Motorcycle Roadracing Riders and Bikes

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

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? Sebring Mosport The Isle of Man The Isle of Wight

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? MV Agusta Harley-Davidson Tohatsu Ducati

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

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? None One Four Seven

6. What's the name of the man who followed his father in winning the world G.P. title? Kenny Roberts Jr. John Surtees Bob Hailwood 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? Billy Boardtrack Floyd Henderson Fred Merkel Jimmy Crocker

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 Carl Fogarty Holden McGroin Joey Dunlop

11. What model Norton was named for a famous racing location? Dominator Manx Nurburgring 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 TZ750 Virago XS650

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 Smith Munro Emde