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Grand Pr ix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben

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Page 1: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

Grand Prix Motorcycle

RacingBy: Ben

Page 2: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

Introduction

Began in Europe around 1894

Run and organized by the FIM

MotoGP, the most popular championship has been running since 1949

In this presentation I will talk about:

How is a competition run?

What are some of the rules?

Who makes up the racing team?

What special equipment and gear is used?

Page 3: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

How is a competition

run?

Page 4: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

How is a competition run?

Four different races: 125cc, 250cc, 500cc, 990cc

Each race uses a different kind of bike

Race starts when the red light goes off

Different color flags are waved to regulate the race

Race ends when the first rider passes the checkered flag

Page 5: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

What are some of the rules of the sport?

Page 6: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

What are some of the rules of the sport?

Only team members are allowed in the pits and in team colors

Bikes must have a rear wheel dirt deflector

Rider’s number must be visible

Each rider is allowed two bikes on race day

Page 7: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

Who makes up the racing team?

Page 8: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

Who makes up the riding team?

Page 9: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

What special equipment

and gear is used?

Page 10: Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing By: Ben. Introduction Began in Europe around 1894 Run and organized by the FIM MotoGP, the most popular championship has

What special equipment and gear is used?

Equipment

Engine

Frame

Suspension System

Aluminum Wheels

Rubber Tiers

Gear

Helmet

Visor

Leather Suit

Gloves

Knee Pads

Boots

Mouth Guard

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Conclusion