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The sport was originally called scrambling in the UK. Motocross is a race with motor cycles and it is very much liked and popular. The name resulted of the combination from the words “Motorcycle” and “Cross Country”, and its abbreviation is known as MX.

The tracks used for Motocross are in most cases quite large and with a natural terrain incorporated, where the competitors are able to make jumps. Due to the size of the track, motocross races often include more than 40 racers. Unlike the Super cross the competition is quite more extreme and with many more obstacles.

The motorcycles used in these races are lightweight and powered by highly tuned two stroke or four stroke engines, with highly absorbent suspension designed to cope with the shock of heavy landings, and short gearing designed for swift acceleration rather than high top speed.

A typical Pro race will run for 30 minutes, once the leader crosses the finish line that lap, he is given a signal indicating there are two laps remaining, professional races are measured by time. Races are run in sessions called motos. There are two motos in a race and the riders place in those heats which are averaged together to get their overall finish. In each particular race there are a number of laps which the first rider needs to complete in order to become the winner.