10 Interesting Fact About Motocross

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• Motocross is a sport that requires high skills, speed, and physical endurance.
• This sport first began in England in the 1900s as a form of motorcycle racing in a hilly and sandy terrain.
• Motocross became the official sport at the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the category of racing tracks.
• There are two types of motocross that are commonly done, namely outdoor motocross (outdoor) and indoor motocross.
• Motocross racers need special skills to overcome rocky, sandy, and muddy terrain.
• Motors used in motocross have larger wheels and stronger suspension to deal with heavy terrain.
• In addition to speed, the technique of jumping and landing correctly is also very important in motocross.
• Motocross racers must also be able to control their motorbikes in difficult situations, such as when crossing high speed bends.
• Motocross is a very popular sport in the world, especially in the United States, Europe and Australia.
• Some world famous motocross racers include Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, and Ryan Dungey.