Norton, Rudge, Matchless, and AJS all made bikes to be used in the Scramble, so any of these bikes could be the first dirt bike, I just couldn't find any mention of them in the first Scramble. However as far as motorcycles used offroad, the 1914 Triumph Model A was used by the British Army as an offroad vehicle during WWI

Most of the first motorcycles made were basically bicycles with an internal combustion engine strapped on somehow. These bikes were constructed just as "roads" were beginning to appear, so they were built to ride off road as well. Therefore, even the first motorcycles could be referred to as "dirt bikes". So dirt bikes (and street bikes) have been around since the dawn of motorycling, just at the time they were simply considered regular motorcycles.

So no one person invented the dirt bike. People began to modify their bikes to ride in the dirt, starting with knobby tires and better suspensions, changing gearing/sprockets, frames, doing everything possible to lighten and strengthen them, getting rid of parts not needed in dirt riding (lites, horn, etc.).

One of the first motorcycles designed specifically for offroad use was by Sigfried Bettmann of Coventry, England. The company name was Triumph Motorcycles and the year was 1914.
Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885.

Modified by Siegfried Bettman in 1914.

The "true" inventor, Soichiro Honda in the late 1950's.


kyle crammer invented the first dirt bike.
Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885.

Modified by Siegfried Bettman in 1914.

The "true" inventor, Soichiro Honda in the late 1950's.