Motocross History

1991 Canadian Motocross Nationals Round Up

1991 Canadian Motocross Nationals Round Up - Instead of retiring in 1991 like he had threatened to do Ross Rollerball Pederson chalked up another 3 for 3 nationals season by claming the title in the 125, 250 and 500cc Classes. The Medicine Hat Alberta native, at 30 one of the oldest Expert Riders on the track, is still a match for the young hot shots out to dethrone. read more...

Canadian Motocross History 1970 - 1975

Canadian Motocross History 1970 - 1975 - 1970 was the start of what became known as the golden years of Canadian Motocross. By 1975 all of the manufacturers had large teams, most featuring foreign riders. A number of riders where receiving salaries and expenses. The Western Canadian Husqvarna distributor, Steen Hansen, started things off in 1969 by importing Gunna. read more...

Canadian Motocross History 1966 - 1969

Canadian Motocross History 1966 - 1969 - The Canada/New England Challenge drew huge crowds and created great excitement in 1966 at both the Grafton and Copetown rounds. Canada, led by Yvon DuHamel on the 360 CZ, finally won after loosing the first 3 years. The Canadian Team--500 c.c. DuHamel, Gunter Sauren back from 2 seasons racing in Europe on the 440 c.c. BSA . read more...

Canadian Motocross History 1960 - 1965

Canadian Motocross History 1960 - 1965 - The 1960 Canadian Scrambles Championship was held at Mosport Park on Labour Day Sept. 4. Hamilton's Steel City Riders provided B. E. M. C. with the staff. Comments by writer Ron White included. "Expert class. Sharpless & Sauren, a thrilling duel for first, two of the best at their best.". read more...

Canadian Motocross History 1956 - 1959

Canadian Motocross History 1956 - 1959 - By the mid fifties it was common to have competitors travel from province to province and even have visits from some of the early pioneers from the U. S. Another thing to note was that right up to the late 60's, the majority of riders rode more than just scrambles. Many Roadraced, rode trials, enduros and dirt track as . read more...

Canadian Motocross History 1950 - 1955

Canadian Motocross History 1950 - 1955 - The earliest writing I've found describing Scrambles in Canada are in the CMA news publication from 1951. The British Empire Motor Club, headed by the late Eve White, wrote that they had been searching madly for a suitable Scrambles course close to Toronto and had finally found one with riders out practicing every Saturday.. read more...

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