| Motocross and dirt bike racing is as popular as ever, | | | | Motocross bikers race on a dirt track and they are |
| all over the world. Let's take a look at the many | | | | timed. So instead of tricks or jumps, the focus of the |
| different types of motocross racing that are popular | | | | race is purely to get the best time or to beat the |
| these days: | | | | best time. |
| Freestyle | | | | Hill Climb |
| Freestyle motocross is sometimes also known as | | | | A hill climb motocross event is exactly as it sounds. |
| FMX. The main difference between freestyle and | | | | Riders must go up a hill and try to get the fastest |
| regular motocross is that riders try to gain points | | | | time. In some cases, the race may be to see who |
| from judges based upon tricks that they perform. | | | | gets the farthest up the hill in a certain amount of |
| Tricks may include the 360, backflip, underflip, | | | | time. Hill climb motocross is also called hillclimbing. |
| frontflip, carolla, scorpion, tsunami and sidewinder, | | | | Supercross |
| among dozens of other tricks. There's also different | | | | Generally, supercross is a term used to describe an |
| types of landings and take-offs. One handed, no | | | | event, usually taking place in a large stadium, |
| handed, side saddle, you name it. Famous freestyle | | | | fairgrounds or arena that has installed an artificial and |
| motocross riders include Carey Hart and Mike | | | | temporary dirt track. The track would consist of |
| Metzger. | | | | jumps as well as obstacles. The type of motorcycle |
| Supermoto | | | | used is a very high performance, specially outfitted |
| This type of motocross racing began in the 1970's as | | | | bike made specifically to handle the high jumps and |
| a fun side project for motocross racers. Supermoto | | | | sharp turns that are typical of the event. Recently, |
| is a type of race where motocross bikes that are | | | | there have been events that used temporary tracks |
| meant to ride on dirt are modified so that they can | | | | that were modified to take place in smaller arenas |
| compete on pavement, as well as dirt. The track for | | | | such as basketball and hockey arenas. |
| a Supermoto race consists of both dirt and | | | | ATV Quad Motocross |
| pavement. The bikes must have special tires with | | | | This type of motocross is not for motorcycles but |
| specific types of grooves that can handle both | | | | for ATV's or Quads, also called All Terrain Vehicles. |
| pavement and dirt tracks during the same race. | | | | The bike has four wheels and special frames and |
| Enduro | | | | tires that are built for dirt racing. |
| Enduro is a type of off-road race with different | | | | Sidecarcross |
| challenges and obstacles included. There's often | | | | This sport with a funny name is also called sidecar |
| several stages and the bikers race against the clock | | | | motocross. A sidecar is attached to the bike where a |
| in a timed trial as well. | | | | passenger will stand. The passengers job during the |
| Trials Motocross | | | | race is to provide a counterweight. The sport has |
| This is a more straightforward type of time trial race. | | | | declined in popularity in recent years, however. |