Motocross is getting more and more popular, which means we are here to keep you up to speed (no pun intended) on what you need to know about this insane sport! Here are the top 5 fun facts!
1. In professional racing, the races last around 30 minutes! That's 30 minutes in the heat under all that gear, riding around at crazy speeds and jumping over insane obstacles!
2. There are five types of racing bikes to choose from! Due to so many different sponsors in the industry, the bikes and gear are always tricked out in fun colors and cool designs.
3. Most of the bikes that the athletes race are around 200 pounds! This is standard for the bikes, required by the sport as a whole. In certain races, the bike is allowed to be 194 pounds at the minimum.
4. Motocross as a sport really started to pick up speed (no pun intended...again) in the late 20th century.
5. The motorcycles used by motocross athletes are made in multiple different countries! Ranging from Japan to Austria all the way to the United States, these bikes come from all over!
As the sport heats up make sure to tune in to these crazy daredevils and watch Great Day Washington everyday at 9am!
