Apart from MotoGP, there are several motorcycle racing events held around the world
When it comes to motorcycle racing, MotoGP is a racing event identified by practically everybody around the realm. However, MotoGP is not the only famous motorcycle racing on earth. There are alternative styles and categories of motorcycle races that are enjoyed in different provinces. The races are remarkable in those territories but sadly are not discussed in India. The behaviour is justifiable because the Indian public does not indulge enough in motorsports, which is why we’ve penned down this listicle about other famous motorcycles races in the world.
If you an ardent motorsports fan, give a read and start following these events on social media (Yes, social media because they are not telecasted on Indian cable or dish networks).
Motocross World Championship
Divided in MXGP and MX2, this event comprises dirt bikes and riders are instructed to cover several rounds of a dirt track. The path is customarily topped with sludge and it is full of ridges, bumps and man-made obstacles. In short, the track is a mini-version of an off-road route. The sport is prominent in several European and South American nations. In Asia, few countries such as Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines take part in this rugged style of motorcycle racing.
Isle of Man Tourist Trophy
It is distinguished because it is deemed as the most dangerous racing event on earth with an excessively high fatality rate. The Isle of Man is a road racing competition where the racers ride through the downtown and mountainous course of 60.6 km with over 200 turnings. Among several riders, one rider you can start following right now is the champion racer, Guy Martin.
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Set in America, Pike Peak is a 19.9 km winding course where racers give their all to reach the peak which is at an astounding 14,110 foot. Through blind turns, pine forests and corners without side railings; racers on superbikes ride through this scary course, which has 156 turns in total. Recently, racer Chris Filmore reached the top of the mountain in only nine minutes and 49 seconds.
Dakar Rally
After road racing and motocross, Dakar is all about enduro-racing. To accomplish the race, riders are required to complete 5000 miles on their off-road motorcycles through forest land, sand dunes and mountains. Apart from riding, the riders are trained mechanics and are reared with survival techniques. From India, C.S Santosh and Arvind KP have taken part in the Dakar Rally in several editions.
