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FAM
On the 7th of September of 1903 the Federation of American Motorcyclists was officially formed at a meeting in Brooklyn. -
M&ATA
On the 15th of November of 1916 the Motorcycle and Allied Trades Association was founded. -
Motorcycle sport was born
They were in search of a name for this sport, the event was officialy entitled the Southern Scott Scramble. -
Britain's golden era
In 1930’s motocross became enormously popular in great Britain, known as great Britain's golden era of motocross. The best racing brands were from British, BSA, Norton, Matchless, New Imperial, Rudge, and AJS. -
First competition for national teams
In 1947, the Dutch National Motorcycle Federation decided to host a competition for national teams in duinnell, the Netherlands. -
First event on record
The first event on record took place at Buffalo Stadium in the Paris, simulate open terrain was man made. -
Edison's Dye's introduces European style
Edison Dye's introduced motocross in a a spectacular and athletic European style in America. -
First known indoor motocross
Hosted by the Florida Motorcycle Dealers' Association and local motorcycle clubs, the first indoor was in a Miami stadium. -
First American to beat European
Gary Bailey was the first American to beat the European motocross in 1969. -
Separate point system
The AMA declared 250cc the main class because the 500s were simply not compatible with the confines of the stadium floor.