Motocross Trivia Question
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Motocross is an off-road motorcycle racing sport held on off-road circuits – primarily dirt tracks with extreme ridges that riders must traverse without falling off. What do you know about the practice? Let’s take a look in this quiz!
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What was the original name of the Chevy Camaro supposed to be?
- A.
Champion
- B.
Panther
- C.
Firefly
- D.
Tiger
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B. PantherExplanation
The original name of the Chevy Camaro was supposed to be Panther.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was the first rider to win a 250 main on a four stroke?
- A.
Lance Smail
- B.
Doug Dubach
- C.
Doug Henry
- D.
Randy Summers
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C. Doug HenryExplanation
Doug Henry was the first rider to win a 250 main on a four stroke. This means that he achieved this feat before any other rider.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Jeff Ward rode for what factory?
- A.
Kawasaki
- B.
Suzuki
- C.
Honda
- D.
Yamaha
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A. KawasakiExplanation
Jeff Ward rode for the Kawasaki factory.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In the early days of MX, what were the first names of the two Jones brothers?
- A.
Harry & Lane
- B.
Barry & Shane
- C.
Gary & Dwayne
- D.
Gerry & Wayne
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C. Gary & DwayneExplanation
In the early days of MX, the first names of the two Jones brothers were Gary and Dwayne.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was known as the motorcross holeshot king of the 1970's?
- A.
Gary Baily
- B.
Frank Owens
- C.
Brock Glover
- D.
Gary Semics
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A. Gary BailyExplanation
Gary Baily was known as the motocross holeshot king of the 1970's.Rate this question:
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- 6.
After record setting seasons aboard a Honda, Jeremy Mcgrath called it quits with them due to what?
- A.
Not Wanting To Ride The 1997 Aluminum Frame
- B.
Contractual Stipulations
- C.
None Of These Choices
- D.
Not Wanting To Ride Anymore
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B. Contractual StipulationsExplanation
Jeremy McGrath called it quits with Honda due to contractual stipulations. This suggests that there were specific terms and conditions in his contract with Honda that he did not agree with or could not fulfill, leading to his decision to end his partnership with them.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What type of business does Kevin Windham own?
- A.
A Harley Davison Dealership
- B.
Pizza Shop
- C.
Flight School
- D.
Adult Nightclub
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C. Flight SchoolExplanation
Kevin Windham owns a flight school.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was the first rider to win what is known as the Triple Crown of Motocross?
- A.
Bob Hanna
- B.
Jeff Ward
- C.
Rick Johnson
- D.
Jeremy McGrath
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B. Jeff WardExplanation
Jeff Ward was the first rider to win what is known as the Triple Crown of Motocross. He achieved this feat by winning the AMA 250cc Motocross Championship, the AMA Supercross Championship, and the FIM 250cc World Motocross Championship in the same year. Ward's success in all three major motocross championships solidified his status as one of the greatest riders in the sport's history.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What Kawasaki rider won the 1997 250 Supercross championship?
- A.
Kevin Windham
- B.
Mike Larocco
- C.
Jeff Emig
- D.
Ricky Carmichael
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C. Jeff EmigExplanation
Jeff Emig won the 1997 250 Supercross championship.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who is considered the "Father of Motocross" and significantly contributed to the popularity of motocross racing in America?
- A.
Ricky Carmichael
- B.
Edison Dye
- C.
Jeremy McGrath
- D.
Stefan Everts
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B. Edison DyeExplanation
Edison Dye is widely recognized as the "Father of Motocross" in the United States. He played a pivotal role in introducing motocross to America in the late 1960s by importing European riders and bikes, organizing the first series of motocross races, and helping to launch the sport into the mainstream. His efforts laid the groundwork for motocross's growth and development in America.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What type of motorcycle did Roger DeCoster race on?
- A.
Honda
- B.
Bazooka
- C.
Yamaha
- D.
Harley
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C. YamahaExplanation
Roger DeCoster raced on a Yamaha motorcycle.Rate this question:
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