Who is the greatest motocross racer of all time?

In terms of championship wins, the best Motocross rider of all time is Ricky Carmichael. Nicknamed “The Goat” (Greatest of All-Time), the former professional Motocross rider had a distinguished 10-year career in the sport, winning seven AMA Motocross Championship titles from 1997 to 2007.
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Who is the greatest supercross rider ever?

We rank the 30 best supercross racers of all time. 30 Day Countdown to A1: #1 Jeremy McGrath January 4, 2013 Jeremy McGrath ranks #1 on our list of all-time supercross racers. 30 Day Countdown to A1: #2 Ricky Carmichael January 3, 2013 RC lands the runner-up spot in the top 30 countdown.
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Who was the best motocross rider?

Ricky Carmichael is without doubt the greatest, fastest and most successful motocross racer of all time. With 150 race wins, and 15 premier AMA championships to his name he has no competition!
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Who is the king of motocross?

BIO. As one of the most accomplished motocross racers of all time, Jeremy McGrath has truly earned the nickname “the King”. With seven Supercross titles, two 125 Regional Supercross Championships and one 250 Outdoor National Championship, MC's results speak for themselves.
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Who is the goat of motocross?

Carmichael is notable for winning the AMA 450cc motocross national championship seven times and, the AMA Supercross Championship 450cc class five times. His unrivaled successes in the sport of motocross have given him the nickname "The GOAT"; standing for Greatest of All Time.
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Who are the best 10 Motocross riders of all time?



Who is the oldest motocross rider?

MONMOUTH – Dave Scott lived a full lifetime before he ever raced a motorcycle. In his first 50 years on the planet he was Merchant Marine during World War II, a father, a photographer, a woodworker and a motorcycle salesman and enthusiast.
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What's harder motocross or supercross?

No one questions that motocross is more difficult than Supercross. That is its charm. Professional prize fighting is tougher than a Double-Dutch jump rope contest, and motocross is tougher than Supercross. Every fan can name lots of good Supercross riders who can barely crack the top ten in a real motocross.
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What bike has the most Supercross wins?

The brand with the most of the 700 wins is Honda with 219. Honda has also had the most total podiums with 683.
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Who beat Jeremy McGrath?

On April 27, 1996, Jeremy McGrath fell short of perfection and the rest of the world won't let him forget it. Skip Norfolk blew it. Decades later he repeats himself mantra-like in recounting one of the more sour memories in his career as McGrath's race mechanic. “I failed him.”
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Who has won the most motocross world championships?

Antonio Cairoli leads the pack when it comes to statistics, his nine World championships and 92 Grand Prix victories the most impressive, while Herlings with his four World titles and 90 GP wins is second, then Tim Gajser with his four World titles and 29 Grand Prix wins sits in third place, although it would be ...
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Who has the most holeshots in Supercross history?

Justin Barcia has the most Main Event holeshots, with a current total of four.
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Who has the most Supercross and Motocross wins?

1. Ricky Carmichael: 10 AMA motocross championships, seven in the 450 class and three on the 125. He also won four supercross championships and dethroned the King, Jeremy McGrath.
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Who is the best dirt bike rider in the world 2021?

Ricky Brabec won the 2020 Dakar Rally, virtually dominating the race the whole way. No American has done that before, and going into 2021, no one is betting against a repeat performance. As if that weren't enough, Ricky soloed to a 2020 Vegas-to-Reno win, proving that he can win anywhere in the world.
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What's the most reliable dirt bike brand?

Here's a list of the 10 best, and most reliable, dirt bike brands:
  1. Yamaha. And the best dirt bike manufacturer, with the best reputation, goes to Yamaha.
  2. Suzuki. Like Honda, Suzuki is a large scale Japanese auto manufacturer. ...
  3. Beta. ...
  4. Honda. ...
  5. Kawasaki. ...
  6. KTM. ...
  7. Maico. ...
  8. Hyosung. ...
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What is the most powerful dirt bike?

12 Fastest Dirt Bikes in the World
  1. KTM 450 SX-F. Top speed: 123 mph.
  2. Aprilia RXV 5.5. 2013 Aprilia RXV 5.5 | Aprilia. ...
  3. Beta 450RS. 2014 Beta 450 RS | Beta. ...
  4. ATK Intimidator. Top speed: 110 mph. ...
  5. BMW G650 XChallenge. 2009 BMW G650 XChallenge | BMW Motorrad. ...
  6. MuZ Baghira. Top speed: 102 mph. ...
  7. Husqvarna FE 501 S. ...
  8. Kawasaki KLR650. ...
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Is KTM the best dirt bike?

If you're looking for a proper dirt bike, KTM is the most likely brand everyone in the industry will recommend to you. And here's the plain reason why – their line of dirt bikes are the most hardcore, powerful, and passionately made bikes money can buy.
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What is the hardest sport in the world motocross?

Studies consistently rank motocross among the most physically demanding sports in the world. During a typical race day, a pro motocrosser wrestles with a 200-plus-pound bike for 30 or more minutes in each of two motos.
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Is 30 too old to start motocross?

If you are in good health and shape, then you can learn motocross at any age. There are Motocross racing classes for older ages including 30+, 40+, 50+, and 60+ year old riders. Many racers started Motocross during their 40s & 50s and are doing great. Age is not as big a deal as it's purported to be to learn motocross.
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What's the hardest sport in the world?

Boxing. The Sweet Science. That's the sport that demands the most from the athletes who compete in it. It's harder than football, harder than baseball, harder than basketball, harder than hockey or soccer or cycling or skiing or fishing or billiards or any other of the 60 sports we rated.
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Who is the shortest pro motocross rider?

Even the smallest riders aren't 5'3, closest is probably Amart @ 5'4.
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Who is the oldest Supercross champion?

The 29-year-old Tomac becomes oldest season champion in AMA Supercross history. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Eli Tomac earned his second Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo., on Saturday night.
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What is the average salary of a professional motocross racer?

Salary Ranges for Motocross Racers

The salaries of Motocross Racers in the US range from $19,910 to $187,200 , with a median salary of $44,680 . The middle 50% of Motocross Racers makes $28,400, with the top 75% making $187,200.
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