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Motorcycle Racing of the Past
Jerad Stump
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Where the AMA is now
Target Audience
This lesson can extend to many different age groups although, it is
suggested for the ages of students in middle school
Learning Environment
This lesson should be done on a computer whether in a classroom or
computer lab.
Criteria
Students should read all slides in the student section and go on to receive
at least a 70% on the quiz.
ObjectivesStudents will be able to distinguish different motorcycle racing styles,
differences between them, and understand what it took to be #1 in
the AMA national circuit.
Races of the AMA National CircuitFlat Track (half mile)
Flat Track (mile)
Road RacingMotocross
Flat Track (half mile)This is a half mile oval track
Turns are taken sideways as seen in the picture
Flat Track (mile) Obtain speed of 100 to 130 on straight-aways and still taking turns sideways
Same track design as half-mile (oval)
Road Racing
Track made of asphalt
Take turns by leaning, bike does not turn sideways
Extremely fast speeds
Motocross
Racing track includes jumps, whoops, turns, and possible giant mud puddles
Riders must adjust to the track at all times
Review Question #1Which race was not part of the AMA National
Circuit?A. Drag racingB. Road Racing C. FlattrackD. Motocross
Sorry wrong answer
The type of racing we’re looking for involves a track that does not have turns in it
CORRECT!! Although drag racing is a very popular form
of motorcycle racing, it is not part of the AMA national circuit.
Review Question #2This kind of race requires racers to adjust to
the trackA. Half-mile Flat trackB. MotocrossC. Mile Flat trackD. Road racing
Sorry wrong answerHint: This style of racing is not on a track but
rather is made from the mud and dirt of the earth
Correct!!Motocross involves many jumps and turns which change depending on the race and forcing the racer to adjust to the course.
Becoming number 1CriteriaSpoils of being #1
CriteriaRacer must earn
points by racing in 27 racers
Involved 5 different styles of racing
Endurance to race and compete in every race
SpoilsWear #1 plate on your motorcycle for the next year
Be crowned AMA Grand National Champion
Review Question #3How many races are included in the AMA
National Circuit?A. 15B. 20C. 27D. 76
Sorry wrong answerHint: The races took place on weekends and had to be long enough for racers to acquire
more and more points.
Correct!!Points were rewarded by competing in 27
different races that took on 5 different styles of racing
Important RacersMert LawwillMalcolm Smith
Ed Kretz Sr. and Jr.
Mert LawwillBecame known from
movie “On any Sunday” following career after being Grand National Champion
Mert’s career included 17 National Championship wins
Malcolm SmithAlso a big role in
“On any Sunday”Was a man who
raced different races not in the AMA National Circuit
Was known for off road racing
Ed Kretz Jr. & Sr.Sr. was known as the
“Iron Man” for his endurance
Won first Daytona road race in 1937
One of the sports first and major stars
Jr. raced with famous buddies Steve Mcqueen, Lee Marvin, and Jay Leno
Review Question #4What was Ed Kretz Sr.’s nickname?
A. Iron ManB. Captain AmericaC. IroncladD. Spiderman
Sorry Wrong AnswerHint: Was known by this for a trait he
possessed while racing. Also the name of a technology based super hero
Correct!!Ed Kretz was know to have great endurance while racing which earned him the nickname
“Iron Man”
Review Question #5Mert Lawwill and Malcolm Smith were known
for staring in this movie
A. “Motorcycle Racing”B. “On the Road”C. “Sunday Driving”D. “On any Sunday”
Sorry wrong answerHint: Reading the title might suggest peaceful
riding on a certain day of the week
Correct!!“On any Sunday” is the correct name of the
film. Often times its thought of as the everyday rider who goes out on Sunday to
drive and enjoy the day.
QuizThis quiz contains 10 questionsMust get a score of 7Once you have started you must complete
Question #1One of the spoils of being #1 was
A. Winning $10,000B. Wearing #1 plate for the next racing seasonC. Get all the girlsD. Receive a brand new motorcycle
Sorry wrong answerHint: Being a physical object to win, it may only
seem special to the racer than to an outside audience.
Correct!!The main spoil of winning the AMA National
Circuit is pure bragging rights which exists by wearing the #1 plate on the motorcycle.
Question #2One important aspect of turning on a road
racing course is to…
A. Get the bike sidewaysB. Brake C. Go as fast as you canD. lean
Sorry wrong answerHint: remember what the track is made of and
how that effects turning.
Correct!!Getting the bike sideways is the method for turning on a flat track race and braking will
cause a bike to lay down
Question #3The difference between half-mile flat track and
mile flat track is what?
A. SpeedsB. Shape of trackC. On has jumpsD. One involves turning sideways
Sorry wrong answerHint: Both styles differ by only the length of
track
Correct!!Although one is longer the shape stays the
same. Jumps are only involved in motocross and they both involve turning sideways
Question #4Malcolm Smith was known for this type of
racing
A. Off roadB. StreetC. Flat trackD. Drag
Sorry wrong answerHint: Malcolm did not participate in the AMA
National Circuit.
Correct!!Malcolm was known for doing all sorts of races
that usually included off of any track or road
Question #5This is the shape of both Flat Track half-mile
and Flat Track mile
1. Circle2. Oval3. Figure 84. Rectangle
Sorry wrong answerHint: There are straight aways in this type of
racing
Correct!!Although circle is close, only and oval has a
spot open for a straight away with curved corners
Question #6Street racing tracks are made of this type of
surface
A. DirtB. SandC. AsphaltD. Concrete
Sorry wrong answerHint: the first word of Street racing should give
this answer away
Correct!!Asphalt was the material to make the track
because it resembles an actual street best
Question #7A motocross race will include all but which of
the following
A. WhoopsB. Mud puddlesC. JumpsD. Straight aways
Sorry wrong answerHint: think about the surface of track that a
motocross race would take place on
Correct!!Motocross races have all sorts of things to
jump or twist your bike
Question #8There are how many different styles of racing
in the AMA National Circuit to get the #1 plate
A. 3B. 6C. 27D. 5
Sorry wrong answerHint: this is the different styles of racing and
remember flat track mile and half-mile account for 2
Correct!!There are 5 different styles of racing that you
must compete in to win the AMA national circuit
Question #9Ed Kretz Jr. rode with all but who of the
following
A. Jay LenoB. Steve McqueenC. David LettermanD. Lee Marvin
Sorry wrong answerHint: this is a late night host but was never
known to be with Ed Kretz Jr.
Correct!!David Letterman has no connection with Ed
Kretz Jr. and the others were listed on his page
Question #10“On any Sunday” starred this racer after being
Grand National Champion
A. Steve McqueenB. Mert LawwillC. Malcolm SmithD. Ed Kretz Jr.
Sorry wrong answerHint: 3 of the following were in “On any
Sunday” but only one raced in the AMA National Circuit
Correct!!Malcolm Smith, Steve Mcqueen, and Mert
Lawwill were all stars of the movie but only Mert was a racer in the AMA National Circuit
Quiz ResultsYou have now completed the quiz portion of the
lesson. If you got 7 or more right on the quiz simply go on or press home to go back to main menu. If not please press the back arrow and start again.
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