Motorcycle racing facts for kids
Motorcycles racing at the 2010 Course du BOC
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| Highest governing body | FIM |
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| First played | November 29, 1895 |
| Characteristics | |
| Mixed-sex | Yes |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Presence | |
| Olympic | No |
| World Games | Motocross: 1985; Speedway: 1985 and 2017; Indoor trials 2005 (All invitational sports) |
Motorcycle racing (also called moto racing and motorbike racing) is the motorcycle sport of racing motorcycles. Major varieties include motorcycle road racing and off-road racing, both either on circuits or open courses, and track racing. Other categories include hill climbs, drag racing and land speed record trials.
Images for kids
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MotoGP racing
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Superbike racing
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Supersport racing
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Endurance racing
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Sidecar racing
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Start of a Motocross race
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A Supermoto rider on a tarmac section
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Former World Enduro Champion Stefan Merriman
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Hare Scramble racer at Hyden, Ky
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Track racing motorcycles
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Speedway
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Grass track racing
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Ice Racing using full-rubber tyres
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Board track racing
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A race starts in Kawaguchi Auto Race Circuit
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Drag Racing
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