Starwest dirtbike track
10-13-2008, 12:16 AM
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Yeah the greatest riders are usaully recognized becuase of there indoors seires, but the outdoors ,I think, show the truly great riders(Mc Grath, Ricky Carmichael, and Stewart) because those tracks take the most out of you.
10-13-2008, 12:18 AM
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There is no track in Anaheim thats a baseball field, that they transform once every year for the season for the races, then it goes back to a baseball field.
10-13-2008, 02:54 PM
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most outdoor tracks (like racetown, VMC, glen helen, starwest, etc...) with long straightaways, long jumps, and a longer lap time are considered MX.
to end this argument, look at their website..
www.starwestMX.com
you'll then find out that they're in the MOTOCROSS nationals series. not supercross.
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10-13-2008, 06:27 PM
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you know what he means. he's giving an example of a SX track. (although that's more like stadiumcross)
most outdoor tracks (like racetown, VMC, glen helen, starwest, etc...) with long straightaways, long jumps, and a longer lap time are considered MX.
to end this argument, look at their website..
www.starwestMX.com
you'll then find out that they're in the MOTOCROSS nationals series. not supercross.
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most outdoor tracks (like racetown, VMC, glen helen, starwest, etc...) with long straightaways, long jumps, and a longer lap time are considered MX.
to end this argument, look at their website..
www.starwestMX.com
you'll then find out that they're in the MOTOCROSS nationals series. not supercross.
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10-13-2008, 06:35 PM
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The Difference between Supercross Racing and Motocross Racing
By: Arlen Amundson
When it comes to off-road motorcycle racing, there are a number of different variations of the sport. Two of the most popular variations include supercross motorcycle racing and motocross motorcycle racing. To those unfamiliar with the world of off-road racing, it can be difficult to separate the two apart from each other. In fact, many, who are unfamiliar with the sport, tend to believe that they are the same thing. While motocross motorcycle racing and supercross motorcycle racing do have their similarities, they are two completely different sports.
Motocross motorcycle racing was first developed before supercross racing was ever heard of. Motocross racing events take place in outdoor venues. Their racing tracks vary in size, but many tend to be around one or two miles long. Due to the size of most motocross racing tracks, these events largely take place in rural or country locations. Motocross motorcycle racing is different than most other forms of motorcycle racing due to the fact that it has off-road track features. These features most commonly include jumps, corners, and other obstacles.
Although motocross racing events take place outdoors, the natural terrain isnt always enough to create amazing courses. For that reason, motocross racing surfaces are a combination of natural terrain and man-made obstacles. These man-made obstacles are most commonly created by taking large amounts of dirt and molding it to create a unique, track surface. In addition to straight up racing, motocross is also known for the skill that is needed. To maneuver around the track, often with thirty or forty other racers, skill is needed. That skill combined with the excitement of racing is what makes motocross racing so popular and that is the reason why its popularity still exists today.
Although motocross motorcycle racing is still one of racings most popular sports, not everyone gets to enjoy it. This is largely due in part the location of most motocross racing events. As previously mentioned, most motocross events take place in the outdoors. Many cities and towns, across America, do not have the space for an outdoor motocross track; however, that does not mean that big city or big town residents do not have a love for the sport. It just means that it was difficult for most to watch a live event; that was until the development of supercross motorcycle racing.
Supercross motorcycle racing, although it is not the same as motocross racing, is a variation of the sport. It was created largely in part due to the fact that not all racing fans had access to their favorite off-road racing sport. Unlike motocross racing, supercross racing events take place in a large indoor stadium. These events commonly take place inside of indoor football stadiums and other similar sports centers. Although the racing is taking place indoors, it is still considered off-road racing, like motocross because man-made tracks are created.
The man-made tracks are used to create racing surfaces that are similar to those found in outdoor motocross racing events. The only difference is that the courses are smaller. For that reason, supercross motorcycle racing events are usually shorter. That shorter track allows them to have a limited number of drivers. Depending on the course and the preference of race promoters, many supercross races have only around twenty to twenty-five rides. Despite the fact that this number seems fairly small, it is important to remember that the size of indoor supercross tracks are relatively small, when compared to outdoor motocross tracks.
As you can easily see, there is a difference between supercross motorcycle racing and motocross motorcycle racing. It may not appear as if there is a difference, but once you take the time to fully research and understand each sport, you will learn that there is a difference, often more than one. Although the same equipment is used and even the goals are the same, there is a difference between the two. Essentially, these differences mean that exciting off-road racing can be enjoyed by all, even those who do not leave in rural country areas.
Deon Melchior is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit ArticleClick.com. Article Click is a free content article directory. You may reprint this article, as long as the article is unedited and this author box is included with it's live hyperlinks.
Heres the link to where I found it, and its just like I said
http://www.articleclick.com/Article/...oss-Racing/885
By: Arlen Amundson
When it comes to off-road motorcycle racing, there are a number of different variations of the sport. Two of the most popular variations include supercross motorcycle racing and motocross motorcycle racing. To those unfamiliar with the world of off-road racing, it can be difficult to separate the two apart from each other. In fact, many, who are unfamiliar with the sport, tend to believe that they are the same thing. While motocross motorcycle racing and supercross motorcycle racing do have their similarities, they are two completely different sports.
Motocross motorcycle racing was first developed before supercross racing was ever heard of. Motocross racing events take place in outdoor venues. Their racing tracks vary in size, but many tend to be around one or two miles long. Due to the size of most motocross racing tracks, these events largely take place in rural or country locations. Motocross motorcycle racing is different than most other forms of motorcycle racing due to the fact that it has off-road track features. These features most commonly include jumps, corners, and other obstacles.
Although motocross racing events take place outdoors, the natural terrain isnt always enough to create amazing courses. For that reason, motocross racing surfaces are a combination of natural terrain and man-made obstacles. These man-made obstacles are most commonly created by taking large amounts of dirt and molding it to create a unique, track surface. In addition to straight up racing, motocross is also known for the skill that is needed. To maneuver around the track, often with thirty or forty other racers, skill is needed. That skill combined with the excitement of racing is what makes motocross racing so popular and that is the reason why its popularity still exists today.
Although motocross motorcycle racing is still one of racings most popular sports, not everyone gets to enjoy it. This is largely due in part the location of most motocross racing events. As previously mentioned, most motocross events take place in the outdoors. Many cities and towns, across America, do not have the space for an outdoor motocross track; however, that does not mean that big city or big town residents do not have a love for the sport. It just means that it was difficult for most to watch a live event; that was until the development of supercross motorcycle racing.
Supercross motorcycle racing, although it is not the same as motocross racing, is a variation of the sport. It was created largely in part due to the fact that not all racing fans had access to their favorite off-road racing sport. Unlike motocross racing, supercross racing events take place in a large indoor stadium. These events commonly take place inside of indoor football stadiums and other similar sports centers. Although the racing is taking place indoors, it is still considered off-road racing, like motocross because man-made tracks are created.
The man-made tracks are used to create racing surfaces that are similar to those found in outdoor motocross racing events. The only difference is that the courses are smaller. For that reason, supercross motorcycle racing events are usually shorter. That shorter track allows them to have a limited number of drivers. Depending on the course and the preference of race promoters, many supercross races have only around twenty to twenty-five rides. Despite the fact that this number seems fairly small, it is important to remember that the size of indoor supercross tracks are relatively small, when compared to outdoor motocross tracks.
As you can easily see, there is a difference between supercross motorcycle racing and motocross motorcycle racing. It may not appear as if there is a difference, but once you take the time to fully research and understand each sport, you will learn that there is a difference, often more than one. Although the same equipment is used and even the goals are the same, there is a difference between the two. Essentially, these differences mean that exciting off-road racing can be enjoyed by all, even those who do not leave in rural country areas.
Deon Melchior is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit ArticleClick.com. Article Click is a free content article directory. You may reprint this article, as long as the article is unedited and this author box is included with it's live hyperlinks.
Heres the link to where I found it, and its just like I said
http://www.articleclick.com/Article/...oss-Racing/885
10-13-2008, 07:37 PM
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also MX is considered any kind of dirt riding, but when your comparing MX tracks to SX tracks thats something different just thought I would add this in...
10-14-2008, 03:50 AM
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I got a 02 CR250, I like it but after riding my bros CR450F you cant even compare the two, his bike has power everywhere. Shellreef is pretty sick, but then again to me Ocotila is one of the best places to ride. Its more than just riding to, when I go on a trip it just gives me a little break form life it nice to just kick back like that some times.
10-14-2008, 01:05 PM
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I got a 02 CR250, I like it but after riding my bros CR450F you cant even compare the two, his bike has power everywhere. Shellreef is pretty sick, but then again to me Ocotila is one of the best places to ride. Its more than just riding to, when I go on a trip it just gives me a little break form life it nice to just kick back like that some times.
10-14-2008, 05:53 PM
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The thing about the 2 stroke is there cheap to fix, and they are simple, but four strokes have a lot of advantages too. They are more dependable.
10-14-2008, 06:55 PM
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My dad is sick of his 4 stroke KTM MX520. He cant gt it to start and keeps saying he wants to trade it for a 2 stroke but im trying to convince him not to. On the other hand we have both been disapointed with this KTM and have put alot of money into just keeping it up...should have bought a yamamaha.
10-14-2008, 08:56 PM
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My dad is sick of his 4 stroke KTM MX520. He cant gt it to start and keeps saying he wants to trade it for a 2 stroke but im trying to convince him not to. On the other hand we have both been disapointed with this KTM and have put alot of money into just keeping it up...should have bought a yamamaha.
10-15-2008, 12:13 AM
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Well i have been in love with my 2001 380mxc two stroke it pulls pretty hard down low much like a 4 stroke and has a monster top end too. I was able to pull my buddies crf 450 pretty easily. Hell it is still on the origional top end and the bike is not a garage queen. I might be interested in a trade how hard is it to start and how much have you had to put into it?
We took it out for a ride a week after we got it and it kept stalling. We ended up having to do a top end and I dont remember what all else but it came out to $1700 from Malcolm Smith and thats after fighting with them about it.
Its really not hard to kick over. I ride an XR650R and can start it on the first kick every time but that KTM always takes a while of kicking over before it starts, after that it runs good. I know he doesnt care for the 4 speed trans also.
He says he wants to trade but I really dont see it happening...unless he found a nice YZ450F to swap for. I told him I really dont want another 2 stroke so id be more into a 4 stroke.