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Motorcycle Roadracing Riders and Bikes

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Introduction:
"We still call it road racing, even though it's rarely done (legally) on public roads now. I hope this quiz will entertain and educate you about the most exciting form of motorized competition."


1. What was renowned racer Mr. Hailwood's first name?
    Michael
    Stanley
    Reggie
    Wooster


2. Mr. Hailwood had some of his most renowned victories in one of the few races still run on public roads. Where is that race course?
    Mosport
    Sebring
    The Isle of Wight
    The Isle of Man


3. After not having raced a motorcycle in 11 years, Mr. Hailwood won the IOM Senior TT. It was so unexpected and impressive a performance that the manufacturer of his race bike made a street-going model to commemorate the win. What company built that bike?
    Harley-Davidson
    MV Agusta
    Ducati
    Tohatsu


4. Who was the second American to win a world roadracing title?
    Steve Baker
    Harvey Mushman
    Wes Cooley
    Kenny Roberts Sr.


5. Randy Mamola was, and is, one of the greatest riders the U.S. ever produced. He never won a world championship, but was in the top 5 more than once. How many times was Randy Mamola #2 in the world?
    Four
    Seven
    One
    None


6. What's the name of the man who followed his father in winning the world G.P. title?
    Bob Hailwood
    Kenny Roberts Jr.
    John Surtees
    Caveat Emptor


7. Eddie Lawson and Wayne Rainey both were born in southern California, were successful dirt-track racers, roadraced 250s and Superbikes for Kawasaki, and won the 500cc Grand Prix title multiple times.
    True
    False


8. Harley Davidson built a competitive MotoGP bike from 1989-1992.
    True
    False


9. What winner of both the AMA and World Superbike championships has the same name as an early 20th century motorcycle brand?
    Floyd Henderson
    Billy Boardtrack
    Jimmy Crocker
    Fred Merkel


10. A publican from Northern Ireland was so successful in his chosen realm of racing that he was dubbed "King of the Roads". Who was that remarkable man?
    Alf Langdon
    Joey Dunlop
    Holden McGroin
    Carl Fogarty


11. What model Norton was named for a famous racing location?
    Manx
    Nurburgring
    Dominator
    Electra


12. As the sun set on the major successes of the English motorcycle industry around 1970, the Rising Sun of Japan started building some very exciting bikes. What Yamaha became the Overdog of road racing worldwide during the 1970s?
    X-6 Hustler
    XS650
    Virago
    TZ750


13. Kenny Roberts raced a 2-stroke powered bike on a dirt track.
    True
    False


14. Which of these great Australian racers has not won a world championship?
    Troy Corser
    Wayne Gardner
    Mat Mladin
    Troy Bayliss


15. Father Floyd and son Don both won the Daytona 200, and brothers Bob and Dave both raced there. What is the last name of this racing family?
    Vesco
    Emde
    Munro
    Smith


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