Motocross Des Nations
Starting in 1947, nations from across the globe choose their best motocross riders to race in a team competition called Motocross des Nations. This yearly event is one of several world motorcycle competitions that are run by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme, or FIM. The FIM is a governing body that groups eighty affiliated national federations and six continental unions, in addition to specialized associations, to compete against each other. Since motocross is not an Olympic sport, Motocross des Nations is looked at like the equivalent. Read the rest of this entry »