History of motocross

                                                                                                                                                                                           Although motocross - English invention, but its popularity it is certainly obliged to the French, who gave him the name "skrembling." Year of birth of motocross is considered to be 1924, when in Camberley was the first in the world of motorcycling.The name of this species also gave the British motor sport - it comes from the English words "motorcycle» (motorcycle) and "cross-country» (cross country). Over time the name was reduced to acronyms MX, which is used today.The main difference from other types of motocross motorcycle sport - it features runs. The condition for the choice of trails for motocross - is off-road, all kinds of natural and artificial obstacles (such as trampolines, slides, turns), a large length (1.5-3 km). Also, these tracks often make looped, with special unpaved.Depending on the type of route (natural or artificial) produce varieties of motocross. For example, Supercross is a style of driving on a small track with artificial obstacles, a large number located at the stadiums or indoors. In this regard, Supercross, usually involved no more than 25 riders (about 40 in motocross).Duration of races is usually measured in time, plus a few laps, for example, or the Grand Prix Championship of America usually last 30 minutes plus two laps. In contrast to the professional, amateur races last about 10 minutes. At the end of the appointed time racers at the finish signal that is left 1 or 2 rounds, after which the wave of the checkered flag heralds the end of the race.