Motocross Illustrated

Since the 1960’s the sport has change dramatically. Circuits that used to be narrow trails are now prepped to perfection.

Motocross bikes have improved to the point that it is sometimes hard to tell a TM from a Yamaha, and the three class formula is long gone. Once there was 500cc, 250cc and 125cc, however now it’s MX1, MX2 and to a lesser extent the back-up class MX3.

Of course the European Championships have improved out of this World and the whole FIM World Motocross Championship is about professional and unique riders. Gone are the days of sub-par riders trying to qualify, now it’s just about full factory or return to your National Championship series.

In 2014 that aspect of full factory will more than likely be the case. The sport is growing at an alarming rate and teams like Red Bull KTM Factory, Rockstar Suzuki, Monster Energy Yamaha, Honda World Racing, the Monster Energy Kawasaki and TM Factory will be the majority on the start grid for a GP. 80 riders, two classes and a Super-final in 2014 seem a likely change and one that will attract more fans and only the elite Motocross racer. Add the night racing in Qatar,, exotic places like Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, possibley Australia, America, New Zealand and South Africa and you see a totally different FIM World Motocross Championship than we have ever seen.